Communications Specialist
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6 Ames, IA Ames, IA $18 an hour $18 an hour SUMMARY OF POSITION Mainstream Living provides services designed to enhance opportunities, create success and fulfill dreams.
The Communications Specialist is a professional position that will promote Mainstream Living's mission and programs through a variety of online and offline tasks while also providing support to the organization's overall corporate compliance and communications activities.
All personnel are expected to promote a safe and welcoming environment that inspires hope and supports members with their individual goals and aspirations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalency/HiSet/GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Demonstrates experience in professional communications, both written and oral, including the ability to write, edit and proof written materials.
Proficiency in creating social media content and using social media as an outreach tool.
Proficiency with design platforms such as Canva or Adobe.
Experience working with website content management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G Suite (Google Apps).
Ability to organize, coordinate and manage diverse activities and deadlines.
Experience with photography/videography is desirable but not required.
Provide flexibility with schedule to attend evening/weekend special events as needed.
The Communications Specialist position requires good attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, with ability to listen effectively and respond appropriately.
The individual in this position will communicate with both internal and external stakeholders and must act as a role model for the company by maintaining positive and professional relationships.
The position will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Write, edit and develop engaging content for print and online.
This includes, but is not limited to internal/external newsletters, recruitment materials, brochures, and press releases.
Promote the mission, vision and values of the organization through engaging social media content.
Coordinate social media efforts.
Assist in communications to the Board of Directors and other stakeholders including monitoring, documenting, and presenting program outcomes.
Assist in the coordination of internal and external events and activities including fundraising, promotional, and/or employee events.
Assist in responding to funding and grant opportunities, including research, tracking and reporting.
Make general content updates to the organization's website.
Participate in special projects dealing in areas of corporate compliance, HIPAA, and quality assurance.
Adherence to Policies and Procedures:
All employees will adhere to Mainstream Living's policies and procedures including but not limited to:
Personnel Policies and Policy manuals.
Attendance is an essential function of work.
Attend and work shifts as scheduled.
Adhere to Mainstream Living's Attendance Policies for time off, on-call and attendance to training/staff meetings.
Follow documentation procedures to include accurate, honest and timely completion.
Follow health and safety practices per Mainstream Living's policies including participation in emergency procedures, drills, proper infection control, accident/injury prevention, etc.
Follow vehicle policies for safe operation of Mainstream Living's vehicles and safe transport of members/others if in driving position.
Keep supervisor informed of critical and non-routine events.
Communication is constructive, effective, and timely.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable employees with a disability to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing this job, employees must be able to meet the physical demands required to complete essential functions of this position and meet member needs in their home environment.
Employees will be required to lift 15-25 pounds on a frequent basis.
Depending on member needs and in some work locations, employees may be required to assist with ambulation, lifting and transferring of members, generally with the use of adaptive equipment such as gait belts, walkers, wheelchairs, mechanical lifts, etc.
Thus, there may be times the employee must lift up to 50lbs and rarely up to 100lbs if working in sites with members requiring ambulation assistance.
OSHA CLASSIFICATION This position is considered a Classification I in regard to jobs in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes.
Additionally, there is possible exposure to cleaning chemicals.
Use of appropriate measures is required for every health care provider.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
6 Ames, IA Ames, IA $18 an hour $18 an hour SUMMARY OF POSITION Mainstream Living provides services designed to enhance opportunities, create success and fulfill dreams.
The Communications Specialist is a professional position that will promote Mainstream Living's mission and programs through a variety of online and offline tasks while also providing support to the organization's overall corporate compliance and communications activities.
All personnel are expected to promote a safe and welcoming environment that inspires hope and supports members with their individual goals and aspirations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalency/HiSet/GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Demonstrates experience in professional communications, both written and oral, including the ability to write, edit and proof written materials.
Proficiency in creating social media content and using social media as an outreach tool.
Proficiency with design platforms such as Canva or Adobe.
Experience working with website content management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G Suite (Google Apps).
Ability to organize, coordinate and manage diverse activities and deadlines.
Experience with photography/videography is desirable but not required.
Provide flexibility with schedule to attend evening/weekend special events as needed.
The Communications Specialist position requires good attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, with ability to listen effectively and respond appropriately.
The individual in this position will communicate with both internal and external stakeholders and must act as a role model for the company by maintaining positive and professional relationships.
The position will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Write, edit and develop engaging content for print and online.
This includes, but is not limited to internal/external newsletters, recruitment materials, brochures, and press releases.
Promote the mission, vision and values of the organization through engaging social media content.
Coordinate social media efforts.
Assist in communications to the Board of Directors and other stakeholders including monitoring, documenting, and presenting program outcomes.
Assist in the coordination of internal and external events and activities including fundraising, promotional, and/or employee events.
Assist in responding to funding and grant opportunities, including research, tracking and reporting.
Make general content updates to the organization's website.
Participate in special projects dealing in areas of corporate compliance, HIPAA, and quality assurance.
Adherence to Policies and Procedures:
All employees will adhere to Mainstream Living's policies and procedures including but not limited to:
Personnel Policies and Policy manuals.
Attendance is an essential function of work.
Attend and work shifts as scheduled.
Adhere to Mainstream Living's Attendance Policies for time off, on-call and attendance to training/staff meetings.
Follow documentation procedures to include accurate, honest and timely completion.
Follow health and safety practices per Mainstream Living's policies including participation in emergency procedures, drills, proper infection control, accident/injury prevention, etc.
Follow vehicle policies for safe operation of Mainstream Living's vehicles and safe transport of members/others if in driving position.
Keep supervisor informed of critical and non-routine events.
Communication is constructive, effective, and timely.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable employees with a disability to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing this job, employees must be able to meet the physical demands required to complete essential functions of this position and meet member needs in their home environment.
Employees will be required to lift 15-25 pounds on a frequent basis.
Depending on member needs and in some work locations, employees may be required to assist with ambulation, lifting and transferring of members, generally with the use of adaptive equipment such as gait belts, walkers, wheelchairs, mechanical lifts, etc.
Thus, there may be times the employee must lift up to 50lbs and rarely up to 100lbs if working in sites with members requiring ambulation assistance.
OSHA CLASSIFICATION This position is considered a Classification I in regard to jobs in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes.
Additionally, there is possible exposure to cleaning chemicals.
Use of appropriate measures is required for every health care provider.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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