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Applications for Vice President of Communications and Public Relations are being taken until December 15, 2009. The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have more than five years experience in public relations, marketing, community development, communications, media relations, and event planning.
The Communication and Public Relations Vice President will specifically possess the ability to:
- Develop and implement an annual strategic communications plan with measurable objectives and definable outcomes.
Provide counsel and insight at the most senior level in the organization to the President/CEO, senior staff, and Board of Directors.
- Manage the implementation of several communication projects simultaneously, carrying out execution through internal resources or by contracting with professional support services.
- Possess media relations expertise, and as needed, serve as agency spokesperson.
- Possess a general knowledge of social marketing and website maintenance.
- Be able to work as a team, build confidence and trust, and manage communication cross-organizationally.
- Possess excellent writing skills, public speaking skills, internal and external communication skills, as well as being detail-oriented and highly organized.
The Communications and Public Relations Vice President will devise a strategy for raising broad community awareness of United Way by shaping favorable opinions, and will serve as a consultant to program and resource development staff on how communication can support successful advancement of their work.
United Way of Treasure Valley serves as a regional facilitator and problem solver around some of the Treasure Valley’s most pressing needs in the areas of Education, Income, and Health.
Evaluation & Selection Process
Successful applicants should submit a resume, at least three references with contact information and why they were offered, and a cover letter that summarizes why he/she should be considered for the position. Applicants are encouraged to use their cover letter to address their skill-set as defined above and why they feel they would be the best candidate for the position. The employment package includes a competitive salary and benefit package.
Timeline
- The deadline for applying is: December 15, 2009 ONLY via email to info@unitedwaytv.org
- The anticipated interview schedule will take place: January 4-15, 2010
- The job is anticipated to start on or about: February 15, 2010
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