Communication Coordinator
Classification: Non-Exempt Status
Status: Regular, Full-time
Salary Range: $33–$36/hour based on experience
Location: Hybrid, must be based in Chicago
Reports to: Associate Director of Communications
About TaskForce Prevention and Community Services
TaskForce Prevention and Community Services is a multi-service, grassroots organization committed to improving the sexual health and overall well-being of LGBTQIA+ youth of Color in Chicago. We provide safe spaces for fellowship, HIV and STI screening and education, and on-site referrals to medical, housing, and other social services.
Our communications work centers on community voice, equity, cultural humility, and authentic storytelling.
Position Overview
The Communications Coordinator is a creative, production-focused role responsible for capturing and producing high-quality visual and digital content that reflects the impact of our programs and community work.
This position supports communications efforts for both TaskForce Prevention and Community Services and PrEP4Teens, an HIV prevention initiative focused on youth-centered sexual health education. PrEP4Teens was previously co-led by TaskForce and Northwestern University and is now housed within TaskForce.
The Communications Coordinator plays a key role in digital storytelling, social media management, and visual content creation, helping amplify youth voices and strengthen the digital presence of both initiatives.
This position is ideal for a visual storyteller who thrives in community-based environments and enjoys balancing creative production with collaboration. The role emphasizes photography, videography, graphic design, and short-form digital storytelling. Writing responsibilities are primarily limited to captions, short promotional copy, and supporting text.
A portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling and multimedia production is required.
What You Will Do
Content Creation and Editing (Approximately 35–40%)
- Capture and edit high-quality photos and videos at programs, workshops, community events, and outreach activities.
- Produce short-form video content for platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
- Create longer-form recap or promotional video content highlighting program impact and community engagement.
- Design flyers, digital graphics, and promotional materials for programs and communications campaigns.
- Maintain a consistent visual identity aligned with TaskForce and PrEP4Teens brand guidelines.
- Organize and maintain digital libraries of photography, video, and communications assets.
Digital Presence, Social Media, and Youth Storytelling (Approximately 25–30%)
- Co-manage TaskForce and PrEP4Teens social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and web-based content.
- Plan, schedule, and publish digital content that centers youth voice and supports program objectives.
- Collaborate with the PrEP4Teens Youth Leadership Committee to elevate youth perspectives, co-create content ideas, and ensure digital storytelling reflects teen experiences and priorities.
- Participate in meetings with internal teams and youth partners to align on creative vision, design standards, content guidelines, and collaboration practices.
- Ensure all digital communications remain culturally relevant, visually engaging, and aligned with program messaging.
- Track social media engagement and platform performance to inform content strategy.
Campaign Planning and Program Collaboration (Approximately 15–20%)
- Collaborate with PrEP4Teens program staff to develop and implement communications campaigns.
- Work with the Associate Director of Communications to translate program initiatives into compelling digital storytelling and campaign materials.
- Support communications planning for outreach initiatives, program activations, and partnerships.
- Coordinate creative assets and promotional materials for events, campaigns, and community engagement activities.
Event Coverage and Community Presence (Approximately 10–15%)
- Attend and document programs and community events through photography and video.
- Support the setup and breakdown of photo and video equipment during events.
- Produce recap content and visual storytelling materials following programs and activations.
- Assist with event promotion and digital communications related to community events.
Digital and Cross-Functional Support (Approximately 5–10%)
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather information and support communications needs across programs.
- Track deliverables, maintain asset systems, and support communications workflow.
- Assist with compiling engagement insights, campaign summaries, and communications performance reviews.
Work Schedule and Environment
This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week.
The role is hybrid. The Communications Coordinator is expected to work on-site at least one weekday per week, though this may vary depending on program and event needs.
Additional in-person attendance is required for:
- Monthly Farmers’ Market events, occasionally on Saturdays
- Major community events such as the Pride Parade
- Other special programs and activations as scheduled
This role includes standing for extended periods at events and lifting up to 20 pounds of equipment.
What Success Looks Like
- High-quality, timely visual content that reflects our mission and community
- Consistent brand alignment across platforms
- Strong digital storytelling that amplifies youth voice and community impact
- Increased engagement across social media platforms
- Strong collaboration with program staff and internal teams
- Reliable presence at scheduled programs and community events
Qualifications
We value demonstrated skills and lived experience. A portfolio is required
Required
- 2 to 3 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, or digital communications
- Strong portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling and production quality
- Proficiency in Canva and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and InDesign
- Experience producing short-form social media video content
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, event-driven environment
- Ability to lift and transport up to 20 pounds of equipment
Preferred
- Experience working with LGBTQIA+ communities and/or BIPOC youth-serving organizations
- Experience with health equity communications, HIV prevention messaging, or public health initiatives
- Experience supporting youth-centered programming or youth leadership initiatives
- Familiarity with website updates and social media performance metrics
- Experience working in nonprofit or community-based environments
- Bilingual or bicultural (Spanish/English) strongly preferred
Compensation and Benefits
- Hourly rate: $33 to $36 per hour, based on experience
- Non-exempt, eligible for overtime consistent with law
- Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off
Why Join TaskForce
At TaskForce, communications is central to how we build trust, celebrate community, and expand access to life-affirming resources. Your work will directly amplify the voices and experiences of LGBTQIA+ youth of Color in Chicago.
This role offers meaningful creative ownership, strong portfolio-building opportunities in community-based public health work, and the ability to see the impact of your storytelling in real time.
If you are a visual storyteller who values equity, authenticity, and community connection, we encourage you to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Taskforce Prevention and Community Services (TaskForce) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual based on any non-merit factor, and is committed to an equitable workplace where everyone is treated as a respected and valued member of the team. We actively seek to build and maintain a diverse staff with regard to race, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, physical ability, age, gender, and sexual orientation. As an organization working in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, TaskForce is committed to fostering the leadership and elevating the voices of LGBTQ+ young people, including people of color, Native people, immigrants and refugees, low-income people, transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people, people with disabilities, people who were formerly imprisoned, people with HIV, people who live with substance dependence, and people living in the many intersections of these experiences. We encourage people from these communities to apply.