Communications Coordinator
Little League
On-site
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States
Join Our Winning Team as a Communications Coordinator!
Williamsport, PA
Do you possess a shared passion for a career supporting media relations and public relations and a passion for youth sports? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of kids and help spread the excitement of Little League Baseball & Softball in communities all over the world? If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into an incredible opportunity, we want YOU on our team!
About Us: We’re a worldwide nonprofit organization dedicated to providing youth with the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive through the sport of baseball and softball. We believe in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities. We need your skills to help us amplify our impact!
What You’ll Do: As our Communications Coordinator, you’ll be the heartbeat of our storytelling. You’ll help craft and share the amazing stories of our young athletes, coaches, and volunteers through various channels (social media, email newsletters, website, and more). You'll be the go-to for all things creative, from engaging posts to capturing the energy of our events and programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Media relations, public relations, content creation, and alumni/volunteer support and recognition.
- Create and execute communication strategies to elevate our programs and initiatives.
- Create and manage media distribution lists.
- Research and target media outlets and journalists consistent with our public relations efforts.
- Assist with content for our social media presence to keep the community engaged and excited.
- Design dynamic content – from graphics and photos to videos and blog posts.
- Support our digital asset management.
- Collaborate with staff and volunteers to gather and share success stories and highlights.
- Support marketing efforts for fundraising and community events.
- Help spread the word of our impact and encourage others to get involved!
- Represent our brand by performing as our mascot at events or acting as a performer handler.
What We’re Looking For:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Sports Management, or related field required.
- Minimum of 1-3 years verifiable work experience in a communications field.
- Above average knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Creative Cloud products.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- A passion for youth sports and community engagement.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (you know how to get people excited!).
- Expert command of grammar and AP Style, and ability to follow our brand guidelines.
- Creativity and a keen eye for design (experience with Canva, Adobe, or similar tools is a plus!).
- Experience with social media platforms and an understanding of website content management.
- An enthusiastic go-getter attitude with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple tasks with a smile!
Why You’ll Love This Job:
- Make an impact: Be a key player in shaping how our community sees and supports youth sports.
- A fun and dynamic team: Work with a group of passionate, driven individuals who care about youth development.
- Creative freedom: You'll have the freedom to bring your ideas to life and make the position your own.
- Enviable benefits package!
Ready to get started? Apply now, and let’s tell great stories of how Little League brings communities together!
TO APPLY: Send your resume, a cover letter that includes why you are interested in this role, and a portfolio of work that may include, but is not limited to, writing samples, published articles in organizational newsletters, emails, website copy, and marketing materials.
We can’t wait to see how you’ll help us spread the love for Little League Baseball and Softball!
Little League International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome women and other underrepresented minorities to apply! We are dedicated to providing a diverse, accepting, and supportive work environment that holds all employees to the highest standards of conduct, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and engagement.