Communication Coordinator - West Valley - Full Time

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Job Summary: This management team member develops ideas for feature articles, attends Recreation Centers of Sun City, Inc. (RCSC) events, obtains photographs, and writes copy for the newsletter, press releases, email blasts, website, blogs, social media and other communication, marketing and public relations opportunities that promote awareness of the organization, its services and the community, both internally and externally. Designs, writes and publishes effective newsletter, advertisements and promotional materials. Maintains website with current and up to date information and search engine optimization. Recommends communication strategies, public relations approaches and marketing ideas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write copy for press releases, email blasts, the website, blogs, Facebook, Twitter and other communication, marketing and public relations opportunities that promote awareness of the organization, its services and the community, both internally and externally.
• Consistently demonstrates excellent customer service and communications with management, coworkers, cardholders, vendors, club officers and the Board of Directors.
• Design, write, edit, proof and publish newsletter (Update) monthly. What about the Weekly one?
• Develop ideas for feature articles and conduct interviews with Sun City AZ residents.
• Attend RCSC events and obtain photographs.
• Post, maintain, update and verify information on the website. Maintain search engine optimization at a high level and assist with website design and layout.
• Research information, collect data and verify all published facts, dates, and statistics.
• Design effective advertisements and other promotional materials.
• Read and edit copy to detect errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
• Rewrite or modify copy to clarify meaning and to conform to communication, marketing and public relations policies.
• Organize, prioritize and appropriately edit submitted material.
• Develop contacts and relationships with media and marketing representatives. Respond to media inquiries.
• Develop contacts with clubs and organizations which provide input for publication.
• Initiate or reply to correspondence regarding material published or being considered for publication.
• Recommend communication strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Recommend marketing ideas and public relations approaches.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in journalism, communication, marketing or related field; or Associate degree plus two years of writing & interviewing experience; or any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and newsletter and website design software. Prefer knowledge of Wordpress, Umbraco, HTML and CSS.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Respond well to questions. Read and interpret written information easily.
• Strong journalistic writing ability. Ability to write original copy, with excellent proofreading and editing skills. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally in writing.
• Strong knowledge and command of the English language, spelling, and grammar.
• Ability to use rules of good writing.
• Knowledge of development of marketing and public relations plan for both internal and external programs.
• Ability to design and create promotional materials, advertisements, newsletters, websites, and Facebook posts.
• Knowledge of newsletter publishing.
• Knowledge of search engine optimization.
• Understanding of email procedures and file transport methods.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Multi-tasking abilities.
• Basic photography skills.
• Ability to work independently and plan daily workloads as well as part of the team.
• Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to consistently maintain excellent customer service, whether in person or over the telephone. Ability to interact effectively with others.
• High degree of accountability, initiative, dependability and creativity. Keeps commitments. Works with integrity and ethically. Supports organization’s goals and values. Displays original thinking and creativity. Generates suggestions for improving effectiveness and efficiency. Displays willingness to make decisions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid State of Arizona Driver’s License.

Some of the BENEFITS you will receive: FREE GOLF greens fees, Free driving range balls, Free Bowling during Open Bowl, Health Insurance options, 401(k) plan with Company Match, Company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, etc….