Communications Specialist Job in East Hartford 06108, Connecticut Us

 

The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT) is a non-stock, tax-exempt corporation incorporated in May 2004 and is funded under federal and state sponsored grants to develop a national center that addresses military and civilian industrial manufacturing needs; to promote energy planning and policy initiatives; and to enhance workforce skills for technology competitiveness through K-16 education pipeline and incumbent worker training programs.

 

Position Title:  Communications Specialist

 

Job Description:  Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Communications Specialist is responsible for functions including, but not limited to, the following:

 

·         Produce and implement major branding campaign, including approved style sheets

·         Administer CCAT website style and content, ensuring that the site meets the organization’s business needs

·         Maintain timelines of website format and news, creating and revising collateral materials; creating and distributing press releases; and managing the distribution of newsletters and publications

·         Organize the preparation of presentations using marketing resource materials such as brochures, data, slides, photographs, and reports 

·         Create, implement and oversee communications programs that effectively describe and promote the organization’s activities and achievement, including graphics, brochures, company or product fact sheets, logos, or other promotional products

·         Research and develop content for publication of products

·         Participate in the strategy and planning of meetings and events, including monitoring budgets and coordinating amenities

·         Communicate the purpose and mission of the organization to potential/current customers, affiliates, funders, and employees by making effective use of a variety of approaches and mechanisms, including social networking 

·         A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected

·         Other tasks as assigned

 

Job Requirements:

 

·         Excellent writing ability

·         Required to work with academic and industry organizations for the introduction of new technologies 

·         Ability to manage projects, including budget and schedule, and write reports 

·         Must fulfill ITAR citizenship requirements

 

Education and experience:

 

·         Requires a Bachelor's degree with at least 3 - 5  years of experience in the field

·         Experience in marketing research and developing and implementing marketing strategies  

·         Experience in public relations

·         Experience in working with local communities, media and the public at large

·         Experience in conducting radio, TV and newspaper interviews for media

·         Experience in strategic planning and public presentations

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Photoshop, Publisher, and familiarity with HTML

 

 

Reports to:  Chief Administrative Officer

Manage others: No

Job type:  Specialist

Employee Type: Salary, Full Time

Travel:  Limited travel within the state and some travel on national and international level

Compensation:  Based on qualifications

Relocation: No

 

CCAT is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

Please forward resume to Nancy Mickiewicz, HR Specialist, at nmickiewicz@ccat.us .