Agency Relations Coordinator

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Agency Relations Coordinator
Full Time Allegany, NY, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1051

Salary Range: $23.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Under the direction of the Director of Organizational Advancement, the Agency Relations Coordinator is responsible, but not limited to, oversight and implementation of public relations, staff information, and administrative services functions. The role includes preparing and advising on internal and external newsletters, press releases, brochures, pamphlets, and advertising related to agency operations and services. The Coordinator initiates action necessary to maintain office environment, equipment function, and administrative communications to enhance internal operations/relations and promotes positive agency relations among staff and the public.

Responsibilities

Establish goals and a planning calendar for routine and special agency relations activities.

Prepare copy and layout of newsletters and advertising.

Coordinate printing, mailing functions of agency relations materials with appropriate vendors and staff.

Prepare public information materials, reviewing and revising them on an annual basis.

Assist in the coordination of fund-raising and development activities among employees, volunteers, and the public.

Research grant opportunities assigned to this position, assess timelines, eligibility requirements, and appropriateness for the organization, and communicate findings to appropriate staff for follow up consideration.

Schedule and coordinate social media posts and related digital communications for both organizations in accordance with agency marketing and public relations goals.

Participate as a public speaker on an occasional basis to promote agency services.

Serve as a liaison to the press; preparing news releases and/or coordinating photo opportunities which highlight agency events or services.

Assist in the coordination of staff functions as related to agency relations.

Interact with senior management staff on a routine basis to identify agency relations needs.

Identify opportunities to promote positive agency relations and provide appropriate follow-up.

Assist in obtaining bids or price quotations pertaining to public relations materials.

Serve as Webmaster, keeping information current and relevant, and maintain related social media sites.

Prepare required reports.

Adhere to and reflect organizational values in daily work.

Serve on agency committees as may be assigned.

Maintain an obligation to report wrongdoing/violation of agency policies, applicable federal, state and local laws, and rules and regulations, pertaining to agency operations, to immediate supervisor or identified compliance officer.

Complete all mandatory in-service education programs and any other additional in-service hours that are minimally required for the position.

Other responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Administrator/CEO.

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in education, human services, journalism/communications, creative writing, or similar field preferred; or Two years of related work experience with at least one year in a health or human services work environment; or an Associate's Degree and four years of related work experience with at least one year in a health or human services work environment.

Computer literacy, including familiarity with word processing, database/spreadsheet, and desktop publishing programs. Experience with Windows environment and Pagemaker desktop publishing system preferred.

Demonstrated experience in the preparation of public relations materials, preferably newsletter, brochure, and/or press releases.

Acceptable driver's license and automobile available for use with current insurance.

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