Public Relations – Communications Coordinator
Full Court Press Communications (fcpcommunications.com) is looking for a full time Communications Coordinator. We provide strategic communications counsel to foundations, businesses, educational institutions, government agencies, advocacy coalitions, nonprofits and more.
We seek a smart, creative team player with exceptional organizational skills and good written and verbal communications skills. The person in this role will fill three primary functions:
- Serve in a supportive role on FCP’s client work. This includes participating in client calls and meetings, writing press materials and social media content, calling reporters, and contributing to the planning and execution of events. This work will be done in collaboration with members of the FCP team.
- Serve in an administrative role to the firm’s Principal and Vice President. This includes managing their calendars and appointment requests, tracking action items, taking notes during calls and meetings, and keeping the office running smoothly. This also includes providing overall administrative support such as ordering office supplies and food for meetings and events.
- Support the firm’s Principal and Vice President on marketing activities. This includes participating in meetings and phone calls with prospective clients to take notes and track action items. It also includes managing the firm’s website, e-mail communications and social media channels, in coordinating with members of the FCP team.
One year of experience in public relations, nonprofit work, political campaigns, or administrative support is desired.
Qualities desired in a candidate include the following:
- Excellent organizational skills and experience juggling and keeping track of multiple priorities.
- Strong writing and verbal communications skills.
- The ability to work independently and under short deadlines, and bounce quickly between projects without missing a beat.
- Familiarity with a variety of social media platforms and experiencing leveraging these mediums to support communications goals.
- Prior experience providing administrative or scheduling support is a plus.
- Design skills and experience managing e-newsletter systems and websites are a plus.
- Extra points for Spanish fluency or other language skills.
People of color encouraged to apply. This is a salaried position with health, commuting, retirement and other benefits. Please use info@fcpcommunications.com and send:
- A resume attached in PDF or Word format
- A cover letter in the text of the email
- Desired salary
- Links to any work product you would like to highlight
Thank you.