Communications Specialist : Pennsylvania

Communications Specialist

based in Conshohocken, PA

PASNAP, the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses & Allied Professionals, the only all-professional union for Registered Nurses and other health professionals in Pennsylvania, seeks a dynamic individual to join us in our effort to build a progressive union committed to organizing, setting standards in contract negotiations and winning improved Medicare for All. This position is based in the Philadelphia area but may require occasional travel.

Job Description: The Communications Specialist, working with and reporting to the Executive Director, is responsible for the following:

• Media Relations: Establishing relationships with print and electronic journalists, framing messages in the production of press releases and the generation of favorable coverage for the work of the organization, act as spokesperson for PASNAP in the absence of President and Executive Director, contribution to the content of paid media campaigns
• Publications: Working with the Executive Director and other staff, generate content for PASNAP newsletter published 5-6 times per year as well as working with Local Union leaders to develop and improve local union newsletters.
• Social Media: Working with PASNAP staff, develop and improve content on union’s social media sites, both locally and statewide
• Research: Assist Executive Director, Director of Organizing and staff negotiating contracts with research on employers as well as nursing and health care industry issues generally.

Job Qualifications:  Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience working to frame issues for an advocacy-oriented organization; working knowledge or ability to quickly learn HTML or Dreamweaver web site program; working knowledge of Microsoft Publisher or similar graphics program. Prior experience as a union organizer/staff representative preferred.

Compensation:  $75,000 – $85,000 depending on experience and skills. Excellent benefits including fully paid health care, pension, 4 weeks vacation, more.

Position is based in our Conshohocken, PA office with occasional travel throughout Pennsylvania.

Please e-mail or fax a resume, cover letter and writing sample to:

hilary@pennanurses.org
PASNAP Executive Director
1 Fayette St., Ste. 475
Conshohocken, PA  19428 
Fax: 610-567-2915

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