TITLE: Coordinator of Communications and Events

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, SSJ Welcome Center
728 East Allegheny Ave.
Phila PA 19134

SUMMARY: Manages communications across media platforms; oversees the
planning, execution, and promotion of events

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Commits to the Mission/Vision of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
Advocates for immigrant rights
Infuses the charism of the Sisters of Saint Joseph into communications approach and
event organization
Maintains the budget allotted for communications and event expenses
Drafts social media posts and manages various media accounts (Facebook, Instagram,
YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.)
Implements strategies that increase the Center's presence and effectiveness on social
media
Manages website with updated content in relation to SEO
Designs seasonal newsletter (three issues)
Writes the minutes for team meetings and the monthly annals
Plans, executes, and promotes events that further highlight the Center's mission;
collaborates with the Advancement Committee of the Advisory Board
Designs graphics/materials for events
Assesses the success of events; envisions events that introduce new friends to the
Center's mission and foster a spirit of equity
Serves as the primary contact for event vendors; researches new vendors with whom to
partner

COLLABORATING TEAMMATE AT THE WELCOME CENTER:
Coordinator of Grants and Donor Relations: records and recognizes event donations
(sponsorships, donated goods, etc.)

OTHER COLLABORATING PARTNER:
SSJ Communications Office: assists with any video media
Advancement Committee (Advisory Board): plans, executes, and promotes events

EDUCATION: BA/BS in Communications, Marketing, English, Event Management, a related
field, or comparable experience

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Design work in a variety of platforms: Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.), Google
Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva, VerticalResponse, WordPress
Website design and/or management
Event coordination

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Strong writing ability with attention to detail, grammar, cohesiveness
Visionary mindset
Willingness to draft and revise in collaboration
Interpersonal/relationship building
Flexible mindset working with people of diverse backgrounds and capacities

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Director, Human Resources, Pat Harrington at pharrington@ssjphila.org

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