We're Hiring: Communications Lead & Volunteer Coordinator
Updated: Jun 10, 2020
The BIA is currently seeking a part-time employee to fill our Communications Lead and Volunteer Coordinator position. Please review the position details below. To apply, please email careers@broadmoorimprovement.com with your resume and cover letter.
Job Title: Communications Lead & Volunteer Coordinator
Reports to: Executive Director
Hours and Location: Part-time, 20 hours per week. Weekly schedule will be set with employee upon hiring. Please indicate your availability when submitting your application.
Position Description: The Broadmoor Improvement Association seeks a part-time Communications Lead & Volunteer Coordinator to join our team and assist in maintaining and promoting the BIA’s presence within the community through its online presence, promotional materials, and community events. Working with input from the whole BIA team, this position will ensure the BIA remains actively engaged within the community and responds to its concerns. The ideal candidate understands what it means to collaborate effectively and work in a professional office setting.
Job Duties:
General Duties
Oversee the annual marketing and communications budget and track expenses
Receive feedback from Broadmoor residents and pass on to appropriate staff members
Communicate with staff to develop content and promote events
Communicate with community partners to include relevant programming/initiatives for neighborhood residents in scheduled outreach
Create campaign strategies for annual marketing initiatives that reflect the mission and values of the BIA
Collaborate on and help execute monthly neighborhood meetings
Copywriting & Design
Write, design, and send out Broadmoor Beat email newsletters every other week
Oversee the creation and distribution of bi-annual direct mail print newsletters
Update website to reflect current schedule, staff, and events, and create unique blog content monthly
Create custom graphics and printed flyers for upcoming events, workshops, and programs
Manage the social media platforms for the BIA, generating weekly content and responding to comments and messages on each platform
Event Planning
Oversee permitting, planning, and vendor relations for annual events, both in-person and virtual
Write and send out press releases ahead of major events and maintain a list of current media contacts
Serve on planning committees for major events
Manage an annual calendar of all events hosted by the BIA and oversee the successful execution of events
Volunteer Recruitment
Manage the Broadmoor Food Pantry’s volunteer opportunities through the Second Harvest portal
Maintain the BIA’s volunteer database and communicate upcoming opportunities to volunteers
Respond to individual inquiries and connect residents to meaningful volunteer roles
Manage the Broadmoor Block Captains program and communicate updates to captains
Qualifications:
Proficient in:
Canva
Mailchimp
Wix
Microsoft Office/Google Suite
Compensation: Starts at $15/hour, with the possibility to increase based on performance.
To Apply: Email your resume and a cover letter to careers@broadmoorimprovement.com.
Hiring Process:
Phone interview
Completion of 1-hour assignment to showcase your skills
In-person interview
About the Broadmoor Improvement Association: The Broadmoor Improvement Association is a non-profit neighborhood organization, founded in 1930, that serves people who live, learn, work, worship and play in Broadmoor through a coordinated network of anchor institutions, faith-based partners, businesses and community partners.
Equal Opportunity Employer: As a neighborhood association in service to one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city of New Orleans, advancing racial and economic justice is central to the BIA’s mission. People of color, women, and people who identify as LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply. The BIA does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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