Communications & Outreach Coordinator, Center for New York City Affairs

The Center for New York City Affairs (CNYCA), housed within the Milano School of Policy, Management, and Environment at The New School, is an applied policy research organization that works where people’s lives intersect with government and community organizations to illuminate the impact of public policy on individuals and communities. Our research features rigorous analysis, practical solutions, and provides real-time feedback for policymakers, providers, and communities.

The Center seeks to hire a Communications & Outreach Coordinator to be responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of CNYCA’s external communications, public relations, and community outreach. The coordinator will provide support to all of the Center’s programs, with at least half of the coordinator’s time dedicated to the Center’s Economic and Fiscal Policy unit. The Economic and Fiscal Policy publishes research on local and state economic and budget policies that is designed to improve the lives of New York City’s low- and moderate-income communities. The unit evaluates evidence and presents arguments to support a range of policy interventions – including raising the minimum wage, improving pay standards in low-wage sectors, strengthening social safety net policies like unemployment insurance, and making infrastructure investments in such areas as universal childcare. Our work combines economic analysis with actionable policy responses to address structural issues undergirding racial and economic disparities.

We seek candidates who have a passion for New York City and for communicating about bold, transformative policy ideas and complex issues to diverse audiences – from policymakers and journalists to communities and organizations directly impacted by those policies.

The successful candidate will report to the Director of the Center for New York City Affairs, with a dotted line to the Director of Fiscal and Economic Policy. This position is funded by and contingent upon external fundraising beyond the first year.

The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Draft press releases, newsletters, and fact sheets about new publications as they are released and about existing publications as they relate to current advocacy and organizing.

Monitor communications channels of target audiences and news for upcoming opportunities to present CNYCA’s analysis (i.e. testimony, public events, op-eds, social media engagement), and create content with research staff for those opportunities.

Lead CNYCA’s social media engagement, producing content (text, image, and/or video) in collaboration with programmatic staff for multiple platforms.

Manage the publication production process – with authors, editors, designers, and external partners – from final draft to release date.

Facilitate staff strategic communications planning and track its implementation.

Spearhead outreach initiatives related to new publications to connect with target audiences (i.e. new contacts, events, etc.).

Manage relationships with new audiences and advocacy campaigns; and update press contacts lists.

Monitor metrics of online communications (website, Mailchimp, social media) to inform research agenda and related products.

Prepare content for website updates and newsletters circulated via Mailchimp with support from CNYCA’s design team.

Organize convenings and public policy events in person at The New School and online.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree.

Demonstrated ability to write clearly and succinctly and to make oral presentations.

Experience with website and e-newsletter programs, Webflow, Wix and/or Mailchimp a plus.

Experience producing and managing social media content (text, image and/or video) on multiple platforms.

Capacity to manage projects, people, events, and publications in a timely, efficient and collaborative manner.

Skilled problem-solver.

Active listener, respectful of the contributions of others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated skills in communications, marketing, community outreach or related fields with three years’ experience.

Experience curating content for social media and creating original online and printed marketing material/collateral.

Graphic design skills, experience with Adobe software a plus.

Knowledge of New York City government and advocacy.

Interest in and familiarity with economic justice issues.

WORK MODE

Hybrid/Split

SALARY RANGE

$62,500 - $75,000 annually

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application as well as a content sample. The content sample is anything that showcases your communications skills relevant for this position, such as a press release, blog post or article, social media content, design work (a postcard, report, etc.)

We look forward to receiving your application!