APA-NYM Seeks Communications & Engagement Manager

APA-NYM is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented self-starter to assist the VP of Communications in creating and boosting APA-NYM’s communications and engagement strategies for 2017. This is a perfect position for a graduate or undergraduate student with an interest in urban planning issues in the New York Metro region and a background in journalism, public relations, or writing. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to VP of Communications Jocelyn Dupre at jocelyndupre@gmail.com, with “Communications & Engagement Manager” in the subject line.

Communications and Engagement Manager
American Planning Association: New York Chapter

15-20 hours a week
$15/hour
Start date: February 1, 2017 (flexible)

Responsibilities:

Maintain and update APA-NYM’s website with news/updates about the chapter, upcoming events, and timely planning news
Work with committee members to create original content for the APA-NYM site and assist members in editing, optimizing, and posting content to the site
Maintain and update APA-NYM’s social media channels with news/updates about the chapter, upcoming events, and timely planning news
Write, edit and distribute APA-NYM’s bi-weekly e-newsletter via Mailchimp
Collaborate with VP of Communications to engage APA-NYM members and local planners around planning issues online and at events
Assist the Executive Committee in promoting the 2017 APA Conference to be held in May of 2017

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal skills, experience with “writing for the Web”
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously
Proficiency with WordPress website platform
Proficiency with Mailchimp platform
Proficiency in Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Hootsuite (or other social media management platforms).

Preferred Skills