Communications Associate
Job Description
Communications Coordinator
Santa Fe, NM | Full-Time | Direct Hire
Pay: $26–$30/hour + Excellent Benefits
Help shape how a remarkable community stays informed, connected, and engaged.
This role sits at the heart of a premier private residential community in Santa Fe—supporting clear, thoughtful, and timely communication with residents who care deeply about where they live.
We’re looking for a Communications Coordinator who enjoys writing, organizing information, and making sure messages land clearly and professionally. You’ll manage day-to-day resident communications across email, web, newsletters, surveys, and occasional emergency alerts, all while maintaining a consistent tone, brand, and attention to detail.
If you’re someone who likes creating order, polishing language, and being the person who actually gets communications out the door—this is a role where your work will be seen, read, and appreciated.
What You’ll Do
This is a hands-on communications role with real ownership. You will:
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Draft and send resident email communications related to events, maintenance, operations, and announcements
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Produce the quarterly community newsletter—gathering content, coordinating inputs, managing layout, and overseeing distribution
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Maintain and update content on the community’s resident-facing website
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Design, launch, and manage the annual resident survey (SurveyMonkey), and summarize findings for leadership and the Board
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Send emergency notifications during weather, safety, or operational events
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Ensure all communications align with the community’s tone, branding, and visual standards
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Maintain organized digital and print archives of prior communications and newsletters
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Collaborate with staff, committees, and Board members to ensure messages are accurate, clear, and timely
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Support resident engagement by presenting information in a professional, approachable, and consistent way
Who This Role Is For
You’ll likely enjoy this role if you:
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Are a strong writer with excellent attention to detail (you catch the typo before it goes out)
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Are comfortable juggling multiple deadlines and communication channels
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Enjoy working within established brand guidelines while keeping content clear and engaging
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Are tech-comfortable and able to learn new systems without panic
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Have a friendly, professional presence when working with staff, volunteers, and residents
Qualifications & Skills
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Proven experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or community-focused roles
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Experience creating newsletters, surveys, announcements, or website content
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Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, CMS platforms, and SurveyMonkey (or similar)
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Strong organizational and time-management skills
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Experience in a residential community, nonprofit, association, or service-focused environment is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
Pay: $26–$30/hour, depending on experience
Benefits include:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Generous paid time off and holidays
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Retirement plan options
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Professional development opportunities
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A collaborative, respectful, and professional work environment
Location & Structure
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Full-time, direct hire
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Onsite in Santa Fe, NM
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Reports to the Executive Director and/or Assistant Executive Director
Equal Employment Opportunity
We proudly support equal employment opportunities for all. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We value professionalism, inclusion, and a workplace where people do good work together.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Abby Dietz
CEO
Originally from Pennsylvania, Abby Dietz moved to Santa Fe from Northern Virginia/DC Metro area in 2011. She joined The Hire Firm in a temporary role but fit the culture so well we decided to keep her! Her strong background in sales, customer service, and executive administrative skills was the perfect blend for a staffing and recruiting professional. Abby has a fantastic ability to quickly understand clients’ needs and match those needs with talented candidates. She now focuses on managing the firm bu still recruits because she enjoys it so much.
Abby is a living success story for temporary and temp-to-hire opportunities and has obtained three long-term, rewarding positions in her career that started as temporary or temp-to-hire. She believes in what we do and knows first-hand how being open and flexible can lead to great opportunities. She would love to share her story with anyone who is curious about it!
When she’s not working, she enjoys recharging on backpacking trips, spending time with family, friends, and fur babies, and taking classes on whatever is currently of interest to her! Her pronouns are she/her and she invites you to share yours.