Posted: 8/20/2015

Location: Portland Metro

Closing Date: open until filled

Industry: Communications, Environment, Nonprofit

Type: Part Time

Description:
Communications Coordinator

Reporting Relationship: Executive Director
Position Terms: Hourly, half-time position (20-25 hours/week)
Supervisory responsibilities: None

Overview: The Communications Coordinator is responsible for management of our online brand, websites (owhf.org, conserveoregon.org), social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Instragram, Google+, and YouTube). This position also manages our email lists, develops and publishes our monthly e-newsletter, the hard copy version of our year-end newsletter, and our auction catalog. This position will work in coordination with the Development & Marketing Coordinator on other projects as assigned by the Executive Director to attract monetary and other support to Oregon Wildlife.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The statements below describe the scope of responsibilities and essential job duties of this position but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Incumbent may perform other duties as assigned.
-Develop and publish our:
o monthly e-newsletter
o year-end hard copy newsletter
o auction catalog.
o LGL forms to support our fundraising initiatives and ticket sales for Oregon Wildlife events.
-Develop and manage our websites and social media outlets.
-Broaden our social networking relationships to benefit Oregon Wildlife.
-Actively participate in and staff committees as necessary and appropriate.
-Assist the Executive Director in other fundraising programs as necessary.

Requirements/Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed with this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities that are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-Prefer 2-4 years experience in a paid marketing and/or website management position.
-Evidence of successful website, business development, and/or relationship programs is required.
-Graduation from a 4-year college or university required although a 2-year degree with a minimum 5 -years related work experience, preferably with a nonprofit organization, may substitute.
-Knowledge of and experience with Wix, MailChimp, LucidPress, and Little Green Light is a plus.
-Communication, marketing and/or public relations experience required.
-Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents.
-Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
-Ability to write a business letter, article, and a press release.
-Ability to define problems, gather information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
-Position requires demonstrated applied skills in word processing, website maintenance and other computer software, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) and the ability to learn fund raising, web design, and management computer software programs.
-Ability to work without direct supervision in a small office environment is required.
-Ability to hold a valid Oregon Driver’s License and to possess a car that can be used for work purposes.
-The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Application Guidelines/Contact:
Submit completed application, cover letter, and resume by email to info@owhf.org. Please put the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line.

Application materials my also be mailed to:

Oregon Wildlife
P. O. Box 30406
Portland, Oregon 97294-3406

Salary:
$14.42/Hour Maximum of 25 hours/week

Application Url:
http://www.oregon-wildlife.org/jobs