MainStreet DeLand Association Employment Opportunities

JOB TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

CLASSIFICATION

Communications Coordinator Part-Time; non-exempt

HOURS & COMPENSATION

15 - 20 Hours per Week $20 - 24/hour, depending on qualifications & experience
Occasional evenings & weekends.

REPORTS TO

Executive Director or designee

DESCRIPTION

The Communications Coordinator manages and supports the day-to-day communications of the MainStreet DeLand Association, helping tell the story of Historic Downtown DeLand, promote downtown businesses and activities, and communicate the work and impact of MainStreet.

This is an on-site, community-facing position that combines communications planning, content coordination, asset development, and hands-on content creation. The position offers the opportunity to grow in scope and responsibility as MSDA's communications needs and organizational capacity evolve.

SCHEDULE

The position averages approximately 15–20 hours per week. Hours are scheduled based on organizational needs and include a combination of office hours and work throughout Historic Downtown DeLand.

Flexibility is required during events, campaigns, and peak seasons, including daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Weekly schedules may vary, with advance planning whenever possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate MSDA's communications calendar across social media, email, website, media, events, and organizational initiatives.

  • Manage MSDA's social media channels, website content and SEO, e-blasts, and Google ads.

  • Write, edit, and publish engaging content that promotes Historic Downtown DeLand, its businesses, events, people, and MainStreet's work.

  • Create day-to-day photography, short-form video, graphics, and other materials as needed.

  • Build, organize, and maintain MSDA's library of photography, video, graphics, templates, brand materials, and other communications assets.

  • Coordinate photographers, designers, printers, vendors, volunteers, and other creative resources when specialized work is needed.

  • Maintain consistent use of MSDA's brand, voice, and messaging across communications.

  • Support media relations, press releases, digital advertising, and promotional campaigns.

  • Monitor communications performance and use basic analytics to help improve reach and engagement.

  • Work collaboratively with staff, downtown businesses, volunteers, and community partners, including providing on-site communications coverage at events and activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, digital media, or a related field.

  • Strong writing, editing, organizational, and project-management skills.

  • Experience managing social media, websites, and email communications.

  • Experience with photography, short-form video, and basic graphic design.

  • Working knowledge of digital advertising and communications analytics.

  • Ability to organize and manage digital and creative assets.

  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and exercise sound judgment.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working directly with businesses, community partners, vendors, volunteers, and the public.

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as organizational needs require.

  • Commitment to the mission and values of the MainStreet DeLand Association.

Experience with nonprofit organizations, downtown development, tourism, historic preservation, economic development, or community engagement is a plus.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

A consistent, engaging, and well-managed communications program that tells the story of Historic Downtown DeLand, promotes its businesses, events, and people, builds awareness of MainStreet's work and impact, and strengthens community connection to the district.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / ADA

This position includes office-based work and active work throughout Historic Downtown DeLand, including indoor and outdoor events. The employee must be able to use standard communications equipment and occasionally lift or transport materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law.