Job Description

Level: Entry
Job Location: Manhattan - New York, NY 10013
Position Type: Full-TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year College Degree
Salary Range: $61,200.00 - $72,200.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: Communications
CFR’s full-time Communications Associate will support the creation and monitoring of written content across multiple platforms; assist in the coverage of organizational events; and conduct various research and administrative tasks.
Social Media:
- Monitor news sites and social media accounts of public officials and competitors for relevant articles and posts.
- Work closely with Communications Manager and program staff to draft social media posts about key news stories.
- Draft social media posts about CFR programs and initiatives (for example, State Central Registry (SCR) work and Know Your Rights for youth and parents).
- Work closely with Communications Manager and program staff to create short-form video content for Instagram and other social media channels.
- With guidance from the Communications Manager, respond to comments and questions on CFR’s official social media channels.
- Compile monthly social media, website, and e-blast analytics, including statistics such as impressions, engagements, engagement rates, retweets, replies, likes, etc.
- Assist with graphic design using Canva for social media channels, flyers, and other materials as needed.
- Cover CFR events (fundraisers, tabling sessions, community activities) on social media.
Website and Marketing Materials:
- Assist in updating, posting, and modifying content on CFR’s website.
- With guidance from the Communications Director, ensure that all CFR marketing materials contain the most recent information and demographic data.
- Assist Communications Manager in identifying client stories to write about and setting up/attending meetings with program staff who worked with those clients.
- Assist in the drafting of CFR fundraising emails and quarterly newsletters.
Media:
- With guidance from the Communications Director, conduct research for op-eds and other stories as needed.
- Assist in updating CFR in the News section and archiving media coverage on CFR’s website.
- Maintain CFR’s reporter database, ensuring contacts are up-to-date.
Administrative:
- Update shared drive folders as needed under direction of Communications Manager: photo and graphics folders, gala communications folder, etc.
- Assist Communications Director with ordering marketing materials for CFR events.
- With guidance from the Communications Manager, ensure that program staff Powerpoints and other materials follow CFR’s template, branding, and voice.
- Other administrative duties as required.

Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience in communications or a related field
- Knowledge of social media platforms and trends
- Familiarity with Canva and/or other graphic design platforms
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of Google Applications (primarily Google Docs) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong willingness to collaborate and the ability to exercise discretion with confidential information
- The ability and desire to take initiative and ask questions when needed
- High level of attention to detail
- High level of time management skills with the ability to manage and follow through on a variety of tasks and assignments
- Curiosity and commitment to learning about the challenges faced by CFR clients and staff
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or a related field from an accredited college or university; equivalent experience will also be considered
- Knowledge of Google Analytics and other analytics suites is a plus.
- Commitment to anti-racism
Annualized Salary:  $61,200 (L1) - $72,200 (L10)