[NIFL-HEALTH:3903] FW: Job Opening: California Literacy: Communications Coordinator

From: Matthew Scelza (matthewscelza@caliteracy.org)
Date: Tue Feb 11 2003 - 12:39:43 EST


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Hi,

This is a second position now available with California Literacy, Inc.  

Peace,
Matthew Scelza
California Literacy, Inc.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jose Cruz 
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 8:01 PM
To: Jose Cruz
Subject: Job Opening: California Literacy: Communications Coordinator


Dear Friend or Partner or Relative!

Please read the following advertisement for a job opening with California
Literacy, a statewide nonprofit literacy organization.  Also attached is a
job description.  This position will be promoted primarily in San Diego and
Los Angeles.  The position will be housed in the San Diego Office of
California Literacy.  We will receive cover letters and resumes for this
position up to Friday, February 28, 2003.

Thanks!   Jose



HELP WANTED
(Under: "SOCIAL SERVICES")

Nonprofit literacy org. seeking "take charge" Communications Coordinator, to
promote/conduct communications for health literacy, statewide literacy
awareness campaign, write press releases newsletter, bulletins, coordinate
events, specifically a statewide conference.  Salary range:  $35,000 to
$40,000. Organization based in Pasadena.  Office housed in San Diego/Mission
Valley.  Send cover letter and resume to California Literacy, 2225 Camino
del Rio S., #A, San Diego, CA 92108. No resumes accepted after 2/28/03.



Communications Coordinator, California Literacy
	Job Description


Responsible to:		Executive Director

  		
Immediate Supervisor:	Statewide Director of Coalition and Member Development


The Communications Coordinator is responsible for communications, media relations, promotions, and event coordination with the goal of increasing literacy awareness and support for adult literacy in California.  

Broad areas of responsibility include communications related to 1) the Cal Lit Health Literacy Initiative; 2) Cities That Read; 3) Coordination of the annual Cal Lit statewide conference; 4) other duties as directed by the Executive Director and Immediate Supervisors.


Job Responsibilities:

1)	Design, write, and edit newsletters, brochures, articles, and other promotional literature to expand literacy awareness in California, especially as subject matter relates to Cal Lit focus upon its Health Literacy Initiative, Cities That Read, and the Annual Statewide Conference.  Conduct interviews and take photos as needed;

2)	Design activities, work plans/goals in designated areas of communication responsibilities (the Health Literacy Initiative, Cities That Read, and the Annual Statewide Adult Literacy Conference).  Implement plans as directed;

3)	Coordinate special awareness events and promotion of events, specifically the Cal Lit Annual Statewide Conference to enhance conference organization, quality, awareness, and attendance;

4)	Maintain contact-active, proactive and reactive--with the media to increase literacy awareness;

5)	Evaluate all Cal Lit activities for publicity value. Present concepts for review and implementation;

6)	Counsel Cal Lit member programs in promoting special events, human interest stories, and outreach efforts;

7)	Perform other duties as directed by the Immediate Supervisor and Executive Director


Qualifications:	Previous marketing and public relations experience
			Previous experience in coordinating events
			Excellent reading and writing skills
			Organizational skills
			Interpersonal skills/people skills



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