Communication Assistant (Part-Time) - External Affairs

Job Details

Job Location

99 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd Suite 200, Garden City, NY, 11530 - Garden City, NY

Position Type

Part Time

Salary Range

$22.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Category

Media - Journalism - Newspaper

Communication Assistant

EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Communication Assistant to work part time for the Administration.

The position Communication Assistant is a non-exempt position with a salary range of $22-24 per hour. The schedule is flexible of 20 hours per week with in the operating schedule of Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM. The office is located in Garden City, NY. The role reports to the Chief External Affairs Officer.

Primary Purpose of Job:The Communications Assistant creates content and materials for external communication, including social media, newsletters, and press releases.

Measurable Objectives:

• Create accurate and compelling content to tell the EAC Network story.

• Create well-written external & internal communications as needed.

• Provide consistency around agency messaging and brand voice.

  Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Write and create social media posts, utilizing Canva and other standard industry publishing platforms.

• Maintain social media platforms, including timely interactions and online engagement with partners, employees, and clients.

• Write content for monthly newsletters, press releases, and other external purposes, publicizing agency programs and announcements.

• Create infographics that showcase and highlight the agency’s programs and impact.

• Work with Chief External Affairs Officer and Program Directors in writing content for agency website, presentations, speeches, and development events.

• Manage intern(s).

• Prepare communication materials that include, but are not limited to, general correspondence, solicitation materials, flyers, acknowledgements, and other individualized donor/stewardship communications.

• Take photos and catalog pictures that recap small-scale day-to-day events.  

  Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in creating social media content and communication for a non-profit or business.

• Exceptional writing and communication skills, with thorough attention to detail. Writing samples will be requested.

• Ability to effectively tell the EAC Network story to community partners, prospective donors, and elected officials.

• Proficiency in Constant Contact, HubSpot, Canva, Microsoft Publisher, and PowerPoint. Strong knowledge base in Adobe InDesign, Affinity, and QuarkX.

• Experience in creating marketing materials for external publication. Ability to turn around images and marketing material on short notice when needed.

• Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license and access to an automobile for local travel.