Communications/outreach manager job description

• Dedication and experience supporting our local communities combined with an enthusiasm for nonprofit industry.
• Organization, attention to detail, ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills, with the ability to draw useful conclusions from data sets.
• High level of computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Constituent Relationship Management databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred).
• Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop, Premiere Pro) or other design software
• 3-4 years of digital marketing experience, custom pixel placement within Facebook Ads platform and WordPress website development.
• Knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram).
• 2+ year proven track record of success with hands-on Facebook Ads Manager experience setting up, implementing and managing ad campaigns within budget and to goals.
• Personable, customer-oriented; ease with working with others and with delegating.
• Must work well under pressure and with changing priorities.
• Confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Leadership and Teamwork, Outreach Tactic Development & Execution, Outreach Content & Asset Creation
• Computer literate; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment/Travel

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works mostly in an office environment that is quiet to moderately loud, depending on the work area. Some local, county, or state travel may be required, including overnight stays. Employee is required to sit, use hands, stand, stoop, walk, talk, and listen while performing duties. General office equipment including personal computers, scanners, copiers, faxes, desk- and smartphones, and software programs. Occasional travel of distance may be required, especially suburban Cook County. Other travel of distance may be required. Must possess and maintain an applicable Illinois Driver License, clean driving record, and Auto Insurance that meets the State requirement.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds and ability to work at a computer for long periods of time. Requires normal range of hearing/vision.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

It is an administrative support level position requiring the exercise of discretion and independent judgment and is required to work a full-time work week, as designated by the CEDA Employee Handbook, with periodic longer hours, including potential evenings, weekends, and odd hours.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience consistent with the duties laid out in the job description.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Fluency in foreign language (Spanish preferred).
• Understanding and enthusiasm for CEDA’s vision and willingness to advocate its mission.
• Understanding of challenges facing populations with low incomes or willingness to learn.
• Three (3) or more years of nonprofit experience highly preferred.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: website administration, graphic design or social media strategy.

AP/EEO Statement
CEDA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CEDA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

CEDA expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CEDA’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

ADA Statement

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Image Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or other related degree program, or related equivalent additional experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing guidance and direction in high technology programs.
• 18+ years of experience in guidance, consultation, facilitation, and thought leadership to the client and/or project team based on specialized in-depth expertise in such fields as:
  • engineering and technology
  • policy and administration
  • program management
  • planning
  • analysis
  • training and development
  • facilities
  • communications
  • visual design
  • human capital
  • business

• Proven success designing and executing marketing and communications strategies and campaigns.
• Up to date on industry trends and able to stay ahead of the curve.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to think analytically and strategically.
• Capable of working well as part of a team as well as independently.
• Great multitasker and capable of simultaneously managing multiple projects with different deadlines.
• Superior written and verbal communications skills.

Desired:

• Master's degree or higher in Marketing, or Communications
• Expert-level experience working with DoD/IC Acquisition Process or PPBES
• Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program/project work experience.
• Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience.
• Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience.
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools and languages.
• Technical knowledge in one or more of the following arears, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Image Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or other related degree program.
• Expert-level experience in engineering, design and analysis of IT or related systems experience in all phases of design, development, analysis and documentation, and development of standards and guidelines for tasks being performed.

Peraton Overview

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

For Colorado Residents Colorado Salary Minimum: $101,000
Colorado Salary Maximum: $245,100

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position, and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Image Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or other related degree program, or related equivalent additional experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing guidance and direction in high technology programs.
• 18+ years of experience in guidance, consultation, facilitation, and thought leadership to the client and/or project team based on specialized in-depth expertise in such fields as:
  • engineering and technology
  • policy and administration
  • program management
  • planning
  • analysis
  • training and development
  • facilities
  • communications
  • visual design
  • human capital
  • business

• Proven success designing and executing marketing and communications strategies and campaigns.
• Up to date on industry trends and able to stay ahead of the curve.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to think analytically and strategically.
• Capable of working well as part of a team as well as independently.
• Great multitasker and capable of simultaneously managing multiple projects with different deadlines.
• Superior written and verbal communications skills.

Desired:

• Master's degree or higher in Marketing, or Communications
• Expert-level experience working with DoD/IC Acquisition Process or PPBES
• Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program/project work experience.
• Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience.
• Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience.
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools and languages.
• Technical knowledge in one or more of the following arears, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Image Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or other related degree program.
• Expert-level experience in engineering, design and analysis of IT or related systems experience in all phases of design, development, analysis and documentation, and development of standards and guidelines for tasks being performed.

Peraton Overview

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

For Colorado Residents Colorado Salary Minimum: $101,000
Colorado Salary Maximum: $245,100

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position, and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.