ALCOSAN · 17 hours ago
MANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expALCOSAN is committed to providing wastewater treatment services and enhancing the community’s quality of life. The Manager of Communications is responsible for developing and producing communication strategies that align with the organization’s mission and business priorities, overseeing the Communications Department, and ensuring effective internal and external communication.
Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringHealth CareWaterWater Purification
Responsibilities
Manages and provides strategic direction to staff to ensure department initiatives are in alignment with the Authority’s mission, vision and business priorities
Oversees the monitoring, editing and updates to the Authority’s web site and social media content for style, ease of use, accuracy and timeliness; promotes web site use
Creates and maintains promotional profile documents for each Authority division, department and position
Serves as backup spokesperson for Director of Communications as necessary
Creates and maintains informational documents for every Authority program, project and initiative
Advances the Authority’s strategic communications vision throughout the workforce by promoting and assessing effective employee awareness of all initiatives
Works collaboratively with all Authority departments to understand and convey the mission and objectives
Oversees the daily operations of the Communications Department
Trains and supervises department employees
Maintains compliance with the Authority’s rules and policies
Develops brochures, presentations, speeches, newsletters, social media content and other communications directed to internal and external audiences as necessary
Develops plans, annual objectives and budget requests for the department
Prepares the Authority’s Annual Report
Develops uniform letterhead, memorandum and electronic communication formats and use protocol
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Communication Arts, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field of study
Seven (7) years' experience in Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration, Marketing / Advertising; this includes a minimum of three (3) years' experience as a first-level supervisor or manager
Extensive / Considerable Knowledge Of principles, objectives, techniques, and methods of public information management
Extensive / Considerable Knowledge Of media requirements regarding content, format, and timing of official releases
Extensive / Considerable Knowledge Of functions, operations, goals and administration of the Authority
Extensive / Considerable Knowledge Of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc
Ability To communicate with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail or in person
Ability To monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment to detect or assess problems
Ability To organize, Plan, and Prioritize Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish your work
Ability To get Information — Observing, receiving and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
Ability To schedule Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs and activities, as well as the work of others
Ability To make Decisions and Solve Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
Ability To evaluate Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
Ability To establish and Maintain Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time
Ability To interpret the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used
Ability To coordinate the Work and Activities of Others – Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks
Ability To coach and Develop Others – Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others improve their knowledge or skills
Preferred
Certification in public relations or communications is preferred. Examples include 'Accredited in Public Relations' (APR) or 'Accredited Business Communicator' (ABC)
Company
ALCOSAN
ALCOSAN is an environmental and public health organizations that provides wastewater treatment services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Phil Cole
Chief Information Officer
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