COMMUNITY RELATIONS DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT

LOCATION: 1680 Campus

LENGTH OF SERVICE: On-going

DAYS/HOURS: Weekdays (hrs between 9-5)

JOB SUMMARY: Volunteer would assist the Community Relations department with day to day duties. Candidate should be talented, energetic and independent with a commitment to strengthening the Village's visibility within the greater Hartford community. Candidate will work closely with the Community Ambassador and the Director of Marketing and Communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Track and Maintain press clippings book
  
• Prepare press releases
  
• Preparing Village information packets
  
• Organizing Community Relations materials
  
• Assisting with department events, including press conferences
  
• Prepare external marketing materials for presentations
  
• Perform basic clerical duties including, filing, phone calls, preparing mailings, etc.
  
• Update Village events calendar
  
• Update department databases

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Interns strongly encouraged
  
• Mature High School students considered
  
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
  
• Knowledge of computer programs a plus
  
• Strong planning, interpersonal and relationship building skills
  
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
  
• Knowledge of the greater Hartford communities and the ability to interact with individuals from various cultural and socio-economic groups.
  

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