Communications & Outreach Specialist

The person filling the position of Communications & Outreach Specialist coordinates outreach, marketing, and environmental education. The employee serves the District by implementing programming, and by promoting the BCD’s mission through social media outlets, and maintaining strong relationships with the public and other organizations. 

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for creating compelling written and visual content.

• Ensures timely, relevant stories, photos and media posts relating directly to the mission of the BCD are consistently produced and are available for multiple communication approach.

• Graphic design and production of seasonal newsletters, seedling catalogs, the annual report, strategic plan and other print publications including guidebooks, flyers, posters, info-sheets, postcards, signage, swag, and so on.

• Provides content for social media, website, email blasts, and press releases, which includes text, photos and video.

• Plans and coordinates events, programming and workshops, in-person and virtually.

• Vendor liaison: responsible for researching costs/vendors for regular products and specialty items; tracking, ordering, and stocking all office needs and supplies.

• Processes all incoming checks/cash/credit card orders, from in-house or online orders.

• Pursue additional District funding for projects and operations through grant writing, fundraising, and events.

• Acting secretary at all board meetings and staff meetings.

• Maintain calendars of events and staff schedules (online, print, and white board).

• Represent the District in a professional and supportive manner in the office and at all functions sponsored by the District

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, environmental science, humanities.

Preferred Experience:
Two years work experience or related education demonstrating proficiency in the following skills: community outreach, graphic design, copy writing, and environmental education. • Computer software: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Google for Business, Weebly, Mail Chimp, Canva, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), and POS systems (Square and PayPal)

For a complete position description, please see
https://www.benziecd.org/uploads/1/1/5/2/11522077/communications___outreach_specialist_position_descrip.pdf

How to apply:

Email cover letter, resume, and 3 references to:  Tad Peacock, Executive Director,  benziecd@benziecd.org