Social Media & Marketing Coordinator

Job Title: Social Media & Marketing Coordinator

Job Status: Full-time, Exempt 

Relationships: Works with all departments

Location: Tracy Aviary at Liberty Park and Tracy Aviary Nature Center at Pia Okwai. Some remote work is possible.

Compensation: $47,000  to $50,000 per year

Benefits: Access to Health Insurance, Paid time off, Sick leave, access to 403b retirement. 

Schedule: Typically Monday through Friday. The schedule also needs to be flexible to accommodate being present for events and other programs that may happen after hours, weekends, and holidays.

Job Summary: Tracy Aviary is seeking a Social Media & Marketing Coordinator to develop, monitor, and improve engagement across several social media platforms. The Social Media Coordinator will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, including staff, consultants, and partners, to help the public engage with Tracy Aviary’s social media and ultimately its mission: In partnership with community, inspiring action to conserve birds and habitats. 

General Responsibilities: 

Social Media:  - 50%

• Create and manage a comprehensive social media platform-specific strategic plans and calendar for Tracy Aviary, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, BlueSky, and YouTube

• Generate social media content both independently and in collaboration with other departments

• Coordinate with other departments to ensure social media content is factual and timely

• Write, edit, finalize, and approve effective social media copy

• Generate live, on-site content (i.e. reels, stories, lives) for special events, ticket sales, and promotions - act as the face of this content, communicate directly with the audience both on and off camera

• Track and report on social media engagement and growth across all platforms

• Keep and manage social media logins, passwords, and collaborator access

• Monitor and respond to social media comments, DMs, and inquiries

Marketing Communications - 25%

• Generate content both independently and in collaboration with other departments

• Coordinate with other departments to ensure factual information

• Creation of graphics for marketing

• Write, edit, finalize, and approve effective copy

• Manage the Maichimp audiences and tag emails appropriately

• Maintain and regularly update the website to reflect current programs and events.

• Manage and support Summer Social Media Internship program

Photo and Video - 10%

• Support in the creation of video content and photography

• Support in managing the library of photo and video content, including assisting in organizing and tagging images on Flickr

• Tracy Aviary has a camera for this position

Other - 15%

• Monitor, manage, share, and respond to guest inquiry emails as needed

• Collaborate with and implement recommendations from external marketing & communications consultants

• Represent the Aviary in news media and other outlets as needed 

• Communicate and coordinate with a variety of stakeholders

• Assist with managing and supporting Tracy Aviary’s Artist in Residence program 

Qualifications: 

Studies have shown that women, non-binary folks, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are much less likely to apply for a position unless they feel they meet every qualification as described. We are committed to finding the best overall candidate and welcome candidates who may come from less traditional backgrounds. Please think about the breadth of your life experience when considering the following list of qualifications:

• Excellent written, verbal, and social media engagement skills. 

• Previous experience in managing an organization’s social media or demonstrated experience managing social media on numerous platforms

• Community-minded and mission-focused individual with experience working with diverse groups that have a variety of wants and needs 

• Ability to take initiative and produce results

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences

• Up-to-date computer skills and the capacity to learn new systems

• An on-site presence is required

• Bilingual (ideally English and Spanish) is a highly preferred

• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Suite, and Mailchimp is a plus

• Some experience with website editing using WordPress or a willingness to learn

-To apply, submit the following to accounting@tracyaviary.org

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Timeline: The position will be open until filled.