What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Relations Staff Support position at EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MARION COUNTY?
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Community Relations Staff Support
DEPARTMENT: Outreach
REPORTS TO: Community Relations Director
WAGE & HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt/ Full-Time
DATE: July 2024
PAY GRADE: 110
SALARY RANGE: $18.01 – $19.81 / Hour
PURPOSE: Assist with enhancing community awareness of the Coalition’s mission, services, and resources.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assists with planning and executing events, including:
- researching, ordering, and preparing materials and equipment;
- scheduling staff and volunteer assistance; and
- documenting results.
* Assists with creating and distributing communications for distinct audiences, including:
- press releases
- brochures,
- flyers,
- articles, and
- digital messages.
* Attends scheduled conference calls, webinars, and trainings, as necessary.
* Attends and assists with community events outside regularly scheduled operating hours of the Coalition, including evenings and weekends.
* Other duties as assigned by management staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
High school diploma with one year experience in community relations, including event planning and communication.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (with emphasis on Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Proficient with web-bases applications.
Effective communication skills, including strong business writing abilities.
High degree of integrity and honestly.
Excellent interpersonal skills as well as the ability to interact with all levels of management.
Works and communicates with people from multi-cultural backgrounds and socio-economic levels.
Creative and energetic self-starter who is organized and able to prioritize to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
Must be willing to travel all areas of Marion County and provide own reliable transportation.
Speak, interpret, and translate Spanish and/or other languages, is a plus.
Knowledge of design principles.
Knowledge of local community resources.
Knowledge of the early learning field.
Requirements:
Ability to stand; walk; sit for extensive periods of time; use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard and calculator; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel or crouch. In addition, the employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must submit to and pass a level I background screening and E-Verify requirements.
Requires a valid Florida Driver’s License, good driving record and automobile insurance.
Submit and pass a drug screening.
Telecommute may be required for emergency situations.
Work flexible hours/schedule, as needed.
Work Environment:
A combination of an office environment and large crowd indoor and outdoor events.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.25 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Public relations: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $18 - $20