Local Roads Communications Specialist, Outreach Coordinator

Role Overview

• Create and manage marketing and educational materials (web, newsletters, print, video)
• Regularly update, troubleshoot and maintain the Program’s website
• Develop and maintain a complex schedule of high-volume, time-sensitive materials for publication within budget
• Manage projects including related accounting activities
• Develop and manage listservs, program email, and social media
• Write and edit materials from a variety of authors
• Represent the Program at statewide and regional meetings
• Travel to 6-12 workshops and events per year as Program Facilitator
• Make 2-4 presentations per year, typically on program services, at training events and statewide local government conferences

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience – 2 years to 4 years
• Valid and unrestricted New York State driver’s license
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of website management and image editing
• Ability to lift 20 to 50 lbs
• Excellent time management skills
• Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care options
• Generous retirement contributions
• Access to wellness programs
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
• Health and personal leave
• Three weeks of vacation
• 13 holidays
• Two additional floating holidays
• Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
• Tuition aid for external education
• Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program