Digital Communications & Engagement Coordinator

RiverCOG is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Digital Communications & Engagement Coordinator. This full time, 35-hour per week position requires good interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, in addition to the qualifications listed below. The Digital Communications & Engagement Coordinator will play a key role in outreach for an educational housing program (Shared Foundations) with other additional responsibilities throughout the agency and its programs. This position combines creative content development with stakeholder outreach which can look like managing communication strategy, strengthening public presence, and fostering meaningful community engagement. Some flexibility for a hybrid remote work schedule may be accommodated after an initial probationary period. 

Essential Functions

• Creation of short-form educational content for social media

• Develop, implement, and maintain social media strategy across platforms for the Shared Foundations housing education program

• Graphic design & branding for Shared Foundations program and other programs as needed (examples: graphic design/branding for conservation plan, creating templates, graphic representation of stats for programs, etc.)

• Maintain public engagement database of individuals, groups, and upcoming/recurring community events

• Coordinate and staff community engagement/events such as workshops, pop-up tabling events, and community meetings

Capabilities

• Script, shoot, direct, edit short-form videos and other content for social media

• Creation, growth, and maintenance of social media accounts for the Shared Foundations educational housing program (frequency of posts, caption writing, promotion of, content, comment, and dm management, tailoring messages to different platforms)

• Knowledge of social media trends

• Proactive understanding of algorithmic treatment of posts and ability to improve upon them

• Monitor analytics to refine outreach and maximize engagement

• Graphic design (logos, flyers, branded materials, templates, presentation materials)

• Consistent branding (color palette, fonts, etc.) to maintain a consistent regional identity

• Light research in areas of topical knowledge (housing) & equitable community engagement (how to find the people we haven’t found)

• Support staff in facilitating inclusive and accessible engagement processes

Technical Qualifications

• Required: Knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, video editing software, filming capabilities, MS 

Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, Zoom

• Preferred: Experience with Vyond, Wix, Constant Contact, familiarity with AI tools, Canva

Other Qualifications

• Ability to condense and communicate complicated topics down into short, understandable pieces of material

• Ability to quickly learn (or already know) about topics related to housing, housing planning, zoning, economic development, conservation, general planning

• Able to work within a small team environment

• Comfort with bringing forth creative ideas

• Interested in learning about various topics/willing to ask questions

• Comfort with setting timelines and meeting deadlines (prioritization)

• Ability to demonstrate methodical, careful approach to work

• Ability to synthesize visionary ideas into tangible work products

• Communicate effectively about project and time management needs

• Knowledge in the field of housing planning is preferred, but not mandatory

• Strong writing, editing, graphic design, videography, and photography skills

Supervision

• Works under the general direction of the Executive and Deputy Directors

• Works closely with planners, project managers, and leadership to align communications with organizational goals

Work Environment

• Standard office environment with occasional evening and out-of-office work required

• Flexible hours with permission 

Compensation

• Market competitive, negotiable and commensurate with experience (3 years experience preferred), $55,000 - $70,000 per year

• Includes generous benefits such as PTO, 13 holidays, life, health, dental, and vision insurances, and a pension plan

To apply: send a cover letter, resume, and examples of your work (or a full portfolio) to 

vharris@rivercog.org

Deadline: Applications Accepted Until Position Filled

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be a reflection of the principal job elements.

The Lower CT River Valley Council of Governments provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and prohibits unlawful discrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of LCRVCOG to provide equal employment and economic opportunity at every level without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability including but not limited to blindness, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification or need. This policy applies to all phases of employment and economic opportunity including, but not limited to recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, promotion, demotion or transfer, layoff, recall or termination, 

compensation and training. Reasonable accommodations will be considered under the Americans with Disabilities Act as it may be amended from time to time.