Coordinator, Public Affairs

Avoq is seeking a Coordinator to join our Public Affairs team and support a diverse grouping of industries sectors and issues. This is a Hybrid role (3 days in office per week) based out of our Chicago office.

WHO YOU ARE

• A strategic and creative thinker that can quickly understand and analyze complex challenges.
• A constant innovator who prefers change and progress over routine.
• Is inspired to make a change in the world through storytelling.
• Thrives in fast-paced growth-oriented environments.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Support day-to-day client interaction and strategy implementation for a portfolio of clients;
• Develop compelling content such as website copy social media posts stakeholder communications presentations reports memos letters to the editor and op-eds;
• Oversee market research projects including but not limited to: (1) creating and/or updating existing stakeholder influencer and media lists by identifying new and relevant contacts (2) media activity reports using in-house monitoring tools and (3) social media sentiment analysis reports;
• Support the team with in-depth research public affairs campaign management media and public relations strategic consulting tactical messaging corporate positioning grassroots advocacy digital campaigning and issue advocacy.
• Collaborate and support integrated teams to develop compelling content and creative products;
• Manage timelines budgets vendors and personnel for a fast-paced office in highly organized and efficient fashion;
• Contribute to creative brainstorming

YOUR EXPERIENCE

As a qualified candidate you have experience in all areas below:

• 1-2 years of work experience related to public affairs media relations corporate communications and/or digital and social media strategy;
• Demonstrated ability to leverage social media platforms (Facebook/Instagram Twitter LinkedIn etc.) and knowledge/interest in social media trends;
• Ability to execute and juggle multiple end-to-end projects
• Works well in a collaborative team environment
• Work in the office 3 days/week
• Ability to communicate professionally this role will include interfacing with clients media and other external audiences in addition to colleagues;
• Excellent writing editing research and presentation skills; and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel PPT Outlook)

As an exceptional candidate you possess many of the following attributes:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Advertising Communications preferred.
• Political campaign governmental and/or PR agency experience;
• Intellectual curiosity about policy issues business and media and where the three intersect;
• Hands-on digital advertising experience is a plus;
• Superior organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail;
• A proven track record of successfully completing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Candidates need not possess every attribute listed above to qualify for a role. If you identify with this profile but dont quite meet all of the criteria we strongly encourage you to apply to joining our winning team!

Avq prides itself on the kind of innovation that is only achieved through inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity. Maintaining a diverse staff of first-class talent (including those from BIPOC LGBTQ communities and others from historically underrepresented groups) and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators and advocates.

The salary range for this role is $50000 - 58000

We offer a uniquely rich benefits package to support our teams quality of life outside of work that includes:

• 100% Company-paid Medical Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 12 paid company holidays per year up to 39 days individual paid time off
• Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year

Avq also provides necessary assistance or modifications to the application process for prospective candidates. If you need support please reach out to and include your full name and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.