Fast Facts

Think Together is seeking a Communications Coordinator to support their marketing team through content creation for various platforms, social media management, and event planning, with a focus on their educational programs across California.

Responsibilities: Draft original content for communications channels, manage social media, assist with event planning, and collaborate across departments to support communication needs.

Skills: Excellent writing skills, experience with MS Office, social media platforms like Canva and Hootsuite, and basic photography/videography skills.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field; at least one year of communications experience preferred; Spanish fluency is a plus.

Location: Hybrid work environment based in Santa Ana, CA, with travel required throughout Southern California.

Compensation: $26 - $28 / Hourly

Overview

Communications CoordinatorHourly Pay Range $26.45-$28.85Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you’re interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support! JOB SUMMARY: The Communications Coordinator will work closely with the Marcom team with the day-to-day communications needs of the Think Together and Orenda Education brands. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Drafts original content for external communications channels including, but not limited to, social media, websites, emails and internal communications • Supports the preparation, scheduling and distribution of social media content, monthly emails, as well as other communications to our external supporters and stakeholders • Coordinates with graphic arts, photography and video production teams on various projects including content creation for social content, web, and video • Daily community management of social media channels, including assisting with fielding social media comments and requests, as well as monitoring and escalating issues • Assist with event planning and management of events such as donor activations, community relations and internal employee engagements • Supports initial research and analysis of industry trends and best practices

• Supports team projects and campaigns as needed. • Work across departments collaboratively, effectively and effic to support communications needs of home office and regional office teams. • Attend and support department and org-wide meetings as needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications or related field. • Minimum one year of communications experience or related field; 2-3 years preferred • Excellent writing skills – writing samples will be requested • Experience in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams • Experience with social media platforms such as Canva and Hootsuite • A willingness to travel to regions throughout California to gather content • Ability to carry out assignments independently with good project management skills • Experience working at Think Together site as program leader or site coordinator ideal • Ability to write and speak fluently in Spanish a plus but not required • Basic photography, videography and editing skills • Experience working in a hybrid work environment WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Moderate Noise (examples: typical office noise) • Stand, Walk, Sit (in general office environment) • Computer Screen visual in performance of role• Lift up to 10 pounds • Travel up to 20%; A valid driver’s license is required for local travel within California. Required ability to travel throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. • Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting), provide a clear TB test. • Reliable transportation is required to meet the needs of the position. • While driving is not a regular requirement of this role, employees who operate a personal or company vehicle for work purposes must maintain a valid driver's license and current auto insurance on file with HR. • Position is based in Santa Ana in a hybrid work environment. Will be required to attend periodic inoffice meetings, community events and donor activations throughout Southern California. COMPUTER SKILLS: • Proficiency with all Microsoft Office software products (including SharePoint and Teams). • Strong Excel skills. • Highly proficient with PowerPoint design.

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.