Coordinator of Communications and Events

Summary: This position reports directly to the Director, SSJ Welcome Center, located in the Kemsignton section of Philadelphia. Incumbent manages communications across media platforms; oversees the planning, execution, and promotion of events.

• Commits to the Mission/Vision of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
• Advocates for immigrant rights
• Infuses the charism of the Sisters of Saint Joseph into communications approach and

event organization

• Maintains the budget allotted for communications and event expenses
• Drafts social media posts and manages various media accounts (Facebook, Instagram,

YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.)

• Implements strategies that increase the Center’s presence and effectiveness on social

media

• Manages website with updated content in relation to SEO
• Designs seasonal newsletter (three issues)
• Writes the minutes for team meetings and the monthly annals
• Plans, executes, and promotes events that further highlight the Center’s mission;

collaborates with the Advancement Committee of the Advisory Board

• Designs graphics/materials for events
• Assesses the success of events; envisions events that introduce new friends to the

Center’s mission and foster a spirit of equity

• Serves as the primary contact for event vendors; researches new vendors with whom to

partner

COLLABORATING PARTNERS BEYOND THE WELCOME CENTER:

• SSJ Communications Office: assists with any video media
• Advancement committee (Advisory Board): plans, executes, and promotes events

EDUCATION: BA/BS in Communications, Marketing, English, Event Management, a related

field, or comparable experience

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Design work in a variety of platforms: Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.), Google

Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva, Constant Contact

• Website design and/or management (WordPress)
• Event coordination

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong writing ability with attention to detail, grammar, cohesiveness
• Visionary mindset
• Willingness to draft and revise in collaboration
• Interpersonal/relationship building
• Flexible mindset working with people of diverse backgrounds and capacities

Other Desired Qualifications:

Experience working in a nonprofit/mission-driven organization

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Director, Human Resources, Pat Harrington at pharrington@ssjphila.org