Outreach & Communications Associate bei Trinity River Authority

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Communications Coordinator
Manager, Communications

POSITION SUMMARY
This position administers, coordinates, plans, organizes, implements and manages comprehensive outreach activities and public awareness and education campaigns, tracks and reports outreach activities, and serves as community liaison; supports and assists communications division projects, processes, initiatives and activities; works collaboratively within communications and with other staff to support overall Trinity River Authority mission and goals and the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Outreach:

1. Research and develop outreach target audience/contact list. Update, add to, and maintain target audience/contact list, and relationships.

2. Develop annual strategies to enhance, maintain, increase engagement and enhance outreach and educational activities. Develop and maintain annual outreach schedule and assist with development of outreach materials. Plan and develop outreach, special events, activities, contests, scholarships and sponsorships.

3. Organize, attend, and/or participate in special events and outreach activities. Recruit staff volunteers to attend events and train volunteers, provide volunteer packets and exhibit or booth set-up instructions. Schedule and handle registration for events, coordinate publicizing events.

4. Track and follow up on event participation, questions and feedback. Track success of activities, analyze appropriateness and suitability of materials.

5. Initiate, develop and coordinate partnerships and outreach that raise and maintain TRA's image/identity as it relates to the organization's mission, vision, and values.

6. Manage speakers bureau. Assist with plant tours, contests, scholarships and interns.

Communications:

1. Support and assist with all internal and external communication activities such as media relations, writing, events, training, etc. Assist with and help manage digital communications, the electronic newsletter and social media presence. Remain current in best practices in communications.

2. Assist with Board of Director and committee activities, recognition and other events.

3. Collaborate and assist with the creative use and production of graphics for advertisement, fliers, and digital, print and other communication pieces, campaigns.

4. Assist with Web content management.

5. Prepare reports.

WORK LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
No significant financial responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
Bachelors degree required. Course work in communications, journalism, public relations, education, political science, or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE
One year of increasingly responsible experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in communications, education, public relations, or marketing.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Texas driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of current trends in social media and principals of internal and external communications. Knowledge of communications techniques and strategic use and deployment of social media tools. Knowledge of Associated Press style.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Skill in verbal and written communication to develop accurate and readable communications within established deadlines. Skill in articulating complex, sensitive issues, processes and projects clearly and concisely.

GUIDANCE RECEIVED
Receives ongoing detailed supervision and standard procedures. Follows standard procedures and/or detailed instructions for each task or assignment; any situation that calls for something different is referred to a supervisor or more senior position.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties are generally carried out in an office environment with occasional travel to attend events.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Office machines including computer, copier, and facsimile machine.