New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Who We Are </strong></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>The DreamYard Vision: </strong></p><p dir="ltr">Building Artists- Building Community- Building Dreams- To change the world. </p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Dream…
Skills: Social Media Management, Copywriting, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Website Maintenance
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The coordinator manages social media channels, updates the WordPress website, and handles email communications via MailChimp. They are also responsible for capturing visual content at events and designing marketing materials using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
Candidates need experience in social media management and content creation, specifically within the arts sector. Proficiency in Google Suite, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and email marketing platforms is required.
Who We Are
The DreamYard Vision:
Building Artists- Building Community- Building Dreams- To change the world.
DreamYard Mission and History:
DreamYard (DY), founded in 1994, is a Bronx-based organization that uses the arts, social justice pedagogy, and digital and connected learning to inspire youth, public schools, and communities. DreamYard’s yearlong arts programs develop artistic voices, nurture young people's desire to make change, and cultivate the skills necessary to reach positive goals. By committing to sustained learning opportunities along an educational pathway, with 45 partnering public schools K-12th Grade, with our own DY Prep HS School and at the DreamYard Art Center in Morrisania, DreamYard supports young people as they work toward higher learning, meaningful careers, and social action. We seek to be effective locally while having a national and international impact through partnerships, collaboration, and learning exchanges.
Anti-racism Commitment:
At DreamYard, we commit to being an anti-racist organization. We lead with race because we operate in a country founded on the genocide of Indigenous people, the enslavement of African people, and the oppression of countless others. We acknowledge the role this history plays in perpetuating inequity and dominant white culture.
The Community
DreamYard is focused on the Bronx, a borough that possesses incredible cultural, human and economic assets. In addition to working throughout the Bronx, DreamYard partners with local, national and international communities to utilize the arts to build bridges to opportunity. The organization believes that the arts are a necessary part of developing our local assets to their greatest potential.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Marketing and Communications Coordinator oversees DreamYard’s social media channels, maintains the DreamYard website, and oversees email communications. They are responsible for both creating and capturing content for online use, as well as copywriting and graphic design through Adobe Creative Suite and Canva. This position is part time, with a commitment of 20 hours a week. At this time, the position is through December 31, 2026, with potential to extend to a permanent part-time position.
While primarily working remotely, this position is expected to be in our Bronx office once a month for staff meetings, and also to attend classes and events to capture content as needed.
Responsibilities
Social Media: develop and execute a content plan for DreamYard’s Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Responsible for drafting post copy and also creating all visual content (graphics, photos, video). With guidance from the Director of Development, establish benchmarks for engagement and iterate accordingly.
Website: Responsible for all site updates through our Wordpress-based CMS. Coordinate updates with program teams, and liaise with Director of IT for technical issues as needed.
Email Communications: Use MailChimp to produce all DreamYard email communications (average frequency: twice a month). Responsible for email comms best practices and list hygiene. Also responsible for first-pass copy and content. DreamYard email communications generally consist of a monthly newsletter to educators and parents; and a dedicated newsletter to donors and board members.
Event Documentation: attend DreamYard classes and community events as needed to capture documentation of student activities for use in social media and email newsletters. Some events may occur on evenings and weekends. Estimated frequency: once a month.
Using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and other software, generate graphics, documents, and any other visual assets needed for DreamYard programming, in accordance with the DreamYard style guide. Work with programs teams to design and develop materials for recruiting, events, etc. Responsible for first-pass copy of all DreamYard public-facing materials. Works with stakeholders (leadership, program teams, etc.) on key talking points, messaging, and edits.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications and Competencies
Experience using MailChimp, Wordfly, Mail2, or similar platforms
Experience in managing social media accounts/content creation in the arts sector or equivalent, especially Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
Working familiarity with Google suite, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite
Basic video editing experience preferred
Strong writing, copyediting, and proofreading skills
Strong visual instincts across both static and video content, with ability to execute on-brand assets independently
Reliable self-starter with ability to work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team
Compensation:
The Marketing and Communications Coordinator is a non exempt, part-time role at up to 20 hours per week, with a weekly compensation of $500 a week. At this time, this is a temporary role, ending on December 31, 2026.
To Apply
Please use the link below to submit a resume and DreamYard-specific cover letter. Please include links to any social media accounts that showcase your work.
DreamYard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DreamYard prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Collaborating with Bronx youth, families and schools to build pathways to equity and opportunity through the arts.
As the largest arts education provider in the Bronx and one of the largest providers in the City, DreamYard impacts the social and intellectual growth of thousands of K-12th grade students each year.DreamYard’s school-based and out of school programs help young people pursue educational pathways toward higher learning and meaningful careers; it is our expectation that our youth will develop the tools to become engaged citizens, life-long learners and the leaders and innovators of the 21st century. Check out our interactive gallery by clicking here: http://prezi.com/g4xlvk2bwqkq/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
Offices: 1085 Washington Avenue, Ground Floor, Bronx, NY 10456, US · 1085 Washington Avenue, Ground Floor, Bronx, NY 10456, US
Collaborating with Bronx youth, families and schools to build pathways to equity and opportunity through the arts.
As the largest arts education provider in the Bronx and one of the largest providers in the City, DreamYard impacts the social and intellectual growth of thousands of K-12th grade students each year.DreamYard’s school-based and out of school programs help young people pursue educational pathways toward higher learning and meaningful careers; it is our expectation that our youth will develop the tools to become engaged citizens, life-long learners and the leaders and innovators of the 21st century. Check out our interactive gallery by clicking here: http://prezi.com/g4xlvk2bwqkq/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
Offices: 1085 Washington Avenue, Ground Floor, Bronx, NY 10456, US · 1085 Washington Avenue, Ground Floor, Bronx, NY 10456, US
