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10 people are interested
Connecticut Association for the Gifted - Board of Directors Member Experienced in Public Relations
ORGANIZATION: Connecticut Association for the Gifted
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10 people are interested
The Connecticut Association for the Gifted (CAG), founded in 1969, is the pre-eminent parent, teacher and school resource, and legislative advocate forConnecticut’s talented and high-ability students. CAG provides families with information, resources and programs to benefit their gifted and talented children; educators with high-quality professional development; and Boards of Education with the tools to support talented students.
CAG is seeking an individual to serve as a Board member who has a hands-on background in public relations, including firsthand social media experience. The ideal candidate would possess a working knowledge of strategic marketing that includes a blend of media relations, marketing planning and advocacy. CAG desires assistance to expand its reach, awareness and membership statewide -- including further penetration into underserved communities. Also important will be cultivating and maintaining relationships with funders, legislators and collaborating organizations, as well as the ability to work at a quick pace, flexibly and nimbly. Must also possess excellent written and verbal skills.
Responsibilities to include the following:
- Identifying and crafting stories that communicate the essence of an organization’s mission and successes
- Collaborating with the Executive Director and Board leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive communications plan employing strategies that will broaden programmatic reach and deepen impact
- Developing and refining "core" organizational messages to ensure consistency across all platforms
- Identifying significant media and public policy issues that can be leveraged to support CAG’s work, and creating and implementing plans to exploit them
- Managing messaging for ongoing promotion of major programs and developing messaging for new initiatives
- Along with ED and officers, representing organization at public events, conferences, workshops, networking groups and media events
- Developing and supporting relationships with CT media
- Working with all appropriate committees including Development and Partnership, to assist with corporate/small business/like-minded organization engagement efforts
- Serving as Executive Editor for the organization's website
- Along with Program Coordinator, overseeing organizational response to inquiries about CAG
- Coaching and supporting all staff and board members as spokespersons
- Previous experience on a non-profit board is helpful
This is an unpaid (volunteer) position. To apply or for further information contact Lisa Garner at execdirector@ctgifted.org.
More opportunities with Connecticut Association for the Gifted
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Connecticut Association for the Gifted
Location:
606 Post Road East #417, WESTPORT, CT 06880, US
Mission Statement
To support and advocate for Connecticut's gifted, talented, and high-potential children of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds so they are identified and provided access and opportunities to an appropriate education by personnel trained and qualified to meet their cognitive, social, and emotional special needs.
Description
The Connecticut Association for the Gifted (CAG),founded in 1969, is the pre-eminent parent, teacher and school resource, and legislative advocate forConnecticut’s talented and high-ability students. CAG provides families with information, resources and programs to benefit their gifted and talented children; educators with high-quality professional development; and Boards of Education with the tools to support talented students.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2018
SKILLS
- Social Media / Blogging
- Public Relations
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Marketing Strategy & Planning
GOOD FOR
- Kids
REQUIREMENTS
- as needed