TITLE: Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Communications
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Community Engagement & Communications
PAY RATE: $23.00 - $25.00 p/hr
FLSA: Non-Exempt
HOURS: Full Time - 40 hours/week
START DATE: ASAP
Heart of Los Angeles helps young people overcome barriers through exceptional, free, integrated programs and personalized guidance in a trusted, nurturing environment.
Our Core Values are: Inclusion, Respect, Responsibility, Positive Communication & Support
ABOUT HEART OF LOS ANGELES
Heart of Los Angeles gives underserved kids an equal chance to succeed through a comprehensive array of after school academic, arts, athletics, music, and wellness programs. Serving more than 3,000 youth in the Westlake, Central, and South LA areas each year, 90% of Heart of LA's elementary school students perform at or above grade level, and more than 95% of Heart of LA's high school seniors graduate and go on to post-secondary education. Heart of LA exclusively serves youth who would otherwise not have access to quality education and wellness resources, and our programs are offered at no cost to the families who we serve. Our success is founded on safe environments, nurtured by a no-wrong-door approach, amplified by world-renowned partners, and perpetuated by students who become productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator will act as an integral member of our growing Communications team and will play a pivotal role in advancing the communications and marketing efforts of Heart of Los Angeles. This position is responsible for assisting with developing communications content, managing our social media presence, keeping our website current, and generally working in close collaboration with the Senior Director of Community Engagement & Communications to raise Heart of LA’s visibility and impact in Los Angeles’ communities, in California, and across the nation. In addition to Communications, this person will meet organizational and project-specific goals regarding Heart of LA’s community engagement with our elected officials, community members, and constituents. This may include assisting with developing educational campaigns and maintaining newsletters to share Heart of LA’s positions on important topics that affect our sector.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate has a strong creative background coupled with excellent time management skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple projects with weekly or biweekly deadlines. This person has experience with writing and editing websites, with a strong working knowledge of WordPress and in creating social media content especially for Instagram. They focus on maintaining message consistency and attention to detail. They are self-motivated and able to implement new ideas while offering suggestions and ideas to add to the creative communications process. They have a positive disposition with the ability to accept constructive feedback on their work and implement changes in a timely manner. They set priorities to meet deadlines and reflect accurately the relative importance of their assignments while being able to respond effectively and flexibly to changing priorities and fluctuating workloads. They are a team player who values respect, shared learning, and accountability and a compassionate community communicator who is comfortable interacting with the public, important donors, and officials at community events.
This role is perfect for an early career professional who enjoys storytelling, message development, community building, and “keeping the trains running on time.”