Director of Communications/Community Outreach
Company: Full Employment Council, Inc.
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: November 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Director of Communications/Community Outreach
Reports to: President/CEO
The individual in this position will support all levels of the Full
Employment Council (FEC), workforce, Investment Board, and
stakeholder networks. This person will work directly with FEC
executive leadership on a myriad of tasks including the
following:
Duties:
Community Engagement:
Lead and coordinate the development of the FEC communications.
Provide support to FEC locations; in developing employer/job seeker
testimonials by region and office as directed by senior
management.
Provide lead logistical support for organization functions.
Build strong working relationships with local media resulting in
timely media planning, including communities need.
Work with marketing agents to build awareness and two-way dialogue
between FEC and Greater Kansas City community and FEC
Stakeholders
Manage meaningful online outreach to diverse audiences via social
media including bloggers, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.
Manage social media campaigns.
Work with FEC management staff and external stakeholders to develop
information releases and other media events.
Able to multitask and work within deadlines in a fast-paced
environment.
Work with various communication vendors to effectively communicate
FEC events.
Work with operation managers and staff to attend community outreach
events.
Build effective relationship with all Partners and
Stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Must be able to compose and edit written documents for public
dissemination including brochures information and handouts, policy
manual etc.
Responsible for creating and distributing regular e-newsletter to
Board of Directors,
clients, and stakeholders.
Publish monthly and quarterly newsletter, via social media and
other means.
Able to plan and implement different social media forms to help
promote recognition of the FEC brand and programs.
Able to design and create marketing outreach materials such as
articles, brochures, projects, press releases, event announcements,
company newsletter, trade-show collateral, and reports.
Able to devise and maintain budgets. Advertise to effectively
deliver message of FEC to promote specific events.
Engage in communication with partners, community stakeholders and
other organizations as directed.
Knowledge and Experience Required:
Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Creative
Suite
Knowledgeable of the local business and civic communities
Two-three years experience in executive communications, event
management, and organizational brand management
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or equivalent in
work experience at the leadership or functional level, dependent
upon position
Two-three years experience in executive communications, event
management, and organizational brand management
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Creative
suite
Products Outputs:
Develop annual work plan to be submitted to Chief Executive Officer
for review and approval. Work plan will be a primary basis for
annual evaluation along with annual review components.
Website:
Approved by CEO/COO and updated at lease monthly with current
events, customer testimonials, employer testimonials by sector and
program.
Brochure Updates:
In convert with regional managers update and provide brochure
updates to CEO.
Annual Reports:
Develop and comprise annual reports in conjunction with managers
outlining accomplishments by jurisdiction and region for Eastern
Jackson County and KCV board regions/FEC board. All annual reports
should be completed and submitted to CEO for review.
Proactive Media Strategy:
Develop and secure placement in community strategies generating at
least three areas for communication. Should be reviewed with peer
level associates before submission to senior management for
review.
Requirements: Submit writing sample/example of work
Apply in person at the Full Employment Council/Missouri Career
Center
Location: Central City, 1740 Paseo, KCMO, (M-F 8-5)
Or apply online at feckc.org. or
Posted 11/9/2023
Applications accepted until position is filled
EOE/AA/M/F/V/ADA E-Verify Employer
The Full Employment Council, Inc. is an Equal Employer/Program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to
individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers may be
reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Missouri Relay
services at 711.
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