Communications Coordinator (Central Florida)

[Judy Neufeld]

Communications Coordinator

 

Background

 

Organize Now is a progressive, community-based organization engaged in and committed to building power to effect change in times of injustice,  maintain and protect our existing rights in the state of Florida whenever and wherever injustices are being committed or civil rights are being infringed upon.

 

The Florida Institute for Reform and Empowerment (F.I.R.E.) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that both trains and develops leaders and organizes families in low-to moderate-income communities in Florida. Our vision is for these communities to become critically engaged in the political system in order to create a more just and equitable society.

 

Opportunity

Organize Now and FIRE seek a highly motivated, talented, and dynamic individual to serve as the Communications Coordinator.  The Communications Coordinator is responsible for creating, implementing, and managing a comprehensive communications plan for the organization that will broaden reach and impact throughout the I-4 corridor in Central Florida.  

Specific Responsibilities

·         Collaborate with Executive Director to develop communications strategies that will broaden the organization’s reach and deepen impact;

·         Manage all media contact including writing & distributing all media releases and building relationships with reporters & bloggers;

·         Develop and refine organization’s core messages to ensure consistency;

·         Write and develop key content for media and marketing materials;

·         Oversee and increase social media engagement.

 

Key Qualifications

·         Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills.

·         Prior experience working with the media, especially in Central Florida.

·         Highly collaborative style; experience developing and implementing strategies.

·         Self-starter, able to work independently; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives.

·         Ability to coach and support leaders as spokespersons.

To Apply

 

Send a cover letter and resume with salary requirements to Organize...@gmail.com with subject: Communications Coordinator. No phone calls please.

 

A competitive salary will be offered, with a benefits package that includes health insurance, seniority raises, paid vacation and paid time off.

 

Organize Now is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color and LGBTQ strongly urged to apply.