Communication Coordinator

Job Title: Communication Coordinator

Full-Time: $40,000 – 45,000 + benefits

Design, develop and review promotional and marketing materials, oversee the organization’s social media presence, research ways to expand a consumer base, and serve as a liaison to media outlets. Looking for passionate, creative professionals who can engage our target audiences with innovative ideas that breakthrough in a fast-changing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain & update the website for LAHC.
  • Maintain and update the organization’s social media sites including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat constantly
  • Manages the department’s internal and external communications and is responsible for creating and executing all facets of its communications and marketing strategy.
  • Prepares and delivers oral and written communications, including executive presentations and memos, reports, data summaries, email notices, web writing, press releases, media relations and copywriting.
  • Prepares graphics for presentations and other department materials.
  • Track social media reach, reactions, demographic and geographic coverage and report this data to project director and evaluator.
  • Implement a communications plan, outreach strategy, along with the brand and marketing needs all departments within LAHC
  • Design and produce flyers, brochures, video messages, power point presentations
  • Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations, service providers, government agencies, media outlets, stakeholders, youth and families
  • Attend community and partner events and programs to continue to cultivate and maintain these relationships.
  • Prepare press releases, keynote speeches and promotional material
  • Respond to media inquiries and maintain relationships with journalists and other members of the press
  • Perform outreach to press outlets, magazines, influencers and build strategic partnerships to grow brand notoriety

Position Requirements:

  • 3 -5 years experience in a communications or marketing role
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, English literature, journalism, communications or a related field. Master’s degree preferred
  • Prior experience with web design, WordPress, Microsoft Suite, Publisher,
  • Advanced experience with video & photo editing software (Final Cut, Premiere, Photoshop etc.)
  • Must have strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Solid organizational skills: able to manage multiple projects and meet deliverables/expectations.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
  • Personal experience with social media and an understanding of its role in business
  • Awareness and knowledge of local or regional events and media environment
  • Professional and interpersonal maturity with a proven track-record of successful relationship building