Communications Specialist

Position Overview

This position will manage a broad scope of external and internal communications responsibilities that include but are not limited to media relations, social media, website content, community philanthropy and event support to employee communications, newsletters and presentations

Key Accountabilities

Write website and intranet content:

Researching, drafting and completing stories and press releases about employee, member and stakeholder activity and other relevant topics as assigned

Identifying opportunities for and completing new content

Populating content for communications team

Ensuring accuracy and currency of content

Support execution of annual philanthropy program:

Supporting execution of philanthropy program

Identifying, fulfilling and tracking sponsorship branding opportunities

Coordinating and establishing cross functional opportunities for PR, community relations, sustainability activities and other events to maximize reach and effectiveness of program

Developing opportunities to extend program reach

Reporting on and potentially attending events as needed

Support digital information boards and social media:

Creating messaging and visuals for info boards and social media

Collaborating with all other team members to execute annual social media strategy and ensuring timely posts

Monitoring posts and conversations

Advertising and marketing:

Developing print and digital advertising and marketing materials

Ensuring effectiveness by verifying placements of advertisements/marketing, including philanthropy-related items

Coordinating with external providers as needed

Events:

Developing presentations, identifying and coordinating logistics and managing events onsite as needed to execute events

Team process and organization:

Documenting and/or updating and maintaining processes, procedures and calendar for team

Maintaining filing and reporting system

Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field

2. 4+ years of experience in relevant roles

3. Expertise in Microsoft Office and Adobe suites, WordPress and design skills to support visual communications needs for social media and presentations.