CALIFORNIA REINVESTMENT COALITION JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Media and Development Coordinator
Organization: The California Reinvestment Coalition (CRC) facilitates positive economic change in neighborhoods underserved by mainstream financial institutions, where financial predators threaten the assets of hard-working Californians. CRC is a statewide coalition of more than 280 nonprofit organizations and public agencies working for economic justice, affordable housing and community development in low-income communities and communities of color. CRC has taken a lead in promoting solutions to California's foreclosure crisis to help families keep their homes.
CRC is a small, dynamic organization that offers opportunities to grow professionally.
Responsibilities:
Produce compelling press releases and other promotional/media materials
Maintain and develop media contacts database and track media coverage
Organize media events and press conferences
Direct multi-media projects (i.e. short films, audio testimonials)
Help victims of predatory lending and community members tell their stories
Develop and implement media strategies for CRC reports and other projects
Write grant proposals and foundation reports
Write and edit content for CRC website and Facebook page
Edit organizational newsletter
Qualifications:
At least two years of experience as a news reporter and/or editor, or in communications and public relations
Excellent writing and editing skills
Knowledge about foundations and grantseeking
Web-based and visual media knowledge and experience
Minimum of Bachelors of Arts degree
Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills
Ability to multi-task and learn new skills
An interest in affordable housing, economic development, and low-income consumer issues
Salary: Depending on experience. Excellent benefits.
People of color and women encouraged to apply.
For More Information visit
www.calreinvest.org
To Apply: Send résumé and writing sample to:
Search Committee
California Reinvestment Coalition
474 Valencia Street, Suite 230
San Francisco, California 94103
Tel: (415) 864-3980; Fax: (415) 864-3981
crc@calreinvest.org
Closing Date: August 6, 2010
The California Reinvestment Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
