Minneapolis--Communications Associate--Blue Green Alliance

Communications Associate
Organization: Blue Green Alliance
Date Posted: 5/14/2009
Listing Expires: 6/13/2009
Date Needed: 5/15/2009
City: Minneapolis
Location: Minnesota
Country: United States
Primary Category: Communications/Press
Type of Position: Full-Time
Education Requirement: Bachelor's
Experience Requirement: 2 - 5 Years

Description & Details
The Blue Green Alliance (BGA), a national labor-environmental partnership dedicated to expanding the number and quality of jobs in the green economy, is seeking a Communications Associate (CA) in its Minneapolis office.
The CA will report directly to the National Communications Director and will help to execute BGA’s national communications strategy, including but not limited to:
Drafting written materials, including Web site content, press advisories and releases, op-eds, letters to the editor and campaign materials, as well as maintenance of online organizing tools..
Executing the following media outreach activities: media monitoring and response, including maintenance of press list/database; scheduling media interviews and appearances for spokespeople; recruiting, interviewing and preparing green worker spokespeople; fielding state and local media requests; coordinating press conferences and other media events;
providing research assistance to on topics including energy, climate change and workers’ rights.
The CA will also be the primary BGA staff member responsible for implementing all aspects of state-based communications campaigns focusing on the green economy. The CA will coordinate with the National Project Director, and will work closely with field organizers and training staff in key states. Duties will include developing materials, planning events, pitching local and regional media outlets and maintaining state-specific web sites.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Political Science or related field. Minimum three years of prior press/communications experience required, with campaign experience preferred. Knowledge of economic and environmental issues, as well as experience in the labor or environmental movements, is a big plus.
In addition, we are looking for someone who has excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; proficiency with online organizing tools and Web site maintenance; and a relaxed sense of humor. Proficiency with design software a plus.
ABOUT BGA:
BGA is a strategic national partnership of labor unions and environmental organizations dedicated to expanding the number and quality of green jobs in the United States. Launched in 2006 by the United Steelworkers and the Sierra Club, BGA has since grown to include the Communications Workers of America (CWA), Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) — uniting more than six million people in pursuit of good jobs, a clean environment and a green economy.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.


It is the policy of Blue Green Alliance to hire without discrimination based on race, creed, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual or affectional orientation, ancestry, familial status, age, disability, marital status or status with regard to public assistance. Women and people of color are strongly urged to apply

How to Apply / Contact
Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references by May 29, 2009, to jenb@bluegreenalliance.org or mail to:
Blue Green Alliance
Attn: Jennifer Bakkom-Gatzke
2828 University Ave. SE, #200
Minneapolis, MN 55414