Project Coordinator: Communications & Marketing

The Energy Coalition (TEC) is a California-based nonprofit focused on sustainability strategies. They are seeking a full-time Project Coordinator for their Marketing, Education, and Outreach team, responsible for communications and marketing projects, collateral development, and administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Develop visual identities, websites, print materials, newsletters, social media assets, icons, illustrations, and other marketing materials
• Support and coordinate in-person and virtual marketing events, such as conference sessions and webinars, and maintaining marketing materials inventory
• Track project details and documents, keeping the team up-to-date on progress and potential barriers to meet project timelines
• Provide copywriting support as needed
• Maintain and coordinate updates to websites
• Provide other support, as needed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• 1 - 3 years of relevant work experience
• Experience supporting marketing campaigns, including content development, scheduling, and participating in team strategy planning conversations
• Creative thinking skills and an eye for design
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in English (verbal and written)
• Familiarity translating legislation and other government-related news items for targeted audiences
• Knowledge of print and broadcast media style guide
• Experience supporting social media campaigns including editorial calendars and content management
• Organizing and maintaining program documents
• Strong graphic design skills (able to adapt style to align with brand guidelines with minimal team review/oversight)
• Design layouts, proposal templates, and other documents as needed using appropriate software
• Familiarity with industry printing standards (PMS colors, page sizes, etc.)
• Familiarity with the following programs/applications: InDesign CC, Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, Acrobat DC, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Figma, or Inkscape
• Basic knowledge in HTML and CSS
• Familiarity with Google Analytics, website CMS (Squarespace, Wordpress)
• Strong copywriting skills (able to write articles, newsletters, blog posts, etc. in alignment with brand guidelines)
• Strong business correspondence skills, able to interface confidently with TEC staff supporting multiple programs
• Experience executing with attention to detail and follow-through in tasks that meet contract deliverables
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to “manage up” to keep management informed about priorities and progress
• Ability to independently complete assignments in a thorough, accurate and timely manner
• Experience coordinating with vendors
• Must be available to work occasionally outside of regular business hours when needed, including nights and weekends
• Has a “can-do” attitude, flexibility, and commitment to promoting a positive work environment for all
• Able to represent TEC and the ME&O team confidently
• Serve as a company-wide resource for TEC
• Active cell phone plan service
• Interest in and knowledge of community engagement, including cultural awareness and respect of environmental justice communities
• Event coordination experience
• Experience with Google Docs, Drive, and Apps
• Familiarity with SalesForce platform
• Ability to work with video recording equipment (camcorders, audio mics, etc.)
• Familiarity with video editing and media encoding techniques
• Proficient in motion graphics
• Familiarity with the following programs/applications: Premiere Pro CC, After Effects CC, Media Encoder CC, HandBrake
• Basic knowledge in portrait shooting and lighting equipment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Access to employee assistance programs and behavioral health programs
• A 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
• 13 paid holidays and paid time off (increases with time in service)
• Quality training for team members

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