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Job Title: Communications & Outreach Coordinator
Status: Full-time, non-exempt
Compensation: $24/hr - $28/hr
Work Site: Terasaki Budokan; 249 S Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Background

For over 40 years, Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) has provided a safety net of social welfare and
community development services to empower people and communities in need. LTSC provides culturally and
linguistically appropriate services to the Japanese American community in the Southland, builds multi-family
affordable housing projects to uplift low-income neighborhoods of color throughout Los Angeles, and promotes
equitable development and cultural preservation in the Little Tokyo neighborhood.

Terasaki Budokan, a project of LTSC, is a new multi-use recreation center located in the Little Tokyo
neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles. The facility includes a 2-court gymnasium, outdoor plaza and stage,
courtyard, community room and an outdoor terrace. Terasaki Budokan has been a community dream for over years, and we’re excited to provide a diverse and inclusive space for the community to come together
through events, activities, sports, and more. For additional information, please visit TerasakiBudokan.org.

LTSC does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender
expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any
of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of
volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming
environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

LTSC is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to
ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation,
termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant
on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Summary of Duties

% - The Communications & Outreach Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Director of Terasaki
Budokan to oversee the Budokan’s marketing and communications efforts. This includes but is not limited to:
web design and updates, management of all social media platforms, creating and distributing promotional
assets, answering media inquiries, assisting in development of marketing strategies, market data
research/analysis, and additional administrative duties as necessary.

% - Oversight of day to day operations at the facility, which includes interfacing with users/renters, engaging
with program participants, working with the security guard to maintain a safe environment for guests, and
additional duties as necessary at the facility.

Responsibilities Include

This position reports to the Director of the Terasaki Budokan and works in tandem with LTSC’s Marketing &
Communications Team, and includes the following areas of responsibility, in order of priority:

• Ensure Budokan maintains a healthy and positive social media presence; curate content for social

• Generate content and distribute monthly newsletter
• Update and maintain all aspects of the Budokan website
• Graphic design work for any assets for Budokan programs, activities, events, etc.
• Work with Director of Terasaki Budokan and LTSC Marketing & Communications Manager to establish

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited university or equivalent work experience is preferred
• 1-2 years of marketing and/or communications experience is preferred
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Southern California communities and in particular familiarity with

Personal Characteristics

• Maturity, diplomacy, calm under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills; openness to learning
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Resourcefulness, good judgment and problem-solving skills
• Values diversity of thought, perspectives and backgrounds; ability to work with a variety of cultural and

Please submit inquiries, cover letters and resumes to Ryan Lee (he/him), RLEE@LTSC.org, and include
your pronouns in your application.

Posted: Mar 22, 2023