COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Position Summary
The Dolores Huerta Foundation seeks a passionate and talented individual to join our team as a Communications Coordinator in Tulare or Bakersfield with travel throughout the Central Valley and Los Angeles as needed. As the Communications Coordinator, you will be crucial in promoting our mission, raising awareness of our initiatives, and enhancing our organization's public image through strategic communications efforts.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of our communication strategies: Execute comprehensive communication plans to effectively communicate our organization's goals, projects, and impact to our target audience, including donors, volunteers, and the general public.
• Internal communication: Facilitate effective internal communication within the organization, ensuring staff members are following Communications Protocols. Conduct staff training on Communications and Marketing related topics and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Website management: Update and maintain our organization's website with fresh content, news, events, and success stories. Ensure the website is user-friendly, visually appealing, and optimized for search engines.
• Content creation and management: Produce engaging and compelling content for various communication channels, including website, social media, newsletters, press releases, op-eds, Medium.com and other promotional materials. Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all platforms.
• Media Relations: Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers. Pitch story ideas, coordinate interviews, and draft press releases to secure media coverage for our organization's initiatives, events, and milestones.
• Event promotion and coordination: Assist in the planning, promotion, and execution of events, including fundraisers, awareness campaigns, and community outreach activities. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective event communication and maximize attendance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Previous experience in communications, marketing, or public relations, preferably in a non-profit sector.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft engaging content and adapt messaging for different platforms and audiences.
• Proficient in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve) and graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or Canva) with experience in creating visually appealing multimedia content for various platforms.
• Proficient in social media management, content creation, and analytics tools.
• Experience in website management, including content updates and basic knowledge of website platforms.
• Familiarity with media relations, press release writing, and pitching stories to the media.
• Familiarity with Google's workspace platform, Microsoft Office and other relevant digital tools.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Passion for the non-profit sector and a commitment to our organization's mission.
• Reliable transportation, driver’s license, and automobile insurance is a plus
• Written and spoken proficiency in Spanish a plus
• Willingness to adapt and take on additional responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to supporting the organization's overall Communication and Marketing goals and objectives.