Communications Coordinator expanding DREAM’s reach by amplifying its mission and engaging the community through storytelling and content creation. Collaborating on video projects and managing digital marketing materials.
Responsibilities
Participate in regularly occurring youth program activities to capture content and connect with local leadership and volunteers (on-site).
Lead DREAM’s visual storytelling initiatives by producing high-quality photo and video content that highlights youth and volunteer experiences, programs, and community impact.
Plan, film, and edit video projects — including recruitment videos, highlight reels, and social media clips — to support volunteer engagement and outreach goals.
Coordinate creative direction, storyboarding, and interviews with volunteers, youth, and staff for video and photo projects.
Capture, organize, and manage digital assets (photo/video libraries) in alignment with DREAM’s brand standards.
Design digital and print marketing materials (graphics, flyers, templates, etc.) that align with DREAM’s visual identity and support internal communications needs.
Strengthen DREAM’s digital presence by optimizing video, web, and blog content for SEO and online visibility.
Collaborate with program leadership to identify and share compelling local stories and to support partner stewardship through effective communication strategies that reinforce DREAM’s unified voice and mission.
Requirements
Demonstrated experience in photo and/or video production, including filming, editing, and storytelling.
Experience creating short-form video content for platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts.
Proficiency with creative software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar video editing tools.
Working knowledge of graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator).
Familiarity with digital content strategy, including SEO fundamentals and optimizing media for various platforms.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to plan and execute creative projects from start to finish.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for conducting interviews and collaborating with diverse teams.
Commitment to serve as a role model for youth.
Passion for supporting the ongoing work around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with a heightened sense of the necessity for respect and awareness of the community's experience.
Benefits
This living stipend is provided to you in biweekly payments.
Full time members are expected to serve 35-40 hours weekly, to receive an $850 living stipend biweekly (pre-tax).
Upon the completion of the service term, AmeriCorps members are eligible to receive the Segal Education Award , which can be used to pay education expenses or repay qualified student loans.
1200 hour term education award: $5,176.50
AmeriCorps members may be eligible for: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (food stamps)
Child care assistance
Medicaid
Student loan deferment (forbearance)
Other publicly-funded benefits, such as heating and utility assistance.
DREAM is invested in your professional and personal development and supports a variety of professional development opportunities throughout the service term.
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