PIDC

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) is Philadelphia’s public-private, non-profit economic development corporation, founded in 1958 as a partnership between the City of Philadelphia and the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. Our mission is to spur investment, support business growth, and foster development that creates jobs, revitalizes neighborhoods, and drives growth to every corner of Philadelphia. We offer flexible financing, a targeted real estate portfolio, and decades of Philadelphia-based knowledge to help our clients invest, develop and grow. PIDC works with companies of all types and sizes, across all sectors.

Over the past 65+ years, PIDC has settled over 13,800 transactions with a diverse range of clients — including over $21 billion of financing and 3,400+ acres of land sales — which have leveraged tens of billions of dollars in total investment and assisted in retaining and creating hundreds of thousands of jobs in Philadelphia. You can learn more about PIDC at PIDCphila.com.

In 2000, PIDC acquired the 1,200-acre former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, with the goal of restoring economic vitality, creating quality jobs, and supporting the growth and attraction of companies. PIDC serves as lead developer and operator of the Navy Yard, successfully managing its transition into one of the City’s strongest, most vibrant economic hubs. This rapidly growing riverfront neighborhood features a mix of historic buildings and new high-performance, LEED-certified construction, oriented around world-class parks and public amenities.

Today, the Navy Yard is home to over 150 companies and 16,000 employees, across a dynamic array of industrial and commercial sectors. The 2022 Navy Yard Plan established the next phase of growth, including $6B of new investment, 8M SF of new, high-quality industrial, commercial, and residential development, and over 12,000 new jobs. This initiative is already underway, with five buildings complete and the next two projects in design and pre-development.

PIDC’s Navy Yard team is responsible for making the Navy Yard a great place to work, visit, invest and develop, and we work with a broad array of partners to guide the property’s overall management and development, including leasing, development, planning, transit, infrastructure, electric distribution, property management, marketing, and social programming. You can learn more about the Navy Yard, its history, current activity and plans for growth at NavyYard.org.

POSITION SUMMARY:

PIDC seeks a creative, organized, and detail-oriented communications professional to join its Navy Yard team as Marketing & Communications Coordinator. Reporting to the Navy Yard Marketing & Communications Director, this position plays a key role in executing the Navy Yard’s marketing and communications strategy through content creation, digital marketing, event promotion, and public relations support. 

The Marketing & Communications Coordinator is responsible for producing high-quality content across digital and print channels, supporting media relations efforts, executing marketing campaigns for community programming and major initiatives, and maintaining the Navy Yard’s digital presence. This individual works closely with the Navy Yard Marketing & Communications Director and the Navy Yard Events & Engagement Manager to ensure communications are timely, engaging, and aligned with the organizational priorities. 

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and organized project manager who enjoys balancing multiple priorities, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is excited to tell the story of one of Philadelphia’s most dynamic mixed-use business districts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Digital Marketing & Content

• Maintain and execute the Navy Yard's social media content calendar across all platforms.
• Draft, schedule, publish, and monitor social media content that promotes community programming, business announcements, economic development initiatives, and campus life to a range of audiences.
• Create engaging copy for social media, blogs, newsletters, website updates, and other marketing materials.
• Coordinate development of graphics, photography, and video content with the creative team and external vendors, as needed.
• Capture photo and video content at events and throughout the campus to support ongoing storytelling.
• Assist with management and organization of digital assets, including photography, video, and marketing collateral.
• Maintain website content, including blogs, announcements, and resource information.
• Build and distribute email marketing campaigns and newsletters.
• Monitor social media engagement, respond to routine inquiries, and elevate issues as appropriate.
• Track digital performance metrics with recommendations for improvement.

Event Marketing & Communications

• Develop promotional copy and marketing materials for events, including flyers, digital signage, newsletters, and social media campaigns. 
• Create promotional toolkits for media, partners, vendors, sponsors, and participating organizations, including approved messaging, graphics, and social media content. 
• Coordinate event submissions to community calendar, partner event listings, and promotional opportunities. 
• Staff community events to capture social media content. 
• Coordinate post-event communications, including social recaps and blogs.

Public Relations Support

• Assist with development and formatting of press releases, media alerts, fact sheets, and other communications materials. 
• Maintain media databases, press lists, and communications distribution lists. 
• Coordinate distribution of media materials and assist with tracking media outreach and coverage. 

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Communication – Communicates clearly and professionally through written, verbal, and digital channels.
• Content Development – Develops engaging, accurate, and audience-focused marketing and communications materials.
• Brand Stewardship – Ensures consistency with organizational brand standards, messaging, and visual identity.
• Project Support – Assists with tracking project tasks, helps prioritize daily work, and supports the team in meeting deadlines.
• Collaboration – Partners effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and community stakeholders.
• Creativity & Innovation – Develops creative ideas and solutions to support organizational goals and engagement.
• Attention to Detail – Produces high-quality work with accuracy while ensuring consistency across communications.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a Philadelphia, PA resident or willing to relocate within six months of hire.
• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, communications, digital communications, social media, journalism, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field. 
• Strong writing and editing skills; can quickly turn information into clear and compelling content for a variety of audiences and channels.
• Familiarity with managing organizational social media channels and creating digital content. 
• Familiarity with website content management systems (CMS), social media scheduling tools, and email platforms.
• Ability to use or learn basic design tools (Canva, Adobe Express, or similar).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends in support of events. 
• Commitment to PIDC's mission and enthusiasm for supporting economic development, community engagement, and place-based marketing.