What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Coordinator position at Montana Free Press?
Montana Free Press (MTFP), Montana's leading nonprofit, digital-first newsroom, is seeking a full-time Community Coordinator to provide critical support for MTFP’s audience growth strategy and further MTFP’s mission of providing unbiased, public-powered journalism to all Montanans. The Community Coordinator will be directly involved in maintaining MTFP’s various public communication channels, such as social media and email. The Community Coordinator will also be responsible for assisting the Director of Audience Engagement in planning, coordinating, and hosting reader engagement events in-person and online. This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Director of Audience Engagement while assisting the Director of Partnerships and Advancement as needed. The position is based at MTFP’s headquarters in Helena, MT. Travel and some nights/weekends will be required.
Description
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning, producing, and distributing content across MTFP’s various communication channels (social, email, on-site, etc.);
- Engage with MTFP readers through email and social media channels, collaborating with Editorial and Development teams as necessary;
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of MTFP merchandise program;
- Support the Director of Audience Engagement and Director of Partnerships and Advancement in documenting the impact of MTFP’s work;
- Assist in planning, scheduling, coordinating, promoting, and running both in-person and online events that support MTFP’s audience goals;
- Attend third-party events and promote MTFP to new audiences.
Minimum Desired Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and time management skills;
- Strong communication style demonstrating responsive, tactful, and professional communication while possessing a user-centric mindset;
- Proven ability to make data-driven decisions; experience or demonstrated ability to learn new technologies/platforms, such as WordPress and Google Workspaces (including Google Analytics);
- Experience navigating audience/membership relationships, including demonstrated ability to create and manage campaigns for lead acquisition, retention, and stewardship. Prior community organizing experience is also desirable;
- Demonstrated experience planning and coordinating events, including coordinating with event stakeholders, developing runs of show and managing production logistics;
- Skilled at thinking creatively about day-to-day work and challenges that arise;
- Experience managing social media accounts, including post scheduling and content moderation desired. Familiarity with social listening tools such as Sprout Social or Meltwater is also a plus.
Compensation:
Final offer amounts will carefully consider multiple factors, including prior experience, expertise and location, and may vary from the amount above. MTFP offers competitive salaries and benefits, including generous vacation (unlimited leave after 60 days of employment), a retirement fund match, paid family and caregiver leave, subsidized medical, dental, and vision premiums, and more.
Commitment to Diversity:
MTFP values a strong, dynamic newsroom and is committed to offering competitive salaries and benefits. We welcome talented individuals from all backgrounds who bring curiosity, dedication, and a drive to succeed. If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. We’re looking for people who are eager to grow, contribute, and make an impact—there’s no such thing as a “perfect” candidate. If this opportunity excites you and aligns with your skills and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.
Statement of Ethics: For more information about Montana Free Press and our mission, visit our website at montanafreepress.org. To read our ethics policy, visit: https://montanafreepress.org/best-practices/#code-of-ethics
Applications will be accepted until March 31st, 2025.
Salary
$45,000 - $55,000 per year
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000
