Communications Coordinator Jobs

Communications Coordinator
Organization: Small Business Development Center
Description
The University of Houston Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network is seeking a motivated Communications Coordinator to join their Communications and Marketing team. This position will coordinate communications activities in support of the SBDC program, including, but not limited to, publications, newsletters, website, social media and informational and solicitation print materials.
Responsibilities:
1. Under direct supervision, build, cultivate, advocate for, respond to, monitor, and grow a digital community on behalf of the SBDC
2. Writes, designs, and coordinates the production of digital/print communication and marketing materials
including success stories, press releases, blog articles and collateral materials.
3. Uses multimedia software applications to create and publish graphic designs in accordance with network goals
and objectives.
4. Ability to deliver innovative approaches and creative solutions while following guidelines, policies and industry
best practices.
5. Creates and maintains a digital library of photographs, video, graphic designs and program collateral.
6. Supports the SBDC Network in managing social media strategies and campaigns for diverse initiatives,
collaborates with the training department, oversee digital and online communication platforms.
7. Recommends integrated communications and/or marketing plans to meet objectives
8. Assists in building and /or maintaining a digital community through social media channels, blogs and the website
9. Creates and produce content for the SBDC Network Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram
10. Assists in the design and development of graphics and web pages
11. Drafts content used to engage clients/constituents and grow channels
12. Curates digital/print content
13. Implements social listening efforts and reports back to management
14. Provides customer service to clients/constituents across digital channels
15. Compiles data, analyzes and reports metrics
16. Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Four-year university degree: Communication, Marketing or Journalism
• 2 years of experience in a Communications role
• Proficient in MS Office
• Intermediate experience with AP Stylebook
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite & Canva
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on a team and manage deadlines
• 2-3 writing and social media samples
• Demonstrate competence with a variety of social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and
LinkedIn.
• Experience in engaging, editorial writing across a myriad of print and digital communications platforms, including social channels, mass email, online platforms, and promotional marketing and communications collateral.

Preferred Qualifications
• Photography skills a plus
• Published bylines