From: Heather Wright Subject: Job Opening at PFLAG - Communications Director Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 11:08:33 -0500 ******* Job Opening at PFLAG ******* Title: Communications Director Reports To: Executive Director, National PFLAG Office General Responsibilities: Oversees organization's visibility and public education efforts. Develops and implements strategies to vastly improve media profile, online presence and publications quality. Specific Responsibilities: 1. Positions organization as a leading voice - at local, regional and national levels - on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered issues and family issues in general, as well as on specific subjects pursuant to goals and plans established by the National Board of Directors. 2. Builds and strengthens relationships with journalists, and serves as the point-of-contact for communicating with media. 3. Supports and resources local and regional communications efforts, including media relations and publications programs. 4. Oversees organization's national publications program, including content development, production and marketing. (Publications include quarterly membership newspaper, annual reports, new or revised educational publications, conference materials, etc.) 5. Supervises the development of the organization's web site, and positions the organization as a key source of online support, information and advocacy options. 6. Manages and maximizes Communications Department staff, and oversees contracts with relevant consultants, service providers and vendors. 7. Develops annual workplan and budget for Communications Department. 8. Participates as a member of the organization's staff management team, working with other senior staff members and the Executive Director. Qualifications: * Proven ability to develop and implement strategic communications efforts. * Extraordinary management skills with a team-oriented approach. * Excellent writing, editing and proofing abilities. * Journalism degree, or equivalent, with experience in journalism/media relations. * Well-organized and innovative, with ability to work on deadline. * Solid connections with relevant journalists and/or organizations. * Experience with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered issues, a plus. * Experience with grassroots membership organization, a plus. Please send resume/cover letter to: PFLAG, 1726 M St., NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 (fax: 202-467-8194) or info@PFLAG.org Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) is committed to fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin/ancestry, age, sex, disability, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation at a college, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation. posted 2/15/00 - please distribute widely