Communications and Outreach Coordinator

Communications and Outreach Coordinator

Location: Lower Manhattan

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Type: Full-time

About Gotham Park

Gotham Park is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2021 to create a vibrant, inclusive, hyper-urban public space at the Manhattan landing of the Brooklyn Bridge. In its first four years, Gotham Park has reopened nearly four acres—including the return of the beloved Brooklyn Banks—while activating the space with free public programming. Predominantly funded by private donations, Gotham Park cleans and beautifies our newly reopened public space and partners with NYC agencies to improve and expand it for the community. Learn more at .

Position Summary

The Communications and Outreach Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the expansion of Gotham Park’s public presence. This new position is responsible for managing external communications and creating content across multiple channels—including social media, email newsletters, website, press outreach, and event promotions—while also supporting direct community and volunteer engagement.

The ideal candidate will support storytelling and brand management, translating Gotham Park’s mission into compelling narratives and visuals that resonate with our audiences, partners, volunteers, and the media. This person will support the COO and senior leadership team in expanding Gotham Park’s Pentagram-designed brand system and collaborate with Pentagram and the Gotham Park team to ensure all communications align with and build upon the brand’s established identity.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation & Storytelling
• Develop engaging written and visual content for social media, newsletters, and the Gotham Park website, providing key updates on Gotham Park programs and progress to audiences.
• Create social media content using photos, videos, and stories in collaboration with strategic partners and special events.
• Digital Communications & Marketing
• Manage and update the Gotham Park website and social media channels, including keeping the events calendar current.
• Create and manage Eventbrite or other ticketing platform listings for programs and events.
• Create content and maintain a calendar for regular email newsletters via Mailchimp to drive engagement and fundraising support.
• Design graphics, flyers, and other promotional materials for programs, events, and campaigns, using our branding.
• Support the Development team in the creation of fundraising materials.
• Apply Gotham Park’s Pentagram-designed brand system consistently across all communications, and contribute to the ongoing development of brand materials in coordination with Pentagram and the Gotham Park team.
• Media & Public Relations
• Draft press releases and media advisories for announcements, events, and initiatives.
• Maintain a press and media list and support leadership with press outreach for major announcements, events, and more.
• Provide administrative support at press events and interviews.
• Maintain evergreen press materials, including fact sheets about Gotham Park, ensuring accurate and positive representation of it and its leadership.
• Community Engagement & Volunteer Outreach
• Support direct outreach initiatives, connecting with community groups, local residences, volunteers, and partners.
• Manage communications and engagement with Gotham Park’s volunteer community.
• Collaborate with team members and support leadership to strengthen relationships and expand Gotham Park’s reach within the broader community, including by maintaining lists of stakeholder groups, representing Gotham Park at community events, conducting canvassing / outreach, placing flyers, etc., in all cases ensuring consistent and inclusive messaging.
• CRM & Data Management
• Support the maintenance of accurate records of outreach, events, and contacts in Salesforce CRM.
• Support the use of Salesforce to segment audiences and create targeted outreach and communications.
• Team Collaboration
• Work closely with the development team to provide communications support for fundraising and sponsorship opportunities.
• Work closely with the program team to provide communications and outreach support, as well as documentation and storytelling, for community events and programs.
• Assist full Gotham Park team flexibly and supportively at events, volunteer programs, and community initiatives; tasks may include tabling, checking in participants, collecting waivers, set-up and break-down assistance, etc.
• Contribute creative ideas for enhancing Gotham Park’s visibility and storytelling.

Qualifications

• Experience in social media content creation on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and other platforms.
• Experience working with Mailchimp, Eventbrite, Canva, Salesforce CRM, and website CMS (e.g., WordPress, Squarespace, or similar).
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with attention to detail, tone and brand voice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Powerpoint.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese or other languages is preferred.
• Experience working in media relations, community outreach, and communications is strongly preferred.
• Graphic Design skills, including proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, is strongly preferred.

Attributes

• Passion for community, public spaces, and Gotham Park’s mission.
• Creative thinker with an eye for design and detail.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Self-starter with flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving organization.

Physical aspects of the job

This position requires familiarity and comfort with our local urban environment and the ability to: travel to and within the service area (below and around the Brooklyn Bridge in Lower Manhattan and the surrounding neighborhoods); stand at the site and/or sit at a desk for extended periods of times using the computer and telephone; and lead group presentations and speak in public. This position requires use of a cell phone for on-site and remote coordination; Communications and Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for purchase and maintenance of a cell phone and service plan.

Terms

This is a full-time exempt staff position with benefits package, with a starting annual salary of $65,000 to $75,000 based on the candidate’s experience and education. This position includes in-person work in New York, NY (Lower Manhattan) and remote work with a flexible schedule collaboratively developed based on Gotham Park’s and the Communications and Outreach Coordinator’s needs.

Diversity and Inclusion

Gotham Park is committed to developing and maintaining a workforce that reflects the vibrance and diversity of our community. We aim to maximize the potential of all our staff members and volunteers by assuring a culture of competence and respect that is inclusive, free of bias and culturally sensitive. 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, or veteran status.

Application Instructions

• Please send your resume and a brief statement of why you are applying for this role to: megan@gothampark.org.
• Application deadline: December 1, 2025 or until the position is filled.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• References will be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person