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We’re Hiring an Assistant
Position Title:
Assistant Communication Coordinator (Part-time)
Position Description:
The L.A. Forum for Architecture and Urban Design has a position opening for a motivated and dynamic individual to support communication, social media presence, and provide administrative assistance to the L.A. Forum for Architecture and Urban Design’s working Board of Directors.
This is a great opportunity if you are interested in connecting with the local architecture and urban design community, and gaining both communication experience and exposure to nonprofit organization administration. We are looking for a collaborative self-starter, and welcome innovation and creativity.
The Communication Coordinator will assist in the preparation of graphic and written content and will support the Executive Committee on coordination of regular organizational communication and official external stakeholder and marketing communications.
This is a part-time, remote position with flexible hours to complete work up to 24 hours per month.
Hourly rate is $21.00, and complimentary L.A. Forum Membership to attend all programming.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- 1+ years of paid administrative or office experience
- Proficiency in editing and managing graphics and photos in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat
- Familiarity with LinkedIn and Instagram account management
- Comfort communicating using Gmail and using Google Drive
- Proficiency or willingness to learn Mailchimp and other communication platforms
- Situational awareness and ability to provide proactive and self-directed organizational support
- Time and priority management skills to maintain a schedule and meet deadlines set by the Board
- Detail-oriented approach to data entry and content updating
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in supporting a brand presence and creative marketing and communication
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest or studies in communications and/or a design or urbanism related field
- Proficiency in administration of social media accounts
- Experience in social media marketing and communication strategies to reach diverse audiences and grow followers
- Ability to manage regular website updates
- Video editing experience
To Apply
Email a 100-200 word cover letter describing your interest and value you would bring to L.A. Forum along with a professional resume (2 pages max, PDF format) to info@laforum.org info@laforum.org, with subject line: Communication Coordinator.