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Who We Are 

The DreamYard Vision: 

Building Artists- Building Community- Building Dreams- To change the world. 

DreamYard Mission and History: 

DreamYard (DY), founded in 1994, is a Bronx-based organization that uses the arts, social justice  pedagogy, and digital and connected learning to inspire youth, public schools, and communities.  DreamYard’s yearlong arts programs develop artistic voices, nurture young people's desire to make  change, and cultivate the skills necessary to reach positive goals. By committing to sustained learning  opportunities along an educational pathway, with 45 partnering public schools K-12th Grade, with our  own DY Prep HS School and at the DreamYard Art Center in Morrisania, DreamYard supports young  people as they work toward higher learning, meaningful careers, and social action. We seek to be  effective locally while having a national and international impact through partnerships, collaboration,  and learning exchanges. 

Anti-racism Commitment: 

At DreamYard, we commit to being an anti-racist organization. We lead with race because we operate in  a country founded on the genocide of Indigenous people, the enslavement of African people, and the  oppression of countless others. We acknowledge the role this history plays in perpetuating inequity and  dominant white culture. 

The Community 

DreamYard is focused on the Bronx, a borough that possesses incredible cultural, human and economic  assets. In addition to working throughout the Bronx, DreamYard partners with local, national and  international communities to utilize the arts to build bridges to opportunity. The organization believes  that the arts are a necessary part of developing our local assets to their greatest potential. 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Marketing and Communications Coordinator oversees DreamYard’s social media channels, maintains the DreamYard website, and oversees email communications. They are responsible for both creating and capturing content for online use, as well as copywriting and graphic design through Adobe Creative Suite and Canva. This position is part time, with a commitment of 20 hours a week. At this time, the position is through December 31, 2026, with potential to extend to a permanent part-time position.
While primarily working remotely, this position is expected to be in our Bronx office once a month for staff meetings, and also to attend classes and events to capture content as needed. 

Responsibilities

• Social Media: develop and execute a content plan for DreamYard’s Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  Responsible for drafting post copy and also creating all visual content (graphics, photos, video). With guidance from the Director of Development, establish benchmarks for engagement and iterate accordingly.

• Website: Responsible for all site updates through our Wordpress-based CMS. Coordinate updates with program teams, and liaise with Director of IT for technical issues as needed.

• Email Communications: Use MailChimp to produce all DreamYard email communications (average frequency: twice a month). Responsible for email comms best practices and list hygiene. Also responsible for first-pass copy and content. DreamYard email communications generally consist of a monthly newsletter to educators and parents; and a dedicated newsletter to donors and board members.

• Event Documentation: attend DreamYard classes and community events as needed to capture documentation of student activities for use in social media and email newsletters. Some events may occur on evenings and weekends. Estimated frequency: once a month.

• Using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and other software, generate graphics, documents, and any other visual assets needed for DreamYard programming, in accordance with the DreamYard style guide. Work with programs teams to design and develop materials for recruiting, events, etc. Responsible for first-pass copy of all DreamYard public-facing materials. Works with stakeholders (leadership, program teams, etc.) on key talking points, messaging, and edits.

• Other duties as assigned by management. 

Qualifications and Competencies 

• Experience using MailChimp, Wordfly, Mail2, or similar platforms

• Experience in managing social media accounts/content creation in the arts sector or equivalent, especially Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn

• Working familiarity with Google suite, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite

• Basic video editing experience preferred

• Strong writing, copyediting, and proofreading skills

• Strong visual instincts across both static and video content, with ability to execute on-brand assets independently

• Reliable self-starter with ability to work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team

Compensation: 

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator is a non exempt, part-time role at up to 20 hours per week, with a weekly compensation of $500 a week. At this time, this is a temporary role, ending on December 31, 2026. 

To Apply

Please use the link below to submit a resume and DreamYard-specific cover letter. Please include links to any social media accounts that showcase your work.

DreamYard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DreamYard prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.