Communications Associate

Overview

The Bronx Defenders an innovative progressive holistic indigent defense office in the South Bronx seeks a passionate communications professional with a commitment to public defense to fill a position as a Communications Associate.

Founded in 1997 The Bronx Defenders is a public defender nonprofit that has developed a nationally recognized model of representation called holistic defense which provides people with teams of lawyers social workers and advocates to defend them zealously in court and address the underlying drivers and enmeshed penalties of legal system involvement.

Since opening our doors we have grown into an organization of more than 400 staff members defending nearly 20000 New Yorkers each year in criminal family civil and immigration proceedings who face incarceration family separation eviction and deportation among other devastating consequences.

Today we are reimagining the role of public defense even further using community organizing and engagement legislative advocacy and impact litigation to partner with the communities we represent to bring about long-lasting systemic change. We also share our model and lessons learned with current and future public defenders from one end of the country to the next on how to move to a holistic model of representation.

Strategic Communications

C hange happens when the right people at the right time are motivated to act. By leveraging our proximity to the legal systems we work in we are constantly working in coalition with others to refine a compelling vision of justice told through multiple channels and trusted voices that grabs attention and inspires people to demand more for all New Yorkers.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Managing Director of Communications the Strategic Communications team se eks a Communications Associate to be a social media lead visual brand manager and campaign asset producer. The Communications Associate will des ign graphics and branded materials for digital and print ; m aintain the organization s social media presence and e xecute its e ngagement strategy ; and support the teams overall project management in collaboration with the entire Communications team.

Project Support & Administration

• Support the Communications team in tracking organizational projects and tasks
• Provide metric analyses of media and social media engagement on a timely basis
• Track all press coverage each month for the Communications team
• Maintain and support in the creation of media searches and other analytical tools

Social Media Management

Graphic Design & Visual Asset Production

Campaign & Event Support

Qualifications

To be eligible candidates must have :

Preferred but not :

This is a hybrid position that will require in-person work travel and contact with staff and community members.

Salary is commensurate with experience. For candidates with 1-2 years of directly relevant experience the salary range for this position would be approximately $73 5 00 - $74250. Full-time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical dental and vision coverage; 403(b) plan with employer contribution; and a generous vacation sick leave and parental leave policy.

Approximately 70% of The Bronx Defenders staff including attorneys and non- attorneys are represented by UAW Local 2325 - Association of Legal Aid Attorneys (AFL- CIO). This position is within the bargaining unit.

This position is salaried and non-exempt. By law nonexempt employees are compensated hourly based on their annual rate and therefore are entitled to overtime.

To apply please click APPLY TO THIS JOB ONLINE and upload your resume and cover letter in one document. Your resume will be used to determine your salary based on the number of years of directly relevant professional experience and should include all relevant professional experience. Applications without a written cover letter will not be considered .

The Bronx Defenders is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace that embraces staff with a diversity of backgrounds identities and experiences. We acknowledge the ways in which systemic oppression and injustice can undermine access to professional opportunities and are committed to conducting hiring and promotion processes that are equitable and accessible to those commonly excluded from the workforce. We do not discriminate against and in fact specifically encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply including those who identify as Black Indigenous people of color queer transgender gender non-conforming disabled neurodivergent and those directly impacted by criminal civil family and immigration legal systems. We value lived as well as professional experience and particularly welcome applications from the Bronx community that we serve.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Internal Control,Accounting And Auditing,Accounts Handling,General Services,Elevator,Brand

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1