Communications and Government Outreach Coordinator

Description

Summary Of Duties:

The Communications and Government Outreach Coordinator cultivates community relationships and partnerships, provides outreach to community organizations and partners, and networks with town, village and county governments across our four-county service area. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage and cultivate relationships and assist with outreach efforts and community engagement;
• Represent FeedMore WNY at tabling events;
• Manage active solicitation of, planning for and coordination of speaking engagements targeted at corporations, community partners, schools and groups;
• Serve as an advocacy resource and coach to community partners as needed, directed and requested;
• Proactively seek annual municipal funding to support organization’s programs and initiatives;
• Assist Chief Communications Officer with outreach to state and federal officials as needed
• Engage staff, organizational stakeholders and community partners in support of the organization;
• Assist with any and all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to: serving as a truck spotter, helping with Farm Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals and serving home-delivered meals; and 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher. Non-profit experience preferred;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills as well as experience with effective networking;
• Detail-oriented;
• Innovative, self-starter who is able to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, resolve problems, follow through and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook;
• Must have a high level of professional, ethical behavior and an ability to work well with multiple constituencies;
• Ability to travel as necessary to support FeedMore WNY initiatives, including a valid NYS Driver’s License and daily access to a vehicle;
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary; and
• Capable of lifting 35 lbs.