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Director, Public Relations & Communications
YMCA of Greater New York
Description
The YMCA of Greater New York is the largest youth-service organization in NYC. The organization has grown to encompass 21 branches and more than 150 sites throughout the five boroughs of New York City in addition to three camp sites and an upstate conference center.
The West Side YMCA is seeking a highly motivated individual who will be responsible for planning, implementing and managing the West Side YMCA's overall public relations and communications strategy. In addition, the Director, Public Relations & Communications will work to enhance community awareness and support for the West Side YMCA programs and services.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the presence of YMCA staff at community events, forums and meetings.
• Host events/tours for local elected officials, community board personnel and business leaders.
• Research and develop a list of influential West Side community leaders.
• Research opportunities for strategic partnerships.
• Assume a leadership role in facilitating inter-branch communications.
• Maintain a comprehensive calendar of media outreach opportunities.
• Create and implement a program promoting Leadership Team staff as experts in their areas.
• Coordinate and oversee press events, including field press inquiries.
• Support the Executive Director in working with community leaders, elected officials and partners on shared media campaigns.
• Proactively network, to develop strong relationships with journalists, at NYC media outlets.
• Produce internal and external communications materials including branch newsletters, member email blasts, posters, press releases, etc. Serve as editor on internal publications.
• Update and maintain West Side YMCA webpage and social networking sites.
• Prepare the foundation for the rebranding initiative by positioning the WS Y as a provider of programs that promote youth development, healthy lifestyles and social responsibility.
• Carry out the rebranding initiative according to the AO guidelines and plan.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Five years of experience in communications, including media outreach, project management and web 2.0 skills; YMCA or other not-for-profit experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of New York City media.
• Exceptional oral, written, editing and proofreading skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office is a must; content management experience preferred.
HowTo Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic management team, please forward your cover letter, resume and salary requirement to jobshr@ymcanyc.org or to:
YMCA of Greater New York; Human Resources Department; Box PRC26/CL; 5 West 63rd Street - 6th Floor; New York, NY 10023
Equal Opportunity Employer - Drug Free Workplace
