NCI Communications Coordinator

The NCI Communications Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and coordination of internal and external communications on the behalf of NCI. They are the primary contact for any issues arising or queries related to NCI as a whole.

This position is a member of the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities include but not necessarily limited to:

1. External communications
   • Coordinate and implement a proactive public relations and public affairs strategy to communicate the positive attributes of NCI
   • Ensure that a consistent message is shared with all audiences;
   • Manage and implement media activity as required to increase the positive opinion of NCI
     • Write press releases
     • Managing and negotiating with third party publications such as
       • magasines,
       • newspapers,
       • blogs
       • online articles.
   • Creating presentation content, materials and training needs as required to support NCI executive and directors, as well as partners and supporters;
   • Development and delivery of all public relations and communication materials,ensuring quality of content, production and delivery.
2. Internal communications
   • Initiating and maintaining good communications within NCI.
   • Creating and distributing notices within NCI
   • Initiating and managing intra-level meetings.
3. Internal and external communications
   • Act as spokesperson
   • Answer questions relative to NCI and programs in effect.
   • Development and delivery of all public relations and communication materials,ensuring quality of content, production and delivery.

• Good time management
• Strong writing skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong negotiation and communications skills
• Ability to make critical decisions independently without supervision
• Ability to work closely and cooperatively with internal and external associates
• Attention to detail and strong customer service focus
• Ability to work within an ever-changing environment with flexibility and acceptance
• Ability to work in a consultative and collaborative manner

• Good interpersonal skills
• Can appreciate and handle multiple point-of-views simultaneously
• Thinks well on their feet

• Access and modification rights to wiki, blog
• Access to BoD forums
• Create notices in Land Holdings, NCI general, and related groups

• Communications director answers directly to the Board of Directors
• May direct assistants

• See link to: NCI Personnel