COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS COORDINATOR

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Communications Manager to maintain and grow 18 Reasons' social media presence.
• Create and schedule social media content, respond to comments and messages, and identify opportunities to increase engagement.
• Design branded social media graphics, short videos, stories, and other digital content using Canva templates and other marketing design tools.
• Build and send email newsletters using approved copy and templates; contribute original content for necessary email campaigns and other communications materials.
• Maintain and organize 18 Reasons' photo, video, and testimonial library to ensure assets are easily accessible for communications and fundraising efforts.
• Track and report on communications metrics, including email performance, website traffic, and social media engagement.
• Help maintain a communications calendar to support consistent messaging across channels.
• Represent 18 Reasons at events and other outreach opportunities to promote our programs and mission.
• Assist the Special Events Manager with event preparation, guest management, volunteer coordination, registration, and event-day logistics.
• Capture photos, videos, and stories at events for use in future communications.

Qualifications

• Passionate about food, food justice, racial equity, community engagement, and communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an interest in storytelling and nonprofit marketing.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Creative, curious, and eager to learn new communications and fundraising skills.
• Comfortable using social media platforms for professional purposes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience, willingness, and ability to work with people from a variety of racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, with various lifestyles, sexual orientations, and ages.
• Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and community outreach activities.
• Helpful technical skills: Google Workspace, Canva or other design software, social media management tools, basic website content management systems, and familiarity with databases or CRM systems.
• Photography, video editing, graphic design, or content creation experience is a plus but not required.

Organizational Culture

• Contribute to the overall culture and growth of 18 Reasons by using our Culture Standards Guide as a tool for self-reflection, feedback, and ongoing professional development.
• Participate in improvement projects, committees, and cross-department initiatives as needed.

Benefits

• $3,284 monthly living allowance, paid biweekly ($21.65/hour)
• Segal Education Award ($6,345) at the end of the service year
• Health benefits through AmeriCorps VISTA (please see here for more information)
• 17 paid holidays, 10 personal days, 10 sick days
• Travel Reimbursement in line with IRS mileage reimbursement rates
• Internet Stipend ($50/month)
• Opportunity to forbear qualifying student loans while in service
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Childcare assistance (if applicable)
• One year non-competitive status for federal government positions
• A network of over 180,000 AmeriCorps members and alums

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer the majority of the work day.
• General office duties include: computer work, filing, phone communication, copying.

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Deadline: August 10, 2026

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