Director of Communications

Ohio Township Association | Blacklick, OH

Position Summary:

The Ohio Township Association (OTA) is seeking a director of communications.

Generally, the OTA director of communications will lead the association’s marketing and communications efforts while overseeing the association’s brand, image and industry reputation with membership and external stakeholders. This person proactively will find new and innovative ways to keep members informed and engaged and ensure quality control of all information released by the association.

Responsibilities:

The OTA director of communications will work with the executive director, and other staff as appropriate, in carrying out the following duties:

Publications

Serve as the managing editor and designer for the bimonthly magazine: Ohio Township News.
Assist in the creation of digital, video and audio content utilized by the OT.
Design, edit and format other publications, including regular member emails.

Media Relations

Coordinate communications with the media including quotes and background information.
Set the OTA’s press strategy and prepare, write and edit press releases for distribution to media and OTA members.
Develop and maintain relationships with the press.

Events

Attend OTA Winter Conference, board and county officer meetings, and golf outing.
Serve as primary marketer and editor, designer, ad manager and writer as needed.
Serve as photographer and photo editor.
Provide assistance to other staff where needed.
Other events when requested by the executive director.

OTA Scholarship Program

Administer the OTA Scholarship program.
Create online scholarship form and portal to maintain applicant database.
Coordinate scholarship review teams.
Develop correspondence for winners and non-winners; publicize winners.

Miscellaneous

Promote the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Serve as primary writer, editor and designer for the OTA.
Work with director of governmental affairs to promote OTA legislative interests.
Manage association’s state fair sponsorship.
Supervise and assist the public relations and events coordinator with magazine ads, newsletter publication, content creation, uploading website text and managing the OTA social media accounts.

Qualifications:

Five to seven years’ experience is required
Impeccable copywriting and copy-editing abilities, graphic design, layout and publishing.
Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Illustrator Photoshop, Canva and Constant Contact.
Ability to proactively manage multiple projects and stakeholders at one time; ability to quickly shift priorities and creatively solve problems; ability to work independently; professional and self-motivated.
Experience in nonprofit or public sector is preferred.

To Apply:

To view the complete job description, visit please select this link. Send letter of interest, resume and portfolio examples via mail, email or fax to: Ohio Township Association, 6500 Taylor Road, Suite A
Blacklick, OH 43004; fax: 614-863-9751; email: bailey@ohiotownships.org.

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