Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Marketing and Communications Coordinator oversees Dream Yard’s social media channels, maintains the Dream Yard website, and oversees email communications. They are responsible for both creating and capturing content for online use, as well as copywriting and graphic design through Adobe Creative Suite and Canva. This position is part time, with a commitment of 20 hours a week.

At this time, the position is through December 31, 2026, with potential to extend to a permanent part-time position.

While primarily working remotely, this position is expected to be in our Bronx office once a month for staff meetings, and also to attend classes and events to capture content as needed.

• Social Media: develop and execute a content plan for Dream Yard’s Facebook, Instagram, and Linked In. Responsible for drafting post copy and also creating all visual content (graphics, photos, video). With guidance from the Director of Development, establish benchmarks for engagement and iterate accordingly.
• Website:
  Responsible for all site updates through our Wordpress-based CMS. Coordinate updates with program teams, and liaise with Director of IT for technical issues as needed.
• Email Communications:
  Use Mail Chimp to produce all Dream Yard email communications (average frequency: twice a month). Responsible for email comms best practices and list hygiene. Also responsible for first-pass copy and content. Dream Yard email communications generally consist of a monthly newsletter to educators and parents; and a dedicated newsletter to donors and board members.
• Event Documentation: attend Dream Yard classes and community events as needed to capture documentation of student activities for use in social media and email newsletters. Some events may occur on evenings and weekends. Estimated frequency: once a month.
• Using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and other software, generate graphics, documents, and any other visual assets needed for Dream Yard programming, in accordance with the Dream Yard style guide. Work with programs teams to design and develop materials for recruiting, events, etc. Responsible for first-pass copy of all Dream Yard public-facing materials. Works with stakeholders (leadership, program teams, etc.) on key talking points, messaging, and edits.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Experience using Mail Chimp, Wordfly, Mail2, or similar platforms.
• Experience in managing social media accounts/content creation in the arts sector or equivalent, especially Instagram, Facebook, and Linked In.
• Working familiarity with Google suite, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Basic video editing experience preferred.
• Strong writing, copyediting, and proofreading skills.
• Strong visual instincts across both static and video content, with ability to execute on-brand assets independently.
• Reliable self-starter with ability to work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team.

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator is a non exempt, part-time role at up to 20 hours per week, with a weekly compensation of $500 a week. At this time, this is a temporary role, ending on December 31, 2026.

Please use the link below to submit a resume and Dream Yard-specific cover letter. Please include links to any social media accounts that showcase your work.

Dream Yard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dream Yard prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.