Social Media & Events Coordinator

Position: Social Media & Events Coordinator

Location: Hybrid Albany NY

Our client CARES of NY is seeking a creative organized and mission-driven Social Media & Events Coordinator to lead the organizations public engagement digital presence and community outreach efforts. This individual will play a key role in elevating awareness of homelessness supportive housing and CARES impact across New York State through strategic communications storytelling and event coordination.

The ideal candidate is passionate about social change experienced in community engagement and skilled at creating meaningful connections through digital media and public events. This role will help strengthen the organizations visibility inspire participation and support CARES mission through innovative communication and outreach initiatives.

What Youll Do:

Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with CARES mission values and organizational goals.

Manage day-to-day content creation and publishing across social media platforms including Facebook LinkedIn and Instagram.

Create engaging content such as graphics photos videos and written posts that highlight programs success stories community partnerships and organizational impact.

Monitor social media engagement respond to comments and messages and track platform performance through analytics and reporting.

Collaborate with program teams and leadership to ensure accurate timely and effective communication.

Partner with executive leadership and the Director of Communication and Marketing to support business development public relations and community engagement efforts.

Maintain consistency in brand voice visual identity and messaging across all communication channels.

Support change management and organizational communications during periods of transition.

Plan coordinate and execute agency events including internal gatherings community forums trainings stakeholder meetings and special initiatives.

Manage event logistics including venue coordination vendor relationships materials preparation transportation and event promotion.

Support CARES participation in external conferences community events and public outreach opportunities.

Assist in developing marketing materials newsletters outreach campaigns and other communication resources.

Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners stakeholders and external organizations.

Identify opportunities to increase community awareness engagement and support for CARES programs and mission.

What Were Looking For:

Bachelors degree in Communications Marketing Public Relations or a related field or equivalent professional experience.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in social media management communications marketing public relations event planning or a related field.

Experience using social media platforms analytics tools and content creation software such as Meta Business Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.

Strong writing editing storytelling and communication skills.

Excellent organizational project management and multitasking abilities.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments and teams.

Experience within the nonprofit human services affordable housing or homelessness services sectors preferred.

Familiarity with affordable housing supportive housing and homelessness-related initiatives is highly desirable.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders and community partners.

Photography videography and/or video editing experience is preferred.

Ability to anticipate needs solve problems proactively and adapt to changing priorities.

Valid New York State drivers license reliable transportation and ability to travel as needed.

Work Schedule:

Full-time 40 hours per week.

Monday through Friday with flexible hours between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM.

Occasional evening or extended hours may be required for board meetings events and special initiatives.

Hybrid work environment with in-office attendance Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays subject to organizational needs.

Travel:

Travel throughout the regions served by CARES approximately three times per quarter.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Paid time off and paid holidays.

Healthcare dental and vision coverage.

Retirement savings opportunities.

Professional development and training opportunities.

Flexible hybrid work environment.

Mission-driven culture focused on community impact and collaboration.

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives that support individuals and families experiencing homelessness across New York State.

Salary: $70000 annually

M3 Placement and Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other status protected by law.