Communications Specialist

Position Available: Communications Specialist
Reports to: Director of Communications and Marketing
POSITION SUMMARY:  Perform a range of communications duties on the Communications and Marketing team, including writing/editing content for newsletters, external website and employee communications, assisting with presentations for executive leadership and collaborating Forest Park Forever communications strategies. 
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Write content for Forest Park Forever publications, internal communications and executive communications
• Collaborate with Communications and Marketing team members to edit/proof digital and print materials including newsletter, website, social media
• Assist the Director of Communications and Marketing and senior leadership across all departments in preparation of formal remarks and presentations
• Assist the team’s media relations efforts, which may include media outreach and responding to press requests for information and images; interviews; and Park visits
• Partner with the team in managing Forest Park Forever’s digital and print assets and upholding brand standards
• Contribute to team production timelines and adherence to deadlines
• Provide support for Forest Park Forever special events

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum five years of experience in internal communications, marketing, journalism, and/or public relations
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strict attention to detail, accuracy, and quality of work
• Experience writing and editing content for a variety of audiences and ability to follow style guide
• Ability to leverage visual communication media such as video and graphic design to achieve branding and communication goals
• Experience with social media platforms and their use for organizational communications campaigns, marketing and branding
• Experience with project management and/or project management tools (e.g. Asana, Basecamp, Slack)
• Interest in parks and greenspaces and their role in community wellbeing and health
• Ability to think strategically, prioritize multiple deadlines, and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with or ability to learn PowerPoint and web content management systems (e.g. WordPress, Squarespace), social media publishing suites
• Flexibility to work occasional evening or weekends for select major Forest Park Forever events

• None

• Constantly operates computers and other office equipment.
• Routinely works in indoor office environment.
• Occasionally traverse uneven park terrain during events and to better understand spaces maintained by Forest Park Forever.