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Working with other senior staff, the Communications and Public
Relations Coordinator is responsible for planning, development and
implementation of all of The Lighthouses communications, public
relations and fund development activities, both external and
internal.
They coordinate at strategic and tactical levels communications with
the other functions of The Lighthouse.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel overnight
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Additional Skills
- Train staff and volunteers
- Supervise staff or task force
Specific Skills
- Act as spokesperson for an organization
- Initiate and maintain contact with the media
- Answer written and oral inquiries
- Prepare or oversee preparation of reports, briefs, bibliographies, speeches, presentations, Web site content and press releases
- Develop and organize workshops, meetings, ceremonies and other events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
- Develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies and programs
- Develop and implement fundraising campaigns
- Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
- Gather, research and prepare communications material
- Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys
- Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
- Liaise with community groups
Work Setting
- Social or charity agency
Area Of Specialization
- Print
- Interactive/new media
- Audio/audio-visual
Type of audience
- Media
- Internal or in-house audience
- External audience
Ability to Supervise
- Working groups
- Committees
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
- 11-15 people
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Basic security clearance