Director of Communications Application

Director of Communications Application
Role Description

Location: New York City (Hybrid)
Type: Contractual
Salary: $1,000 per month ($12,000 annually)
Time Commitment: ~12 hours per week
Benefits: Paid summer break, paid winter break, and beekeeping opportunities
Reports to: Executive Director

About Bee U NYC: Bee U NYC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing environmental education, sustainability, and workforce development across New York City. We provide underrepresented communities with equitable access to hands-on learning opportunities in urban beekeeping, environmental stewardship, and green career pathways. Our programs combine experiential education, leadership development, and environmental justice to prepare the next generation of environmental changemakers. Through initiatives such as the Urban Beekeeping Fellowship, the Green Jobs Pipeline, and school-based beekeeping and sustainability programs, Bee U NYC empowers youth and community members to engage with the environment, explore green jobs, and develop lifelong skills in conservation and advocacy.
Position Overview:

Bee U NYC is seeking a creative, organized, and mission-driven Director of Communications to strengthen how we tell the story of our programs, participants, impact, and growth.

The Director of Communications will manage the day-to-day execution of Bee U NYC’s communications strategy across social media, email, website, digital content, and organizational storytelling. Working closely with the Executive Director, Director of Marketing, Data Lead, and program staff, the Director will ensure that Bee U NYC maintains a consistent, engaging, and professional public presence while capturing the stories of Fellows, alumni, partners, beekeepers, schools, and communities across New York City.

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent writer and storyteller who understands digital communications and can translate program activities and impact data into compelling content for a range of audiences.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

CANDIDATES MUST BE A US CITIZEN OR A U.S. GREEN CARD HOLDER TO APPLY.
Applicant Information
Preferred Name
Full Legal Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Email Address
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Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Current City, State, and ZIP Code
Pronouns
LinkedIn Profile
Portfolio or Professional Website
Source and Eligibility
How did you hear about this opportunity?
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
Do you currently require, or will you require in the future, employment visa sponsorship?
Are you able to work in a hybrid capacity in New York City and travel to Bee U NYC programs and events across the city as needed?
Are you able to consistently commit approximately 12 hours per week?
Are you available for occasional evening or weekend programs and events with advance notice?
Are you comfortable with the contractual compensation of $1,000 per month ($12,000 annually)?
Availability
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Education and Experience Background
Highest level of education or equivalent professional preparation
Years of professional communications-related experience
Settings worked in

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Communications functions performed directly
Platforms and tools used independently

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Role-Related Experience and Work Samples
Experience Summary
Describe a communications project or campaign you managed from planning through publication. What was your role, who was the audience, and what was the result?
Share an example of how you used analytics, audience feedback, or performance data to improve communications.
Describe your experience capturing content at live programs or community events, including photography, video, interviews, or testimonials.
Scenario: Twenty New York City high school students completed an eight-week Bee U NYC urban beekeeping program. Participants learned hive safety, pollinator ecology, environmental justice, teamwork, and green-career skills. At the final session, students shared what they learned with families and community partners.
Using the scenario above, write an Instagram caption in Bee U NYC's voice. Include a clear opening, a concise story of impact, and a call to action.
Provide an email subject line for the same story.
What additional information, visuals, permissions, or data would you request before publishing this story?
Why are you interested in Bee U NYC and this Director of Communications role?
Describe any experience or interest you have in environmental education, environmental justice, workforce development, youth development, urban agriculture, or related fields.
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