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Complete Description:
Manager will:
• Develop effective strategic communications plan that leverages brand promise and broadens awareness of Connect.DC programs and priorities.
• Develop, integrate, and implement PR activities designed to enhance Connect.DC brand.
• Cultivate and maintain strong media relationships.
• Develop and executive varied and integrated communications products including website, print publications, newsletters, online communications, media and public relations.
• Refine Connect.DC’s core messages to ensure brand consistency.
• Serve as executive editor for the development, production and maintenance of Connect.DC’s internal and external communication vehicles, including the main website, marketing materials, publications, newsletters, invitations, flyers, advertisements, and reports.
• Oversee multi-media awareness and marketing campaigns to connect communities to Connect.DC and partner programs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, partners, and key constituencies to develop innovative solutions to bridging the digital divide in underserved communities.
• Proactively outreach to the stakeholders, such as community anchor institutions, District government agencies, businesses, and residents
• Secure key partnerships for the deployment of effective, comprehensive, and long term digital divide solutions.
• Develop multi-media campaigns to connect communities to new media technology, broadband, and public media resources
• Build a multi-sector coalition of digital inclusion advocates.
• Plan and manage events, as required.
The candidate will be periodically required to work in the evening and on the weekends to attend and coordinate community events.
Behavior Characteristics:
•Displays leadership qualities and the ability to manage a "start-up" organization; great team leader, excellent task manager and organizer
•Responsible/self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
Skills:
|
Skill |
Required / Desired |
Amount |
of Experience |
Expertise Rating |
|
Experience working with traditional and social media |
Required |
5 |
Years |
2 - Proficient |
|
Experience with MS Office Suite |
Required |
7 |
Years |
2 - Proficient |
|
Knowledge of broadband,wireless technology, and the digital divide |
Required |
4 |
Years |
2 - Proficient |
|
Experience using Sharepoint |
Desired |
4 |
Years |
2 - Proficient |
|
Excellent verbal and written communication skills |
Required |
5 |
Years |
3 - Expert |
|
Experience creating press releases |
Required |
5 |
Years |
2 - Proficient |
|
Market research, forecasting and analysis of social media trends |
Required |
4 |
Years |
3 - Expert |
|
Experience with Visio |
Desired |
3 |
Years |
2 - Proficient |
|
Experience with MS Project |
Desired |
4 |
Years |
2 - Proficient |
|
Extensive experience in both the public/private sector |
Desired |
4 |
Years |
2 - Proficient |
|
Entrepreneurial experience |
Desired |
4 |
Years |
2 - Proficient |
|
In-depth knowledge of underserved neighborhoods in the District or another city with significant low-income populations |
Required |
2 |
Years |
2 - Proficient |
|
Valid Driver's License |
Required |
|
|
|
|
Proven leadership ability, with strengths in facilitation and relationship management |
Required |
4 |
Years |
2 - Proficient |
|
Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and budget in an efficient, productive manner. |
Required |
5 |
Years |
3 - Expert |
|
Willingness to work in an “all hands on deck” environment and engage in a variety of tasks. |
Required |
5 |
Years |
3 - Expert |
|
Experience planning conferences, summits, and other multi-sector events |
Required |
4 |
Years |
3 - Expert |
