Communications Specialist
Communications Specialist
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Job Description
Location:University Of Houston
- We are hiring immediately for a COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST position.
- Address: 4700 Calhoun Road Suite 102 Houston TX 77204Note: online applications accepted only.
- Schedule: Full Time: Open availability details upon interview.
Requirement:
- Create and execute general and crisis communication plans
- Develop and write copy for newsletters events and programs for use online and offline including but not limited to press releases social media posts budget narratives and internal and external email communications
- Collaborate with the Marketing and Communication team to develop content for paid owned and earned media
- Manage and develop key communications with clients and team leadership
- Build maintain and manage relationships with key media and partner organizations for information sharing and comarketing
- Work with university communicators to ensure coordinated promotion and facilitate information sharing
- Conceptualize and create opportunities to engage with local and national stakeholders including key speaking opportunities
- Identify and propose internal stories to help promote awareness of the Corporation and Administration and Finance to the media and general public
- Establish maintain and report on relevant metrics and results for all communication programs
- Organize and manage other special events projects and programs as needed
- Actively monitor the UH System Dining reputation
- Additional duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree in Journalism Public Relations Business Marketing Liberal Arts or a related field
- Minimum of three years of related experience and/or relevant training
- Exceptional organizational and computer skills
- Highly motivated flexible and capable of multitasking
- Make sound judgments using tact and diplomacy to respond to conflicts and problems
- Manage a broad range of highlevel and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities and maintain confidentiality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including speaking in public
- Proven resourcefulness to work under pressure and to work with tight deadlines
- Background working with the press
- Experience with various email marketing and press management software
- Skilled at establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with all levels of staffthe Board of Directors the university community and the public
- Capacity to selfdirect as well as coordinate work team
- Excellent project management and organizational skills and very detailoriented
- Strong copywriting talent with a command of English grammar spelling and punctuation
- Comfortable with webbased project management tools and collaboration technologies
- Possession of a valid California Drivers License and satisfactory driving record
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed
- A background check is required for all regular benefited positions
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to hearand speak to exchange information in person or on the telephone
- Dexterity of hands fingers and wrists to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
- Able to reada variety of materials
- Sitting or standing for an extended period
- Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height
- Physical agility to lift carry push or pull objects
Perks: Free Shift Meal and benefits
- Pay Rate: custStartingPayRateper hour.
We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1404353.
The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.
Join our campus team where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. Enjoy competitive wages benefits and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Our careers are filled with purpose and encourage learning growth and meaningful impact. Apply today!
Job Summary
The Marketing Coordinator reporting directly to the Director of Marketing holds duties related to sales and marketing. The position entails a need for excellent communication skills; ability to multitask on a variety of projects simultaneously accurate distribution of pertinent information both internally to all departments as well as to clients and related vendors. Excellent client skills in presentation and marketing ability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handson support at events unit set up program implementation
- Database management
- Coordinates content needed for marketing initiatives
- Coordinates field marketing requests and activities
- Works within provided budgets and guidelines
- Assists with presentations and proposals
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with field managers.
- Works with vendors and agencies
- Prepares marketing reports by collecting analyzing and summarizing data.
- Maintains promotional inventory fulfillment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum two plus years prior experience in marketing.
- Background or interest in hospitality/food
- Proficient in MS Office; experience with Adobe suite (Photoshop InDesign) and CMS systems a plus.
- Multitask in deadlinedriven team environment adjust to changing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- AS in Marketing or business related field
- Flexible schedule evenings/weekends and possible travel required
The Benefits
We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both fulltime and parttime associates are eligible for the following benefits:
- Opportunities for Training and Development
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits including Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Legal Services and Choice Auto and Home Program
In addition fulltime positions also offer the following benefits to associates:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. For positions in Maryland Washington State or to be performed Remotelyclick herefor information on additional companyprovided time off benefits.
Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Companys behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However depending on business needs you may be required to work yearround potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities achievements and experience without regard to race national origin sex age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities skills tasks or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drugfree workplace.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
