Communications Manager
Description
Position: Communications Manager
Department: Communications
Location: Management
Schedule: Full-time
Salary: $66,300
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) partners with boys and young men to provide free, high-quality programs that support positive youth development. Across three clubhouses in East Harlem, Mott Haven, and Flushing, and a wilderness camp in Harriman State Park, members explore interests—from swimming and robotics to theatre and outdoor adventure—while building skills, confidence, and lifelong friendships. As youth homelessness rises and immigrant families face increasing challenges, BCNY continues to expand its support to meet urgent needs. Guided by a youth-first mission and powered by dedicated staff, BCNY remains a leader in the field and invites you to join our work.
Summary of Position
The Communications Associate serves as a key member of BCNY’s Communications Department, strengthening the organization’s visibility, brand and engagement with internal and external audiences. Reporting to the Communications Director, this role supports the execution of communications initiatives through social media management, event coverage, and the development of compelling storytelling that showcases BCNY’s mission and impact.
The ideal candidate is creative, highly organized, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, enjoys translating ideas into engaging content, and is passionate about advancing a mission-driven organization through storytelling.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with BCNY’s social media account management and create content under the direction of the Communications Director
- Update website calendars, pages, and media
- Create social media campaigns and assist with SEO, Google Ad words, and overall online presence. Create high-quality video campaigns for ad spaces across New York
- Coordinate, draft, and update copy for BCNY’s website (i.e., calendar events, news articles, staff and board lists, member registration, etc.) and work with and follow up with staff to ensure that information and descriptions online are current and accurate
- Work with the Communications Director to photograph events and programs across all sites
- Assist with copy for press releases and marketing blurbs
- Upload, and organize files, videos and images on SharePoint drive
- Other assignments as directed by the Communications Director
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience in communications, marketing, social media, or content creation
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with ability to develop clear, engaging content for diverse audiences
- Experience managing multiple social media and email marketing platforms
- Proficiency in content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
- Photography, videography, and video editing skills, including experience creating content for digital and social media
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners
- Spanish-language proficiency preferred, but not required
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and BCNY’s mission
What We Offer
- Paid time off
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement benefits
- Flexible spending account
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and much more
The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
