Communications Director Watershed Agricultural Council
- Date Posted October 22, 2014
- Location Walton, NY
- Category Nonprofit
- Job Type Full-Time
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Associates Degree in related field, Bachelors Degree desired
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong computer skills including graphics and layout.
- Ability to work with diverse groups including farm families, media and public agencies.
- Three years of experience related to the responsibilities outlined above.
- Must have a valid and current driver’s license
- Develop and support a WAC Communication Plan that outlines a comprehensive outreach strategy for all WAC programs, activities and events.
- Assist the executive director and board through the development of outreach and presentation materials that effectively communicate WAC’s vision.
- Produce and distribute outreach materials as per the deliverables in the WAC/DEP contract.
- Develop and maintain web sites for all WAC programs.
- Coordinate or participate in at least 6 - 3 upstate/ 3 downstate media or public relations events per year. These events should be held in both the watershed region and in New York City.
- Produce progress reports as needed to document the accomplishments of WAC programs.
- Produce and/or coordinate photography, fact sheets, brochures, exhibits and other visual materials including Power Point presentations.
- Prepare press releases and program updates on a regular basis.
- Work collaboratively with program managers to write narratives for grant applications.
- Manage Outreach sub-contractors such as for graphic design and web site production.
- Provide technical assistance to the Farm to Market Program, on-line store, and Pure Catskills membership related to the development of new initiatives and application of internal and external marketing strategies and tactics.
- Works under the direct supervision of the WAC Executive Director