Communications Coordinator

Job Title: Communications Coordinator

Reports To: President

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary:

The Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation (MCCEI) is seeking a detail oriented person for a Communications Coordinator. This is your opportunity to join a team dedicated to getting minorities and women into the Maryland built environment. This role will focus on external communications including managing multiple social media accounts across various platforms, creating scripts for and coordinating video shoots, creating print materials for events, curating a monthly newsletter, website maintenance, and promoting two podcasts.

Attendance of events, functions and informational sessions are a regular part of this position, sometimes occurring outside of standard work hours in the early morning, late afternoon and early evenings creating opportunities for flex-time.

About MCCEI:

MCCEI is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to developing, promoting, and connecting career opportunities in the built environment. MCCEI’s signature program, Build Your Path, is aimed at promoting careers in the built environment to high school students. Poised at the edge of growth, MCCEI is currently working to rebuild its websites, creating a new construction career exploration program to take into schools, and rapidly expanding its construction career day program where students get to do hands-on activities.

These programs, along with outreach to partner companies and individuals to grow apprenticeship programs, encourage more inclusive hiring and training practices, and provide a shift in lens of how we talk about the impact of the work being done are always at the center of the work we do.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage multiple social media accounts, including creating, posting and engaging with branded reels, stories and posts for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Curate a monthly e-newsletter with updates about current programs, volunteer opportunities, and impact stories.
Oversee production of 3-4 videos a year including script creation, coordinating video participants and sponsors, working with video production team to create and edit video, and promotion of video.
Using SEO best practices to draft and post videos, podcasts, and blogs to increase engagement and visibility.
Assist in the design, development, content creation and publication and distribution of MCCEI printed materials for events or other needs.
Support creation and launch of new websites and then provide regular maintenance and upkeep.
Always be consistent with branding across all platforms to encourage recognition and consistency.
Work with the entire MCCEI team to stay abreast on all upcoming programs and needs related to external communication to support their efforts and enhance programming.

Requirements

Professional work or educational experience in marketing, communication, or related field
Experience in or personal knowledge of the Built Environment (architecture, engineering, construction, or development) preferred
Proficiency in using Canva, Adobe Suite, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS365 and related web based tools
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team,
Excellent record keeping skills and strong attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a self-directed fast paced environment
Must reside in the state of Maryland

Benefits:

Salary range for this position is $50,000-$65,000 depending on qualifications
Remote work environment (transitioning to hybrid)
Every other Friday off (80 hrs in 9 instead of 10 days)
Simple IRA, Insurance coverage etc.

This position is currently 100% remote, but starting in summer 2024, the work environment may be hybrid with an office most likely in Baltimore City. Some travel may be required within the State of Maryland, and potentially other parts of the US.

MCCEI is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE and M/F/V employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to MCCEI’s core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission. Here at MCCEI, our mission is to develop, promote, and connect career opportunities in the built environment, particularly for nontraditional populations such as women and minorities. MCCEI offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that includes financial security, health and wellness, a flexible schedule, and time off.

Interested candidates may send their resume, along with a cover letter, to jsproul@mccei.org.

Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation, Inc. (MCCEI)

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