What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator position at The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education?
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, a leading environmental education provider
for the Philadelphia region, seeks an individual to coordinate our diverse communications,
marketing, and public relations messaging.
This is a part-time, hourly, hybrid role (20 hours/week) with some benefits, including vacation, and
sick time. This position, in conjunction with the Director, is responsible for coordinating and
managing the Schuylkill Center’s various digital platforms and assisting in broad marketing and
communications campaigns across the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Routine website management (WordPress);
- Social media management: develop and implement strategies and campaigns for social
media; develop and publish content and manage content strategies on social media
channels; monitor and respond to comments on social media as needed;
- Writing press releases and news advisories for events;
- Blog management: assist in developing and implementing strategies and campaigns for
- Program outreach messaging through digital platforms, submitting events to listing
websites, managing our online event calendar(s), and supporting staff in developing
digital communications strategies;
- Manage email marketing (MailChimp) including planning, developing, and sending emails,
- Create and edit videos, photos, and graphics for use on social media, YouTube, and
- Analyzing data (Facebook Insights, Google Analytics, MailChimp) to understand
- Other responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Required Qualifications: The successful candidate will have strong computer skills, excellent
verbal communication, visual sensibility, and attention to detail. Excellent writing, editing, and
proofreading skills.
Helpful Qualifications:
Knowledge in or aptitude for learning:
- Canva, WordPress, Hootsuite, MailChimp and social media engagement tactics
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Horticulture,
- Relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
- A passion for the Center’s mission of connecting people with nature is helpful.
Compensation: $20/hr
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
The successful candidate must provide proof of vaccination status. An exception to the COVID
vaccine requirement may be considered for religious or medical reasons.
To Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (no more than two pages), to
Amy Krauss, Director of Marketing and PR at akrauss@schuylkillcenter.org.
Only applications with all three documents will be considered.
No phone calls, please.
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran
status, or any other basis prohibited by law and our core values.
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