What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communication Coordinator position at The Historic Trust?
Position Overview:
We are looking for a results driven Communications Coordinator to support The Historic Trust’s Communication and Marketing efforts. The position plays a critical role in advancing The Historic Trust’s mission by executing communication strategies across multiple departments. The ideal candidate is a creative communicator with strong organizational skills, capable of producing compelling content that engages diverse audiences and strengthens the Trust’s brand presence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Content Management: Collaborate to create and implement engagement strategies, including targeted email campaigns, newsletters, and social media content. Maintain and update The Historic Trust’s website using WordPress, ensuring content is current, accessible, and aligned with organizational messaging.
- Develop and write compelling content for a variety of organizational needs, including website updates, social media posts, newsletters, press releases, marketing materials, and internal communications, ensuring alignment with The Historic Trust’s mission and brand voice.
- Social media & Digital Engagement: Manage and grow social media channels. Create, schedule and monitor posts. Develop and maintain a comprehensive content calendar for all departments.
- Media Relations: Build and maintain relationships with local media outlets. Coordinate press coverage for events, programs, and organizational announcements.
- Promotion & Execution: Support the marketing and execution of public events. Develop promotional materials (flyers, email campaigns, web content).
- Website & Email Marketing: Update website content regularly to reflect current programs and events. Design and distribute email newsletters.
- Brand Consistency: Ensure all communications adhere to brand guidelines and maintains the brand voice.
- Analytics & Reporting: Track and report on communication metrics (social media engagement, email open rates, website traffic etc.).
Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of experience in marketing/communications. (nonprofit experience preferred).
- Proficiency with social media platforms and scheduling tools.
- Experience with WordPress or similar CMS.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Passion for history, community engagement, and nonprofit work.
- Commitment to The Historic Trust’s mission of preserving history and engaging with the community.
Education:
4-year degree in communications, marketing or a related field preferred. Directly relevant professional experience may be substituted for equivalent education.
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000