Communications Coordinator: Bickerdike
POSITION TITLE: Communications Coordinator
PAY RANGE/GRADE: Commensurate with experience/Grade 6
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Communications Coordinator is responsible for communications and project coordination for Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation (BRC) and its overall work and many initiatives. The position will play a key role in coordination and execution of written and electronic communications and public relations materials for Bickerdike’s internal and external audiences to ensure successful organizational positioning and program implementation. In all instances the Communications Coordinator must perform in accordance with and be committed to the Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation mission.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands, reach with hands and arms, bend, lift and or move up to 25 pounds.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinate and carry out a broad array of communications programming and initiatives on behalf of Bickerdike and broader work and initiatives including but not limited to: the Bickerdike website, print and/or electronic newsletters, press releases, email and telephone communications, reporting, monitoring, and other items related to the successful implementation and/or promotion of Bickerdike and its programs and initiatives.
2. Coordinate and carry out electronic communications for Bickerdike including but not limited to: developing and managing both graphic and informational content for the Bickerdike website, including content for its subsidiaries and initiatives; writing design and upload of new content; routine updates; coordinated RSS feeds; coordination of community and organizational calendars; resource pages, etc.
3. Play a lead role in the update and redesign of the Bickerdike website, coordinating with appropriate Bickerdike staff and key organizational partners, facilitating communication with consultants as necessary.
4. Create, maintain and implement a regular communications plan on behalf of all Bickerdike organizational initiatives in collaboration with appropriate staff, targeting key content for distribution via web-based, electronic and print media on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis.
5. Generate original content and coordinate content creation among Bickerdike program staff for internal and external distribution, including articles for Bickerdike’s print and electronic media, as well as print and electronic media of Bickerdike’s community and industry partners.
6. Assist in writing, editing and placement of content for publication in industry media including such publications as Shelterforce, National Low Income Housing Coalition’s Memo to Members, and the LISC NCP newsletter.
7. Work in collaboration with the NCP Digital Excellence Program Manager to play a role in coordinating community-related electronic communications.
8. Assist with Bickerdike’s fundraising efforts, including but not limited to proposal writing and donor cultivation.
9. Support Bickerdike’s public relations efforts, including the writing and circulation of press releases and advertising.
10. Ensure accurate Spanish translation of content as appropriate.
11. Assist with administrative and program tasks related to Bickerdike including but not limited to meeting preparations, event support, contact-list updates, filing/organization, and mailings.
12. Staff and/or support assigned Bickerdike committees and teams and/or projects including information gathering and distribution, outreach support, minute taking, reporting, coordination, and follow-up to ensure successful implementation.
13. Maintain record keeping information systems related to Bickerdike and/or other efforts as appropriate.
14. Attend and participate in city-wide communications and policy forums, committees, community meetings, and public events as required.
15. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: BA or equivalent relevant experience required. Superior writing and oral presentation skills. Computer knowledge necessary including familiarity with web-based communications and desktop publishing software. Program administrative experience desired. Must be willing to work flexible hours. Bilingual Spanish-English written and verbal skills strongly preferred.
REPORTING RELATIONS: Under the direct supervision of Bickerdike’s Operations Director.
APPLY:
Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation
2550 West North Avenue / Chicago, Illinois 60647 773 278-5669 phone / 773 278-5673 fax www.bickerdike.org
http://www.bickerdike.org/
EMAIL: information@bickerdike.org
POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS: Exempt
Bickerdike is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Drug Free Workplace