COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE Greenbelt Alliance, San Francisco Bay Area

Greenbelt Alliance is hiring!COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATEGreenbelt Alliance, the San Francisco Bay Area’s advocate for open spaces andvibrant places, seeks an experienced candidate for the position ofCommunications Associate.Position Summary:The Communications Associate will be responsible for supporting GreenbeltAlliance’s online and new media presence and helping to promote GreenbeltAlliance’s message in a clear, compelling, and consistent way to a growingaudience. The ideal candidate will be web savvy with html knowledge and astrong writer with an eye for good design.The Communications Associate will report to the Communications Director andwill work closely with the entire Greenbelt Alliance team, to support GreenbeltAlliance’s efforts to protect open space and encourage infill development inthe Bay Area. See www.greenbelt.org and www.growsmartbayarea.org to learn moreabout our work.Key Responsibilities:Writing and Editing: The Communications Associate will edit and design contentfor Greenbelt Alliance’s email newsletters and targeted email campaigns. TheCommunications Associate will also help write for the Grow Smart Bay Area blog,and post on Facebook, twitter, and other social media.The Communications Associate will also have the opportunity to help edit, plan,and write stories for Greenbelt Alliance’s quarterly newsletter and annualreport.Online Communications: The Communications Associate will be responsible forassuring that Greenbelt Alliance’s websites are updated and suggest ways toimprove the websites and increase traffic. The Communications Associate willalso work with field staff to send targeted email messages about campaigns andoutings.Communications Support: The Communications Associate will help all GreenbeltAlliance departments create materials that further the organization’smission. This will involve editing documents, helping with graphic design andlayout, and supporting media work as needed.Qualifications:The Communications Associate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated with somecombination of the following qualifications: * Outstanding writing skills. * Experience with online communications. * Experience with website maintenance and design using Dreamweaver. * Excellent oral communication skills. * Editing experience or aptitude. * Ability to work effectively in teams and in collaboration with others. * Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people andconstituencies. * Experience and skill in prioritizing and managing multiple projectssimultaneously. * Commitment to sustainable community development and environmentalprotection. * A good sense of humor.The Communications Associate will have a bachelor's degree and at least 1-2years of experience in online communications, writing and editing, with atleast 1-2 years experience in a nonprofit environment. Graphic designexperience (especially with InDesign and Photoshop) is a strong plus.The Communications Associate will work out of the San Francisco office.Candidates for the position should have a valid California Driver’s Licenseand be willing to travel throughout the Bay Area; access to a car is helpfulbut not required.The Communications Associate will generally work during regular office hours,with the possibility of occasional weekend or evening events.Most importantly, the Communications Associate will be committed to promotinglivable communities and protecting the Bay Area’s greenbelt for this andfuture generations.Salary and BenefitsThe salary is commensurate with experience. Medical and dental insuranceprovided as well as short-term disability, flexible spending, and 403(b)accounts. Generous vacation package.To ApplySend a resume and cover letter to jobs@greenbelt.orgApplications can also be sent via postal mail to:Greenbelt AllianceAttn: Communications Associate Search631 Howard Street, Suite 510San Francisco, CA 94105Applications will be accepted until December 4, 2009.About Greenbelt AllianceGreenbelt Alliance is the San Francisco Bay Area’s advocate for open spacesand vibrant places. Founded in 1958, we work to make the Bay Area a betterplace to live by protecting the region’s greenbelt and improving thelivability of our cities and towns. We have helped protect over 1.1 millionacres of farmlands, parks, watersheds and other open space. We are also aleading advocate for the creation of livable communities: walkableneighborhoods near transit, shops, and jobs, with homes people can afford.With a committed staff of 20, there is strong team spirit and sense of fun atour organization. We are headquartered in San Francisco with offices in SanJose, San Rafael, Santa Rosa, and Walnut Creek. Greenbelt Alliance values adiverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women,people of all sexual orientation, trans and gender non-conforming people, andindividuals of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Posted: November 17, 2009http://www.greenbelt.org