Marketing Coordinator (Non-Profit)

POSITION TITLE: Marketing Coordinator 

DEPARTMENT:  Communications & Marketing                               

POSITION REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Marketing    

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt  

The New York City Bar Association (City Bar), founded in 1870, is a voluntary association of lawyers and law students. The City Bar’s mission is to equip and mobilize a diverse legal profession to practice with excellence, promote reform of the law, and uphold the rule of law and access to justice in support of a fair society and the public interest in our community, our nation, and throughout the world.

Department Function 

The Communications and Marketing Department develops and implements, in cooperation with other departments, marketing and advertising strategies which promote membership in the Association, awareness and growth in the various Association programs including Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and the Legal Referral Service (LRS) and other events. 

Job Function 

The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for supporting and implementing the marketing tactics developed to increase CLE and non-CLE programs and increase registration.  Additionally, the Marketing Coordinator will support efforts to promote and grow larger events, including The Institutes, Small Law Firm Symposium, and more.  

Principle areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to: 

• Project manage email, social media and print marketing production with coordinators, attorneys, and vendors to ensure accurate and timely delivery of marketing materials.  
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in the Membership, Marketing and CLE departments to ensure that all mailing, email, and production schedules are met and that all promotions are accurate.  
• Attend weekly program meetings to provide updates on previous program marketing efforts and plan future marketing of programs.  
• Work with Associate Marketing Director on marketing campaign schedules to assure optimal outreach to prospective registrants. 
• Respond to email questions and CLE requests received in the General City Bar Center for CLE inbox and provide requested information & respond to questions from the CLE suggestions general inbox. 
• Maintain City Bar website with updated content and create HTML pages to promote CLE and non-CLE programs. 
• Work with Membership and Marketing Coordinator on social media campaigns.  
• Proofread marketing materials for correct grammar usage, accurate and timely content, and integrity and consistency. 
• Act as backup for other marketing coordinators.
• Assist Associate Marketing Director with projects. 
• Prepare and update prospect lists and promotional materials as needed.  
• Represent the Association at Bar-related functions as needed.  

Qualifications & Skills 

• Associate level degree or higher, or equivalent experience, preferably in Marketing, Communications, or related field 
• Minimum 6 months of relevant work experience (internships will be acceptable) 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• Strong organizational and project management skills, adherence to deadlines, ability to prioritize workload, and have solid judgment 
• Excellent attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
• Self-motivated and able to assume responsibility and work autonomously and collaboratively in a professional manner 
• Knowledge of iMIS, Keystone and Wordpress a plus 

This is a hybrid position. Candidates must be available for in-person work at our Midtown Manhattan office approximately 50% of the time, and for City Bar events, with the balance of time being work-from-home. The hybrid schedule is subject to review and revision based on the departmental needs. 

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor visas for this position. 

Starting salary for this position is $46,000 - $48,000 for a 35-hour work week, based on experience. We provide a competitive benefits package including generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick time, holidays including closing this year between Christmas and New Year’s Day, day off each year for volunteer work, extra time off in the summer), choice of medical plans (some offered at almost no charge to the employee), dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, commuter benefits program, Employee Assistance Program, short-term/long-term disability insurance, employee discounts, and more! 

HOW TO APPLY: 

It is suggested that qualified candidates submit a cover letter to explain why you are interested in the position, when applying. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and unique experiences to apply, especially those candidates belonging to historically under-represented communities. We welcome diversity of all kinds. It is the policy of the Organization to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, disability, arrest or conviction record, pregnancy, credit history, salary history, caregiver status, marital status, partnership status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, religion, sex, genetic information, military status, unemployment status or any other characteristic as protected by law. With regard to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other related laws, the organization will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for persons due to their religious beliefs, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition or because the individual was a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking.