Communications Associate
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on175, East 73rd Street, Upper East Side, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10021, United States
About Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
Founded in 1894, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is a premier settlement house on the East Side of Manhattan. We provide an extensive array of integrated social, educational, health, housing, mental health, nutritional, and fitness services. Our mission significantly improves the lives of 16,000 people annually, ranging in age from 3 to 103. Our diverse client base includes older adults, unhoused and formerly unhoused individuals, children and families, persons with disabilities, and adult learners.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Communications Associate serves as a critical link between our Communications, Development, and Administration teams. This role exists to advance our organizational strategy by capturing the vibrant reality of our community through visual and written storytelling. You will be the voice and lens of our work, traveling to all Neighborhood House sites to document programs and events, and crafting inclusive content that resonates with the communities we serve.
The day-to-day involves a dynamic blend of creative production and strategic outreach. You will draft newsletters, press releases, and fundraising materials, while managing our presence across social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to producing high-quality photo and video content, maintaining our website, and enhancing our digital visibility through SEO efforts. You will also help catalog our vast archival collection and provide on-the-ground support for community and volunteer events. Occasional evening and weekend availability is required to accommodate the breadth of our programming.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a cover letter along with an additional writing sample or graphic design material. We look for candidates who are proactive, detail-oriented, and possess a passionate commitment to social justice and our mission.
Our Culture & Commitment
At Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, we value respect, diversity, and integrity. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to affording equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and conform to the spirit and letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
As a condition of employment, all individuals are required to undergo a pre-employment background check.
Work location
Work model: On-site
175, East 73rd Street, Upper East Side, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10021, United States
New York, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleTravel to all Neighborhood House sites to photograph, record and document programs and events
- check_circleDraft creative content for email newsletters, print materials, flyers, brochures and fundraising materials
- check_circleDraft social media content for various platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube
- check_circleProduce video content for various platforms and audiences
- check_circleMaintain and update organizational website and monitor overall web presence
- check_circleAssist with SEO enhancement including website keyword research and Google Analytics
- check_circleIdentify and contact potential press outlets to cover Neighborhood House programs and stories
- check_circleCatalog internal photo and video collection including archival photos and content
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Requirements
- verifiedAssociate's degree or higher
- verifiedMinimum one year of relevant professional experience
- verifiedMicrosoft Office Suite
- verifiedPhotography
- verifiedVideo editing and production
- verifiedGraphic design
- verifiedWebsite maintenance
- verifiedSocial media knowledge
- verifiedCover Letter
- verifiedWriting sample or graphic design material
Nice to Have
Associate's degree in communications, marketing, media, or journalism.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleComprehensive health insurance choices for staff and their familiescheck_circle25 days vacation, 12 holidays, and substantial sick timecheck_circleMatching contributions to Retirement Plancheck_circlePaid parental leave policy for all staffFree Life Insurance equal to 3x annual salary
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Photography, Video Editing, Video Production, Graphic Design, Website Maintenance, Seo, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Facebook.
Education: Associate's degree or higher, preferably in communications, marketing, media or journalism.
Frequently asked questions about Communications Associate at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
What does a Communications Associate at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House do?expand_more
A Communications Associate at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is responsible for the following: Travel to all Neighborhood House sites to photograph, record and document programs and events; Draft creative content for email newsletters, print materials, flyers, brochures and fundraising materials; Draft social media content for various platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube; and Produce video content for various platforms and audiences.
What are the requirements for this Communications Associate role?expand_more
To qualify for the Communications Associate at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House position, applicants should have: Associate's degree or higher; Minimum one year of relevant professional experience; Microsoft Office Suite; Photography; Video editing and production; and Graphic design.
Where is the Communications Associate role at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House located?expand_more
Communications Associate at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is based in 175, East 73rd Street, Upper East Side, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10021, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Communications Associate job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House has listed this Communications Associate role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Communications Associate role?expand_more
Communications Associate at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the entry level level.
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Key skills for Communications Associate at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House include Microsoft Office Suite; Photography; Video Editing; Video Production; Graphic Design; Website Maintenance; Seo; and Google Ads.
What education is required for Communications Associate at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Associate's degree or higher, preferably in communications, marketing, media or journalism.
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Communications Associate at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is part of the pr, advertising & marketing job category on Recrutus.