Communications And External Affairs Manager
CurrentCommunications• Develop and implement plans for strategic communications and public will campaigns that increase awareness and support of Create CA's vision, mission, programs, services, and activities.• Write and edit various communications, including public letters, press releases, articles, newsletters, event flyers, presentations, and reports, highlighting Create CA's work, vision, partners, and legislative priorities.• Develop and coordinate communications calendar including the monthly newsletter, daily social media postings, special email blasts, and regular website updates.• Manage and maintain website backend, online merchandise store, and social media channels.• Monitor, post, and interact with subscribers on social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, and Linkedin) to build relationships and online community.• Coordinate with contracted communications firm/s on the public will campaign, brand management, messaging, graphic design, paid and earned media, and special projects.• Consult with the Create CA program team to coordinate content creation, provide consultation on branding, liaise with contracted communications firm/s, and manage program-specific email lists.• Evaluate the effectiveness of the overall communications strategy through online metrics, surveys, and focus group meetings.External Affairs• Build and foster relationships with collective impact partners and workgroups.• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and help facilitate meetings.• Assist in drafting, updating, and implementing action plans for collective impact efforts. Follow up with partners on action plan needs and progress.• Assist in developing grant proposals for collective impact efforts.• Assist in evaluating collective impact efforts through reports, surveys, and focus group meetings.