COMMUNITY IMPACT COORDINATOR

Job Title: Community Impact Coordinator

Reports to: Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Work Location: Association Office, Syracuse, NY

FLSA: Non-exempt – Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, events as necessary

Salary Range: $20.00/hour

A Career with a Cause:

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We are for ALL.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement | YMCA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK (ymcacny.org) (https://www.ymcacny.org/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging-statement)

Position Summary:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The communication efforts of the YMCA are imperative to every department, raising awareness about our programming to support funding and community engagement efforts.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary: $20.00/hour, Full-time non-exempt

YMCA Family Membership

YMCA Retirement Fund Contribution: 12% (Y-10%; employee-2%)

Health Insurance (2 plans with significant employer contribution for employee’s premium)

Personal Time, Vacation, New York State Paid Sick Leave, and 12 Paid Holidays

Essential Functions:

Support the development of and implementation of strategies to promote community engagement and fundraising.

Assist in developing content for use across platforms (social media, newsletters, website, digital screens) and promotional materials that aligns with the Y brand and community impact efforts.

Manage the YMCACNY social media calendar through inputting post plans and key events as well as supporting day-to-day posting and engagement.

Collect and analyze data across Y platforms (Daxko Engage, social media, etc) to amplify impact.

Support the production of promotional videos, photographs, Y stories, and content into the Y’s communication platforms.

Assist with coordination of MarComm project management, including monitoring department email and working within Asana.

Attend Y-USA webinars & trainings as needed.

Work cooperatively with all staff, including attendance in staff meetings to gain a better understanding of the Y’s marketing and communications strategy.

Support association events that amplify the cause and impact of the organization.

Support overall donor engagement and stewardship processes to increase connection to cause and impact.

All other duties as assigned.

YMCA Leadership Competencies:

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.

Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in such a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.

Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

Experience, Education, and Qualifications

Have an Associate’s degree or equivalent in business or marketing.

Have at least 1-year relevant experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Deep understanding of digital and social media platforms.

Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Design/photography/video editing skills and familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud and/or Canva a plus.

Strong relationship builder with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to perform quality work within given deadlines and expectations with or without direct supervision.

Able to serve effectively as a team contributor on all assignments, and able to work independently while understanding the necessity for communication and coordination.

Able to attend meetings and training as required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.

The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and at times move around the environment.

The employee might occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific sight abilities for this job includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.