Communications Specialist

Position Title: Communications Specialist

Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications
Location: Wichita
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Girl Scouts Vision & Mission
Girl Scouts is a non-partisan, inclusive organization. We are the world’s preeminent leadership development organization for girls, building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
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Position Summary
The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing internal and external communication messaging and tactics for Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland.

Major Accountabilities

• Work closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications to develop and implement communication strategies to meet Council and department goals.
• Serve as Brand Champion to provide consistent oversight to ensure the image of the organization is appropriately projected to all audiences while adhering to the current GSUSA brand guidelines.
• Ability to clearly articulate the Girl Scout Value Proposition through written and verbal avenues.
• Responsible for managing the social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube as well as daily monitoring and maintenance of social media channels with relevant, engaging content.
• Responsible for managing council-wide email content and distribution of messaging through the Marketing Cloud email marketing system.
• Manage website content and function through the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) software.
• Research content, write articles and manage the production schedule for various council-wide print publications and other publications as they arise.
• Serve as a community liaison with key media sources, other community groups, civic organizations, educational institutions, etc.
• Present on behalf of Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, working with other departments to promote upcoming events, product sales, and other activities.
• Serve as photographer at council events as needed.
• Seek opportunities for promotion of Girl Scout programs which support the recruitment of girls and adults, attract new funding sources, and increase general public awareness of Girl Scouts, while coordinating these efforts with relevant staff.
• Collaborate with graphic designer to effectively create both content and imagery to engage audiences of the website, social media channels, and print materials.
• Act as support to the Fund Development department as needed.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with Communications, Marketing, or Public Relations
• Strong written and verbal skills including news releases, articles, scripts, and grant applications and proposals
• 2+ years of experience with email marketing software and social media coordination.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Public speaking experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Adobe Creative Suite

Hours/Travel

• 10% travel – requires reliable access to vehicle
• Expectation of working evenings and weekends to support council-wide events (average of one event per quarter)

Credentials, Licenses or Designations

• Valid Kansas driver’s license, access to reliable transportation
• Proof of insurance

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient hand-to-eye coordination to successfully operate a computer keyboard.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Sufficient visual acuity to make appropriate judgments with regard to Girl Scout materials.
• Ability to travel to and/or attend off-site meetings.
• Physical ability to frequently stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull, lift and move objects up to 25 pounds at shoulder height, and occasionally lift in excess of 25 pounds.
• Demonstrated normal depth perception.
• See and read printed materials, with or without visual aids; distinguish colors; read and understand rules and policies, labels and instructions.
• Verbal communication including the ability to speak and hear at normal room levels.
• Other demands, as determined by the council.

Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to complete other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Writing skills: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Wichita, KS 67218 (Required)

Work Location: In person