Communications Coordinator
Job Summary:
In collaboration with other team members, the Communications Coordinator develops and implements communications and public relations strategies as a passionate representative of the QSSI’s mission and target audiences. The incumbent is primarily responsible for public relations, social media content and response, database management, and overall administration.
Responsibilities & Skills:
- Support the Executive Team with execution of the overall communications, marketing, media, and outreach strategy of the QSSI.
- Press and Media Outreach: Secure a minimum of six media placements in prestigious outlets in the U.S., Spain, and Latin America. Conduct outreach to enhance public awareness of QSSI activities.
- Social Media Content Creation: Assist Executive Team in preparing and posting content for QSSI social media pages.
- Social Media Response: Monitor mentions, hashtags, and trending topics in the field. Capture and respond to followers, interactions, and inquiries on social media platforms.
- Website Maintenance: Assist in editing, updating, and creating content for the QSSI website.
- Compile social media, email, and website reports with Google Analytics and Hubspot.
- Organize and maintain patron base and photo/digital asset database.
- Provide day-to-day operational support to the Executive Team, including logistical support for all cultural programs and events.
- Attend QSSI events.
Qualifications:
- Fluency in Spanish required.
- Ability to develop and achieve strategic objectives for public relations, outreach, and media marketing strategies in accordance with QSSI’s mission.
- Knowledge of social media trends, best practices, and community management, and ability to compose and edit digital content.
- Strong speaking and public relations experience with the ability to engage and appreciate a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.
- Excellent research and communication skills.
- Ability to work well collaboratively and independently, exercise discretion and independent judgment regularly, and multi-task effectively.
- Familiarity with Wordpress, Hubspot, or other CRM platforms.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.), and other design tools.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 1–3 years of communications experience in internships or full-time positions, preferably in arts & culture nonprofits.
- Passion for the mission of the QSSI.
This role will begin immediately as a remote position until it is safe to return to our offices at 575 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor New York, NY 10022. If not based in the tri-state area, candidates should be willing to relocate. At this time, the QSSI cannot sponsor work visas. Salary commensurate with experience.