Partnership Communications Coordinator
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Partnerships & Communications Coordinator
POSITION TITLE:Partnerships & Communications Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Associate VP of Strategic Partnerships
SALARY:$50000 $60000 annually
LOCATION:41st Street Shelter
Join a Legacy of Hope and Empowerment at Covenant House New York!
For over 50 years Covenant House New York (CHNY) has been at the forefront of transforming lives by providing comprehensive shelter housing and wraparound support services for vulnerable homeless runaway and exploited youth. As the largest provider of these essential services in New York City CHNY impacts the lives of over 1500 young people aged 1624 every year.
At CHNY our doors are open to all young people in need regardless of race religion sexual orientation gender identity and expression. Our dedicated team offers various services including shelter housing education employment health mental health support youth development and antihuman trafficking initiatives. We operate with harm reduction and traumainformed principles to ensure the best care for our youth.
But our mission goes beyond immediate support. We are passionate advocates for systemic change influencing public policy and raising awareness of the critical issues surrounding youth homelessness. Our ultimate goal is to provide a safe refuge and empower young people to build a brighter future founded on compassion unconditional love and absolute respect.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of countless young people. Join a team that inspires longterm transformation and hope.
Job Summary
The Partnerships & Communications Coordinator is a Development & Communications department member including volunteer and internship management. This position will be in charge of administering all volunteer and internship initiatives including liaising with Covenant House International around corporate volunteer events ensuring child safety rules are followed in conjunction with CHNYs Compliance and People & Culture departments. This position will also work closely with our parent corporation Covenant House International (CHI) on all development communications and volunteerrelated matters. Lastly the position will coordinate all CHNYs external communications including updating our website and social media accounts to garner and build new partnerships.
This role will involve devising a social media plan and managing Covenant House New Yorks social media channels.
Duties & Responsibilities
(Responsibilities to include but not limited to the following)
Volunteer & Internship Administration
- Host corporate and community volunteer engagement opportunities integrating multiple stakeholders into the activities including staff volunteers and youth participants.
- Develop activity plans and compile lists of related materials to ensure impactful volunteer opportunities for youthfacing and kitpacking events.
- Work closely with the Communications & Development Associate to keep inventories of available supplies onsite for art events holiday decorating and other initiatives.
- Act as the central point of contact for all volunteers and interns while closely collaborating with Covenant House New Yorks People and Culture and Compliance teams to ensure all child safety and protection policies are adhered to.
- Develop a talented pipeline of interns to support the organization including cultivating new universities colleges and other recruitment partners.
- Review and assess volunteer partnerships and proposals for new workshops or programs with the support of the Director of Strategic Partnerships and in collaboration with CHNYs Youth Development team.
- Partner with Covenant House New York Program staff and Covenant House Internationals (CHI) Development teams to place volunteers as appropriate and liaise with Program staff leads for volunteer events.
- Provide orientation and ongoing support to volunteers and interns.
- Track active volunteer and intern activities and hours.
- Provide inkind donation administrative support as needed.
Development Liaison
- Working closely with the AVP of Strategic Partnerships supporting communications around CHI collaborative initiatives and helping coordinate accordingly.
- In coordination with CHI and with guidance from CHNY Program staff work with the AVP of Strategic Partnerships to define annual seasonal plans and assess partnership opportunities. (Events include Black History Month Womens History Month Mothers Day NYC Pride Summer BBQs Halloween Thanksgiving etc.
- Collect CHNY media assets and stories to share for CHIrelated campaigns.
- Collect inkind needs from CHNYs InKind Donations Specialist and create Amazon wishlists and other initiatives to fulfill those needs.
- Spearhead Holiday Gift planning in conjunction with CHNYs InKind Donations Specialist and CHI Development team.
- Engage in other Developmentrelated activities as needed.
External Communications
- Working with the AVP of Strategic Partnerships set forth and action a social media and communications plan to generate new external partnerships and deepen existing relationships.
- Work with CHIs website team to update the website including adding photos and written content.
- Coordinate with CHI and CHNY staff and respective photographers to gather photos of our youth and staff using responsible traumainformed practices for external communications.
- Creatively design ways of showcasing partnership appreciation including collecting quotes graphics for promotional materials and drafting notes of appreciation.
- Draft and design a monthly newsletter and other external communications.
- Draft copy and design graphics for onepagers that showcase volunteer opportunities inkind donation needs thank you notes inkind pitches and onepagers for other partner communications.
- Research new external partnership opportunities in collaboration with the AVP of Strategic Partnerships and Development and Communications Associate.
- Attend partnership calls with the Director of Strategic Partnerships support with the followthrough of related projects on an asneeded basis.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelors Degree required.
- 2 years of experience in nonprofit administration required (with preference given to Development Communications and/or Volunteer experience).
- Experience drafting and editing social media content for a nonprofit organization is preferred.
- Experience using Canva is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills
- Excellent judgment and problemsolving skills and high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work diplomatically and effectively within a team to achieve desired outcomes.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong skills with Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel.
- Knowledge of communications software such as Canva Sprout Social and Mailchimp is preferred.
Benefits
Covenant House New York offers a rich package of benefits including but not limited to:
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short and Longterm disability insurance
- Eligibility for medical benefits begins on the date of hire
- PTO includes three weeks of vacation in the first year ten holidays thirteen sick days five personal days and birthday days off
- 403b with employer contribution after 12 months
Covenant House New York is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and we are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment where everyone feels respected and valued. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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