The Director of Communications crafts strategies, builds relationships, and executes a comprehensive communication plan to significantly increase concern and awareness on behalf of the Alzheimer's Association. S/he will work in all aspects of media relations, including promoting consumer-friendly disease-awareness campaigns and press events; proactively inserting the cause into trending stories and creating new opportunities; and showcasing scientific advances in the field as well as Alzheimer's Association programs and special events. S/he will be responsible for overseeing communication initiatives through multiple platforms.
The Communications Coordinator reports to the Director of Communications.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Leader and team player who will educate our target audiences about Alzheimer's disease and engage them in activities of the Alzheimer's Association.
- Demonstrated history of providing strategic counsel, developing and executing creative media programs, and working cross functionally across communications disciplines.
- Leadership experience working collaboratively with internal and external partners, clients, and the media.
- Working knowledge and experience extending initiatives across traditional, online and social media platforms.
- Ability to assess, understand, synthesize and communicate complicated information for internal partners and the media.
- Experience with crisis and issues management.
- Team focused with strong leadership qualities and experience managing team members.
- Ability to lead and manage multiple projects in a timely and effective manner.
- Ability to strategically determine best use of resources, tools and tactics to achieve goals, along with superior research, writing and editorial skills.
- Well versed in media training and development of spokespeople, including staff, volunteers, and other individuals impacted by the disease.
- Ability to successfully manage resources and budgets including external vendors and advertising contracts.
Educational Background:
BA or BS in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related field
Skills/Experience:
- 6-10 years related professional experience
- Flexible schedule that may include "non-traditional" hours
- Knowledge of AP Style are essential
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
- Experience managing outside vendors and contractors
- Works and leads well in a team environment
- Excellent presentation skills
- Some agency setting-related experience and/or training preferred
- Ability to work effectively with volunteers, staff, and external contacts to build and maintain successful teams
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects at once
- Ability to anticipate, identify, organize and/or analyze growth opportunities
- Ability to coach and develop staff and volunteers
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and electronically to a variety of audiences
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
- Ability to analyze information and make timely, appropriate decisions
- High level of integrity, diplomacy and initiative
- Ability to travel as needed to perform job duties
- Ability to carry up to 25 lbs of equipment & supplies
- High volume of public contact
- "City" travel to attend meetings within chapter territory and surrounding areas
- Some weekend and evening work
- Work may be stressful during periods of high volume or tight deadlines
- Web design and e-communication's programs such as RedDot, Open Text Web Management & Convio
- Adobe, Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
- Ability to use a digital camera
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 9 2018
Active Until:
Jul 9 2018
Hiring Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
industry:
Nonprofit