Assistant Information Specialist

Purpose

The Information Specialist Assistant is responsible for assisting with external communications, including the web site, marketing programs, social and other media, and materials distributed to the EDGE board, government officials, the public and others.  Assists the Information Specialist with campaigns to communicates EDGE’s mission and accomplishments through public relations, media relations, and marketing and design.

Essential Functions:

• Identifying required information and preparing documents for EDGE and related entity Board and Committee meetings.
• Executing EDGE communication campaigns. 
• Developing and editing content for EDGE and related entity websites and marketing collateral, as well as contributing to social media marketing efforts. 
• Assisting staff with research projects and compiling reports based on data sets. 
• Preparing program and organizational quarterly and annual reports. 
• Staff  booth or exhibit at trade shows and community fairs.
• Monitors EDGE brand activity on social networking sites.
• Attends EDGE-related events to take photographs and conduct interviews.

Participates in the set-up and preparation of all EDGE sponsored events

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or related field. 
• At least two years of work related experience.
• Must exhibit strong writing abilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge and skill in desktop publishing applications and content management systems.
• Ability to write clearly and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Attention to detail in written communication; error-free spelling and grammar.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure and work before and after regular working hours.
• Ability to interact with other staff members to assure that the mission of the organization is adequately portrayed.
• Good judgment and strong decision-making skills.

Environmental Requirements:

• Most work is conducted in typical indoor office environment.
  
  
  

  Other Requirements:

  • Must have personal automobile for daily use.