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Communications Coordinator
Position Summary:
The Communications Coordinator interacts with the media, serves as one of the primary spokespersons for the organization, builds alliances with key ally constituencies, and coordinates efforts to educate the public through general communications strategies and the Welcoming Tennessee Initiative. For general communications, key functions include monitoring press coverage, handling media inquiries, pursuing coverage of significant issues and events, training spokespeople and conducting media trainings for members. For the Welcoming Tennessee Initiative, key functions include holding and designing educational presentations, supporting local “Welcoming Committees,” and training “Welcoming Ambassadors” to coordinate local presentations and media strategies.
Qualifications:
- Background in communications strongly preferred
- Ability to prioritize and work under minimal supervision
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds
- Fluency in English required; fluency in at least one other language (especially Spanish, Arabic, Kurdish or Somali) preferred
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
Please click here to see the full job description.
To apply send a cover letter and résumé via e-mail to katie@tnimmigrant.org with "Communications Coordinator Search" in the subject line or by fax to (615) 833-0387. No phone calls, please.
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