Assistant Vice President of Communications and Development

Job Description

Job Description

Characteristics of Work

The incumbent is responsible for the development and the continuing effectiveness of an internal and external communications program for the Agency. The work includes establishing and maintaining effective contact among information outlets. Work is performed under direct supervision from the Vice President of Planning and Development and is evaluated based on program and project results achieved. The incumbent oversees and coordinates the Agency’s Communications Plans.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.

Additional essential functions may be identified by the Agency.

Assist in the development and maintenance of policies, objectives, goals, etc. for the total Agency communications program.

Develops and maintains the Agency’s website.

athers, writes, clears with appropriate officials, and disseminates news releases or articles having immediate news, and educational value concerning the Agency, its programs, services and activities.

Develops, implements, and maintains an informational system, as necessary, to conduct general liaison with the news media and government ublic relations officers, insofar as such activities are limited to communications and liaison necessary to keep the public informed on matters of public concern, such as notices of federal contract/grant awards, financial matters, and client eligibility requirements.

Prepares copy for radio or TV programs.

Develops and implements communication programs for use in magazines, newspapers, radio, television, and other informational media; promotes and maintains contact with representatives of these media for purposes of establishing outlets to disseminate information.

Coordinates Agency relationships with professional organizations, conventions, civic clubs, church groups, school or PTA gathering, and other groups.

Coordinates activities of the Agency's in-house printing operations.

Coordinates and approves all informational materials for the Agency and its programs, including letterhead, business cards, forms, all Agency newsletters, fliers, printed programs, certificates, brochures and other similar instruments.

Develops and maintains an overall Agency external communications plan.

Develops and maintains a communications "crisis plan" for the Agency.

Prepares photographic displays, news articles, and other informational material describing the Agency and its programs and activities.

Coordinates preparation and publication of Agency’s Annual Report.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs any related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in communications, marketing or a related field and two (2) years of work experience related to the above described duties. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Computer literate. Graphic design skills a plus.

Hinds County Human Resource Agency will provide reasonable accommodations for any known disability that an otherwise qualified employee might have, to assist the employee to perform essential job duties, provided that these accommodations do not result in an undue hardship for the Agency.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards for the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties that may be required by their supervisors.