Communications Coordinator

American Civil Liberties Union•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania (ACLU-PA) is seeking a full-time Communications Coordinator to preferably work in its Philadelphia office, although consideration will be made to candidates in the Pittsburgh area. The ACLU-PA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public interest organization, dedicated to defending and enhancing personal freedoms protected by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, through litigation, legislative advocacy, organizing, and community education. We are a passionate, highly motivated group of attorneys, public policy and legislative advocates, communications experts, community organizers, administrators, fundraisers, and volunteers. And now is a vital time to join us and make a meaningful, positive, long-term impact on the future of Pennsylvania and the United States. The Communications Coordinator will report to the Communications Director and be the operational backbone of the communications department, managing requests, monitoring content production schedules, and assisting with logistical elements of campaigns and priority projects. As the department expands its scope and takes on more sustained, long-term initiatives, this role will ensure the team is poised to execute efficiently. This person will be competent in managing workflows, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and handling content responsibilities that keep the department responsive and on-brand. Roughly fifty percent of this role will focus on operational responsibilities across the communications department and for our integrated advocacy campaigns. The other half of this role’s responsibilities will be devoted to supporting needs in content generation, storytelling initiatives, and event logistics. While other team members and vendors will handle major strategy and primary content creation, this role requires the ability to execute baseline multimedia tasks, such as comfortably doing initial drafts of one-minute video scripts, capturing iPhone photos and social media content at events, and making graphics and videos from Canva templates. This is a highly organized, execution-oriented position that requires someone comfortable both behind the scenes and interacting with people.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Digital Media, Marketing, or related field; OR equivalent experience, preferably in a role like event marketing or digital community engagement that required a dual skill set at the intersection of communications and logistics coordination
2–4 years of experience in a communications, marketing, or coordination role; nonprofit or public sector experience a plus
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with a track record of managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Experience with project management tools, preferably Asana
Experience with Canva or other design platforms preferred
Familiarity with social media platforms, content posting and scheduling
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across teams and with external partners
Proactive, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift
Strong written communication skills
Familiarity with the video production process and/or planning marketing/brand/media events
Demonstrated interest in, enthusiasm for, and commitment to the mission and principles of the ACLU
The ability to travel to different Pennsylvania locations if needed for ACLU-PA events (most travel will be in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg or surrounding areas)
Ability to follow through on work assignments with a minimum of direct supervision

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary traffic coordinator for incoming communications requests, assigning and tracking work using Asana in collaboration with the Communications Director
Monitor content production timelines, proactively flagging roadblocks and preparing status reports for the Communications Director and the department
Publish low-lift, routine social media content (e.g., event posts or actions requested by internal team members and partner organizations) utilizing pre-made captions and assets from partner toolkits
Manage the weekly “media hits” e-newsletter, ensuring timely and accurate distribution
Assist in content gathering and coordination for campaigns and departmental initiatives, including the creation of simple branded social graphics using templates
Support the video creation process by drafting initial short scripts (e.g., one-minute videos), prepping interview questions, and collecting videos recorded by staff members
Manage event email requests by reviewing materials for completeness, submitting them to the national email production team; conduct light email list maintenance when requested
Support department-hosted events and special initiatives through logistics coordination and live content collection (photos, videos, social media moments)
Coordinate onboarding and serve as the point of contact for digital storytellers and communications interns
Other related responsibilities as assigned