Louisiana Bar Foundation–Communications Department
Position Description–Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Position Summary
The Marketing & Communications Coordinator supports the Louisiana Bar Foundation’s (LBF) marketing, communications, educational programs, and outreach initiatives. This position coordinates projects from planning through completion, works closely with internal and external stakeholders, and ensures consistent, professional branding and messaging across print, digital, social media, website, and video platforms.
Marketing & Program Support
- Planning and implementation of activities for communications educational programs, events, and projects, including the development, production, and distribution of print, digital, video, and other promotional materials.
- Coordinates the ordering and inventory of LBF promotional items and marketing giveaways.
- Serves as the liaison to the Louisiana State Bar Association for Continuing Legal Education credit and compliance.
Outreach Coordination
- Maintains the outreach calendar.
- Works with Fellows, grantees, strategic partners, and other stakeholders to coordinate outreach activities to include local and specialty bar events, admissions, judicial college and serves as a communications point of contact for assigned projects.
- Works with internal staff, presenters, partners, and vendors to coordinate speakers and logistics for LBF’s nine regional Pop-Up events.
Media & Public Relations
- Drafts and distributes press releases and media communications for LBF events, programs, and initiatives.
- Maintains the LBF media database and keeps contact information current.
- Monitors media coverage and digital mentions of LBF and provides reports or summaries as requested.
- Assists the CCO with media outreach and follow-up related to LBF programs and events.
- Maintains and updates the news section of the LBF website.
- Creates and schedules social media content under the direction of the Director of Communications.
- Assists with maintaining the LBF social media calendar.
- Monitors and reports on social media engagement and performance.
Administrative & Team Support
- Provides administrative and clerical support to the CCO as needed.
- Maintains organized project files, timelines, and communications records.
- Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, event coordination, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Experience with social media platforms and digital communications.
- Experience updating websites or working with a content management system preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, vendors, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, professional work.
- Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for LBF events.
Send resumes to info@raisingthebar.org