Digital Communications Coordinator

The Educational Alliance Inc.•New York, NY

3d•$0 - $27

About The Position

Educational Alliance (EA), one of New York City’s original settlement houses, was founded in 1889 to offer educational, social, and cultural services to Jewish immigrants arriving to the Lower East Side. Today, EA is a proudly Jewish institution that partners with diverse communities throughout Lower Manhattan. We provide New Yorkers with high-quality, transformational programs that enhance their well-being and socio-economic opportunities, reflecting our belief that everyone in our city should be given the tools to thrive. Across our network of community centers, our staff empowers people of all backgrounds to flourish. Our vast array of programs includes free meals for older adults, addiction treatment and recovery, innovative early childhood education, art classes, Jewish cultural and educational events, and more. We remain committed to recognizing the intrinsic value within each individual and the importance of building community. We are seeking a part-time Digital Communications Coordinator to strengthen our digital presence across social media and web platforms. This role is designed for an early-career professional looking to build practical experience in social media, content creation, and website management within a mission-driven organization. The Digital Communications Coordinator will support the execution of a comprehensive digital marketing strategy across Educational Alliance’s network of community centers, helping ensure that all digital platforms are current, reflective of community needs, and aligned with organizational priorities. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working across a range of digital tasks and learning by doing in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in digital marketing, communications, or social media
Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail
Experience creating digital content, including basic photo/video editing and simple graphic design using Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express, or similar tools
Experience capturing photo/video content in real-world program settings
Familiarity with website content management systems such as WordPress or Squarespace
Basic understanding of social media and website analytics
Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple content streams
Interest in community-based work and mission-driven nonprofits

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of a unified digital marketing strategy across the organization’s social media accounts and websites
Help plan and execute digital campaigns that promote programs, services, and leadership priorities
Ensure consistency in voice, tone, and branding across all digital platforms
Partner with program staff, Director of Communications, and Graphic Designer to source and develop content for social media
Identify opportunities to highlight programs, community members, and impact stories
Write compelling, mission-aligned captions and adapt content for different audiences
Capture photos and short-form video at programs and events
Edit basic photo and video content for reels, posts, and stories
Create simple, on-brand social media graphics using templates and existing design guidelines
Schedule and publish content for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms
Update website content regularly, including program pages, event listings, and landing pages
Collaborate with program teams to ensure website information is accurate and up to date
Support basic website formatting and content improvements in collaboration with Director of Communications and Graphic Designer
Assist in building or updating program pages as needed
Monitor organizational social media accounts
Respond to comments and messages as appropriate, and engage with followers and partners
Track basic performance metrics across social and web and flag trends/ promotional opportunities