Communications Coordinator

City Care; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

City Care seeks a Communications Coordinator to serve as the on-ground communications presence in Tulsa, helping tell the story of The Harbor and City Care’s impact through compelling content, social media, PR, and community engagement. You will work closely with The Harbor team and City Care’s Communications Manager to capture stories, create timely content, and ensure brand voice is consistent in Tulsa.

The ideal candidate is people-oriented, creative, organized, and skilled in long-form and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in communications/PR.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with homeless services or trauma-informed environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor digital media mentions and track news coverage.
• Support maintenance of brand guidelines and visual consistency.
• Represent City Care at local events to build community awareness and promote the organization's public image.
• Assist with creation of marketing materials (flyers, brochures, event promotions).
• Coordinate with Harbor program staff to gather stories of transformation.
• Build and maintain a digital library of stock photos and media assets.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists and influencers.
• Assist with press releases, media kits, and other materials.

Skills

AP Style writing

Editing

Verbal communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Trauma-informed awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Professional Writing, English or related field

Tools

Meta Edits

Canva

Capcut

Job description

Description

City Care exists to do the work few others are willing to do. We believe in the intrinsic value of every person. It is with love and compassion we advocate for the overlooked in our community. We provide food for the hungry, relief for the hurting, and hold space for complete restoration of lives that have gotten off course. And with enough endurance, we witness, firsthand, remarkable stories of transformation.

Description

City Care exists to do the work few others are willing to do. We believe in the intrinsic value of every person. It is with love and compassion we advocate for the overlooked in our community. We provide food for the hungry, relief for the hurting, and hold space for complete restoration of lives that have gotten off course. And with enough endurance, we witness, firsthand, remarkable stories of transformation.

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The Communications Coordinator serves as City Care’s on-the-ground communications presence in Tulsa, helping tell the story of The Harbor and City Care’s work through compelling content, social media, public relations, and community engagement. This role works closely with The Harbor team and City Care’s Communications Manager to capture stories, create timely content, build local awareness, and ensure City Care’s brand and voice are represented consistently in the Tulsa community.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Public Relations and Storytelling

• Monitor digital media mentions and track news coverage.
• Support maintenance of brand guidelines and visual consistency.
• Represent City Care at local events to build community awareness and promote the organization's public image.
• Assist with creation of marketing materials (flyers, brochures, event promotions).
• Coordinate with Harbor program staff to gather stories of transformation.
• Build and maintain a digital library of stock photos, event photos, and media assets.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with journalists and influencers.
• Support creation and distribution of press releases, media kits, and other communication materials to targeted media outlets.

Social Media

• Create engaging posts, graphics, and short-form content about The Harbor for social media channels to promote events, programs and impact stories.
• Monitor comments and messages, engage with followers, and own day-to-day social media presence for the City Care brand across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Track and report monthly social media analytics.
• Research and execute media trends that align with the City Care brand.

Communications

• Manage City Care website blog page and perform site edits as needed.
• Support execution of Communication Department's strategic initiatives.
• Steward relationships with service provider partners and community supporters.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Professional Writing, English or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Strong AP Style writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Meta Edits, Canva, Capcut, and other creative platforms.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to balance multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with homeless services or similar trauma-informed environments preferred.

The ideal candidate is a people-oriented professional who enjoys building relationships, communicating ideas, and creating meaningful experiences for others. They are creative, organized, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and enjoy writing both long-form and short-form content.

This role requires local travel. Candidate must have a vehicle and valid Driver's License.