The Communications Coordinator is responsible for creating, coordinating, integrating, and implementing marketing for all the DeKalb History Center programs, products, event rentals, memberships, and services. He or she will work with other staff members so that all communications are organized, intentional, effective, and sustainable. This is a new position and duties may be changed according to organizational needs. This staff person will work with our contract graphic artist to create new marketing materials and enhance existing communications pieces, in addition to producing marketing pieces in-house. He or she will be in charge of most social media and updates to the website in coordination with other staff, who will provide some content.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing and maintaining communications strategies to meet organizational objectives
- Increase awareness of DHC’s services, programs, resources, and membership through effective communication across all platforms
- Develop and maintain a consistent brand, internal style, and message for the DHC across all marketing platforms
- Design and/or commission promotional materials for programs, membership, rentals, and archives (membership brochures, invitations, etc.)
- Write new stories and press releases for the media and general public
- Collect, refine, edit and distribute PR materials from other staff members to various media outlets including DHC’s broadcast emails
- Responsible for creating, gathering material for, and editing our quarterly newsletter
- Manage and grow existing or new DHC social media accounts; ensure that the mix of posts and news represents DHC’s mission and members
- Coordinate the design and implementation of a new website with input from all staff. Maintain and update existing and future website with consistency, branding, and messaging in mind
- Develop new marketing opportunities and improve existing strategies
- Monitor various review sites such as TripAdvisor, The Knot and Yelp
- Assist with DHC exhibit text and grant applications
General
Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Director. All members of the staff are required to support DHC programs that are held after normal working hours and to assist with projects that may lie outside their primary areas of responsibility.
Must have excellent written communications skills, as you will edit and produce content for the organization. The coordinator must also have excellent oral communications skills, an aptitude for tracking, calculating, and analyzing marketing numbers; strong customer service skills; and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time with attention to detail. Knowledge of social networks, mobile devices, and online communication required. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, web design, and contact management systems preferred. Demonstrated creativity in design of communications materials. Experience with digital/social media marketing and website development needed. Valid Georgia Driver’s license.
Salary is commensurate with experience. We offer an excellent benefits including full health insurance coverage.
TO APPLY
Submit cover letter, resume, two samples of graphic design, and two writing samples to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
No walk-ins or phone calls.