Marketing and Communications Coordinator

The Literacy Project is seeking a creative, mission-driven Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join our team at our new Greenfield location at 377 Main Street. This is a 25-hour/week position, paying $31/hour with applicable benefits. The position requires availability on Monday afternoons but otherwise has some flexibility in work hours.

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator drives the public voice and messaging of the organization, creating engaging content for students, donors, and the community that aligns with the organization’s brand and mission. This role manages daily communications across all digital channels, supports fundraising appeals and agency outreach efforts, designs collateral, and coordinates creative projects.

Core Responsibilities

● Create and execute a 12-month communications calendar that aligns with the organization’s development calendar

● Write engaging emails, social media posts, donor appeal letters, and website blogs

● Update and improve the organization’s website using WordPress

● Design digital and paper marketing materials

● Coordinate work with local photographers, designers, and creative freelancers as needed

● Attend all staff meetings, mandatory organizational meetings, and professional development trainings

Requirements

● A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive to various locations

● A minimum of 2 years of professional experience working in communications, marketing, digital media, or a related field

● Exceptional writing and editing skills with a proven track record of tailoring messages to different audiences (donors, volunteers, community partners, and students)

● Proficiency with design tools and website content management systems, CANVA and WordPress highly preferred but not required

● Experience scheduling content through social media dashboards and email marketing software

● The ability to successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

● Exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to the agency’s mission.

Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to The Literacy Project’s mission and desire to support diverse, low-income, and marginalized communities. They should be enthusiastic about working in a highly collaborative team environment. Experience working in a nonprofit and knowledge of the Adult Basic Education field are a plus but not required.

A successful background screening/CORI is required for this position. The Literacy Project is an EOE/ADA employer. We welcome candidates with a wide diversity of backgrounds and experiences.

To Apply

If interested in this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample of one page or less, and a design sample (such as a newsletter, flyer, or social media post) to the Executive Director, Colleen Kucinski, at jobs@literacyproject.org. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Pay: $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greenfield, MA 01301