Marketing and Communications Coordinator

The Park Avenue Community Center in Swarthmore, PA,  has an opening for a Marketing and Communications Coordinator.

Marketing & Communications Coordinator‬

Position Description

The Park Avenue Community Center (PAC Center) is seeking a creative, organized, and‬ relationship-driven Marketing & Communications Coordinator to coordinate and execute the‬ organization’s day-to-day marketing and communications efforts.‬

‭If you enjoy telling stories, building community, creating engaging content, and bringing people‬ together through meaningful programs, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact every day.‬

‭Working closely with the Executive Director and Program Directors, you’ll help increase‬ awareness of the PAC Center, promote classes and events, strengthen community‬ engagement, and showcase the people and stories that make our organization unique. This role‬ offers variety, creativity, collaboration, and the opportunity to help shape how our community‬ experiences the PAC Center while growing your marketing and communications skills.‬

Requirements

Qualifications‬

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field‬ preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.‬

  • One to three years of experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit‬ promotion, or a related field. Internship or relevant volunteer experience will also‬ be considered.‬

  • Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.‬

  • Experience with Canva, Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, website content‬ management systems, social media management, and email marketing platforms such‬ as Mailchimp or Constant Contact.‬

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.‬

  • Experience creating social media graphics, photography, or short-form video content is a‬ plus.‬

  • Familiarity with AI-assisted productivity or content creation tools is a plus.‬‭

Desired Skills & Attributes‬

‭ The ideal candidate is:‬

  • An exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal skills.‬

  • Highly organized with excellent project management and follow-through.‬

  • Comfortable building relationships with busy instructors, artists, and community partners‬ while gathering information in a professional, persistent, and positive manner.‬

  • Creative, resourceful, and detail-oriented.‬

  • Enjoys finding creative solutions and bringing new marketing ideas to life.‬

  • Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with staff and volunteers.‬

  • Passionate about community engagement, lifelong learning, creativity, and wellness.‬

  • Flexible and willing to occasionally work evenings or weekends to support events.‬

Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications‬

  • Implement annual marketing and communications plans in collaboration with the‬ Executive Director.‬

  • Develop and execute marketing campaigns that increase enrollment, attendance, and‬ community participation.‬

  • Maintain a comprehensive marketing calendar for classes, workshops, concerts, special‬ events, and fundraising initiatives.‬

  • Ensure all communications reflect the PAC Center’s brand, mission, and values.‬

  • Bring fresh ideas and creative approaches to increase awareness, participation, and‬ community engagement.‬

Program Promotion‬

  • Coordinate promotional efforts for the PAC Center’s three core program areas:‬

    • Children & Youth‬

    • Health & Wellness‬

    • Arts & Culture‬

  • Collaborate with Program Directors to understand upcoming offerings and identify‬ effective marketing opportunities.‬

  • Write engaging program descriptions, website content, email copy, advertisements, and‬ calls to action.‬

  • Monitor registration trends and support promotional efforts that help programs meet‬ enrollment goals.‬

Content Creation & Storytelling‬

  • Create and schedule content for social media, email newsletters, digital advertising, and‬ the PAC Center website.‬

  • Write press releases.‬

  • Interview instructors, participants, artists, and community members to develop‬ compelling stories that highlight the organization’s impact.‬

  • Capture or coordinate photography and short-form video content for social media, the‬ website, and promotional campaigns.‬

  • Coordinate the production of print materials including flyers, posters, postcards, signage,‬ and brochures.‬

Relationship & Asset Management‬

  • Build positive working relationships with instructors, artists, performers, and community‬ partners.‬

  • Coordinate the collection of biographies, headshots, class descriptions, promotional‬ images, logos, and other marketing assets.‬

  • Proactively manage deadlines and follow up to ensure materials are received on time.‬

  • Review submissions for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with organizational‬ branding.‬

  • Maintain an organized digital library of marketing assets for future use.‬

‭ Community Outreach‬

  • Represent the PAC Center through partnerships, community events, and outreach‬ initiatives.‬

  • Coordinate promotional materials for tabling opportunities, local festivals, and‬ collaborative events.‬

  • Help strengthen relationships with schools, businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and‬ community organizations throughout Delaware County.‬

Digital Presence‬

  • Keep the PAC Center website current with accurate program information and event‬ listings.‬

  • Manage social media channels and monitor engagement.‬

  • Develop and maintain Media relationships.‬

  • Support email marketing campaigns and audience segmentation.‬

  • Assist with online advertising and other promotional initiatives within budget guidelines.‬

  • Utilize digital tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and strengthen‬ marketing efforts.‬

‭ Analytics & Reporting‬

  • Track marketing performance metrics, including website traffic, email engagement,‬ social media growth, registrations, and event attendance.‬

  • Provide regular reports and recommendations to leadership.‬

  • Analyze campaign performance and recommend creative, data-informed improvements‬ to future marketing efforts.‬

Benefits

Work Environment & What We Offer‬

‭This position is primarily based on-site at the Park Avenue Community Center in Swarthmore,‬ Pennsylvania, with flexibility for remote work when appropriate. Evening and weekend hours‬ may occasionally be required to support programs, performances, and special events.‬

At the PAC Center, you’ll join a passionate team dedicated to building community, inspiring‬ creativity, and promoting health and wellness. We believe work should be meaningful,‬ collaborative, and enjoyable, and we strive to create a workplace where employees feel valued‬ and supported.‬

‭As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:‬

  • A fun, creative, and supportive work environment where new ideas are encouraged and‬ teamwork is celebrated.‬

  • Four weeks of paid time off (PTO) to promote a healthy work-life balance.‬

  • Free access to many PAC Center classes and programs, allowing you to experience‬ firsthand the impact of our work.‬

  • Opportunities to contribute ideas, develop new marketing initiatives, and build a diverse‬ portfolio of communications, digital marketing, event promotion, and community‬ engagement experience.‬

  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference by connecting people of all ages‬ through arts, wellness, and educational programming.‬

  • A collaborative culture where you’ll work alongside talented instructors, artists,‬ community partners, volunteers, and dedicated colleagues who are passionate about‬ our mission.‬

To apply, go to:  Jobs | Park Avenue Community Center (PAC Center)