Communications Coordinator

The Communication Coordinator is a key position on the communications team and plays a vital role informing the community about GMUL, or goals, outcomes, and opportunities for individuals to improve their lives. This position requires a highly-skilled individual who is motivated by accepting new challenges and enjoys working collaboratively, but who is also comfortable working independently. Be part of our team in the Historic Bronzeville neighborhood, just blocks away from Fiserv Forum and downtown Milwaukee.

Key job responsibilities:

• Ability to assist in the execution of the GMUL Marketing & Communications plan. 
• Creation and execution of a comprehensive GMUL social media campaign, aligned to the marketing plan and reflective of GMUL branding standards. This includes the development of weekly, monthly, quarterly campaigns, including any paid or sponsored campaigns. 
• Creation and development of engaging daily social media posts promoting GMUL programs and events. 
• Development of metrics to measure the effectiveness of GMUL social media efforts and the ability to adjust the social media campaign, as needed. 
• Development of monthly, quarterly, and annual social media engagement reports to the Director of Communication 
• Work in collaboration with program and advocacy staff to develop a monthly calendar of programs and events to be featured on social media and the GMUL website 
• Maintain the GMUL website, including the creation of page content, addition of photos, images, and other materials as determined by the Director of Communication. 
• Weekly review and removal of outdated materials in collaboration with other departments 
• Work collaboratively with the GMUL website consultant regarding changes to the key elements of the GMUL website 
• Assistance in the creation of monthly newsletters, broadcast emails, and other marketing materials using current digital communication platforms/tools 
• Creation of GMUL flyers, brochures, and graphics following the brand standards and guidelines developed by the GMUL graphic communication consultant and adhering to National Urban League brand standards 
• Take photographs at GMUL events and programs 
• Maintain a database of all GMUL photographs 
• Support the work of GMUL consultants working on event or other special projects or programs 
• Support GMUL leadership, at the direction of the Director of Communication, with communication needs 
• Other communication or communication-related duties as assigned 
• May be required to work nights or weekends to attend GMUL-related events

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand at desk, operate computer keyboard, and view computer screens for six to eight hours per day 
• Must be able to hear and converse via telephone and in person 
• May be required to lift boxes and small equipment up to 30 pounds in weight

Key qualifications:

• Minimum of an associate degree in digital marketing, communication, or journalism, or a related field. 
• A combination of experience, plus successful completion of digital marketing, communication, or social media classes, may be considered.
• Experience working professionally for 1-3 years managing and maintaining social media, website, and broadcast email platforms. 
• Demonstrated experience writing for digital and print platforms.

Key Skills:

• Advanced experience developing and executing social media campaigns
• Advanced experience using WIX to update and manage websites 
• Advanced experience utilizing InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe, and other programs in the Microsoft Creative Suite
• Advanced experience utilizing broadcast email platforms, including Constant Contact and management of databases
• Proven experience writing for digital platforms
• Proficiency in utilizing programs in the Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency in taking photographs and preparing photographs for online or print publication
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment 
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time 
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple internal and external partners, as well as GMUL consultants 
• Ability to work independently and make decisions related to the execution of key job responsibilities

• Health, Dental, Vision and 401(k). 
• Company sponsored EAP, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability along with 11 paid holidays.