JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Communications Coordinator ...

Assist in the coordination of media events including press conferences, television segments, etc.
Internal Responsibilities
Work with Marketing Project Manager and Communications Manager to establish and publish
timelines for communications projects and an editorial calendar
Write, produce and edit marketing communications materials for internal departments as requested,
including PowerPoint presentations.
Maintain style, logo and brand guidelines.
Maintain graphics and photograph files.
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
• Customer Service - demonstrate the ability to respond with a high degree of urgency to the needs
& requests of others, internally and externally. Understand the impact of their work on others.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and positive attitude.
• Superior communication skills with both internal and external contacts.
• Understand safety policies and actively promote safe practices in the workplace.
• Maintain constructive relationships and demonstrate respect for everyone contacted.
• Deal constructively with conflict and focus on the situation, issue or behavior and not on the
person by diffusing situations before conflicts arise, resolving conflicts directly and actively
promoting and gaining cooperation from others.
• Willingness and ability to adjust to changing conditions or priorities.
• Take the initiative to identify and act on problems and lead by example. Consistently make
decisions that resolve problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education
• BA in Communications, Public or Media Relations, Journalism or related experience
2. Knowledge and skills:
• Superior writing and oral communication skills
• Strong editing skills
• Basic Microsoft Office computer skills
• Basic design/layout experience (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher)
• Basic HTML and CSS knowledge preferred
• Some project management experience preferred
3. Special abilities required:
• Attention to detail and strong project management skills
• Ability to follow through on tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Professional attitude and appearance
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Ability to carry materials including display board
• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to travel when needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to be on the phone frequently during the day.
August 2009