Communications Director Opening

Responsibilities: The Communications Director will coordinate and manage the organization’s activity
in communications, marketing, and public relations. Working with fellow staff, board and committee
members, interns and President/CEO, the Director will propose, execute and manage efforts to promote
the organization’s message and its work, market its programs and events and manage the quarterly on-
line newsletter. Specifically, we are looking for someone to:

• Develop and execute an annual public relations strategy and communications plan for the Alliance that
  raises the profile of the organizations and its programs and events.
• Manage press relations and communications to the media.
• Manage and Market online quarterly newsletter with the intent to increase subscribers and drive traffic to
  the site.
• Handle all activity related to public relations, marketing and communications
• Draft Announcements, Press Releases, and Report Summaries
• Oversee social media (i.e. Twitter and Facebook) campaigns and manage website content
• Copy-edit reports and potentially create original articles based on Alliance programs
• Produce Alliance online newsletter, email newsletters, and other communications to be distributed to our
  entire audience
• Write talking points and speeches for President/CEO
• Contribute to other communication and marketing projects as necessary

Qualifications

• 2-5 years relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing or related field
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and innovative ideas
• Fast learner who can thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; working knowledge of HTML a plus
• Background in healthcare a plus

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent writing and editing skills