Communications Coordinator

Company: APA Florida

URL: floridaplanning.org

Contact Person: Alex Magee

Application Deadline: January 13, 2015

Description

APA Florida, a statewide non-profit based in Tallahassee, is seeking a part-time Communications Coordinator. This position is a contract position and works closely with the Executive Director and the Vice-President of Communications. It is for 20 hours/week ($20,000 for annual contract) and applicants must be able to work out of the APA Florida office in Tallahassee.
Primary Responsibilities include:

  • Creating, executing and analyzing social media interaction including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
  • Updating the chapter website
  • Design, create and disseminate monthly electronic newsletters.
  • Assisting Editorial Committee with the creation and dissemination of quarterly newsletter.
  • Ensuring messaging between all platforms is consistent with the overall brand of the organization and looking for new ways to promote the organization.

This position would pay $20,000 for a twelve month period. Applicants must be able to work 20 hours per week out of the APA Florida office. A minimum of three years’ experience in similar position required. Knowledge of land use planning issues preferred. Experience using WordPress and Vertical Response also preferred.
Please forward resumes to fapa@floridaplanning.org .

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

  • Minimum of three years experience doing similar work required
  • Bachelor’s degree required; major or minor in communications, journalism or public relations preferred
  • Experience with email marketing software is required, preferably Constant Contact or Vertical Response.
  • Experience with WordPress website software is preferred.
  • Experience with social media or public relations campaigns is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements Include:

  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

 

How to Apply

Email your resume to adminbk@floridaplanning.org by January 13, 2015.

Job Originally Posted on: Monday, December 29, 2014