Job TitlePublic Relations & Marketing Coordinator

ProgramAdministration

Job Summary

Catholic Charities Fort Worth is looking for an energetic and detail-oriented PR & Marketing Coordinator to join the Public Relations department in positioning Catholic Charities Fort Worth as the thought leader on poverty and social innovation. We’re seeking an all-around A player to oversee our publications calendar, manage our outside graphic design contractors, plan and manage events and press conferences, and serve as a public face for the agency in the community. Ideally, this people person thrives when given big projects, values efficiency and accuracy, knows how to juggle numerous calendars and deadlines, and has a get-it-done attitude.

Requirements

  • Manage the department publication timeline as well as contracted graphic design work, including: one Annual Report and PowerPoint, three newsletters, two sets of invites/programs/signage for fundraisers, direct mail campaigns, and more.
  • Generate content for abovementioned publications independently with proper formatting, grammar, and key messaging.
  • Plan and execute community events and press conferences, including all event management logistics from invites and press releases to IT, setup, food, and day-of program management.
  • Manage and update the agency website on an ongoing basis.
  • Oversee agency photo database and take pictures to increase quality photography
  • Facilitate implementation of parish relations PR plan as directed by supervisor.
  • Lead internal marketing and outreach committee meetings to gather feedback from staff and generate new PR opportunities
  • Serve as an external spokesperson for the agency
  • Manage agency press log, marketing material check-outs, update press kits and materials annually, and serve as inter-office liaison to manage individual program public relations needs
  • Secure all editorial calendars and manage PR pitching/events calendar

Qualifications

  • 0-5 years experience in marketing and public relations
  • Degree in public relations, marketing, business or related industry
  • Experience working with the Catholic community; a practicing Catholic strongly preferred.
  • Disciplined self-starter, proactive and organized, deadline driven
  • Energetic, well-spoken, excellent writer
  • Ability to meet all essential functions of job position

Work Hours and Location

Regular office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; occasional evening and weekend availability for PR events is required.

To Apply

Interested persons should fax or email a cover letter, resume, & salary requirements to:

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc.

Attn: Human Resources

249 West Thornhill Drive

Fort Worth, TX76115

Fax: (817) 535-8779

Email:

Due to the volume of responses, only qualified parties will be contacted.

No phones call, please.

Date Posted: 04/30/2013

Date Closed: Until Filled