Coordinator of Communications

Presbyterian Childrens Homes and Services•Austin, TX

22h

About The Position

We are committed to supporting at risk children and families providing them with tools and resources to help prevent children from experiencing child abuse, neglect and abandonment. We are a Christian agency that believes in living our mission, we provide Christ-centered care and support to children and families in need. In response to this community-wide challenge, Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS), provides 14 programs and services in 28 locations, in Missouri, Texas, and Louisiana, which provide children with permanent homes and adults with increased self-sufficiency. This is accomplished by the agency’s commitment to “The PCHAS Way” which inspires the agency to be strength-focused, family-centered, and goal driven with every client. Benefits of serving children and families in need through PCHAS include competitive salaries, flex work schedules, paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance options, voluntary life insurance options, paid holidays, and a generous 403(b) Retirement Plan (After 1 year of employment, PCHAS provides a 3% contribution and an additional 2:1 match up to an employee's 3% contribution). Status: Exempt The Coordinator of Communications is a member of the Marketing and Communications (MarCom) Team, and functions as the primary writer for the agency. This includes writing, editing and proofreading your own work and that of other staff, including the president. This position writes articles for the agency’s newsletter, HOME, direct mail appeals, its annual report, as well as agency brochures and flyers. This position coordinates media relations, such as placing stories in local newspapers or securing interviews with PCHAS staff, donors, volunteers, and clients. This position reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications and works closely with the Coordinator of Digital Content and other members of the Development Department.

Requirements

2 to 5 years of non-profit experience related to communications or marketing.
Must hold a valid driver’s license, have and maintain a risk-free driving record.
Must be willing to undergo initial and periodic child abuse/neglect, criminal history, sexual offender, and child care/elder care disqualification list screenings.
As requested, must submit fingerprints for review by the state of your employment and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Must undergo a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment physical with the results showing no evidence of communicable disease.

Responsibilities

Writes direct mail appeals that will be printed and mailed via USPS
Writes an annual speech for the president to deliver at each year’s fundraising luncheons
Participates in the development of communication plans for the agency
Develops various methods to raise awareness of PCHAS including feature stories, editorials, advertising, radio interviews and announcements of new hires
Coordinates interviews with PCHAS staff, donors, volunteers and clients
Collaborates with the development staff and program staff on content for the agency’s newsletter, direct mail campaigns, other print materials
As time allows, cultivates relationships with media (print/radio/television) in all relevant markets
Editing and proofreading one’s own work and others
Assists with agency’s annual luncheons in Texas and attends other events as necessary
Participates in bi-weekly meetings of the marketing and communications team
Stays informed of best practices in communications and marketing
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

competitive salaries
flex work schedules
paid time off
medical, dental and vision insurance options
voluntary life insurance options
paid holidays
a generous 403(b) Retirement Plan (After 1 year of employment, PCHAS provides a 3% contribution and an additional 2:1 match up to an employee's 3% contribution)

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