PAY RANGE: $29.00- $32.00 Hourly

JOB TYPE: Part Time 

LOCATION: Santa Barbara County

Up to $750 Sign-On Bonus

JOB TITLE: Development and Communications Coordinator 

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of Executive Director, the Development and Communications Coordinator will create and implement the organization’s public relations effort. This position will be charged with creating and implementing an innovative and sustainable plan that integrates marketing, branding, public relations, and design. This includes expanding the public face of the organization and its programs, through proactive public relations strategies and special events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with the board and staff, as well as study the objectives, promotional policies and needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies that will influence public opinion or promote ideas and services
• Oversee agency development including managing agency fundraising efforts, donor relations, grant writing, grant management and reporting
• Assist with development tasks including donor thank you letters, donor software data entry, appeal mailings, and organizing special events
• Develop and maintain overall messaging, design, and branding of the organization for marketing and fundraising campaigns
• Execute public and media relations strategies that support marketing, external relations, and campaign-specific objectives
• Manage and update the company web site, including regular updates via LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
• Social Media postings with photos and news about our program plus news of interest to those with developmental disabilities
• Create and disseminate internal and external organizational publications and communications via newsletters and print media
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of the community and public interest groups
• Arrange public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits to promote Momentum WORK, Inc.
• Confer with leadership to identify trends and key group interests and concerns
• Work collaboratively with all departments to develop print and digital materials for job fairs and other community outreach efforts
• Develop and execute public and media relations strategies that support marketing, external relations, and campaign-specific objectives
• Secure regular local and regional media coverage in multiple media markets that portrays a contemporary, inclusive, and positive image of Momentum WORK, Inc. as an organization, and persons with disabilities
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local media outlets (print, TV, radio, and social media)
• Monitor trends in the media and proactively develop Momentum WORK, Inc. stories that relate to those trends
• Track and report media relations efforts, including recording and evaluating coverage.
• Plan and execute special events
• Create planning timelines, collaborate and communicate with event partners, select and manage venues and vendors, manage event budgets
• Develop materials, including invitations, programs, signage, procedures and displays as needed
• Identify and recruit staff and volunteers as necessary to help implement events
• Prepare or edit organizational publications for internal and external audiences (including web site and newsletters)
• Respond to requests for information from the media or designate another appropriate spokesperson or information source

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, sit for long periods of time
• Ability to go up and down stairs
• Ability to speak, read, hear, and understand technical written material
• The employee is frequently required to climb, stoop, twist, or bend and lift up to fifty (50) pounds, using proper body mechanics to minimize injuries to self and people served
• Full awareness of environmental stimuli
• Ability to implement Crisis Management, Safety & Pro Act techniques (training included)

Note : ADA accommodations available.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with an emphasis in the areas of education, psychology, social services or related field (work experience may be substituted for education)
• Four (4) years’ experience working directly with developmental and/or other disabilities in individual and/or group settings preferred; two (2) year of which must be increasingly responsible for administrative and/or supervisory experience
• CCL Administrator Certificate holder highly preferred for licensed programs (or complete certification)
• Proven ability to work with and motivate staff
• Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality regarding persons served and other related information
• Proven understanding of technology to support the program
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff within the organization
• Ability to understand technical written materials
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to complete tasks with numerous interruptions
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to read financial statements and understand basic accounting
• Excellent computer proficiency (esp. Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Teams etc.)
• Compassion and respect for persons with disabilities
• Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding because people served may have intellectual, emotional, or behavioral challenges, in addition to physical limitations
• Will need to be available during any disasters, per disaster plan
• Valid CA Driver’s License: must have an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agency’s insurance carrier and by Agency policy
• Valid certification in CPR/First Aid (Training included)