Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Description:
POSITION: Communications and Marketing Coordinator
LOCATION: Ron Olson Justice Center
SALARY: $43,000-$45,376/annual DOE, excellent benefits
AVAILABILITY: Immediately
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Continuous until position is filled.
Are you interested in joining an organization dedicated to increasing access to justice while addressing systemic inequities among the most vulnerable members of the greater Los Angeles area? If yes, LAFLA and our flexible hybrid work environment is the place for you!
The Organization: LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved—leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system. With more than 90 years of service, LAFLA is the first and most experienced legal aid organization in Greater Los Angeles. LAFLA has more than 200 employees, including more than 80 attorneys, who provide free services and resources on a broad range of civil legal issues that impact healthy, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, LAFLA helps more than 100,000 people find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future. Our unique combination of neighborhood offices, self-help centers at courthouses, and domestic violence clinics puts LAFLA on the frontlines in communities at the forefront of change. LAFLA also engages in impact litigation to help enact long-term systemic change—actively collaborating with a network of public and private partners to expand access to justice, identify needs in the communities we serve, and change laws and policies that adversely affect the underserved. For more information, please visit www.lafla.org.
The Position: The Communications and Marketing Coordinator will help the Communications and Marketing Manager identify, conceptualize, create, and execute digital media campaigns. The Coordinator will help LAFLA boost its online engagement, raise its visibility, elevate its reputation, and connect more community members with LAFLA’s services and resources. Therefore, this position requires excellent writing and storytelling abilities and strong project management skills, with an emphasis on digital communications.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
• BA/BS degree in communications or related field such as journalism, public relations, or graphic design;
• Impeccable oral and written communication skills;
• Experience with major social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn);
• Knowledge of social media analytics software (e.g., Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite) to track audience engagement, social media trends and campaign performance;
• Experience with graphic design and/or video editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva);
• Experience with CMS software (e.g., WordPress);
• Copywriting and editing skills;
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills;
• Strong administrative skills and self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in an effective and efficient manner;
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality;
• Bilingual in a language other than English preferred.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
• Assists with development and execution of social media, web, and email campaigns.
• Coordinates, creates, and distributes content for social media, website, and emails.
• Creates and maintains editorial calendars for various digital platforms.
• Tracks engagement across digital platforms and make recommendations on strategy.
• Monitors social media channels and interacts with community members.
• Updates website in coordination with internal teams.
• Supports strategic communications and marketing efforts.
• Fulfills requests for marketing materials (including but not limited to fliers, presentations, event signage).
• Provides event support, including planning and day-of coordination.
• Assists the Chief Development Director and Communications & Marketing Manager in drafting materials related to the Access to Justice Gala, including corporate sponsorships;
• Works collaboratively with the Development Team on development-related projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
To Apply:
HOW TO APPLY -Please submit a cover letter and resume online to adminjobs@lafla.org. Include “Communications and Marketing Coordinator” in the subject line.
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION - LAFLA offers a diverse environment with competitive compensation based on comparable public interest salaries. We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability and long term care insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan. Employees may also qualify for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend.
VACCINATION POLICY AND COVID-19 PROTOCOLS – LAFLA requires all staff, including new hires, to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and have received at least one COVID-19 booster shot. If hired, all employees must present proof of vaccination by their start date. INTRODUCTORY PERIOD - A six-month introductory period will be required. discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partners status, or any other legally protected status. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process or expect to require an accommodation if hired, please contact humanresources@lafla.org. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partners status, or any other legally protected status.
Information
Submission Deadline:
June 24, 2023
Organization Information:
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
United States
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