• Communications and Government Outreach Coordinator

    FeedMore WNY (Buffalo, NY)


    Communications and Government Outreach Coordinator

     

    Buffalo, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=100+James+E+Casey+Drive+Buffalo+NY+USA+14206)

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-time

    Description

    SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

    The Communications and Government Outreach Coordinator cultivates community relationships and partnerships, provides outreach to community organizations and partners, and networks with town, village and county governments across our four-county service area.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Manage and cultivate relationships and assist with outreach efforts and community engagement;

    + Represent FeedMore WNY at tabling events;

    + Manage active solicitation of, planning for and coordination of speaking engagements targeted at corporations, community partners, schools and groups;

    + Serve as an advocacy resource and coach to community partners as needed, directed and requested;

    + Proactively seek annual municipal funding to support organization’s programs and initiatives;

    + Assist Chief Communications Officer with outreach to state and federal officials as needed

    + Engage staff, organizational stakeholders and community partners in support of the organization;

    + Assist with any and all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to: serving as a truck spotter, helping with Farm Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals and serving home-delivered meals; and

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Requirements

    + Bachelor’s degree or higher. Non-profit experience preferred;

    + Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;

    + Strong interpersonal and customer service skills as well as experience with effective networking;

    + Detail-oriented;

    + Innovative, self-starter who is able to work both independently and as part of a team;

    + Ability to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, resolve problems, follow through and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met;

    + Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook;

    + Must have a high level of professional, ethical behavior and an ability to work well with multiple constituencies;

    + Ability to travel as necessary to support FeedMore WNY initiatives, including a valid NYS Driver’s License and daily access to a vehicle;

    + Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary; and

    + Capable of lifting 35 lbs.

    Salary Description

    $21.50-$23.50/hr. *Bi-Weekly Pay Periods