Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Room to Read • New York, NY

3d • $67,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Marketing & Communications Coordinator provides administrative, operational, and project support to Room to Read's global Marketing and Communications team. The position supports digital marketing activities, coordinates communications projects, maintains team resources, and helps ensure the timely delivery of marketing and fundraising initiatives. Working with colleagues across departments and country offices, the Coordinator helps keep projects organized, digital content accurate, and team operations running efficiently. This is a hybrid work arrangement requiring periodic attendance at the NYC office.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, administrative support, project coordination, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments, track deadlines, and prioritize competing requests.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and editing for accuracy and clarity.
• Experience using social media platforms and familiarity with scheduling or publishing digital content.
• Ability to maintain and update websites, digital content, or online platforms, and willingness to learn new systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience using or ability to learn project management, collaboration, and database tools such as Asana, SharePoint, and Salesforce.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, coordinate vendor requests, and review materials for quality.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, solve routine problems, and follow through on assigned tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, vendors, and stakeholders across teams and locations.
• Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located; the employer is unable to provide sponsorship.
• Adherence to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct, and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and publish social media content using Oktopost in accordance with the communications calendar, and support staff using the platform.
• Maintain website content and coordinate updates; manage internal requests related to Engaging Networks; coordinate the creation and maintenance of online donation pages and digital materials; and review digital content for accuracy and quality.
• Provide administrative support to the Vice President, Marketing & Communications, including scheduling, travel arrangements, expense reports, meeting coordination, and document management.
• Track project assignments, timelines, and deadlines in Asana; monitor and assign support requests in Salesforce; and coordinate team and department meetings, including agendas, notes, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain SharePoint files, intranet resources, the editorial calendar, vendor directory, and shared accounts; communicate upcoming campaigns and activities across the Development & Communications department.
• Coordinate vendor procurement, invoices, and related administrative processes, and provide logistical support for team activities and events, including the annual New York Gala and events during the United Nations General Assembly.
• Help organize activities that encourage team collaboration and connection.
• Coordinate the production, ordering, and distribution of branded materials, promotional items, and donor gifts; support the internal Staff Store and its external vendors.
• Proofread and distribute communications materials, including publications, organizational messaging, and donor emails; publish blog posts and assist with editorial content as needed.
• Maintain the digital image library (AIR), ensuring photos and videos are uploaded, tagged, and organized for staff use.
• Monitor the media inquiry inbox and direct press inquiries to appropriate team members; track media coverage and maintain accurate press records; coordinate with country-office colleagues across Asia and Africa to collect and update coverage information.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid premiums for employee medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 50% medical and 100% dental and vision premium coverage for eligible dependents.
• 22 days of PTO, with one additional day accrued each year up to 27 days.
• 12.5 paid holidays.
• Immediate enrollment in a 401(k) plan with up to a 6% match.
• $600 per year home-office allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed