External Communications Coordinator with ProVote
External Communications Coordinator
Missouri Progressive Vote Coalition
Primary Function: Work within the organization on external communications and grant development
Reports to Executive Director
Position is based in St. Louis
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for assisting in the creation and distribution of all external communications, including press releases, e-alerts, talking points, newsletters, website changes and up-dates and social networking, with final oversight by the Executive Director
Assist Program Director with development and implementation of “Rapid Response” and other rapid grass-roots communications
Develop media relationships
Design materials for the media and donors, including general messaging for and implementation of new branding of MPVC and MCEF, in consultation with the Executive Director and in coordination with the Administrative Coordinator
Work in consultation with the Internal Director to improve mode of communication between regional offices
Assist the Executive Director in researching and writing grants
Develop a timeline for the research, writing and submission of grants, in consultation with the Executive Director.
Assist the Executive Director with the writing of fundraising direct mail, as well as with implementing fundraising communications in all correspondence from ProVote.
Develop a strategic communications plan for statewide implementation, in consultation with the Executive Director
Assist the Executive Director in other areas of work as designated by the Executive Director
Necessary Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required or three to five years of experience in communications and grant writing.
• The ability to work odd and unpredictable hours, when necessary, in order to meet various deadlines.
• Excellent writing skills as required for communications and grant writing.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of research process for cultivation of potential grants.
• An understanding of the communications plan process and framework.
• Ability to meet with funders and to develop and cultivate those relationships.
• Ability to develop relationship with media at all levels.
If you would like to apply for this position, please contact Julie Burkhart, Executive Director, by return email at julieann@missouriprovote.org or by calling 314.531.2288
Job Posting can be found at: http://www.missouriprovote.org/docs/MPVC%20External%20Communications%20C...
