Coalition Seeks Communications Coordinator

Nov. 1, 2015: The Community Preservation Coalition is accepting applications for the position of Communications Coordinator.

Position Summary

The Communications Coordinator handles all communications-related and administrative activities for the Community Preservation Coalition, with a focus on website design and management, as well as supporting the community outreach and advocacy efforts of the Executive and Associate Director and the Coalition’s Steering Committee. 

Essential Functions

  • 30% Design, maintain, and update Coalition website
  • 20% Research, write and publish Coalition electronic newsletter and social media postings
  • 10% Write and design training materials, brochures, letters and other Coalition communications
  • 5% Plan and coordinate CPA conferences and other events
  • 5% Write and design CPA PowerPoint presentations
  • 25% Update and maintain CPA databases and spreadsheets, distribute meeting minutes, process invoices, campaign finance filings and other administrative activities

Other Responsibilities

Performs other related duties as assigned. As the Communications Coordinator becomes more comfortable in her or his position, other opportunities will arise to assist with CPA-related legislation at the Massachusetts State House, work on and advise CPA adoption campaigns in Massachusetts municipalities, and speak at meetings and events for partner organizations and member communities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in a related field
  • Experience in website design and management required, preferably on the Drupal web format
  • Superior written and oral communications skills
  • Strong computer and web skills. High proficiency in Word, Powerpoint, and Excel required; knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Connect, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Publisher desired.
  • Familiarity with the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act and/or experience in municipal or state government strongly desired
  • Ability to use good judgment, take initiative, self-teach and make recommendations to resolve problems
  • Excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail, promptness, and dependability
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on a wide variety of daily activities

Please click here to apply online.