Marketing and Communications Assistant

Job Duties:

• Maintains and updates JWPC website on a weekly basis
• Develops brochures , flyers and marketing materials for the Grassroots Leadership Development Program, Youth Mentoring and Civic Engagement Program, and Kingian Nonviolence Training Program and other programs that are initiated by the center
• Writes press releases for upcoming events and reviews with supervisor
• Assists in the development of organizational branding
• Maintains contact with USF Marketing staff to ensure compliance with USF marketing regulations
• Designs program booklet(s) for College Link/ENLACE Program
• Assists in the development of annual report(s)
• Records staff / board  meeting minutes
• Performs all other duties specified through grant or contract requirements

Educational Background: High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, Marketing, or related field preferred.

Experience Background: 1-2 years experience developing promotional materials using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office software.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). HTML experience a plus.

Other Qualifications (Competencies):

• Effective Communication - Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of media to and from individuals or groups in a manner that engages and helps them understand and retain the message. As necessary, translates complex or technical information or processes to lay audience/customers.
• Effective Presentation - Builds credibility and rapport through honest and direct communication. Gives concise presentations that capture the interests and addresses the needs of the audience. Presents a good professional image through dress, speech, and actions with a demeanor that inspires confidence in the individual and the organization.
• Creativity & Innovation - Applies innovative approaches where appropriate; generating or brainstorming new ideas, methods, or techniques applicable to the workplace. Brings forward new ideas or improves existing ideas, products and services.
• Effective Decision Making - Makes timely, well reasoned decisions by integrating information and perspectives from colleagues. Makes fair decisions on clearly based objective criteria.
• Organization & Planning - Uses well-reasoned judgment in effectively planning and setting of appropriate work priorities and managing over-all workload responsibilities. Prioritizes tasks, sets milestones, sequences activities, divides tasks among others as needed and sets a reasonable pace. Coordinates realistic time frames and deliver products and services in a timely manner.
• Takes Action & Shows Initiative - Works well independently and is self motivated to take action to meet critical organizational/program/unit goals. Sets and monitors own objectives and standards. Initiates appropriate actions and follows thorough without prompting or close supervision. Demonstrates strong work ethic. When needed, puts in the hours necessary to complete the tasks at the highest level of quality possible.

Hours: 15-20 hrs/week