Reports To: Senior Director of Development

Position Title: Marketing Specialist Reports to: Senior Director of Development Status: Part-Time, 20 hrs / week, M-F, Non-exempt

Broad Scope and Function of Job: The goal of this position is to provide ongoing assistance to the communications and promotion efforts of East Side Neighborhood Services to increase awareness and understanding of the organization’s mission and programs for a variety of audiences, and to advance East Side’s web presence and social media strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities :

News  Prepare press releases for local media and email lists  Cultivate relationships with the major media serving Hennepin County  Invite media representatives to special events

Events  Attend event committee meetings and Development Team meetings  Create a marketing plan for each event that includes a press release  Design and produce promotional materials, signs, etc  Attend and photograph all events  Keep agency display fresh, stocked with current publications, and take it to events  Coordinate and staff outreach events as needed to represent the Agency

Publications  Design and produce agency brochures, program brochures, annual report, etc.  Design and produce “Open Door” newsletter twice each year  Design and produce specialty publications, e.g. 100th Anniversary collaterals

Advertising  Keep website and program links up to date  In consultation with the Development Committee, maintain agency Facebook and Twitter presence  Advise the Senior Director of Development on print advertising  Maintain close relationships with the staff of the Northeaster, North News, and the Downtown Journal

Job Requirements and Qualifications:  A bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism or related field, or equivalent experience and a proven track record in public relations or communications.  Non-profit experience a plus.  Demonstrated knowledge of public relations, promotions standards, agency branding and production requirements of advertising and print industries.  PC proficiency, including word processing and Adobe Creative Suite programs to prepare materials in multiple mediums and formats.  To speak and write effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience.  Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet the needs of multiple program areas. Compensation: Minimum of $15.00-17.50 per hour DOQ Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Send Resume to: East Side Neighborhood Services, Attn: Human Resources, 1700 Second Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413; [email protected] ; www.esns.org

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