Coordinator, Communications and Public Affairs |
| Jun. 28, 2010 - Jul. 28, 2010 |
| Location: | Dallas, TX |
| Salary Range: | up to $18.75 per hour |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Non-Exempt |
| Benefits: | Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Vol. Life/AD&D, FSA, STD, LTD, 403(b), 401(a) |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | Philanthropy |
| Description: | The Coordinator, Communications and Public Affairs supports the Senior Manager, Communications and Public Affairs in ensuring that all media messaging is consistent with the mission of the North Texas Food Bank. This position also performs complex and administrative-related functions to ensure assigned department operations flow smoothly. This position provides guidance, direction, and information to and collaborates with employees and the Senior Manager on specific situations that may arise. |
| Duties: | - Creates, plans, and project-manages media events, PR campaigns, and hunger summits
- Works with PR and Marketing to strategize on check presentations and donor recognition events
- Manages multi-faceted projects or campaigns annually, e.g. Ritz-Carlton Volunteer Project and Can-Do Program
- Manages and participates in the Speakers Bureau; books staff for speaking engagements; recruits, prepares, and trains speakers; and, provides warehouse tours
- Monitors and tracks media hits through tracking services and Google alerts in a monthly report
- Manages PR, Editorial, and Public Policy calendars
- Identifies appropriate award opportunities; manages and writes award entries; submits applications
- Assists in updating website content; ensures accuracy in content online and contained in press kits; updates Media page with news releases, narratives of NTFB events, etc.
- Creates, responds, and follows up using a wide range of social media activities such as blogging, community development and management, social bookmarking, commenting, etc.; uses social media such as Facebook and Twitter to represent the NTFB brand and engage the community
- Serves as liaison to the PR Manager for public policy campaigns, events, and special guests; brainstorms ideas for upcoming campaigns and events with the PR Manager
- Creates fact sheets for media; writes talking points and remarks for selected events & speakers
- Measures and compiles results from Speaker’s Bureau, Serving U, and warehouse tours
- Performs other duties as assigned
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| Qualifications: | Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Public Relations, Marketing, Community Relations, or Journalism
1 or 2 years of related non-profit or for-profit management experience in Public Relations, Marketing, Community Relations, or Journalism
Experience working on multiple projects with minimal supervision
Experience working in a web-based environment with the ability to stay current with fast-changing media
Knowledge of current events and ability to network effectively
Creative writing skills demonstrating clarity and on-target messaging
Effective public presentation skills in small and large groups
Organized, detail-oriented
We offer a positive work environment, competitive salary and an excellent benefit package. Beginning salary will be commensurate with experience and education. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. |
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