Marketing & Communications Associate

BA

Commensurate with experience

United Way of Greater Rochester is seeking a Communication Associate, reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience within a marketing/PR/advertising department in event planning, writing and other marketing support. We are looking for a well-rounded communicator that can do any number of tasks within the department on time and with accuracy. Must also have a good sense of humor, be able to roll with change and be ready to jump in on any task large or small. If you're looking for the fast-paced environment of a communication team coupled with the satisfaction of helping people in our community and have the qualifications below, please visit http://www.uwrochester.org/careers.aspx to apply. 

Key Qualifications

• Understanding of organization/program/campaign messages
• Understanding of local event locales, resources
• Ability to multi-task, taking lead on certain projects and contributing to others
• Positive, can-do outlook on challenges; creative problem solving
• Good writing and editing skills
• Proactive and results oriented, producing timely and accurate work

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee development of annual event calendar and event planning process
• Manage key events and all event functions (e.g., catering, invitations, rsvp's, scripting, presentations, vendor relations)
• Participation in event planning meetings with senior leadership and volunteers
• Development of event materials
• Understanding of event budget parameters
• Oversight of award entries and community event participation/sponsorships
• Management of event Web pages
• Media outreach
• Media material development
• Writing for quarterly newsletter, campaign materials and other collateral
• Daily media monitoring
• Encourage positive team environment

Client relations, special events, marketing, media relations, script writing, writing and Web development and management

Submit resume, cover letter, writing samples, and references to:

United Way of Greater Rochester
Theresa Thompson
HR Associate
75 College Ave.
Rochester, NY 14607

Fax: 585-242-6548

Email: humanresources@team.uwrochester.org
Apply online at: http://www.uwrochester.org/careers.aspx