Hemlock Farms Community Association is currently seeking a Hemlock News Coordinator to work with our Communications Department. This role requires the successful candidate to assume responsibility for the monthly Hemlock News, in print and online. This position requires the ability to communicate with people efficiently and courteously, many times requiring more than average patience and understanding. As a member of the Communications Department, this position helps to provide better and timely information to the HFCA membership. This position works closely with membership.

Highlights of the job include:

• Create and finalize the Hemlock News editorial each month for the Hemlock News Editor.
• Write articles to highlight clubs, groups, take photographs of events around the community, and write captions for each event.
• Coordinate promotions in Hemlock News for internal house ads for Clubs & Groups and many different departments and staff within the association.
• Keep a detailed list of house ads, Recreations ads, community events for Recreation and Cultural Arts to send to the Editor to be published in the community calendar sections of the paper.
• Proofread all versions of the Hemlock News and work closely with Hemlock News Editor and other HFCA and Communications Staff to make sure corrections are made.
• Communicate with HFCA Staff, Members of the Association, as well as the Clubs and Groups of HFCA, to make sure all information is accurate before going to press.
• Create and publish a monthly newsletter for the Hemlock Newspaper via eblast, as well as posting it on social media, highlighting important information for the membership such as, articles, house ads, and directly linking them in the eblast.
• Work with the printer, driver, Mail Room, and HFCA Accounting Department to ensure a smooth and timely delivery of the Hemlock News.
• Email deadline dates and reminder emails to HFCA staff and club/groups for submission content for the monthly paper.
• Bring new ideas and content to the newspaper each month while also providing required information as well as requests from staff, clubs/groups and members.
• Stay up-to-date on the Hemlock News opt-outs on Jotform and the returned address slips from the Post Office on an Excel sheet and use ABDI to update member status.
• Host monthly OPPI Committee and Subcommittee meetings to represent the Communications Department providing the staff liaison report and serve as the liaison between staff, committees, and management.

Keep detailed notes of the meeting to share with management and the Communications team. Work with the Communications team to assist with posting photo and video content on social media as well as the HFCA website. Must be willing to attend events and photograph activities.

News Coordinator Skills:

Strong editing skills are a must. Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to take and transcribe notes. Possess exceptional attention to detail in terms of grammar and content. Knowledge of computer Microsoft applications and standard office equipment. Marketing experience is preferred.

Work Environment:

Office setting, outdoors, and at events

Physical Demands:

Must be able to sit, stand, and walk alternatively throughout the day and occasionally lift up to thirty pounds.

News Coordinator Qualification:

High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED). College degree or journalism experience is preferred but not required. Published writing experience is preferred but not required. Candidates are encouraged to send a previous writing sample along with their application. Candidates may also be asked to proofread a writing sample as part of the interview process.

Certifications or Licenses :

Driver's license

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Drivers License (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Lords Valley, PA 18428