Communications Coordinator at Third Sector New England in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Third Sector New England

Location: US-MA-Boston
Job ID: 2021-1784
Category: Crisis Intervention
Type: Fiscal Sponsorship Organizations
Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery

Overview

The Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR) (moar-recovery.org) is a fiscally sponsored organization of TSNE (tsne.org), which organizes recovering individuals, families, and friends into a collective voice to educate the public about the value of recovery from alcohol and other addictions.

MOAR Values: Faces and Voices of Recovery - Visible, Vocal, Valuable

Responsibilities

The Communications Coordinator will primarily support a statewide marketing, public relations and communications strategy that furthers MOAR's relevance and impact within the recovery community regions. This position will also support MOAR's fundraising strategy, participate in analyzing state addiction policy and development of strategic advocacy campaigns and interact with volunteers, community organizations, coalitions, policy makers, and the media to enhance our marketing, public relations and communications strategy. This position reports to the Operations Director.

Essential Job Functions

• Work with MOAR Executive Director to analyze and interpret relevant public policy issues then report on these issues to MOAR Staff and Members;
• Write and distribute fact sheets on relevant state and federal bills, budget measures, and executive orders;
• Help develop strategic advocacy campaigns to catalyze improvements in addiction services including state budget item;
• Work with the recovery community to assess needs, strengths and trends;
• Work with MOAR staff, members, and colleagues to develop novel legislation to address addiction issues.

Qualifications

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

• At least 3-5 years of communications, marketing, public relations, and fund development experience with a nonprofit organization;
• Must have experience with communication with tools such as Demonstrated experience Constant Contact.;
• Experience with grassroots fundraising;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment;
• Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills;
• Experience with and/or an ability to quickly learn grant research and/or writing;
• Demonstrated knowledge in Microsoft Office and successful use of social media tools, such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and all social media platforms.

TSNE/ Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery envisions a society grounded in the principles of social and economic justice. As such, we strive to achieve excellence through a diverse and inclusive workplace that honors the unique talents and lived experiences of each person. Our vision and values are reflected in all our employment-related decisions, including hiring practices. Accordingly, TSNE actively seeks people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in our work.

As an EOE/AA employer, TSNE/Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.