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Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services · 18 hours ago

Coordinator of Communications

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $58K/yr

2+ years exp

Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services is a Christian agency committed to supporting at-risk children and families. The Coordinator of Communications will be the primary writer for the agency, responsible for writing, editing, and coordinating media relations to raise awareness of PCHAS's mission and programs.

Child CareFamilyHealth CareSocial Assistance

Responsibilities

Writes direct mail appeals that will be printed and mailed via USPS

Writes an annual speech for the president to deliver at each year’s fundraising luncheons

Participates in the development of communication plans for the agency

Develops various methods to raise awareness of PCHAS including feature stories, editorials, advertising, radio interviews and announcements of new hires

Coordinates interviews with PCHAS staff, donors, volunteers and clients

Collaborates with the development staff and program staff on content for the agency’s newsletter, direct mail campaigns, other print materials

As time allows, cultivates relationships with media (print/radio/television) in all relevant markets

Editing and proofreading one’s own work and others

Assists with agency’s annual luncheons in Texas and attends other events as necessary

Participates in bi-weekly meetings of the marketing and communications team

Stays informed of best practices in communications and marketing

Performs other duties as assigned

Interviews with donors, volunteers, and clients should be cleared with the appropriate staff member and follow agency guidelines on privacy

Qualification

ProofreadingMedia RelationsNon-profit ExperienceCommunication PlansPublic SpeakingCollaboration

Required

2 to 5 years of non-profit experience related to communications or marketing

Must hold a valid driver's license, have and maintain a risk-free driving record

Must be willing to undergo initial and periodic child abuse/neglect, criminal history, sexual offender, and child care/elder care disqualification list screenings

As requested, must submit fingerprints for review by the state of your employment and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Must undergo a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment physical with the results showing no evidence of communicable disease

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flex work schedules

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance options

Voluntary life insurance options

Paid holidays

Generous 403(b) Retirement Plan (After 1 year of employment, PCHAS provides a 3% contribution and an additional 2:1 match up to an employee's 3% contribution)