Communications Coordinator

The Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS (GCAAR), one of the nation’s largest local real estate associations serving more than 12,000 members, is looking for a creative and detail-oriented content marketing whiz to fill our communications coordinator role. Our desired candidate is adept at writing for multiple channels and publishing brief, compelling content efficiently and accurately for email, website, social media and print communications. A background and interest in graphic design is a big bonus!

Reporting to the communications manager, the role will be an integral part of the Communications team.

Key responsibilities

• Write copy for newsletters/emails and social media
• Format newsletters and emails
• Create monthly social media plan and schedule posts
• Monitor social media accounts, repost stories and respond to DMs/comments
• Update GCAAR website, other GCAAR communications channels
• Design graphics and create/update flyers and other print collateral using Canva
• Keep collateral in public areas up to date

Other duties

• Monitor departmental email inbox
• Assist with event logistics (as needed) and attend events, including some in the evenings
• Other duties as assigned

Required skills

• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills (a writing test will be required)
• Experience in posting to social media sites (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X) and in using email marketing tools and website content management systems (CMS)
• Ability to balance multiple, time-sensitive assignments simultaneously and exercise sound judgment
• Self-motivated, organized and highly resourceful team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice-to-have skills

• Experience with graphic design and ability to create graphics that support content
• Familiarity with/hands-on experience writing in Associated Press (AP) style

Qualifications

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university in communications, journalism, public relations or marketing
• 1-3 years of related work experience

**Please include a cover letter, resume and salary expectations when you apply.

**Applicants cannot hold an active real estate license. If you want to be considered for employment, you would have to put the license on “Inactive” status prior to employment.