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POSITON: Events Coordinator and Communications Support – Caldwell, New Jersey 07006

Background:Project Porchlight is an energy efficiency campaign administered by One Change, a not-for-profit organization that advocates community engagement and environmental sustainability. One Change works with other participating groups to bring a variety of energy efficient residential lighting campaigns to residents of New Jersey. These participants seek to establish common themes in the branding and marketing of their programs in order to convey their collaboration to the public.

Position Type: Temporary - Full-time
Duration of Contract: 6 weeks, June 6 to July 15, 2011
Shift: Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30, some evening and weekends required
Compensation: $40,000 to $45,000 per annum (prorated)

Role: Reporting to the Campaign Manager, the Events Coordinator and Communications Support works closely with the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator to ensure effective event promotions. The Events Coordinator and Communications Support may work with program delivery partners to coordinate and plan events and prepare Project Porchlight staff for participation in concurrent events. Additionally, the Events Coordinator and Communications Support provides leadership and support in the planning and implementation of the Campaign’s communications strategy and outreach activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Event Responsibilities

Organize Project Porchlight recruitment and recognition events for volunteers

Coordinate logistics for all events

Research new possibilities for events

Work with headquarters communication team to create communications materials as needed for all events

Develop unique and interesting stories from significant and successful events to headquarters for web publishing

Work with partners to execute campaign deliverables

Report indicators of successful events and incorporate lessons learned into future event planning

Coordinate all post-event procedures and evaluations

Communication Responsibilites

Provide administrative support to the campaign for all communications-related activities

Liaise with headquarters communication staff for templates and best practice material as needed for external communication needs of the campaign

Maintain and update local campaign content (photos, event calendar, blog postings) on the Project Porchlight website

Assist in the development and tracking of communications coverage

Monitor the communications strategy to improve external and internal communications

Prepare weekly reports on program activities

Communicate with outside service providers to ensure timely delivery of quality materials

Represent Project Porchlight at community events

Respond to information requests from staff, the media, volunteers and the public

Education and Experience Required:

Minimum, Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum of four years event coordination and communications experience

Project management experience

Demonstrated experience working with the media

Maintenance of program/event budgets and timelines

Experience with tabletop events, fairs, and farmer’s markets

Familiarity with the process of obtaining permits

Knowledge of community groups and activities in the region

Experience with funder representation

Skills:

Possess excellent writing and editing skills

Possess advanced knowledge in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Ability to anticipate and respond to opportunities and challenges

Possess strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Possess excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Be highly motivated, creative, resourceful and a strategic thinker, with strong teamwork and relationship building skills

Possess a proficiency in the use of social media outlets

Must be able to work in diplomatic and culturally competent manner with diverse groups

Valid driver’s license (ability to use own vehicle is an asset)

Able to lift 25 lbs.

Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying.
Please reply to jessica.whitehorne@porchlight.org

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