Charlotte Works is Hiring A Communications Manager This full-time team member will work directly with the director of communications to support and execute elements of the organization’s internal and external strategic communications plans. This person must be an organized, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, flexible multi-tasker. Duties: • Work with the Talent Engagement team to develop and manage ongoing communications to clients using a variety of channels that promote onsite workshops and resources to drive traffic to Charlotte Works’ locations. • Write, edit, design and distribute weekly internal/staff newsletter. • Develop up to three weekly “You News” presentations for networked lobby televisions to promote workshops, onsite visitors, volunteers, landed clients, etc. Maintain presentation archives. • Create, maintain and continuously update print library of landed clients, employers, case studies, etc. • Create, maintain and update video library of landed clients and employers, organization events, etc. • Create, maintain and update photo library of landed and in-process clients and employers, organizations events, board members, etc. • Create, maintain and regularly update library of bios for leadership, coaching and training coordinator teams for use in media outreach and community engagements. • Write articles as assigned for monthly external newsletter. • Develop promotional materials to support Charlotte Works’ SNAP sites and ensure continuous communications to SNAP site managers about Charlotte Works’ activities. • Research, recommend, establish and maintain Charlotte Works’ active presence on appropriate social media channels. May include the same duties for Youth Works. • Manage inventory, ordering and distribution of Charlotte Works-branded items (e.g., shirts, notebooks, pens, etc.) • Manage collection, cataloging and archiving of organization’s historical information. • Develop and work with talent engagement manager/event coordinator to distribute a volunteer workshop instructor/coach photo/video policy. • Provide additional marketing/communications/promotional support to volunteer program as needed. • Assist with research, writing as needed. • Serve as back-up to director of communications. • Other duties as assigned. Reporting structure: 1 Reports directly to the director of communications. No direct reports (although may occasionally supervise a volunteer or intern). Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university in public relations, communications or journalism. Minimum three to five years of public relations, corporate or nonprofit communications, marketing, social media and/or community relations experience and/or training. Requirements: • 3 – 5+ years public relations, corporate or nonprofit communications, marketing, social media and/or community relations experience • Demonstrated experience creating dynamic PowerPoint presentations and videos • Demonstrated strong written and oral communications skills • Proven experience with/knowledge of social media to establish and increase brand awareness and stakeholder engagement • Excellent interpersonal skills Knowledge, Skills & Other Abilities: • Organized • Pays close attention to detail • Creative • Proven history of project/task management and execution with minimal oversight • Must not fear asking questions • Respects and adheres to deadlines • Team player • Flexible • Some design knowledge/experience • Commitment to serve Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Work Environment: 2 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 lbs. Position parameters: Temporary (24 months) full-time (40 hours per week). Exempt. Limited overtime. Health, life and disability insurance benefits. 401(k) participation with match is available. How to apply: Send an application packet including cover letter, resume, three writing samples and either a link to or attachments of two to three presentation/video samples labeled “LastName-FirstName-CommsManager” to jobs1@charlotteworks by September 19. No phone calls, faxes or hard-copy application packets will be accepted.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 20:29:13 +0000
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