Communications Coordinator

Reports To: Managing Director of CommunicationsFLSA Status: Exempt Please submit a resume and references for the Communications Coordinator to employment@ushja.org. The Communications Coordinator plays a key role in shaping and delivering USHJA communications across a variety of channels and audiences. The position helps develop creative concepts and campaigns, writes and edits compelling content, manages recurring communications, and supports digital, social media, media relations, and event coverage efforts. Working collaboratively across the organization, this role helps ensure USHJA communications are cohesive, engaging, on brand, and aligned with organizational goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Implement communications efforts that align with organizational communications plans across USHJA communications channels and platforms to ensure consistent messaging, brand voice, and audience engagementCreate and manage content for USHJA communications channels, including website content, email, social media posts, articles, print and digital collateral, and press releasesCoordinate with committees, staff, and other departments on communications goals and priorities, fostering effective cross-functional collaborationDevelop creative concepts and content ideas to support USHJA programs, initiatives, campaigns, and organizational goalsMeasure and report on the effectiveness of communications efforts and develop recommendations based on resultsWrite and manage recurring email communications, including monthly e-newslettersManage and execute brand and communications campaigns across USHJA channelsMaintain social media, content, and marketing calendars to support coordinated and timely communicationsCoordinate with contractors and event staff to obtain content for communications channelsWrite, edit, and proofread content across USHJA communications channels, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand voice and editorial standardsRepresent the organization at events and provide comprehensive event coverage, including photography, videography, press release writing, and other content needsOther related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor Minimum Qualifications: Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or respective field1-3 years related work experience. The equivalent combination of education and experience may be consideredKnowledge of the equine industry, preferably the hunter/jumper disciplinesExperience with marketing automation platforms, including HubSpot, Meltwater, and SproutProficient with Microsoft Office SuiteStrong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments on cross-functional initiativesAbility to manage and respond to challenging member situations while demonstrating excellent customer service and professionalismExcellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with knowledge of AP StyleStrong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments and deadlinesStrong storyteller across a variety of platforms, with demonstrated creative thinkingand idea generationProactive, collaborative, and able to work both independently and as part of a team Travel: Some travel may be required. After hours and weekend work may be required forspecial projects and events. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s licensewith no restrictions. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those thatmust be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use handsto finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand;walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required totravel by air or automobile. Event coverage may require working extended hours outdoors invarying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, cold, and rain, as well as prolongedperiods of standing and walking. Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.