Communications Coordinator - The WorkPlace - Bridgeport, CT - EXPIRED

Posted on: 09-05-2014 in Bridgeport, CT

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Job Information:

Company: The WorkPlace

Provides communications support for organization-wide initiatives and specific programs.  Initiate, coordinate, and implement community events. Must be well versed in social media tools and techniques.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prepare or edit organizational publications for internal and external audiences, including employee newsletters and legislative reports.
2. Arrange public appearances or exhibits for organizational programs to increase awareness or to promote goodwill.
3. Inspect event facilities to ensure they conform to organizational requirements.
4. Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays and special needs requirements.
5. Consult with WorkPlace staff to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings and conferences.
6. Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets and to review event progress.
7. Review event promotions for accuracy and approve payment.
8. Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.
9. Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, displays and other event needs.
10. Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to organizational requirements.
11. Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details
12. Write effective press releases, prepare information for media kits and develop and maintain company social media web pages.
13. Increase visibility and engagement with content, products or services in Internet-enabled devices or interfaces.
14. Collaborate with other marketing staff to integrate and complement marketing strategies across multimedia channels.
15. Conduct research to identify the goals or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for own work and not normally required to direct or supervise other personnel, but may occasionally instruct or show another employee how to perform the work.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only

limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Employee functions independently within broad scope of established departmental policies and goals, generally refers specific problems to supervisor only where clarification of operating policies and procedures may be required.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Contacts involve the ability to influence actions of others where considerable perception is required to analyze individual circumstances and determine most appropriate course of action.

COMPUTER SKILLS

The ability to understand more advanced computer skills and be proficient in the advanced knowledge of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access. The ability to implement and utilize all social media tools.