Description:
Council 4 seeks a Communications Assistant. Communications Assistants work as a team with the Communication department assisting with the internal member communications and training members and leaders on all aspects of communication.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Write leaflets, bulletins, update websites, social media posts, news releases, create fact sheets, assist with talking points and other materials.
- Assist with the production of internal member communications in print and on digital platforms, such as mass texting and emailing.
- Assist with union members in spokesperson trainings, interviews, photo, and video shoots, and participating in events and actions.
- Documents events and actions, including taking photos and video, and posting real-time content to social media platforms.
- Trains and educates members and leaders on social media, applications, and website platforms.
- This is a field staff position and will allow staff to flex hours due to weekend and evening responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1 year experience with media relations, public affairs, or campaign communications.
- Background in union mobilization, communications, or advocacy work.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the capacity to meaningfully engage with and frame issues for people of different backgrounds, race, ethnicities, income levels, life experiences, etc.
- Ability and willingness to travel and work occasional long- or irregular hours during times of critical campaign need.
- Ability to effectively manage a workload with competing priorities and deadlines
- Bilingual a plus.
- Experience using with communications software/platforms/applications/social media.