Be part of a creative team in a dynamic & diverse region!
Who We Seek:
A Communications Administrator is needed to administer marketing and public relations functions that engage stakeholders in the work of Centralina Regional Council and the projects we support. The individual in this role will also advance Centralina’s brand through storytelling, design and content distribution across multiple channels and support outreach and education initiatives. Must be well‐organized and able to work collaboratively with cross-departmental teams and have a strong communications and marketing background.
Our Organization:
Centralina Regional Council is an innovative regional planning agency located in Charlotte, NC with a membership that includes 60+ local governments throughout the Greater Charlotte Region. Centralina works with individual communities and leads major projects that transcend local and regional boundaries. Our mission is to lead regional collaboration and spark local action to expand opportunity and improve quality of life. Learn more about our work at www.centralina.org.
The Centralina Team:
Centralina strives to provide an inclusive, creative and supportive work environment for its employees. Centralina’s staff of nearly 50 individuals serve as subject-matter experts to ensure our organization is able to meet critical business needs and is responsive to the needs of those that need our help the most. Centralina’s staff of friendly, talented and professional individuals helps ensure Centralina remains a trusted source of data and analysis that informs decision makers and calls attention to important trends. Centralina is a great place to work, learn and grow in your career.
Centralina offers its employees an excellent benefits package including membership in the NC Local Government Retirement System, 401k, medical, dental, vision and flexible benefits programs.
Description of the Work:
Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Supporting communication strategies and annual work plan activities through marketing and communications tactics. Provides a variety of specialized services for Centralina programs, boards, committees, activities and initiatives.
- Developing, editing and distributing original written and multimedia content, including articles, media releases, ads, flyers, brochures, banners, fact sheets, event invitations, educational materials, annual reports and other collateral materials; facilitating relationships with vendors as needed.
- Overseeing the distribution of content and materials utilizing established communication channels, including Centralina’s newsletter, website, Member Portal, social media channels, email distribution lists, media outlets, etc.
- Managing event promotion and supporting event administration, including results-driven marketing campaigns; writing and distributing event descriptions, speaker bios, and calendar notices; graphic design and editing of support handouts/tools/resources; participant communication and coordination; brainstorming agenda and approach; secondary technical and logistical support; and post-event documentation, publication to website and promotion.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities include but are not limited to:
- Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills, considerable attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and manage multiple and simultaneous priorities to meet assigned deadlines.
- Must demonstrate the ability to comprehend and transform sometimes complex information into clear, concise, useful and exciting messages.
- Must possess strong, creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to apply sound judgment and innovative ideas to meet challenges.
- Familiarity with Canva, Constant Contact, WordPress, Accrisoft, Looomly, Adobe Suite and/or related products.
- Familiarity with MS Office 365 Suite programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams.
- Photography, videography and video editing experience is desired but not required.
- Strong project management and time management skills.
- Knowledge of AP style and principles of grammar.
- Ability to work within a team and take independent initiative.
- Familiarity with brand implementation and brand compliance through established communications channels.
Minimum Experience at a Glance:
Bachelor’s degree in marketing/public relations, mass communications/journalism, public administration, political science or related field and 5 to 7 year’s experience in marketing, communications, outreach or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Video editing and graphic design experience is desired but not required. Local government experience preferred. Hiring Salary: $60K – $65K depending on experience with excellent benefits including NC Local Government Retirement System, 401k, medical, dental, vision, etc.
Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to lift 10 pounds of force occasionally and possess the visual acuity to prepare data, proof work, and do extensive reading.
How to Apply:
Interested individuals are encouraged to send a résumé and cover letter when applying to admin@centralina.org. Deadline: Open until filled with rolling interviews. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. EOE.
