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Communications Manager Reports to: Director of Development
Position
overview: Part-time position (20-25 hours/week)
responsible
for strengthening and advancing CISA’s identity (brand)
through a comprehensive media relations and marketing program;
develops and coordinates internal and external communications,
including communications to CISA Local Hero members, donors,
external stakeholders and partners, colleagues, and the media.
Primary
responsibilities:
Communications:
1. Writes
and edits bi-monthly newsletter, annual report, program materials,
fundraising and Local Hero membership collaterals, paid advertising,
and other communication means use to educate and inspire donors
and other stakeholders.
2. Establishes
direction of CISA website, updates site content and troubleshoots
in order to maximize site effectiveness in supporting development
and program objectives.
3. Writes
and distributes monthly electronic newsletter; develops new
electronic communications vehicles (i.e weblogs, podcasts, audio-streams).
Media Relations:
1. Develops and coordinates outreach to local and regional media
and public officials in support of CISA’s mission and
program goals.
2. Responds to media inquiries and schedules press events as
needed.
3. Writes, edits and distributes press releases, feature articles,
interviews, speeches, talking points, presentations and other
public relations pieces.
4. Writes copy for Local Hero program and member advertisements
and oversees production and placement of ads.
5. Works with staff and key volunteers to craft messages on
policies and issues central to CISA’s mission and programs
and actively seeks opportunities to pitch story ideas to print
and broadcast media.
6. Represents CISA to outside groups such as chambers of commerce,
visitor bureaus, and professional service organizations.
Design &
Print Production:
1. Coordinates all print production efforts and serves as liaison
to printers, mail houses, vendors, design consultants and contractual
services.
2. Oversees production of training manuals and materials developed
for technical services and other programs.
3. Ensures consistent messaging and maintains editorial and
graphic standard across CISA publications.
4. Monitors communications budget and ensures timely and cost-effective
production and distribution of newsletters, annual reports and
other publications.
Desired skills and qualifications:
Outstanding
verbal and written communications and presentation/public speaking
skills.
Ability to grasp complex organizational and mission related
issues.
Ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities and
meet deadlines.
Highly motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills
and commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and
key volunteers.
Minimum of 3 years communications experience with direct responsibility
for marketing and/or public relations programs; undergraduate
degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related
field.
Proficiency
in Microsoft Office and familiarity with desk-top and web design.
Availability to work weekends as necessary.
Prior
work in nonprofit and membership sectors a plus.
Salary
commensurate with experience.
Application
instructions:
Send cover
letter, resume and 3 writing and marketing samples by February
16 to:
CISA
Communications Search
One Sugarloaf Street
South Deerfield, MA 01373
or email: jennifer@buylocalfood.com
No phone
calls, please. Final candidates should be prepared during the
interview to show and discuss a portfolio of communications
work samples he/she has produced.
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