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Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist San Lorenzo, CA, US Requisition ID: 1026 Salary Range: $47.614 To $63.807 Hourly THE POSITION: Under the direction of the Administrative Services Manager, the Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist develops and implements public education and community engagement programs that promote the District’s services and environmental initiatives. The position focuses on increasing awareness, driving behavior change, and supporting compliance with environmental mandates by engaging residents, businesses, and schools with outreach tailored to the diverse cultures and languages in the District. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Develop, implement, and evaluate educational campaigns, plan and coordinate community events, school visits, workshops, and presentations, prepare and distribute multilingual outreach materials, including flyers, brochures, and social media content, maintain and update the District’s website content, represent the District at public events, neighborhood meetings, and school activities, build relationships with local organizations, businesses, schools, tenants, property managers, and community leaders to support District programs, ensure outreach efforts are inclusive and culturally relevant, assist in implementing and tracking outreach requirements for SB 1383 and other mandates, maintain accurate records of outreach activities, public interactions, and outcomes, support data collection and reporting for compliance and program evaluation, create engaging content for social media, e-newsletters, and ads, collaborate with the District staff to ensure consistent messaging aligned with District goals, assist in developing creative campaign strategies and visual materials using design software, provide technical assistance to residents, businesses, schools, and community groups on compliance with State and local environmental requirements, and other duties as assigned. For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description at https://apptrkr.com/6303912. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION GUIDELINES Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: At least three years of experience in public education, community outreach, communications, or environmental programming. Experience working with diverse communities is highly desirable. Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in communications, environmental studies, education, public administration, or a closely related field. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid driver's license, and a motor vehicle record that meets the District's driving standards. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Those candidates whose qualifications most closely match the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s qualifications and interviews. FINAL FILING DATE: The recruitment is open until July 9, 2025.  NOTE: The information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract; any part of the selection process may be modified or canceled to meet the needs of the District. EOE.

Senior Communications Specialist University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Senior Communications Specialist Job Profile Title Communications Specialist Senior Job Description Summary The Division of Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES) provides the expertise, business process, policies and standards required to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and renew the physical assets of the University, excluding the health system. In addition, the Division, comprised of approximately five Departments, is responsible for the strategic planning, management and operation of non-academic University property, and collaborating with the neighborhood to create a safe, diverse and economically vibrant destination. With close to 12M square feet of space, FRES maintains 186 buildings on a campus of 276 acres, completes over 60,000 maintenance requests per year, and starts approximately 250 projects a year. FRES is comprised of the following Departments: Administration, Office of the University Architect, Design and Construction, Real Estate, Operations and Maintenance. The University of Pennsylvania is implementing a campus transformation entitled Penn Connects (http://www.pennconnects.upenn.edu). This comprehensive, award winning effort is expanding the campus over the next 20 years, including the construction of new academic research and recreational facilities. In addition, the University has secured $300M in Century Bond funding and continues to upgrade existing facilities over the coming years. Job Description The Senior Communications Specialist is a marketing and communications generalist responsible for creating internal and external messaging to trustees, administration, staff, faculty, students, community and professional groups coinciding with the strategic goals of the department. Responsibilities include work in the areas of communications, media relations, public relations, marketing and advertising in the form of strategic planning, benchmarking analysis and reports, website development, social media, media relations preparation, advertising, presentations, e-newsletters, and events. This role works closely with the Communications Director at Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES), in support of and in collaboration with the Senior Vice President, and the teams of Design and Construction, University Architect, Operations and Maintenance, Real Estate and Administration, as well as the Assistant Vice President in the Office of the SEVP, with particular emphasis in the areas of Penn Sustainability, campus development, and FRES operations. They will also serve in a liaison capacity on communications, marketing, event planning and community relations with University Communications, student leadership, professional staff across campus, internal and external organizations. Job Responsibilities FRES Communications Projects and Initiatives: Develop, support, and enhance FRES internal and external communications. Support FRES executive staff through creation of talking points, fact sheets, PPT presentations. Assist with event planning as needed. Direct production of FRES Annual Report; Coordinate with staff writer and graphic designer on content, layout, text review, and budget. Manage creation of PPT presentation for division senior vice president for All FRES Annual Update Meeting; Manage FRES content contributions to publications by local organizations and various University departments. Website Management: manage existing content, create new pages, and develop information on a regular basis for several websites, including Sustainability, Penn Connects, and FRES websites. Review, analyze and modify these websites with University staff and consultants, including documenting, designing, testing, monitoring, and maintaining to meet the needs of users and communicate priorities effectively; facilitate website redesigns and development with outside consultant in coordination with FRES IT and University ISC; work on projects including web-based applications, website and layout enhancements. Media Relations: Manage inquiries from Penn publications, Daily Pennsylvanian, and external trade publications and higher education media, and others not handled primarily by Director. Strategize and draft responses based on group input, set up interviews. Monitor news clips. Strategic Planning: Draft or update long-term marketing communications plans that define goals, audiences, tactics and tools and provide direction for activity in several topic areas, including Penn Sustainability, campus development, and FRES initiatives. Draft or update marketing communications plans for specific campaigns of limited duration, with same tactics and evaluation. Assist with oversight of related work with Communications Coordinator. E-News: manage design, protocol, correspondence and content for FRES and Sustainability e-newsletters several times/year to department and interested constituents with assistance from the Communications Coordinator. Benchmarking: Monitor metrics on websites, social media, newsletters and advertising. Use data to inform communications, including web and social media analytics, public relations outreach, events, and advertising reach. Provide reports to other FRES departments as needed. Advertising: Direct print and digital advertising campaigns. Meet with ad sales representatives in regional marketplace to research offerings and build relationships. Make recommendations on ad contracts. Update advertising messages based on target audience and time of year. Manage budget/invoices/payments with property management firm. Work with the Communications team members to redesign advertisements to meet new ad specs. Meet ad submission deadlines. Review reports provided by media groups to determine visibility and measures of success. Redistribute mix of advertising as needed. Qualifications Bachelors Degree required; Concentration in communications, public relations, media relations, marketing, business, or relevant 5-7 years related experience required; Related experience in design, architecture, urban studies, facilities management, higher education and/or real estate a plus. Proficient with social media and online content management. Strong oral and written communications skills required. Must have great customer service, strong organizational, project management skills and attention to detail. For consideration, interested candidates must submit a resume and a cover letter. Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School Facilities and Real Estate Services Pay Range $61,046.00 - $92,000.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. University Benefits • Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. • Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions. • Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard. • Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be. • Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting. • Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance. • Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally. • University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free. • Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks. • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures. • Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements. • Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household. ​ To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5665969

Job Overview The primary function of the Social Media Manager is to propose, develop, implement, and manage comprehensive social media strategies that align with our clients' brand identities, business objectives, and campaign strategies leveraging current trends to increase efficacy. This role is responsible for creating and curating engaging content across multiple platforms to support campaign strategies across all relevant social channels. The Social Media Manager will be on the forefront of social media trends and content creation, analyze performance metrics, adjust approach when necessary, and use data-driven insights to continuously refine and optimize strategies. They will also manage community engagement and targeted outreach, respond to comments and messages, and collaborate with other teams to ensure consistent brand messaging. Additionally, the Social Media Manager assists with social media influencers including identification and selection, relationship building, campaign planning, content collaboration, and performance tracking/reporting. This position requires fluency in social media best practices, content creation tools and trends, and analytics platforms to drive brand awareness, increase engagement, and support lead generation efforts for our diverse client base. An insatiable appetite to propose and educate the agency and client on what’s next and why we should be doing it is vital. Who You Are Are you a digital storyteller with a knack for creating buzz-worthy content? Do you live and breathe social media, always staying one step ahead of the latest trends? Do you also happen to care about your environment and your fellow humans? Our award-winning marketing agency is seeking a dynamic Social Media Manager to join our team. In this role, you'll be the driving force behind our clients' social media success, crafting engaging strategies, producing scroll-stopping content, and building vibrant online communities. You'll work with a diverse portfolio of clients and campaigns, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities in the social sphere. We're looking for someone who can blend creativity with data-driven decision making, turning insights into action and followers into brand advocates. If you're ready to take the reins of multiple social media accounts and thrive in a collaborative, integrated, and fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. Who We Are: Marketers For Good Civilian is a different kind of marketing communications agency. For starters, we are a Certified B Corporation, which means we are part of a global network of companies using business as a force for good. We take on clients and projects that align with our mission to improve lives, strengthen communities, and better the world. Our work includes supporting mental health and wellness, preventing youth suicide, and reducing the impact of adverse childhood experiences. It also includes advancing environmental sustainability, promoting the value of education, and driving economic development. We call it “marketing for good.” From our headquarters in San Diego to our offices in Sacramento and Washington DC, we are dedicated to tackling challenging issues and creating positive change in the world. We are a dedicated group of innovators and problem solvers who come to work every day grateful for the opportunity to make a difference. We support our employees’ professional and personal development with a rich set of benefits, humane working hours, and a culture that rewards embracing challenges and having a great time doing it. The success of our approach shows in our average employee tenure of nearly five years (vs. the industry average of 2.5) and in the number of Civilians that return. We offer a truly unique balance of professionalism and heart—and an office full of free snacks, a dog or two, and the occasional afternoon happy hour. Responsibilities Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies to support various types of campaigns involving mental health, public health, the environment, public transportation, and others to reach both broad and defined/ hard-to-reach audiences. Create engaging and compelling content across various social media platforms. Monitor and analyze social media performance metrics and insights to optimize content and strategy, providing regular reports on key metrics and campaign performance. Manage day-to-day social media activities, including content creation, scheduling, and community management. Create and present strategic, insightful reports to client complete with recommendations and learnings when relevant Foster and grow online communities through proactive engagement and relationship building. Stay updated on industry trends, emerging channels, social media best practices, and platform updates to incorporate into campaign strategies. Collaborate closely with the Creative team to ensure cohesive messaging and branding across all platforms. Generate new ideas and innovative strategies to drive awareness, engagement, and advocacy for our campaigns. Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to understand campaign objectives and deliverables, ensuring alignment with their goals. Work with Social Media Influencers in the following capacity: Assist or lead in social media Influencer identification and selection. Influencer relationship building. Campaign strategy and planning. Content collaboration. Campaign management. Performance tracking and reporting. Qualifications Proven experience (3+ years) in social media management. (Sharing your portfolio is a plus!) Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail. Comfort in creating and presenting client ready POVs, recommendations and reports Willingness to embrace the unknown and evolve deliverables and skillset based on client or campaign needs Demonstrated ability to develop creative and engaging content that aligns with campaign goals. Proficiency in social media analytics tools and experience in using data to inform decisions and improve performance. Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience with community management and building online communities. Experience managing influencer campaigns. Success in working collaboratively across disciplines Familiarity with the roles and outputs of an integrated advertising agency Passion for social impact and making a difference in the community. Location This position is a hybrid role based in San Diego, California. Remote working options with in-office Wednesdays and biweekly half-day Fridays for collaboration and team building. Compensation & Benefits This is a full-time salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package. Salary Range: $65,000 - $72,000, depending on experience. Tiered medical coverage, with 100% employer-paid after 4 years 100% employer-paid medical option Company-paid Long Term Disability Company-paid Life Insurance Company-paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Company-paid Identify Theft Prevention and Legal Support Dental & Vision Additional Voluntary Benefits Short Term Disability Additional Life Insurance Hospital Critical Illness Accidental Death & Disability Cancer insurance Pet Insurance Great Work-Life Balance Generous Paid Time Off Work-Anywhere-In-The-World for a month Flexible Working Arrangements Paid Parental Leave Paid Holidays Paid Volunteer Time Off Annual Cost of Living Adjustment 401(k) Retirement with Employer Match Company-paid Employee Assistance Program Professional Development Educational Assistance On-site company-paid parking or stipend for San Diego office On-site Fitness Center Dog-friendly San Diego office space Happy Hours and Company events Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursements Civilian’s Core Values Seek First to Understand Practice We Over Me Operate With Integrity Rise to the Challenge Make Things Better Let’s Get to Know Each Other Are you the one? Are we the one? If this sounds like a fit, let’s talk more. Please email careers@civilian.com to tell us why we absolutely, positively need you on our team. Don’t forget to attach your resume. And check out   https://civilian.com/careers/   and our Glassdoor reviews for more information on how talented, smart, and delightful we are.

Job Overview Civilian is seeking an experienced Account Service professional that has previously been client leading with heavy digital media experience and fluency and proficiency navigating multi-tiered, complex client structures. The Account Supervisor is responsible for overseeing campaigns from start to finish, leading the delivery of high-quality, on-time, and on-budget agency services, and ensuring overall client satisfaction. They serve as the client advocate focusing on the “why and what” and works in close partnership with the Program Supervisor, who serves as the client-facing agency advocate focusing on the “how and when.” The Account Supervisor builds strong ongoing client relationships; develops a thorough understanding of clients’ businesses; facilitates and contributes to campaign development; ensures effective and efficient project management that meets clients’ needs, timelines, and budgets; and provides support, guidance, and counsel for junior Account Services team members. This role reports to the Director of Client Services. Who You Are A strategic and collaborative team player who has mastered the art of client service. You internalize your clients’ brands and have demonstrated pitch-perfect delivery on strategy to accomplish your clients’ goals. You are thoughtful and intuitive, always forecasting, always anticipating; you know what to do and when to do it without needing prompting. Your invaluable strategic insights and your high emotional intelligence make you an asset in any room. You are a generous and capable mentor, you lead by example, and you are always willing to roll up your sleeves and jump in to achieve the results the client and agency will be proud of. Who We Are: Marketers For Good Civilian is a different kind of marketing communications agency. For starters, we are a Certified B Corporation, which means we are part of a global network of companies using business as a force for good. We take on clients and projects that align with our mission to improve lives, strengthen communities, and better the world. Our work includes supporting mental health and wellness, preventing youth suicide, and reducing the impact of adverse childhood experiences. It also includes advancing environmental sustainability, promoting the value of education, and driving economic development. We call it “marketing for good.” From our headquarters in San Diego to our offices in Sacramento and Washington DC, we are dedicated to tackling challenging issues and creating positive change in the world. We are a dedicated group of innovators and problem solvers who come to work every day grateful for the opportunity to make a difference. We support our employees’ professional and personal development with a rich set of benefits, humane working hours, and a culture that rewards embracing challenges and having a great time doing it. The success of our approach shows in our average employee tenure of nearly five years (vs. the industry average of 2.5) and in the number of Civilians that return. We offer a truly unique balance of professionalism and heart—and an office full of free snacks, a dog or two, and the occasional afternoon happy hour. Responsibilities · Develop strong personal and working relationships with client contacts earning their respect, confidence, and, most importantly, trust; serve as escalation point for most client issues and first line of communication for internal staff. · Proactively develop knowledge and expertise of client projects, as well as the key issues clients face, overall campaign needs, important strategic and tactical considerations, potential road bumps or pitfalls, and relevant industry trends to effectively advance and steward client work · Lead agency efforts to proactively address client needs, campaign needs, and/or opportunities for organic account growth; consistently develop and articulate key POVs and recommendations, internally and externally, relative to strategic/creative alternatives, client industries and issues, opportunities and implications · Develop campaign strategy and implementation; author and edit all proposed client briefs, share with manager for approval; facilitate client review, feedback, and approval; demonstrate mastery of all agency outputs and deliverables and confident knowledge in how to execute and what resources will be needed · Oversee outputs and projects from direct reports and editing/suggesting improvements, when necessary, prior to client share · Keep manager, as well as Executives and Leadership Team when appropriate, aware and abreast of successes, failures, and foreseen opportunities or issues in addition to timely updates on health of the account with proactive recommendations on how to advance/improve; effectively manage up · Ensure the completion of high-quality deliverables on-time and on-budget based on established agency processes · Mentor and grow all junior staff by authorizing and monitoring progress towards professional development and making timely suggestions for optimization and advancement/ success at agency · Maintain working knowledge of client(s) finance and billing status, fiscal management, and approval of monthly client invoices · Identify opportunities for organic or new business growth through an “always on” mentality; proactively bring ideas and proposals to agency leadership about how, why, and when agency should pursue Qualifications Essential: 6+ years of experience within an advertising agency setting Bachelor’s degree Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; capable of writing and speaking with a clear, concise point-of-view and should be comfortable presenting internally/ externally if necessary Track record of presenting information to senior management, public groups, stakeholders and/or boards of directors Ability to define and solve problems, analyze data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions A history of overseeing client accounts in an Account Services role, managing both client and internal team expectations, and leading the execution of tactical projects Proven record of success in leadership, with experience managing, coaching, and guiding multiple team members Strong ability to recognize and plan for crisis control Outstanding abilities in maintaining strong relationships; experience with managing and developing direct reports towards success at agency and within the industry Desired: Mastery of advertising agency disciplines, departments, and outputs (especially media); how they work together in an integrated way; and how to sell services in Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to relate to, persuade, and build consensus with clients, while educating them on emerging media and traditional marketing tactics Highly strategic with the ability to seek out/recognize/author insights for direction to cross-functional teams to execute Project management prowess with a keen eye for details, plus the inclination to manage ahead and bring others along. Experience using project management systems a plus. Excellent financial management ability and experience with budget management and reconciliation Location This position is a hybrid role based in San Diego, California. Remote working options with in-office Wednesdays and biweekly half-day Fridays for collaboration and team building. Compensation & Benefits This is a full-time salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package. Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000, depending on experience. · Tiered medical coverage, with 100% employer-paid after Year 5 · 100% employer-paid Medical Option (coming soon) · Company-paid Long Term Disability · Company-paid Life Insurance · Company-paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) · Company-paid Identify Theft Prevention and Legal Support · Dental & Vision · Additional Voluntary Benefits · Short Term Disability · Additional Life Insurance · Hospital · Critical Illness · Accidental Death & Disability · Cancer insurance · Pet Insurance · Great Work-Life Balance · Generous Paid Time Off · Work-Anywhere-In-The-World for a month · Flexible Working Arrangements · Paid Parental Leave (coming soon) · Paid Volunteer Time Off · Annual Cost of Living Adjustment · 401(k) Retirement with Employer Match · Company-paid Employee Assistance Program · Professional Development · Educational Assistance · On-site company-paid parking or stipend for San Diego office · On-site Fitness Center · Dog-friendly San Diego office space · Happy Hours and Company events · Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursements Civilian’s Core Values 1. Seek First to Understand 2. Practice We Over Me 3. Operate With Integrity 4. Rise to the Challenge 5. Make Things Better Let’s Get to Know Each Other Are you the one? Are we the one? If this sounds like a fit, let’s talk more. Please email to tell us why we absolutely, positively need you on our team. Don’t forget to attach your resume. And check out https://civilian.com/careers/ and our Glassdoor reviews for more information on how talented, smart, and delightful we are.

Senior Communication Specialist 8874BR Marketing and Communications University Communications Job Summary RIT is looking for a Senior Communication Specialist in its office of University Communications, which is part of the Division of Marketing and Communications. We are looking for an accomplished writer with a minimum of three to five years experience in media or public relations. Among the key responsibilities: develop, write, and promote stories to the local, national, international and trade media; contribute internal news articles to the university's print and electronic outlets; engage in regular social-media outreach, and maintain relationships with key internal constituents with assigned areas of coverage.The candidate must have excellent communication, writing, and editing skills. The person needs to know how to work with various media, handle multiple projects and have excellent communication and customer service skills. Marketing, branding, advertising and social media skills are a plus. Join our https://www.rit.edu/news/university-communications-staff at a https://www.rit.edu/ that is always on to the next big thing. Job Responsibilities: The Senior Communication Specialist will research, develop, report, write, and promote RIT stories for the purposes of raising RIT’s global reputation. Using the PESO media model (paid, earned, shared, owned), the stories will be amplified in a variety of communication platforms. The Senior Communication Specialist will build and maintain relationships with key internal constituents with assigned areas of coverage, (E.g., Colleges, university divisions and institutes). They will contribute news articles to the university’s digital and print outlets and media (owned content), as well as pitch stories to local, regional, national, and trade journals for external media coverage (earned media). They will also amplify coverage via social media. Major responsibilities include: • Cultivate sources from assigned areas of coverage to enhance reputation and visibility. Provide regular contact with key constituents, including deans, directors and faculty. • Develop, write and promote RIT stories to a wide range of media and targeted audiences • Respond to media inquiries regarding assigned areas of coverage • Contribute news articles for internal outlets, including News & Events, RIT: The University Magazine, and the President’s Annual Report. • Actively participate in university social media channels. • Meet overall communication needs of assigned areas of coverage. Provide regular contact with key constituents, including deans, directors and faculty • Work with Director of Content Strategy and Senior Associate Director of University Communications to create annual plan of work • Manage multiple unplanned projects Required Qualifications: • A minimum of 3-5 years in marketing and communications, public relations, or media. • Excellent writing and editing skills. • Good communication and customer service skills. • Must know how to plan and manage multiple projects. • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. • Working knowledge of integrated marketing and communications, social media, and overall branding. Preferred Qualifications: Department/College Description Within the http://www.rit.edu/marketing, University Communications is the primary source of RIT news and information, helping the university’s students, faculty and staff gain local, national, and global recognition. Minimum Qualifications • A minimum of 3-5 years in marketing and communications, public relations, or media. • Excellent writing and editing skills. • Good communication and customer service skills. • Must know how to plan and manage multiple projects. • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. • Working knowledge of integrated marketing and communications, social media, and overall branding. Professional Area: Employment Category: Fulltime Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $45700 - $76500 Hourly/Salary Minimum: $45700 Hourly/Salary Maximum: $76500 How to Apply In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number. The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://apptrkr.com/5260157 Additional Details Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit http://www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and http://www.rit.edu. As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov Hourly/Salary Minimum: 45700 Hourly/Salary Maximum:76500