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Posted August 17, 2023
Housing Works

Marketing Coordinator

Housing Works
Brooklyn, NY, USA ⚠ [Archived] No Longer Accepting Applicants

Description

Housing Works requires employees working in our Health Services division to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a legal accommodation. If you need an accommodation for any reason, including related to this job requirement, please contact Human Resources.

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Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State’s first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.org

Hou... Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.

Benefits

We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.

Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works’ New York City employees represented by a labor union known as the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union (“RWDSU”). Accordingly, the RWDSU has the exclusive right to bargain over the terms and conditions of employment related to this position and this position may become covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement (a “CBA”) between Housing Works and the RWDSU

Compensation Range: $22/hr - $24/hr commensurate with experience

Overview:
The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the creation and execution of Housing Works’ agency-wide organic social media content in support of Housing Works businesses, services, fundraising, and advocacy in addition to supporting all marketing activities across the agency, including but not limited to events and partnerships. The Marketing Coordinator must be fluent in creating content for all major social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, twitter, Tiktok) including photo and video editing. The primary role of this job is building out a social media calendar and corresponding content creation. They must be a strong copywriter and knowledgeable and/or passionate about health equity, thrift shopping, sustainability, and social justice. This position requires a highly motivated and organized individual with strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple campaigns at once.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the social media calendar for the agency which includes content related to healthcare, housing, advocacy, thrift shops, and special events using Hootsuite and other content management platforms as need be.
  • Work with the Producer and Creative Director in identifying agency priorities and building the social media components of our marketing campaigns.
  • Create engaging content for all social media channels to drive brand awareness and engagement for Housing Works Community Healthcare, Housing Works Thrift Shops & eShop, Housing Works Advocacy, and Housing Works fundraising events and campaigns.
  • Work with Marketing team to brainstorm and develop social media campaigns from inception to delivery.
  • Photograph Shops and Events for Instagram posts and stories.
  • Coordinate and execute social deliverables as related to sponsorships.
  • Work with Producer on editorial content for Housing Works eShop and Healthcare sites (the blog and additional content blocks)
  • Work with Digital Marketing Strategist to coordinate efforts and report out performance
  • Manage and maintain Housing Works’ influencer program to drive sales and donations
  • Be knowledgeable about social media trends and position Housing Works to actively participate in the conversation as applicable with current events, memes, hashtags etc.
  • Adhere to Housing Works brand guidelines regarding content for social platforms.
  • Support with content for Housing Works Cannabis Co
  • Assist with day-to-day administrative needs including invoicing and production assistance.
  • Participate in at least one direct action per quarter aimed at ending the dual crises of homelessness and HIV/AIDS.
  • Know the Housing Works’ Mission Statement and goals and be able to inform and discuss with others.
  • Must be highly competent and effective at promoting group harmony and mutual respect among individuals of every race, ethnic background, gender, age and sexual orientation