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Mid-City Community Advocacy Network

4275 El Cajon Boulevard, Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92105

www.midcitycan.org

Fiscal Sponsor- SAY San Diego

Now Hiring

Mid-City CAN COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

SAY, San Diego, Inc. is the fiscal agent for the Mid-City Community Advocacy Network (Mid-City CAN)and will be the formal employer of the Communications Specialist. This is a 40-hour-a-week position

that reports directly to the Mid-City CAN Collaborative Director and is accountable to the Mid-City CAN

Membership. The Communications Specialist will work in partnership with community leaders in City

Heights in the design and on-going implementation of media campaigns and communications plans. The

Communications Specialist analyzes the audience, develops media campaigns and media opportunities

in mainstream and ethnic media channels, manages content on the Mid-City CAN website and social

media sites, develops communications strategies for a highly diverse audience in multiple languages,

manages graphic design and video, provides media education and training to community members, and

other duties as assigned. The Communications Specialist will support the goal of mobilizing community

and assist in identifying and advocating for change.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, develop and implement media action plans for community-based campaigns Work collaboratively with other Media Specialists to develop and implement media action plans

within the Building Healthy Communities Initiative.

Write articles, calls to action, and other media/program materials

Develop contacts and professional relationships with print and electronic media staff that are

intended to advance the goals of the media action plan

Develop data base of community leaders, members, and social service agencies and others for the

purpose of disseminating information related to Mid-City CAN Members and issues.Work collaboratively with all participating agencies and community collaborations to develop and

maintain media activities

Provide outreach and media education to community groups, youth and collaborations

Assist the community, including youth in understanding and interpreting media strategies,

opportunities and in developing appropriate media activities

Develop and maintain working linkages to ethnic media, faith based and other organizations and

individuals to facilitate clear open communication between these groups and to achieve the goals of

the media action plan

Participate in program and collaborative events, trainings and fund-raisers

Have and maintain positive and supportive relationships with coworkers

Accurately represent the agency and maintain positive working relationships with the generalpublic, clients, funding sources, government bodies, etc.

Communicate positive and negative feedback from the community for more effective operations

Utilize appropriate opportunities to pursue positive relations for the collaborative

Other tasks as assigned by Mid-City CAN Collaborative Director

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Mid-City Community Advocacy Network

4275 El Cajon Boulevard, Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92105

www.midcitycan.org

Fiscal Sponsor- SAY San Diego

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Relations, and /or commensurate experience as a

Communications Specialist, Media Specialist, Journalist, Public Relations Professional, or in related

field.Minimum 2 years of relevant leadership experience in an agency providing public relations and

media services in a community setting.Knowledge of the underlying principles for the use of media advocacy to promote collaboration and

resident involvement.

Ability to translate community-based planning objectives into media advocacy

Ability to travel overnight when required to do so

Experience with and respect for diverse cultures

Experience in public speaking and presentations

Have access to reliable transportation and willing to use it for job related tasks

Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed

Bilingual (Somali, Vietnamese, Spanish or other language spoken in City Heights) preferred

Familiarity with communications for community organizing and policy advocacy a plus

BENEFITS

The annual salary range for this full time position is $39,000 - $45,000 depending on experience and

qualifications.

Retirement plan; Health, dental, and life insurance plans; Paid sick and vacation time; Paid holidays.