Coordinator, Community Engagement
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Coordinator Community Engagement
Reports To: Senior Director Outreach & Community Engagement
Status:Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: $27.00
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Outreach & Community Engagement team in the development and execution of outreach engagement and education initiatives that connect WETA to the communities it serves in the D.C. metropolitan area. The Community Engagement Coordinator will work within the team to manage project tasks and assist with all department activities and events that support projects produced by WETA and within the public broadcasting system. Reports to the Senior Director Outreach & Community Engagement.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide support for Outreach & Community Engagement
- Create manage and maintain community databases and utilize email marketing platforms including Mailchimp to distribute e-communications to external stakeholders about programming and other WETA content
- Serve as the contact person/screener of the department email and provide appropriate response
- Research and draft content for monthly e-newsletter marketing communications and other projects as required
- Assist with all in person and virtual events and workshops to include logistics staffing materials registration RSVPs and onsite and tech support
- Code and process invoices on a timely basis
- Develop systems and processes that will optimize workflow in the department
- Attend virtual internal and external industry meetings on engagement and programming
- Work alongside WETA Volunteer Coordinator to coordinate volunteers for department events and mailings.
- Assist with meeting and calendar management for the department
- Perform related special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least one year of office experience.
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of general office procedures.
- Demonstrated understanding and application of computer technology using Microsoft Office Programs (Word
- Excel PowerPoint).
- Experience with Mailchimp Canva or other design software for graphics creation is highly preferred.
- High level of organization and attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills. Service orientation is highly preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with careful attention to detail.
- Ability to take initiative and handle various tasks simultaneously be flexible and able to prioritize.
- Creative thinker with an outgoing personality.
- Positive attitude and calm demeanor with the ability to perform under pressure.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment in an atmosphere of multiple projects and shifting priorities
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum one year of experience in promotion public relations marketing education or community engagement environment or equivalent experience as a student leader or volunteer in the above areas.
LOCATION:
WETA and NewsHour Productions are Washington DC established media and news organizations. We are a largely local workforce based out of the Campbell Place office in Arlington VA. WETA and NewsHour Productions value employee flexibility when possible. Most positions based in our Arlington VA office will be onsite or hybrid depending upon the role.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
WETA and its subsidiary NewsHour Productions LLC serve local and national public media audiences by producing and distributing content of intellectual integrity and cultural merit. Through broadcast digital and community services the organization offers compelling diverse programming on five television channels including primary channel WETA PBS and on WETA Classical the exclusive home for classical music in the nations capital; produces a portfolio of national television productions including PBS NewsHour recognized globally for bringing balanced in-depth news coverage to all Americans; creates impactful documentaries with longtime production partners Ken Burns and Prof. Henry Louis Gates Jr.; features a variety of content offerings on WETA Passport the PBS Video App and the WETA Classical App; and serves communities near and far with education and engagement initiatives that contribute to the companys mission of public service.Benefits WETA
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
WETA and NewsHour Productions are equal opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and internships. WETA and NewsHour Productions make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Business Development
- Employee Orientation
- Public Health
- Account Management
- VersionOne
- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
About Company
WETA is the leading public broadcasting station in the nation’s capital and serves our community with educational, cultural, news and public affairs programs and services.
