Marketing & Communications Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Marketing & Communications Manager position at the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA) is a full-time exempt position who will report directly to the Administrative Director and the CELA Executive Board as needed. The Communications Manager promotes the mission of CELA by developing, managing, and executing an effective external and internal communication plan. The position manages all CELA communications and targeted marketing strategies to promote CELA and its programs to its members and the public, utilizing various modes of communication. The Communications Manager works closely with the CELA Board, Administrative Director and Policy Director to increase membership and attendance at events, expand the vendor and sponsor client base, provide legislative and case law updates to membership and media outlets, help increase CELA’s media visibility on key workers’ rights issues, and further other organizational goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
External Relations

1. Assist the Policy Director in developing and executing communications strategies and materials around CELA’s legislative priorities.

2. Help increase CELA’s media visibility on key labor and employment issues by writing and editing press releases, media quotes, Op-Eds, blog/social media posts, etc. relating to legislation, case law updates or other important news involving workers’ rights.

3. Improve, expand and maintain CELA’s social media presence to serve organizational goals.

4. Establish and maintain relationships with key print, online, radio, and television reporters that cover legal and employment issues.

5. Improve partnerships and coordination with like-minded organizations on communication strategies to advance common goals.

Internal Relations

1. Regularly communicate with members regarding organizational updates and events.

2. Oversee website development, content and design.

3. Develop advertising, exhibitor and sponsor programs.

4. Build and maintain partnerships with CELA’s sponsors and exhibitors.

5. Oversee monthly CELA e-Bulletin production and publication.

6. Contribute to the annual report to membership.

7. Assist with Annual Conference journal design, layout and production.

8. Attend various committee and monthly Executive Board meetings.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. BA degree or equivalent work experience in Communications.

2. Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and an understanding of nonprofit communications and public relations principles.

3. Website management experience a plus.

4. Proficient use of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and Adobe programs.

5. A self-starter and ability to manage multiple deadlines and multi-task.

6. Good critical thinking skills and good exercise of judgment.

Visit CELA’s website (www.cela.org) for more information about the organization’s mission and activities. Email a resume, a writing sample such as a press release, Op-Ed, or social media postings, and a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest to Christina Krasomil, CELA Administrative Director, christina@cela.org. No phone calls, please. This is NOT a remote position. Office is located in Woodland Hills, California.

CELA is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited from consideration by federal, state, or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.