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Position Title: Communications Director

Friends of Cancer Research, a cancer non-profit organization in the Washington D.C. area (Arlington, VA), seeks an energetic, motivated individual with a background in health communications. This position is responsible for managing all internal and external communication efforts including monthly e-newsletter, website, public relations, and marketing, as well as some event planning and development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Public Relations/Communications

Generate relationships with health care journalists
Generate ideas for and write press releases, op-eds and other written communications that advance federal policy goals
Help craft news releases, letters to the editors and opinion pieces
Generate monthly newsletter and annual report.

Marketing

Conceive, design, write, edit, and oversee production of collaterals for programs and events
Contract and coordinate with vendors (printers, etc.)

Online

Write, design, edit, and execute delivery of e-communications, including monthly newsletter
Collect and synthesize tracking statistics for effectiveness of electronic communication messages
Develop content and maintain website

Event Planning

Design and oversee production of special event invitations and materials
Assist with special event logistics
Manage photography, including hiring professionals, of people and events for press releases and publications

Development

Help to maintain donor database
Assist in the writing and editing of grant proposals, reports, and donor outreach materials

General

Provide communications support to fellow staff on their related collateral
Develop and maintain protocols for information flow relating to communication issues
Ensure a total unified and consistent organizational image by reviewing all printed communication that represents FOCR, including stationery, logos, fact sheets, event programs, newsletter, invitations, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree
A minimum of 5 years experience in a non-profit communications department, a public relations agency, or related professional experience
Strong writing skills, across different areas (e.g. op-eds, speech-writing, newsletter)
Avid consumer of print, broadcast and internet media
Proficiency with MS Office, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, FrontPage, and Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign
Basic proficiency in web technologies (HTML; XML, Flash, a plus)
Comfortable with computer technologies, experience working with databases, and an aptitude for learning new technology
Experience working with the media
Self-motivated with the ability to thrive under pressure and on deadline
Team-player also capable of working independently

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume via email to Heather Chaney – hchaney@focr.org

Please write “Communications Director” in the subject line and include your cover letter in the body of your email. In your cover letter, please address clearly how you meet the qualifications above.

Review of applications will begin as they are received. The job will be open until filled. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Friends of Cancer Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls, please.

Job posted: 2/28/07
Open until filled.