Communications Coordinator

OBJECTIVE

We are looking for a recent PR, Marketing and/or Communications college graduate who would like an opportunity to work and grow at a non-profit where work in this area is plentiful. The job would include basic public relations, communications and administrative work but requires strong analytical skills, someone who works well under pressure and who can meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate is a smart, hard-working, loyal, and a highly organized college graduate who enjoys and would excel at internet research, pulling website google analytics, organizing and tagging photos, daily PR email briefs, organizing videos and assisting with social media

You are also an excellent fit for this position if you enjoy learning new skills in a fast-paced environment focused on GLOBAL’s work to elevate and improve the lives of people with Down syndrome.

The PR & Communications Coordinator has access to many confidential materials and information including GLOBAL’s media platform analytics and field files. Therefore there is a high level of confidentiality and responsibility required for this position.

BACKGROUND

GLOBAL is a fast-growing, strategic, innovative, and ambitious public not for profit 501(c)3 with the mission and track record of significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical Care, Education & Advocacy. GLOBAL provides critical funding, outreach and lobbying in support of our four “Affiliates”:

• Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (Crnic Institute)
• University of Colorado Alzheimer’s & Cognition Center (ACC)
• Anna and John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome (Sie Center)
• GLOBAL Adult Down Syndrome Center pilot with Denver Health (Adult Center)

GLOBAL’s key areas of work are:

1. Fundraising Events & Development

2. Conferences, Webinars, Education Classes & Outreach

3. Government Advocacy

4. Public Relations, Marketing & Communications

5. Health Guidelines for Individuals with Down Syndrome

GLOBAL’s primary activity is in Colorado and the DC-area, although GLOBAL has members in all 50 states, several countries and supporters around the world.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The PR & Communications Coordinator job is an exciting, full-time non-exempt position that reports into the PR Marketing Communications Executive Assistant and matrixed into the PR & Communications Specialist.

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide support for GLOBAL’s public relations, communications, and social media so that our daily communications and our event and marketing initiatives run smoothly and successfully, ensuring a high level of connectivity and satisfaction, internally and externally. This will in turn allow GLOBAL to fundraise and advocate for excellent medical care and research for more individuals with Down syndrome.

Metrics for success will revolve around timeliness, accuracy, and quantitative and qualitative deliverables. This position requires a high level of organization and attention to detail, the ability to keep abreast of a busy communication schedule, and the ability to easily interact with individuals internally and externally.

The key areas of work are Website Assistance, Down Syndrome WorldTM magazine, PR for Events & Marketing, Website Management & Reports, and Social Media.

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PR Support

1. Train on and eventually manage the Daily Meltwater media monitoring and reporting

2. Organize certain past event photos and download, name and organize new event photos

3. Assist with live interview research and briefings

4. Assist with the rolling calendar, helping PR and the GLOBAL team to meet deadlines

5. Assist with organizing targeted lists of reporters and media outlets for pitching

6. Assist with organizing professional photos and videos for GLOBAL, GLOBAL staff and Affiliates

Website Support

1. Daily review of key pages

2. Google analytic periodic reporting for key pages

3. Co-proofing new pages or updated pages

4. Occasional website copy and blog creation

5. Assist to organize and promote videos on YouTube

6. Market research related to web pages/initiatives profiled on the website

7. Assist to ensure the site is in good health, including fixing 404 errors and indexing pages

Social Media Support

1. Assist to ensure the social media calendar annualized events, campaigns and initiatives are posted

2. Assist to ensure that social media campaigns, and two weeks of daily posts, are created ahead of time and approved before posting

3. Assist with the creation and distribution of monthly sprout social reports

Other Support

1. Assist with updating the data team with key reporters, media executives, and outlets

2. Assist with GLOBAL’s annual gala, the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show

3. Other duties as appropriate

REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or similar

· Interested in working at least 2-3 years in a non-profit environment using public relations or media environment degree

· Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

· A solid understanding of PR marketing concepts, and practices and a willingness to follow industry trends and methods

· Excellent writing, proofing, and copy-editing skills with minimal (if any) errors

· Working knowledge in these areas are a plus:

o Press platforms such Meltwater, Cision, or Canva

o Eblast, social media, and websites analytic platforms and KPIs

o WordPress, MailChimp, CRM Software

o Adobe Creative Suites and Adobe Experience Manager (specifically working in the DAM with AEM)

o Copywriting for web content and/or magazine publications, with high attention to content detail, and rigorous follow-through in finalizing content

o Familiarity with video production and editing (e.g. Vimeo, Photoshop and/or Adobe Premiere)

CORE COMPETENCIES

· Curiosity and strong desire to learn.

· Strong work ethic.

· Kind, empathetic, and professional.

· Interest in content development, media relations, website content, and social media.

· Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines as a team player in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment; A high-level of organizational skills is a must.

· Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent time and project management skills.

· Good judgment and ethical behavior in handling confidential material with sensitivity and discretion is a must.

· Logical thinking, common sense, and above-average memory.

· Knowledge of and sensitivity to different racial/ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, and people with different gender identities, cultural differences, and disabilities.

· Strong interpersonal skills, particularly as it relates discretion, listening to others, patience, clear communication and understanding for dealing with a diverse group of co-workers, donors, volunteers, and families.

· Passion and commitment to organizational values and goals; Strong interest in non-profit development, disability, and/or social-justice work.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

As part of the PR, Marketing and Communications Department, the PR Communications Coordinator reports into PR, Marketing & Communications Executive Assistant and the PR Communications Specialist.

COMPENSATION

This is a non-exempt position, requiring flexibility in order to meet deadlines and attend GLOBAL events. $40,000 - $50,000 range. Salary is commensurate to experience.

HOURS

Must work the hours necessary to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position, generally Mondays through Fridays from 9:00am-6:00pm. Employee must be able to work in the Denver office Monday through Thursday, with a work-at-home on Friday option. Position may also require some travel, evening and/or weekend work on occasion.

BENEFITS

· Health & Vision Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

· Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

· 401(k) plan

· Up to 12 days paid time off with vacation accrual increasing with each work anniversary

· 10 paid holidays

· Sick time accrual

· Paid parental leave

· Monthly cell phone stipend

· State-of-the-art office building with on-site gym, updated computer equipment, on-site garage parking

· Work from home Friday option

· Learning and business development opportunities

TO APPLY

Please send cover letter and resume

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in full compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. The foundation’s policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment and provides equal employment opportunity regarding race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, or military status and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work in office 4 days per week?

Ability to Relocate:

• Denver, CO 80206: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $50,000