Senior Coordinator, Communications

About The Job

The Metropolitan Golf Association (MGA) seeks a creative and motivated individual to join the Communications team, focusing on the MGA Foundation's charitable initiatives. This role is dedicated to storytelling that highlights the impact of the Foundation's programs, events, and scholarships, while also supporting day-to-day communications items including developing reports, announcements, and newsletters, and maintaining website content and social platforms.

The MGA Foundation supports the MGA’s mission to champion, invest in, and advance the future of the game in the Met Area by providing opportunities in golf through unique programs and initiatives for individuals of all backgrounds. A part of the role will be working with local caddie scholarship funds (two additional non-profit client associations). The MGA Foundation administers the MGA Caddie Scholarship Fund (MGACSF) and Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund (LICSF), providing need-based scholarships to caddies and those who work in service to golf.

The ideal candidate is a talented writer and visual storyteller who takes initiative, owns projects from concept to completion, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Director of Communications.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We value potential, growth mindset, and diverse perspectives over a perfect match on paper.

What You'll Do

Storytelling & Content Creation

• Develop and execute compelling storytelling that highlights the impact of charitable programming and events, including: the GOLFWORKS student intern program, junior golf programs, the MGA Adaptive Golf Program, fundraising events, and caddie scholarship initiatives.
• Create multimedia content for social platforms, including video production from concept through editing and publishing.
• Produce photography and video content at events, clinics, and programs throughout the Met Area.
• Develop website features, profiles, and stories on programs and participants.
• Collaborate with staff across departments to identify compelling stories and align messaging with Foundation goals.

Written Communications

• Write content for MGA Foundation websites, digital publications, and related projects.
• Develop annual reports, newsletters, and promotional materials for the MGA Foundation, MGACSF, and LICSF.
• Draft announcements, email campaigns, and other member-facing communications.
• Create printed materials to support fundraising events, clinics, and programs.

Digital & Social Media

• Manage and update website content for the MGA Foundation, MGACSF, and LICSF.
• Maintain and grow social media presence for charitable initiatives.

Event Support

• Promote, attend and provide coverage of MGA Foundation, MGACSF, and LICSF events, fundraisers, and programs throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
• Support coverage of MGA events such as educational events, member Play Days, and Championships as needed.

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of work experience in communications, marketing, multimedia production, or a related field.
• Demonstrated writing and storytelling skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with photography and video filming, editing, and producing content for digital platforms, with an emphasis on social media.
• Graphic design skills and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Innovative thinker who takes initiative, brings new ideas to the table, and owns projects from concept to completion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and seasonal demands, with a willingness to work long days during peak golf season.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to interact positively with staff, leadership, volunteers, program participants, and the public.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to travel locally throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
• Valid driver's license with access to an automobile.
• Familiarity with golf and nonprofit environments is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• 401(k) retirement plan and profit sharing
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of 3 days per week in our Elmsford, NY office.

ABOUT THE MGA: The Metropolitan Golf Association (MGA), founded in 1897, is one of the nation's oldest and largest amateur golf associations, serving more than 500+ member clubs and 175,000 golfers in the greater Metropolitan New York Area. The MGA is a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of core services such as: handicapping, course rating, an award-winning magazine (The Met Golfer), and conducts some of the nation's oldest and most prestigious regional championships. The Association's charitable arm, the MGA Foundation, provides life-changing opportunities through golf in the Met Area. The MGA is an Allied Golf Association of the USGA and promotes the best interests of the game of golf.

At the MGA, we recognize that fostering an environment where everyone feels respected and included is essential for driving creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion within our organization and the sport of golf.