Communications Coordinator
Company: Lancaster Clean Water Partners
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
The Lancaster Clean Water Partners (Partners) seeks a
Communications Coordinator who is professional, creative, and
enthusiastic about multi-sector collaboration. This position will
provide leadership and execution for all organizational
communications/marketing efforts that reflect the multi-sector
partners. The Coordinator will make an impact in Lancaster by
generating and sharing content that is collaborative, equitable,
and inclusive, building engagement in Lancaster's clean water
story.
*Position Responsibilities (major areas of focus):*
* Develop and implement comprehensive short-term and long-term
communications strategies
* Develop and design communications and outreach materials
including but not limited to electronic newsletters, blogs, an
annual report and publications, presentations, one-pagers, event
materials, and messaging guidance
* Manage and strengthen the organization's website and social media
channels
* Handle media relations including fielding media calls, pitching
story ideas, writing press releases and op-eds, and organizing
photo/site visit opportunities
* Uphold and strengthen the organization's brand including
messaging, logo usage, and identity
* Support funding and grant needs by providing or proofreading
content and visuals
* Lead the Communications Action Team of multi-sector
communications and outreach professionals
* Maintain document master files and document organization
system
* Participate in and help build the organization's culture
*Preferred Qualifications:*
* 3-5 years of experience in communications, marketing, or related
fields
* Experience working on organization-specific communications with a
small team
* Ability to manage and prioritize multiple, complex sets of tasks
with attention to detail
* High-level of maturity, empathy, and grace under pressure
* Excitement for the content and organization's goals
* Excellent writing skills, especially turning scientific and
jargoned language into more accessible language for multiple
audiences on multiple platforms
* Comfortable with public speaking, presentations, and leading
teams and committees
* Experience managing and updating a website on WordPress.
Assistance from website designer and hosting service provided
* Knowledge of graphic design and applications (Photoshop,
InDesign, etc.)
* Ability to effectively interact with like-minded and differing
people, including grantees, trustees, partner organizations, board
members, and community leaders
* Solid organizational skills
* A valid PA driver's license is required
*Salary and Benefits*
This is a full-time position expected to work 40 hours per week.
The position will be physically located in the Lancaster County
Conservation District office at the Farm and Home Center in
Lancaster, PA, and offers a hybrid work schedule. The position is
grant-funded and reports to the Executive Director
Salary Range: $50,000 to $55,000 (based on experience)
The Partners offer competitive compensation and benefits as well as
a flexible work environment; diverse candidates are encouraged to
apply. The Lancaster County Conservation District is proud to be an
equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran
status.
*Organizational Overview*
The Partners is a countywide, collaborative partnership of more
than forty partner organizations that come together with a shared
vision of clean and clear water in Lancaster by 2040. The Partners'
mission is to rapidly accelerate and expand the ability of the
partner organizations to restore and sustain healthy Lancaster
County waterways. The multi-sector collaboration of this group is
essential to accomplishing goals and requires intentional outreach,
strategic and strong partnerships, as well as transparency and
inclusive practices.
The Lancaster Clean Water Partners is a subsidiary LLC of the
Conservation Foundation of Lancaster County (CFLC), an independent
501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to promote, support, and
sustain the stewardship, education and conservation activities
undertaken by the Lancaster County Conservation District and other
local partners. The person filling this position will be an
employee of the Lancaster County Conservation District but will
focus completely on the work of the Lancaster Clean Water Partners,
reporting to the Executive Director.
*Applications*
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should
submit a cover letter and resume by June 15, 2023.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and
talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Our job
descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your
experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that
translates to success in a position. Diversity of experience and
skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture
of excellence. We encourage people from all backgrounds to
apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lancaster, PA 17601
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