Employment Opportunities - Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties seeks an outstanding candidate to fill the position of Director of Communications and Marketing. Responsibilities include development, implementation and measurement of communications and marketing plans; management of web 2.0 based activities and publications; design and development of multi media marketing campaigns and cultivating relationships within media markets.

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COMMUNICATIONS/MARKETING ASSOCIATE - DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE - DIGITAL PUBLIC SQUARE INITIATIVE

Works with the Director of Communications/Marketing to provide start-to-finish supervision of online and electronic projects and publications for communications department in piloting the digital Public Square. Coordinates digital/electronic content to support the Foundation’s strategies and goals for internal and external communication regarding the digital Public Square. Must be able to attract, facilitate, edit and moderate user-generated content on the public square web site and oversee posting of content for web and electronic distribution. Provides support to the foundation staff to develop content and social networking strategies that translate what is going on in Palm Beach County and at the Foundation via the digital Public Square. Serves as a core member of the team developing the Foundation’s Web 2.0 site and coordinates with consultants and vendors.

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Internship Announcement

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties has been creating lasting value for our communities for more than 35 years. With permanent endowment now totaling $138 million, the Foundation accepts contributions from individuals, families, businesses, corporations and other foundations in support of community initiatives, special projects and permanent endowment. Income from endowment is used to make grants and award scholarships primarily in Palm Beach and Martin counties. For more information, visit www.yourcommunityfoundation.org.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Intern will work closely with Foundation staff to provide program and administrative support as needed and to complete assigned projects. Intern projects will center on: 1) writing and researching, so as to produce program and general communications materials for the Foundation; and 2) the work of assisting in general office tasks, including: database maintenance, mailings, convening support and filling constituent requests.

The Foundation seeks candidates with high levels of proficiency in computer technology, including word-processing, database management and inner-office computer networking. The Intern must be detail-oriented, well organized and willing to give close attention to quality. It is important that the Intern is flexible, dependable and works well with others; is able to meet deadlines; and has excellent written and oral communication skills.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

The Foundation seeks candidates interested in growing and expanding their knowledge and skills through service in the philanthropic sector. While work experience and study in the non-profit sector would be helpful, candidates will be selected for their talent, ability to perform, dedication, and capacity for future development and growth. Key selection criteria are listed below.

• Effective and professional communication skills, including excellent writing abilities;

• Experience and proficiency in computer technologies and software including Windows XP, WORD, Outlook, Excel, Internet research, PageMaker or InDesign, Photoshop, etc.—The Foundation seeks a proactive learner willing to absorb the new computer skills and technologies required for optimum performance in the position;

• Ability to provide dependable, timely performance with quality results; and,

• Ability to prioritize and administer multiple tasks.

SPECIFICS

Description of typical duties/assignments:

· Using foundation database software to produce financial and program reports and create reference files about nonprofit organizations

· Research of online periodicals for demographic trends, community issues, identification of emerging nonprofit organizations, and other information

· Assisting staff in producing financial information, reports, budgets, pre and post-grant evaluations, research for advised funds and community funds, mailing to grantees and grant seekers, and other projects

· Working with program department staff and advisory committees in production of meeting materials and review of grant proposal and grant distributions

· Basic office duties and other responsibilities as assigned

This is a part-time position beginning immediately. Flexibility in scheduling can be negotiated to accommodate academic/personal needs within the constraints of the Foundation’s five day work week and operating hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is based in West Palm Beach at the Foundation’s offices, and pays hourly wages determined by the applicant’s related experience. To apply, email cover letter and resume to Leslie Lilly, Vice President for Programs at llilly@cfpbmc.org.

Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, applicant or other person because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin disability, age, veteran status or ancestry.