Have you ever wanted to work at Soles4Souls? We are currently seeking applicants to fill a Communications Specialist position at our offices in Nashville, Tennessee. Spread the word!
Our new Communications Specialist will assist Soles4Souls’ Of Counsel, Chief Communications & Public Relations Officer, and will report directly to the organization’s Chief Marketing & Development Officer. The newly-created position holds the possibility of future promotion to Senior Communications Associate or Communications Manager, depending on the candidate’s performance and Soles4Souls’ continued growth.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties for the Communications Specialist will include but not necessarily be limited to:
Writing
- Research and prepare texts including news announcements, email blasts, newsletters, event agendas and programs, presentations and speeches, social media and blog posts, web site pages, internal and executive communications, reports, case statements, testimonials, narrative stories, op-ed pieces and other material.
- Support research, content and editorial needs for special projects relating to public relations, development and fund-raising, marketing and advertising, government affairs, industry relations, community relations and other areas as directed.
- Serve as reviewer for internal and external communications materials prepared by other departments to ensure 100 percent compliance with Soles4Souls messaging platform, editorial standards and factual accuracy.
External Communications
- Prepare and maintain Soles4Souls public relations contact lists, including news media.
- Investigate and manage sponsorships, advertising and other promotional projects.
- As directed, represent Soles4Souls to local-market, trade and national news media, influential bloggers and other third parties.
- Provide support and direction for individuals, organizations or companies in announcing and generating publicity for their shoe drive or other Soles4Souls-benefit events.
Communications Department
- Assist with preparation of Soles4Souls Annual Communications & Reputation Management Plan as directed.
- Establish and maintain a master project and events schedule of all materials, events and milestones being handled by or requiring support from the communications, marketing, development and operations teams. Assist in directing and maintaining effective prioritization of activity and resources as directed by executive management.
- Work in conjunction with other department managers and staff to ascertain communications needs, present workflow and resource allocation requirements to directors. Ensure that all needs are met or allocated in concert with prioritization protocols.
- Assist with development and production of communications, marketing and development case books, video productions, brochures, newsletters, advertisements and other collateral as required.
- As necessary, represent Soles4Souls and coordinate public relations and development efforts with sponsors, partners and funders.
- Assist with planning and managing of events, conferences, presentations, promotions, shoe distributions.
- Prepare methods and track reach and impact of Soles4Souls communications, marketing and development programs.
QUALIFCATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for the Soles4Souls Communications Specialist position will be considered based on the following attributes:
- Three to eight years in a communications or public relations position, preferably with some combination of not-for-profit, PR agency, corporate, association or military public affairs office. Note: Candidates must be prepared to provide references no more than 24 hours following the initial interview, if requested.
- An adroit aptitude for managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, young company-like environment where it is impossible to immediately or simultaneously provide communications support to everyone who asks for it.
- Impeccable writing skills that exemplify a highly-developed ability to articulate news, information and opinion to any group including media and potential supporters, in context to the objectives of Soles4Souls strategic positioning and messaging platforms.
- Demonstrated understanding of news release style, distribution and tracking methods.
- Demonstrated ability to engage public through online and social media channels.
- Established skills with Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint, with ability to quickly learn new software platforms including Mac.
- Extraordinary organization and time-management skills, with outstand speaking and professional presence.
- An understanding of not-for-profit social enterprise models and Soles4Souls in particular.
- A sincere advocacy toward Soles4Souls’ anti-poverty mission and social enterprise model, combined with exuberant willingness to tell people about our organization and ask for support, as appropriate.
While most work will be done from Soles4Souls offices, this position will require some travel, including internationally. Candidates should have a valid U.S. passport.
If interested, please email your resume with a cover letter explaining why you should be considered to communications@soles4souls.org. Please note that resumes received without separate cover letter will immediately be deleted without review. All inquiries will be kept in strict confidence until Soles4Souls determines to contact candidate referrals.