Oct 2, 2008

Communications Assistant

Minnesota Corn Growers Association

Position Description: Communications assistant

Description and general responsibilities

The communications assistant works with the communications director to develop and implement all communications, public relations and marketing efforts of the association. Responsibilities include but are not limited to coordinating development and distribution of press releases and all member communications; managing all aspects of association trade show activities, including selection, scheduling, set up and tear down; maintaining media contact and stakeholder databases; assisting with designing, printing and production of association publications and informational materials, assisting in maintaining and updating association website and maintaining archives and files for association's communications materials. 

Other duties within the area of marketing communications and public relations may be assigned by the communications director as required.

This position reports to the communications director. 

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess strong verbal and written communications skills as well as the ability to work well as part of a team. Candidate must possess the ability to thrive in a friendly but fast-paced work environment, be adaptable enough to enthusiastically accept assignments with little advance notice and must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point) and InDesign is beneficial. Degree in communications, public relations or marketing preferred. Agriculture background a big plus, but not required.

A competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered.

To Apply 

Submit a resume and letter of interest. Emails are preferred – no phone calls, please.

By email

hamerlinck@mncorn.org

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