Communications Coordinator - Part Time

Summary: Under the direction of the Communications Manager, the Part-Time Communications Coordinator will manage various media opportunities that involve PSAs, campaigns, op-eds and blogs. This position will contribute to the implementation of the Forum’s agenda with specific attention to Spanish-speaking communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Build and maintain relationships with various Spanish-language media outlets

· Assist Communications Manager in support of the agency’s mission; develop, implement and manage broad-based efforts to disseminate the agency’s work to a broader audience

· Media Relations: Conduct regular media monitoring, identifying opportunities to tie agency work and analysis with trending articles or breaking news, and flagging controversial articles for follow-up.

· Assist with media relations efforts, including pitching to community and Spanish-language media outlets; manage media hits archiving systems

· Writing and Editing: Assisting with communications-related writing in English and Spanish, editing and proofreading as needed. Editing, formatting and distributing regular e-blast communications and quarterly newsletters. With appropriate language skills, assisting with departmental and organizational written translations

· Social/New Media: Manage social media platforms, assisting in the development and maintenance of a sustainable social media strategy. Updating the website to ensure accuracy and currency of content

Qualifications

B.A. or B.S in journalism, communications, or related field required; Advanced degree preferred. Two-Three years’ experience in communications, nonprofits, working with the Latino community, and/or prior experience in related issues. Superior communications (writing/speaking/presentation) and interpersonal skills required. Written/oral fluency in Spanish is required. Demonstrated experience in coordinating and/or managing social media outreach. Excellent multitasking skills and ability to juggle multiple, often immediate, deadlines. Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects. Aptitude for taking initiative and problem solving. Proficient in MS Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Internet.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume and one-page writing sample to resumes@latinopolicyforum.org.

Subject line: “Communications Coordinator.” In your cover letter please include a few lines explaining why a part-time position would be ideal for you and what your preferred work days would be.

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The Forum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and actively seeks diversity in its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, status as an individual with disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.