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Communications and Community Outreach Specialist

Job Title: Communications and Community Outreach Specialist

Status: Fulltime; Exempt

Reports To: Director of Development

Salary Range: $45,000 to $49,000

Summary:

The person in this position will manage communications for the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and implement public engagement strategies to increase awareness and educate the public about hunger in Arkansas
Develop and manage social media platforms ensuring messaging is pertinent, accurate, and compelling with a balance of information, engagement, and calls to action
Work with Alliance team to design and implement a communications plan to support programmatic priorities, and maintain a master list of program statistics and facts
Maintain a photo and video library of Alliance events
Write and design materials such as press releases, news advisories, op-eds, blogs, letters to the editor, brochures, fact sheets and other materials, in a timely manner
Secure statewide and local media coverage related to priority programs, campaigns, and fundraising events
Plan media-friendly events across the state such as press conferences, briefings, program walk-throughs and other media activities to advance the program goals of the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance
Write and update electronic messaging including web copy, quarterly e-newsletters, and social network messaging
Track and respond to media coverage affecting the Alliance, federal nutrition programs, and issues relating to hunger
Proactively pitch stories to media outlets about the programs and the issue throughout the year
Help monitor website, website content and images, and maintain Alliance web content
Develop media coverage analysis, reports and summaries for internal and external stakeholders
Support the work of Alliance members and partners by following them on social media, and sharing information
Other duties as assigned

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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree, with communications background in non-profit advocacy organization, PR agency and/or political communications or equivalent experience
Success in working with traditional and social media; relationships with key Arkansas media outlets a plus
Experience in planning and executing media and other special events
Experience in garnering media coverage around issue campaigns
Experience working with non-profit agencies and faith groups
Experience in writing a variety of communications materials
Experience in working with communities throughout Arkansas

Other Qualifications:

Excellent communication skills, both one-on-one and with a group
Excellent written skills, including knowledge of Associated Press style guide
Proficient use of technology to achieve job-related objectives (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, Publisher, CANVA, WordPress, etc. for PC operating systems)
Ability to set and meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work with diverse populations
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends
Ability to travel
Professionalism including excellent work ethic and the ability to clearly articulate the mission
Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with the media, community leaders, business leaders, and with state government staff
Ability to build and manage media lists

If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Jennifer Owens Buie, Director of Development, Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, at jowensbuie@arhungeralliance.org.

Contacto

200 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1300
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

Info@arhungeralliance.org

501-399-9999

501-399-9996

Boletin informativo

Alliance Alert se envía a los miembros, defensores y otras personas que desean mantenerse al tanto de los problemas del hambre en Arkansas. Vea nuestro último boletín.

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