Social Media & Website Coordinator

Social Media & Website Coordinator

Role Type: Part Time (20 hours / week)

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Pay Range: $26.44 - $31.25 / hour

SAADA is an organization on the rise, and we are seeking a Social Media & Website Coordinator to support us in further solidifying SAADA as a national leader in community-driven storytelling. If you are a creative, conscientious, and detail-oriented individual, we invite you to come build with us!

About the Role

As our Social Media & Website Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring SAADA’s success. You will work closely with SAADA’s Executive Director and Senior Program Manager and use your strong writing, design, and editing skills, to help us execute a social media and communications strategy that boosts SAADA’s brand identity and awareness. This is a position that requires a high attention to detail, a creative mindset, and strong communication skills.

Who We Are

SAADA ensures that South Asian Americans are recognized as an essential part of the American story. Over the past fifteen years, SAADA has grown from a modest digital repository to a powerhouse of South Asian American stories. Our archive, storytelling projects, exhibits, artistic partnerships, walking tours, lesson plans, and books reflect a community of over 6.1 million individuals and more than 250 years of history. For more information about SAADA, visit our website; find us on Instagram; check out “Memories We Carry,” an exhibit created by one of our Archival Creators Fellows; or, listen to the soundtrack to our Revolution Remix walking tour of Philadelphia.

Your Role & Responsibilities:

·      Serving as lead writer, editor, and designer on a range of communications projects and materials, with an emphasis on digital platforms. Content includes weekly email updates, social media posts, website copy and design elements, press releases, reports, and communication with constituents.

·      Managing day-to-day operations of social media channels and email lists, including responding to press inquiries and social media messages.

·      Maintaining the front-end and back-end content and organization of our website and “gift shop” e-commerce website through copywriting, interface design, and the creation of visual content.

·      Collaborating with SAADA’s Executive Director, Senior Program Manager, and other staff to create and maintain a content calendar for all communication channels.

·      Overseeing all dimensions of communications projects, including managing timelines, budgets, deliverables, milestones, and relationships with collaborators, so that elements of each project are on track to meet deadlines and fulfill goals.

·      Implementing consistent brand identity for all organizational products, including PowerPoint slides, emails, and written communication.

·      Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Your Background & Skill Set:

·      At least 3 years of communications/media experience.

·      Familiarity with (or ability to quickly learn) the following platforms: Drupal (website), Shopify (e-commerce), Later (social media scheduling).

·      Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

·      Attention to detail and accuracy in all work tasks.

·      Ability to receive and implement constructive feedback.

·      Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

·      Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.

·      Commitment to confidentiality, an ability to exercise discretion, and a high level of professionalism.

Salary & Benefits

The pay range for this position $26.44 - $31.25 / hour. Flexible hours are available during the SAADA workday (Monday-Friday; 9:30am to 5:30pm). This position is based in SAADA’s Philadelphia office, located at 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2130, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Join Us!

SAADA is an equal opportunity employer. We are building a team that is dedicated to our work and to each other and we’d love for you to join us. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until this position is filled. Please send your résumé and cover letter as attachments, and a link to your portfolio in an email with the subject line “Social Media & Website Coordinator” to jobs@saada.org. Please also include how you found out about this position.

Flexible hours are available during the SAADA workday (Monday-Friday; 9:30am to 5:30pm). This position is based in SAADA’s Philadelphia office, located at 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2130, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Join Us!

SAADA is an equal opportunity employer. We are building a team that is dedicated to our work and to each other and we’d love for you to join us. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until this position is filled. Please send your résumé and cover letter as attachments, and a link to your portfolio in an email with the subject line “Social Media & Website Coordinator” to jobs@saada.org. Please also include how you found out about this position.