Current Job Postings - Other Organization
Title: Publicity Intern - Northwest Service Academy (NWSA) State: Washington Location: Vancouver Salary: $450-675 monthly stipend Contact Name: Bonny Cushman Contact Email Address: nwsa.recruitment@esd112.org Job Description:
To apply email a cover letter, copy of your résumé and three samples of your writing to nwsa.recruitment@esd112.org. Be sure to put Publicity Intern in the subject line of your email
Responsibilities: Create/distribute at least two press releases per month; Work with NWSA staff to create opportunity for NWSA AmeriCorps members to write about their service experience; Connect with variety of NWSA members to “tell their story” in local and national publications, this may include traveling overnight to project sites; Create and publish a weekly/monthly email newsletter for NWSA's part-time AmeriCorps members, include program news, volunteer opportunities and service project highlights; Assist NWSA staff with creating/publishing first quarterly newsletter; Help build photo library pictures of members in action, create NWSA on-line photo album; Schedule, coordinate and support media visits to NWSA projects throughout OR and WA; Assist staff with outreach materials as needed; Complete/submit all necessary NWSA/AmeriCorps paperwork/reports; Attend/complete all NWSA/AmeriCorps training and service requirements including orientation, trainings, program meetings, national service days
Qualifications: Valid driver's license; Clean driving record; Previous public relations/ journalism experience; Ability to travel to/ work on projects in all types of weather; Handle physical nature of the projects (lifting up to 50 pounds, working on your feet for 8+ hours/day); At least 17 years of age; U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident; Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving education award; Ability to commit to full term of service; Submit to a criminal history background check
Skills: Dedicated self-starter, good writing/photography skills, interest in environment, service, community, education, outdoor recreation, resource management
Title: Intern - Waggener Edstrom State: Washington Location: Bellevue Salary: Paid internship Contact Name: Contact Email Address: emilyd@wagged.com Job Description:
Submit resume online at www.wagged.com/careers
Responsibilities: Understands how reviewers and analysts work, understands requirements and influencers important to client; Understands basic information about client's products as well as Reviews and Analyst Relations plans; Learns the basics of account team's client strategies and understands role in implementing the strategies and how to add value to process; Learns about high-technology marketplace and understands role that public relations can play toward achieving clients' business objectives; Works effectively on a WE team; Understands roles of various team members in reaching team objectives; Adapts to team's communication styles and norms; Gives and receives effective feedback; Accepts delegation and is eager to contribute where needed; Helps respond to incoming client requests according to WE methods and practices (Client contact during the internship will be determined by team manager but is usually limited to e-mail and telephone); Compiles and distributes materials tailored to each editor's or influencer's needs; Involved in logistics of press activities according to WE standards and practices, including reviews and analyst tours, meetings, on-site visits and other reviewer/industry analyst events; Prepare and track editorial calendars; create efficient tracking mechanisms; Innovate and constantly come up with ideas to improve team work flow and processes for maximum effort and results; Learns to manage projects according to WE standards and practices; Perform several tasks at once, and uses company and team standards to set priorities; Applies organizational and problem-solving methods where appropriate; Effectively manages time to meet deadlines and follow through on assignments; Remains flexible when priorities may change and is adept at fast-paced activity; Asks for help when needed; knows how and where to get help, how
and when to improvise; Deals effectively with difficult situations and people, handling conflicts or obstacles with diplomacy and tact
Qualifications: 0-1 years experience; BA; Can locate and use agency tools, including computer e-mail and word processing programs, contacts database, activity trackers; Ability to conduct Internet searches; Writes effectively, meeting WE standards for producing organized and professional written materials, targeted and concise e-mail and editorial correspondence (meeting confirmations, letters, etc.); Demonstrates effective listening and oral communication skills
Title: Outreach Coordinator (part or full time) - SKIFORALL Foundation State: Washington Location: Bellevue Salary: $12.83 - $15.40/hr if full time $26,775-$32,130/yr plus benefits Contact Name: Leah Jacobs - Associate Executive Director Contact Email Address: leahjacobs@skiforall.org Job Description:
Responsibilities: Implement annual Outreach Marketing Plan using grassroots methods, document this plan with specific objectives and comprehensive timelines; Facilitate relationships with various customers including community partners, Volunteer Referral Resources, and Participant Referral Resources; Coordinate Speakers Bureau for presentations by volunteers, participants and other stakeholders to targeted community; Use the Speakers Bureau as a grassroots tool to foster new volunteer resources, Custom Event community funders and other resources; Utilize web site and other marketing vehicles to regularly publish Program success stories; Review, update, prepare for presentations for purposes of public awareness, promotion, and marketing; Deliver presentations to various community service clubs and other groups; Track contributions from Custom Event community funding partners through the database, produce and /or ensure timely thank you notes to these contributors; Coordinate outreach marketing activities within budget guidelines; Provide all accounting information required for accurate tracking of marketing revenues/expenses including: receipts, correspondence, in-kind contributions, supporting documentation; Prepare written reports with findings and recommendations to improve outreach marketing activities; Participate on committees, sub-committees and task forces that support marketing efforts; Have knowledge of/speak informatively about complete range of programs, events, activities and mission; Comply with safety and health policies and procedures; Participate fully as a member of staff team; Other duties as identified
Notes: Responsible to Associate Executive Director
Qualifications: BA; Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills; Proven ability to produce enticing, informative marketing and promotional materials that produce results; Savvy with Windows-based PC; practical knowledge of how to use MS Office software --including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint and FrontPage--Adobe Pagemaker & PhotoShop, and Filemaker Pro. Commensurate skill with competing software with transferable functionality to these tools is OK; Ability to work a flexible work schedule that will include some evenings and weekend work; Commitment to positive, fun and team-oriented working environment
Title: Manager - Communications AARP State: Ohio Location: Columbus Salary: Contact Name: Contact Email Address: Job Description:
Apply online at www.aarpjobs.com (see State and National Initiatives). No phone calls please. Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity.
Responsibilities: Plan, develop and implement communication strategies to strengthen AARP’s state- and community-wide visibility; Design innovative media tactics, including advertising and special events planning; Lead crisis communications efforts; Provide counsel to State Director; Serve on state team – creating, disseminating, exchanging, and managing information among AARP staff, volunteers, general public and media
Qualifications: BA/BS in communications, public relations or related field; 5+ years experience or equivalent combination of training and experience
Skills: Management/leadership, strategic planning, communication and public relations, event management
Title: Associate State Director - Communications AARP State: North Dakota Location: Bismarck Salary: Contact Name: Contact Email Address: Job Description:
Apply online at www.aarpjobs.com (see State and National Initiatives).Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity.
Responsibilities: Work to build significant presence for AARP in ND; Develop and implement well-coordinated communication strategies; Inform volunteers, members, government and elected officials and general public; Develop news releases, media advisories, newsletter, press conferences, speeches, testimony, and Web; Serve as one of AARP North Dakota's spokespersons; Up to 50% travelQualifications: BA/BS in Communications, Journalism or similar field; 5+ years media/PR experience or equivalent combination of training and experience
Skills: Understanding of media relations and public relations, excellent written/oral communication skills, experience working with volunteers
Title: Director of Marketing and Communications - College of Staten Island State: New York Location: Staten Island Salary: $60-80k Contact Name: Chair Search Committee Contact Email Address: sanchez@mail.csi.cuny.edu Job Description:
Send cover letter with resume to Chair, Search Committee, College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory Blvd., 1A-404, Attn. Sandy Sanchez, Staten Island, NY 10314
Responsibilities: Reporting to the President, the Director of Marketing and Communications serves as the College's chief communications officer, and provides leadership, management and coordination of the College's brand as it concerns advertising, media and public relations, fundraising, alumni, student and parent relations, government relations, recruitment and admissions; Will work closely with offices of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, College Advancement, Information Technology, Publications, and other senior staff and administration to develop marketing and advertising programs that follow consistency of theme, appropriate targeting of message, and uniform appearance; Will serve as the College's spokesperson; Responsible for supervision of public relations officerQualifications: 8-10 years experience; MA
Title: Director of Marketing - Professional for Nonprofits (PNP) State: New York Location: Brooklyn Salary: $70-$75k Contact Name: Contact Email Address: hshohet@nonprofitstaffing.com Job Description:
Send a cover letter and resume to hshohet@nonprofitstaffing.com or register at www.nonprofitstaffing.com and apply to job number 3890.
Responsibilities: Marketing and promoting institutional programs, products and services to existing and new audiences to increase visibility and earned revenue streams; Advertising and promotion, Market research and managing graphic design, printing, and mailing processes; Develop marketing strategy for all publications; Develop media strategy and recommend advertising venues; Supervise all direct mail and printing; Develop strategies to increase attendance; Be the project manager for handbooks and other products
Skills: Aggressive self starter, team player with outstanding communication skills, strong manager, able to develop strategic plans, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Qualifications: BA/BS in marketing (MBA preferred); 5+ years upper management experience at nonprofit, or agency experience handling nonprofits; Experience handling graphic design, direct mail and media buying; Knowledge of gardening and/or public garden; Book marketing experience
Title: Communications Associate - The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation State: New Jersey Location: Princeton Salary: Low $50s, excellent benefits Contact Name: Contact Email Address: resumeComm@rwif.org Job Description:
Send cover letter, resume and salary history to: The Human Resources Center, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, P.O. Box 2316, Princeton, NJ 08543-2316. E-mail: resumeComm@rwjf.org. Fax: (609) 627-6422. RWJF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities: Assist two Communications Officers in managing portfolio of communications projects for Foundation; Provide communications assistance to grantees; Research, write and edit proposals for presentation and edit work of RWJF staff, grantees and freelance writers to reflect style standards; Review and critique proposals for grants, communications projects and contracts; Make recommendations to Communications Officers on potential Foundation support; Monitors work of consultants, contractors and grantees, and summarizes reviews, results and recommendations
Qualifications: Combination of education and/or experience equivalent to Masters Degree; 2+ years related communications, public policy and/or health policy
experience, preferably in the nonprofit or government sector; Knowledge of
philanthropy; Exceptional persuasive writing skills, top quality editing and presentation skills; Excellent analytic skills and ability to synthesize and translate complicated material into clear, simple language. Must be a self-starter and a detail-oriented critical
thinker
Skills: Strong project and people management skills, including demonstrated ability to think independently, be flexible and juggle multiple priorities for multiple managers with different working styles, highly developed interpersonal skills, including ability to work in complex team environment
Title: Manager - Communications AARP State: Florida Location: St. Petersburg Salary: Contact Name: Contact Email Address: Job Description:
Apply online at www.aarpjobs.com (see Integrated Communications and State and National Initiatives). Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity.
Responsibilities: Deliver seasoned judgment and insightful, intelligent and creative advice to members of the state team; Responsibility for creating, disseminating, exchanging and managing information among AARP staff, volunteers, media and general public; Build AARP presence at the state and community level; Better position AARP and generate greater impact for Association's initiatives and activities on behalf of
members
Qualifications: BA/BS in communications, public relations or related field; 5+ years directly related experienceSkills: Strong management, leadership, strategic planning, communications, and public relations skills
Title: Press Secretary - National Association of Secretaries of State State: District Of Columbia Location: Washington Salary: High $30s; Full benefits and retirement plan, no relocation expenses Contact Name: Meredith B. Imwalle Contact Email Address: Job Description:
Contact: Meredith B. Imwalle
Director of Communications
National Association of Secretaries of State
202.624.3528 direct dial
444 North Capitol Street, Suite 401
Washington, D.C. 20001
Responsibilities: Assist Communications Director with day-to-day operations; Participate in development of some press materials, including press releases, fact sheets and research/survey summaries; Help organize/support NASS conferences, help obtain speakers for conferences; Expand state and regional press distribution list, maintain relationships with media in markets 11 and smaller; Help write/design bi-monthly association newsletter; Help maintain association Web site; Track media coverage of association, produce monthly clip report, maintain coverage archive; Maintain relationships with NASS partners and other appropriate voter participation groups; Help Communications Director manage NASS partnerships and new partnership applications; Assist in the development and implementation of special events and promotional activities (e.g. press conferences, National Voter Registration Week, National Young Voters' Month); Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Title: Interactive Account Supervisor - Jobplex State: Washington Location: Farragut North Metro Salary: Contact Name: Derina Barringer Contact Email Address: dbarringer@jobplex.com Job Description:
Responsibilities: Proactively developing and implementing Internet-based communications strategies for client's customers; Taking ownership of projects to help clients achieve business and communication goals with insight, innovation and integrity; Nurturing and developing clients; Tailoring communications strategies that enable clients to build and maintain trusted brands and reputations
Qualifications: 7 to 10 years of experience in advertising agency or public relations firm; Firm grasp on Internet communications and design, project management, and client relations; Blend of in-house communications and agency experience; BA/BS
Title: Director of Communications - Civic Ventures State: California Location: San Francisco Salary: Senior executive level salary, commensurate with experience; Comprehensive benefits Contact Name: Contact Email Address: jobs@civicventures.org Job Description:
Applications, due by June 3, 2005, will not be considered without a cover letter
describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format) and salary history, and should be sent to: jobs@civicventures.org. Please name your resume “Your Last Name Resume” and your cover letter “Your Last Name Cover”
Responsibilities: Lead/grow external communications efforts; Based on mission, re-envision post-midlife years as time for growth and social contribution, promote movement built around these objectives; Reshape conventional thinking about aging of Baby Boom generation; Help define social opportunity presented by aging of Boom generation, including development of new vocabulary to capture individual’s potential; Communicate a message to media, general public, practitioners, and Boomers themselves that explains and enables social change; Collaborate with colleagues; Writing/producing communications vehicles necessary; Writing in multiple mediaQualifications: 7-10 years experience in leadership positions encompassing
strategic communications, media relations, public affairs, public relations, brand
management; Ability to write in a variety of mediums; Developing/disseminating effective communications products/publications, both print and web, from conception to publication; Ability to meet multiple deadlines and balance numerous projects while maintaining perspective on long-term goals; Comfort working independently with entrepreneurial spirit and initiative; Achievement in developing partnerships with other entities; Knowledge of the nonprofit sector, including community-based organizations; Commitment to the involvement of diverse groups in societal change; Willingness to travel; Commitment to diversity, cultural sensitivity, and community service; Experience collaborating with diverse and decentralized staff, managing outside contractors and consultants; Outstanding written and oral communications skills
Skills: Sharp intellect; Self-starter; Entrepreneurial/strategic thinker; Proven track record in variety of communications channels; Ability to work effectively in organization working to meet enormous growth opportunity; Enterprising, collaborative style; Confidence to contribute useful new approaches to Civic Ventures leadership and audience; Dedication
