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ExternalAffairsCoordinator
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“External Affairs Coordinator. Skills: External communications, Legislative tracking, Event management, Social media management. Develop external communications strategies. Execute external communications strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Expand promotion of the Authority; Increase visibility on social media; Increase visibility on MSBA website
Industry & Context.
Analyze information; Present information
Ability to travel, Access to transportation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3 years of relevant professional work experience, Skills in conflict management and resolution, Ability to work hybrid work schedule, Proficiency in Microsoft 365 software applications, Experience with SharePoint or similar filing platform, Ability and willingness to travel to project sites, Access to transportation to travel to project sites
Nice to Have
Experience with constituent services, Demonstrated understanding of the Massachusetts Legislative process and schedule
What You'll Do.
Develop external communications strategies
Execute external communications strategies
Track legislative activity
Track legislative schedule
Anticipate key timelines
Monitor emerging issues
Develop educational materials
Create briefing documents
Draft written materials
Schedule outreach events
Attend outreach events
Prepare advance materials
Prepare presentation materials
Attend events statewide
Maintain existing relationships
Build contacts with officials
Maintain contacts with officials
Build contacts with policy stakeholders
Maintain contacts with policy stakeholders
Develop educational workshops
Facilitate educational workshops
Develop workshop topics
Select panel speakers
Select workshop venues
Develop workshop agendas
Prepare workshop support
Lead visual design activities
Develop design concepts
Develop design methodologies
Maintain social media content
Maintain marketing content
Post informational materials
Initiate social media visibility efforts
Initiate website visibility efforts
Draft print communications
Assemble print communications
Draft electronic communications
Assemble electronic communications
Support drafting Annual Report
Support assembling Annual Report
Support drafting marketing materials
Support assembling marketing materials
Provide graphic information for reports
Analyze visual design effectiveness
Analyze artwork effectiveness
Support Board of Directors meetings
Draft project specific press releases
Organize letters of support
Distribute attendee lists
Coordinate registration
Track proposed legislation
Monitor House calendar
Monitor Senate calendar
Prepare information summaries
Prepare written correspondence
Facilitate special projects
Support office operations activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with MSBA leadership; Partner with Director of Administration; Partner with Director of External Affairs; Collaborate with MSBA departments
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Public speaking; Press releases; Briefings; Talking points; Speeches; Emails; Letters
Process & Methodology
Event planning, Project planning
Full Job Description
Position Summary The External Affairs Coordinator will work as an integral part of the External Affairs team in developing ways to continue and expand the promotion of the Authority. Under the direction of the Director of External Affairs, the External Affairs Coordinator will be responsible for developing and tracking legislative policy modifications impacting the MSBA, as well as the development and implementation of various internal and external facing events, informational sessions, and project ceremonies. Responsibilities will also include planning, preparing and distributing organization information utilizing a variety of media sources and interactive technologies for press releases, website and social media postings, as well as create and promote educational outreach for MSBA school districts and stakeholders. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Partner with MSBA leadership team to develop and execute external communications strategies for legislators, elected officials, school-affiliated organizations and districts that promote the mission of the organization. Responsible for tracking daily activity and schedule for the Massachusetts legislature, anticipating key timelines, and monitor emerging issues that impact the MSBA. Partner with the Director of Administration and Operations and the Director of External Affairs on the development of messaging, materials including graphics and the creation and facilitation of workshops. Develop educational materials including briefing documents and fact sheets on MSBA priorities as needed. Lead in drafting briefings, talking points, speeches, emails, letters, and other written materials as needed. Partner with the Director of External Affairs in scheduling and attending MSBA project milestone and educational outreach events. Prepare all advance materials including presentation materials and remarks needed for MSBA Executive team attending these events. Attend events statewide, as the MSBA representative r
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