MARKETING--COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Company: Financial Services

Location: White Plains, New York

Posting Date: 8/11/2008

 

Job Description:

My client, a leader in the financial services arena and a Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Westchester County, New York, is experiencing exciting changes and unprecedented growth.  Currently they have a select opening in their Marketing & Business Development department for a Communication Coordinator reporting to the Marketing manager.

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for supporting/developing various communications materials for both web and print; serves as the primary owner of my client’s Internet presence and image by implementing the corporate web strategy and managing/implementing content updates.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assists the department in the implementation of marketing campaigns designed to raise brand awareness and generate sales.
2. Creates unique and compelling marketing communications, both web and print, that are consistent with the corporate brand.
3. Develops and implements promotional messages for member and sponsor relations.
4. Directs the fulfillment of marketing collateral with vendors by managing the print and production processes.
5. Develops and prepares various management reports.
6. Communicates promotional marketing programs to staff, as necessary.
7. Reviews and reports on competitions’ websites and presents/implements management approved enhancement solutions.
8. Ensures adherence to company policies and procedures and Banking/Credit Union Regulations.
9. Works under limited supervision using independent judgment.
10. Ability to work both independently and as a team member, as necessary.    
11. Stays abreast of industry developments including, but not limited to, changes in regulations and technology.
12. Promotes and maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner consistent with professional standards to get along with members, co-workers, management and vendors.
13. Performs additional duties as required.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising or Graphic Arts strongly preferred.   2-3 years of web communications experience highly desired.
2. Ability to foster ideas and develop creative concepts to support marketing initiatives. 
3. Demonstrated proficiency in Photoshop, Quark, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and MS Office suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
4. 1-3 years of related experience preferably with a credit union, bank or other financial institution, a plus. 

Environmental / Physical / Mental Requirements

The Communications Coordinator performs a major portion of their duties through verbal and written communications.  It is critical that he / she possess the ability to communicate with clarity, while understanding and explaining complex situations to team members and outside contacts.  Accuracy is essential and he / she must possess the ability to proof read documentation and correspondence to insure free of errors and fraud. 

The person will spend a good portion of the day seated at a workstation.  This person will be mobile throughout the credit union during the day for various purposes. This is a very promotable and exciting opening with a company that is on the rise.  Please call me to further discuss this opening and send me your resume as a word attachment. My client offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

 

To apply for this position, send a copy of your resume in word or pdf format to Lilbud@RJSearch.com

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