Communications Coordinator

Position Title:Communications Coordinator

Supervisor:Communications Director

Employee Status: Year-round; Part Time (20 hours/week)

Location: in-person Shelburne VT

Start Date:Start by Fall 2026 or sooner (application deadline: July 3)

Pay range:$22 - $24/hour

Who Were Looking for

Working closely with the Communications team in this support role the Communications Coordinator will successfully implement Shelburne Farms content strategy over its social media channels (Instagram Facebook) website channels (home and 3rd party sites) and support the print needs of the organization across multiple departments all to build the Shelburne Farms brand elevate its nonprofit mission cross-promote engagement and enroll our many programs.

What Youll Do

Manage social media channels (50% of your time)

• Schedule and execute content on Shelburne Farms social media channels based on biweekly newsletters events calendar and special promotions as assigned using existing (or drafting brand-aligned) templates graphics images and text (4-5 posts per week).
• Monitor and respond to public and private questions/comments/misinformation across our channels in consultation with the Communications team as needed.
• Respond to brand mentions amplify or share content from brand ambassadors partners and customers.
• Listen document and report weekly on post performance pain points insights and sentiment gleaned from social media with the Communications team.
• Contribute content/photos to weekly internal & community e-newsletter as needed.

Web content updates (25% of your time)

• Support web content updates on including updates to online calendar events.
• Maintain & monitor Shelburne Farms up-to-date presence across 3rd party sites (e.g. Google Trip Advisor HelloBurlington Kids VT SevenDays).
• Monitor and respond to public questions/comments/misinformation across 3rd party sites in consultation with the Communications team as needed.

Print publications management (25% of your time)

• Update design order and maintain routine publications across Shelburne Farms departments (letterhead product labels inn materials).
• Manage inventory and onsite distribution of print publications and resources.
• Update and manage tabling point-of-sale and marketing materials.

Core Qualifications

• Professional experience in managing social media on behalf of a company or organization. Expert knowledge of social media platforms mainly Facebook and Instagram.
• Facility with or willingness to learn web content management system e-marketing software and project management software.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent written communication skills with care for the details.
• Willingness to learn and abide by brand guidelines and best practices.
• Proficiency in Google WorkSpace.

Additional Valued Qualifications

• Photography and/or video skills.
• Familiarity with utilizing social media analytics to measure effectiveness.
• Experience with Sprout Social (or similar social media dashboard) is helpful but not required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Move up to 25 lbs. (carrying boxes of publications)
• Traverse uneven terrain if on photography assignment

Benefits

• Details on benefits for part-time year-round employees are available here for review.

To Apply

Wed love to hear from you if youre passionate about connecting folks to our mission and work through various communication channels.

Submit your application to with Communications Coordinator in the subject line.

All submissions will be acknowledged and are confidential.

• In your application please include responses to the following questions. These are not meant to be a writing exercise but to introduce yourself meaningfully.
  • Include links to social accounts and websites youve managed for organizations or businesses and include any design samples.
  • Tell us how you see your work in this position contributing to Shelburne Farms mission and itscommitment to Equity & Inclusion

At Shelburne Farms we value equitable access to employment opportunities and career growth as central to our vision for a sustainable future. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to shifting our resources towards amplifying and uplifting historically marginalized communities to provide a fair and just opportunity for employment. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.