Communications and Special Events Coordinator

4 days ago

Ankeny, Iowa, United States Iowa FFA Foundation Full time
Job Summary

The Iowa FFA Foundation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as a Communications and Special Events Coordinator. This role will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive marketing and communications plan, including annual reports, e-newsletters, and promotional plans for fundraising and events.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agricultural communications, marketing, and public relations, with a proven track record of success in developing and implementing effective marketing and communications strategies.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic organization that is dedicated to supporting the development of leadership in youth and consumers through agricultural education.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and communications plan, including annual reports, e-newsletters, and promotional plans for fundraising and events.
  • Manage electronic marketing presence, including webpage and social media, to build the Iowa FFA Foundation and FFA Enrichment Center brands and promote giving and events.
  • Manage media relations, including the creation and dissemination of releases and on-site appearances.
  • Monitor publications for relevant news, brand awareness, and information to augment donor profiles.
  • Assist with other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field, such as agriculture journalism or communications.
  • Five years of experience in an agricultural communications role, preferably with a non-profit organization.
  • Experience maintaining consistency and style to a brand management.
  • Incredible passion, energy, and excitement to meet people and share our brand's story.
  • Excellent communication skills, including writing, proofreading, and speaking.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism in person, phone, and by email.
  • Unwavering desire to be a team player.
  • Actively desire to grow and receive feedback to help accelerate growth.
  • Great customer service ethic and high expectations for quality.
  • Exceptional organization skills.
  • Deep commitment to and enthusiasm for raising visibility and engaging Iowans in the development of leadership in youth and consumers to their food.
  • Ability to build communication systems to support volunteerism, fundraising, and brand visibility and advocacy.
  • A master at attention to detail.
  • Fluent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience with FFA and agricultural education.
  • Significant previous experience with software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.

Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

  • Sitting: Must be able to remain in a stationary position while working at a desk, and at a computer.
  • Use of Hands: Constantly operating a computer, phone, and/or other office equipment such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard.
  • Hearing: Must have the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech via telephone, in-person, and other remote speech.
  • Speaking: Must have the ability to communicate, express, and/or exchange ideas by means of spoken word. This role requires comfort with public speaking and the ability to present ideas clearly that are important.
  • Vision: Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing client presentations, viewing a computer, reading, and researching information.
  • Travel: This role often requires travel to meet clients and/or to attend industry events. This may involve air travel, driving, or extended periods of sitting.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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