Communications/Marketing Manager, East River Development Alliance (Long Island City, New York

Communications/Marketing Manager

Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Long Island City, New York, 11101, United States
Posted by: East River Development Alliance
Job Category: Communications, Editing & Writing , Management , Marketing, Public relations, Social Enterprise
Salary: Based on Experience
Last day to apply: February 2, 2009
Last updated: December 4, 2008
Type: Full time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: December 4, 2008
Area of Focus: Communications Access and Infrastructure, Community Building and Renewal, Economic Development, Social Enterprise and Economic Development, Urban Affairs



Description:
Founded in 2004, the East River Development Alliance (ERDA) is an innovative nonprofit located in Long Island City, Queens (ten minutes from Midtown) working to provide public housing residents with the tools and resources necessary for self-sufficiency and economic success.

The Communications/Marketing Manager position presents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual with an interest in social marketing, public relations, graphic design, and communications, and a passion for social justice to help build cohesive messaging across the organization.


Responsibilities include:
• Maintaining a consistent organizational message spanning the web site, press materials, marketing materials, and speaking events
• Developing marketing materials for ERDA’s programs using graphic design skills or in coordination with graphic design firm, materials include: flyers, posters, bi-monthly newsletter, e-newsletter, press kits, etc.
• Managing organizational press: responding to inquiries from members of media, soliciting media opportunities, writing media advisories and press releases, preparing President for speaking engagements
• Maintaining relationships with local organizations, coalition of clergy, and local government
• Coordinating special events, including program-specific conferences and events and fundraisers
• Updating and improving all existing marketing/press/donor materials and web site as needed
Additional Qualifications:
• Excellent communication, both written and oral
• Demonstrated computer efficiency in Microsoft Office Suite as well as design programs such as Adobe InDesign
• Ability to take initiative and use independent judgment
• Ability to prioritize and organize various tasks
• Exercise innovative and creative thinking processes
• Maintaining a positive attitude while being a team leader
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2-years related experience
How to Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to jobs@erdalliance.org with subject heading “Communications/Marketing Manager.”