Communications Coordinator

Housing Resources Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Housing Resources Inc. seeks a part-time Communications Coordinator to support the agency's communications and marketing activities, helping raise visibility of programs, services, donations, and support.

The role involves broadening the organization's reach via social media from the Main Office in Kalamazoo. Key duties include assisting with the communications plan implementation, managing the website and electronic newsletter, creating outreach materials, and representing the agency at events

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience or education in communications, marketing or related field.
• General knowledge of and understanding of branding principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize activities and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to use sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the implementation of agency communications plan.
• Assisting with the management of agency web site and electronic newsletter.
• Creation of documents and other resources utilized for general outreach (e.g.,brochures, flyers, exhibit displays, etc.).
• Assisting with the enhancement of agency social media activities including the drafting and uploading content as appropriate, and evaluating reach andengagement.
• Represent the agency at resource and outreach events and activities.
• Other activities as assigned.

Skills

Communications

Marketing

Social media

Branding

Writing

Education

Communications or Marketing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Communications Coordinator

Reports To: Executive Director and works collaboratively with contracted communications and marketing professionals.

Work Location:

Main Office

643 W. Crosstown Parkway

Status:

Non-Exempt, hourly

Schedule: Part-Time / 20 hours per week

Pay Rate: $22.00 hour

Position Summary:

Position is responsible for assisting in the enhancement of the agency's communications

and marketing activities with the intent of raising the agency’s visibility and cultivating

information about programs and services, donations and support. Communications and marketing intern is also responsible for assisting in the broadening of the organization's reach via social media.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the implementation of agency communications plan.
• Assisting with the management of agency web site and electronic newsletter.
• Creation of documents and other resources utilized for general outreach (e.g.,brochures, flyers, exhibit displays, etc.).
• Assisting with the enhancement of agency social media activities including the drafting and uploading content as appropriate, and evaluating reach andengagement.
• Represent the agency at resource and outreach events and activities.
• Other activities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience or education in communications, marketing or related field.
• General knowledge of and understanding of branding principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize activities and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to use sound judgment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with general office operation helpful.
• Desire and ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Desire to make a difference in the human service sector.