Communications Coordinator Administrative Assistant

Summary:

This position works under the direct supervision and guidance of the Director of Communications and requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with exceptional project management abilities and strong administrative skills. Ideal candidates are:

• Self-motivated, resourceful team players, able to manage tasks and projects autonomously.
• Willing to learn essential aspects of digital communications, marketing, web development and best practices.
• Highly organized, proactive, detail oriented, meticulously accurate, and fluent at managing multiple priorities and projects with tight deadlines.
• Able to identify opportunities for enhanced efficiencies and champion new methodologies.
• Willing to build understanding of the United Methodist Church and the New York Annual Conference’s organizational structure, key players, mission, vision and values, and priorities.
• Committed to using their gifts and graces in service to others.

Principal Duties and Tasks:

• Provide administrative support for the Communications Department, including the execution of deliverables, outreach and inquiries.
• Oversee project management system for proper coordination and completion of requests and inquiries from internal team members, and local church clergy and laity.
• Maintain and update sections of the Annual Conference website and other organizational web-based platforms (project management system) as needed.
• Learn and master new programs, software and applications as directed by taking part in periodic training needed stay abreast of the latest technologies and strategies.
• Lay out and send regular email marketing pieces for distribution.
• Support creative engagement on small marketing and communications projects under the direction of and with guidance provided by the Director of Communications.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive organizational information, strategic plans, and private communications, exercising professional discretion in all internal and external interactions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or public relations preferred, but will consider candidates with relevant and proven experience in a similar role.
• Exceptional/advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Mastery of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with Google Workspace; design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Photoshop, InDesign); Content Management Systems; and digital media (social platforms and websites)
• Proven interpersonal skills necessary to serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners and engage with professional verbal communication and a customer-service mindset.
• Expertise in managing complex calendars, coordinating expense reports, and maintaining media contact lists.

To learn more about the New York Annual Conference please visit us at: www.nyac.com

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to jobs@nyac-umc.com. No phone calls please. 

The New York Conference Center, located in White Plains, NY, is the business center for United Methodist Churches in most of New York, from below Albany to the tip of Long Island.  We also serve churches in part of Connecticut.