The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA, Inc.) is hiring a Communications & Marketing Coordinator.

Founded in 1965 and now a 501(c)3 non-profit, SFWA’s ongoing mission is to support science fiction, fantasy, and related genre creators around the world.

Compensation:$47,000 – $52,000/year with health benefits.

Status: This is a full time, salaried position. Candidates must be US-based (or in a US Time Zone) and eligible for legal employment.

Location: Hybrid remote/on-site (annual conference location)

With a small staff that supports SFWA’s multiple ongoing projects and services along with hundreds of volunteers, we are currently looking for a candidate to help manage and coordinate our communications and marketing efforts.

Broad Responsibilities

• Create marketing campaigns for SFWA events and fundraising, sparking engagement among current members and donors and igniting interest from new audiences;
• Develop written and visual storytelling for social media channels, newsletters, website, printed material, press releases, fundraisers and other opportunities;
• Review upcoming programming to manage an outreach calendar for social media and traditional media;
• Ensure that both the messages and the means of communication foster engagement for all, including underrepresented groups. The work must uphold SFWA’s fundamental goals of being a safe space for all writers, viewed through a lens of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

This is a great opportunity for a professional interested in working in an arts and culture non-profit community. The individual should be interested in supporting our organization’s main goal of helping writers.

Examples of Specific Responsibilities

Internal Initiatives:

• Managing publications, website, and social media teams.
• Managing internal communications via BaseCamp and supporting Google Workspace and Discord.
• Managing events calendar.
• Managing donor databases.
• Managing volunteer mapping and organization charts.
• Other duties as assigned.

External Initiatives:

• Identifying opportunities for increased community engagement, including: community partnerships, press outreach, advertising campaigns and social media strategy.
• Managing style guide, including brand assets and collateral.
• Identifying opportunities for increased donor engagement via prospect research and engagement with existing membership and donor base.
• Draft press releases, emails, and blog posts – with staff, board, and committee member input – to announce SFWA projects, deadlines, news, etc.
• Work with various committees, staff, and board members to announce their projects. This includes but is not limited to working with SFWA committees on their meet-ups, special programs, and services, etc.
• Help define a social media strategy and coordinate and support volunteer teams engaged in those activities.
• Update content on the website where needed.

Experience

SFWA recognizes all types of experiences and learning. Our primary goal is to hire individuals who learn quickly and support our creative community. The ideal candidate possesses a professional background of 3 or more years in an organizational communications role.

Requirements

• Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong leadership skills and a collaborative management approach.
• Ability to work in a complex team environment.
• Capacity to multitask and prioritize tasks.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, journalism, literature, or related field.
• 3+ years professional background in communications, marketing, social media, and/or public relations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship-building with key stakeholders.
• Experience working with volunteers, especially managing volunteers.
• Familiarity with Basecamp, WildApricot, Google Docs, Word and Canva preferred.
• Stronger skills with Indesign and/or Photoshop, are a plus!

Deadline for Applications

Mar 3, 2025 or until filled.

How to Apply

SFWA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, religion, color, sexual orientation, sex, marital/family status, national origin, age, physical ability, or income. We strongly encourage applicants within traditionally underrepresented and marginalized communities.

Email a cover letter and resume in a single file (MS Word or PDF files only) to jobs <at> sfwa <dot> org. Please include ‘SFWA Communications & Marketing Coordinator’ in the subject line.

Please note all job applications will be reviewed by members of staff and the board at SFWA. No AI will be used in assessment of applicants. Additionally, the selected candidate will be required not to engage generative AI in the performance of their duties.

Thank you for your interest in working for SFWA!