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Position Title: Communications Coordinator

Supervisor: Communications Director

Employee Status:  Year-round; Part Time (20 hours/week)

Location: in-person, Shelburne, VT

Start Date: Start by Fall 2026 or sooner

Pay range: $22 - $24/hour

Who We’re Looking for

Working closely with the Communications team in this support role, the Communications Coordinator will successfully implement Shelburne Farms’ content strategy over its social media channels (Instagram, Facebook), website channels (home and 3rd party sites), and support the print needs of the organization across multiple departments, all to build the Shelburne Farms brand, elevate its nonprofit mission, cross-promote engagement, and enroll our many programs.

What You’ll Do

Manage social media channels (50% of your time)

• Schedule and execute content on Shelburne Farms social media channels based on biweekly newsletters, events calendar, and special promotions as assigned, using existing (or drafting brand-aligned) templates, graphics, images and text (4-5 posts per week).
• Monitor and respond to public and private questions/comments/misinformation across our channels in consultation with the Communications team as needed.
• Respond to brand mentions, amplify or share content from brand ambassadors, partners, and customers.
• Listen, document, and report weekly on post performance, pain points, insights, and sentiment gleaned from social media with the Communications team.
• Contribute content/photos to weekly internal & community e-newsletter as needed.

Web content updates (25% of your time)

• Support web content updates on shelburnefarms.org, including updates to online calendar events.
• Maintain & monitor Shelburne Farms up-to-date presence across 3rd party sites (e.g., Google, Trip Advisor, HelloBurlington, Kids VT, SevenDays).
• Monitor and respond to public questions/comments/misinformation across 3rd party sites in consultation with the Communications team as needed.

Print publications management (25% of your time)

• Update design, order, and maintain routine publications across Shelburne Farms departments (letterhead, product labels, inn materials).
• Manage inventory and onsite distribution of print publications and resources.
• Update and manage tabling, point-of-sale, and marketing materials.

Core Qualifications 

• Professional experience in managing social media on behalf of a company or organization. Expert knowledge of social media platforms, mainly Facebook and Instagram.
• Facility with or willingness to learn web content management system, e-marketing software, and project management software.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent written communication skills with care for the details.
• Willingness to learn and abide by brand guidelines and best practices.
• Proficiency in Google WorkSpace.

Additional Valued Qualifications 

• Photography and/or video skills.
• Familiarity with utilizing social media analytics to measure effectiveness.
• Experience with Sprout Social (or similar social media dashboard) is helpful but not required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Move up to 25 lbs. (carrying boxes of publications)
• Traverse uneven terrain if on photography assignment

Benefits 

• Details on benefits for part-time, year-round employees are available Part-time Benefit Summary. 

To Apply

We'd love to hear from you if you’re passionate about connecting folks to our mission and work through various communication channels.

Submit your application to jobs@shelburnefarms.org with “Communications Coordinator” in the subject line.

All submissions will be acknowledged and are confidential.

• In your application, please include responses to the following questions. These are not meant to be a writing exercise but to introduce yourself meaningfully.
  • Include links to social accounts and websites you’ve managed for organizations or businesses, and include any design samples.
  • Tell us how you see your work in this position contributing to Shelburne Farms' mission and its commitment to Equity & Inclusion?

At Shelburne Farms, we value equitable access to employment opportunities and career growth as central to our vision for a sustainable future. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to shifting our resources towards amplifying and uplifting historically marginalized communities to provide a fair and just opportunity for employment. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.