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Job industry : Social Services
Job segment : Other
Job role : Other
Job skill : MS Office
Position vacant : Community Speaker 1
Job location : PortlandOregon
Job details
Company name : United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
Minimum experience : 1 years
Maximum experience : 3 years
Job type : short term
Gross pay : Negotiable for the right candidate
Job posted : Jul 02, 2008
Job view count : 120
Job description
Job description: Support UWCW’s workplace campaigns by providing accurate, informative, and inspirational presentations; act as representative for organization. Receive coaching and feedback on utilizing storytelling to outline the positive impact United Way has on the community. Act as a resource for external and internal audiences; play a significant role in securing funding for UWCW by motivating and asking target audiences to give.

Supervision and Working Relationships Supervisory Direction Received:

Position works under general direction of the Vice President – Marketing and Communications but interacts extensively with UWCW employees at different levels of the organization, Account Managers, and people in the community.


Responsibilities:
  • Work with the United Way staff on presentation schedule; respond to requests for presentations from Account Managers and other staff members in a timely manner.
  • Work with the Vice President – Marketing and Communications to research and develop effective presentations for campaign events, meetings, or other events. Tailor presentations to match the topics and themes requested by a company or organization.
  • Make presentations an average of three to four times per day.
  • Participate in evaluation and feedback sessions with the Vice President – Marketing and Communications. Make improvements and changes to presentations as needed.
  • Participate in meetings as directed.
  • Maintain professional and organizational standards while representing UWCW within external community.
  • Maintain UWCW organizational loyalty.
  • Maintain a professional appearance.
  • Display passion for UWCW’s mission.
  • Maintain an enthusiastic and pleasant demeanor
  • Maintain a service-oriented work ethic.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high energy environment.
  • Experience with diverse cultures is a plus.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Req. candidate profile : Education and Training Required for this Position:

College degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Liberal Arts, Performance, Political Science, or related field required.

Technical Knowledge:
  • Work experiences that align with this position’s requirements.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (currently used organizationally).

Core Competencies and Required Skills:
  • Exemplary customer service.
  • Positive attitude, team player, flexible.
  • Ability to work well with a variety of people.
  • Ability to address tough questions effectively and respond with concise information.
  • Ability to quickly synthesize UWCW’s mission and work and effectively convey achievements through presentations.
  • Highly organized with exceptional time management skills.
  • Ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks and appointments.
  • Punctual and reliable.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications.
  • Valid Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation required.
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Third party mediation allowed : No
Telecommute : No
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