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Education and Communications Coordinator – Athens Hocking Recycling

The Education and Communications Coordinator implements strategic communications programs and initiatives to improve the public visibility of AHRC and local zero waste efforts, as well as execute social media campaigns to educate the region about waste management and expand our community presence on online platforms. Primary duties will be to develop strategies for the promotion of recycling, including identifying target audiences and the most effective methods of reaching them. You’ll also be in charge of reaching out to subject matter experts, potential partners, and key influencers to build connections, secure partnerships and collaborations. Reports directly to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement strategic programs and initiatives designed to improve the public visibility of AHRC

  • Conduct tours of the recycling and compost facilities

  • Presentations to groups/schools about recycling and compost

  • Educate the public and our customers about recycling

  • Create, review, and edit promotional materials to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all communications materials

  • Oversee content creation and design of promotional materials and press releases for media and target audiences about recycling and composting

  • Data Analytics that assist with content creation as well as measuring the success of outreach programs and internal processes

  • Execute social media campaigns on online platforms

  • Manage and maintain the company’s website

  • Reach out to businesses, organizations, and potential partners to build relationships and organize events that promote our products/services

  • Write Bids, RFPs, and RFQs for Federal, State, Municipal and Public Institutions

  • Attend and provide support for the AHRC board’s education committee

  • Serve as the supervisor for all Education and Communications employees, including AmeriCorps

  • Create a training and transition plan for future AmeriCorps

  • Complete all other tasks assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications:

  • B.A. in Communications, Public Relations, Education, or Marketing
  • Strong verbal, visual, and written communication skills

  • Familiarity with spreadsheets and data analytics

  • Ability to create social media content

  • Skilled public speaker

 

For more information or questions email/call:

Crissa Cummings, Human Resources Manager

Email: crissa@athenshockingrecycle.org

Call:740-594-5314 or Text: 740-762-0487

 

To be considered for this position submit cover letter and resume to: crissa@athenshockingrecycle.org or 5991 Industrial Dr., Athens Ohio 45701