TITLE: Executive Director, Communications

REPORTS TO: Founder & CEO

APPLY BY: December 6, 2009, Attn: Alex Marron, alex.marron@gmail.com

Key program components include:

• Life coaching to provide individualized attention and support
• Tutoring, counseling, career planning, summer college campus and internship experiences
• Scholarship support for college or other post-secondary education
• Programs for parents of Scholars

I. Position Description

The primary purpose and function of the Executive Director of Communications is to:

• Create substantial local and national awareness of Dollars for Scholars, Inc.
• Create awareness that will strengthen financial resources to sustain rapid growth
• Support marketing and fundraising efforts
• Create awareness that helps to drive increases participation in Dollars for Scholars programs local and nation wide

Responsibilities

• Create, launch and implement a comprehensive, targeted, and sustainable public relations program that supports Dollars for Scholars
• Develop and execute a major media outreach plan
• Create and execute large scale, web-based campaigns to expand awareness
• Create and execute an internal and external communications strategy
• Create marketing materials such as newsletters, brochures, etc.
• Write and place press releases
• Perform basic graphic design duties as needed
• Network relationships with other news agencies, freelance writers and other media talent

General:

• Provide input to the leadership team and be a role model of the values and leadership responsibilities of KSI.
• Work with leadership in determining and implementing program outcomes, targets, milestones, and action steps, and in documenting progress toward achieving meaningful results on an annual basis.
• Exhibit high integrity and stewardship of the organization's resources.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with staff and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in marketing, communications, public relations or equivalent
• Ability to organize materials and to schedule time efficiently.
• Non-profit work experience preferred
• Experience in working in communications for a fast-paced organization
• Work Hours: 5 hours a week required. (virtual-volunteer)
• Individual must have their own reliable transportation

To apply, please send an email with resume attached to alex.marron@gmail.com