The following is a Description of a Job Opening at Evergreen Freedom Foundation in Olympia, Washington. For more information on this excellent public policy think-tank in the Evergreen State, please visit: http://www.effwa.org

JOB OPENING:

Free-market policy research organization in Washington State seeks
Communications Assistant to work with our team to effectively implement
the EFF communications plan. Salary determined by qualifications.

The Evergreen Freedom Foundation is dedicated to restoring and advancing
individual liberty, free enterprise and limited, accountable government.

TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Media Relations

* Assist state and national media relations by identifying key
print and broadcast journalists, building solid and professional
relationships, and maintaining regular contact.
* Assist in scheduling media appointments (editorial boards,
interviews, etc.) for policy analysts, executive director and president.
Identify key journalists with whom each policy analyst should build
relationships.
* Assist in scheduling frequent radio and television interviews
for president, ED and policy analysts.
* Act as Foundation spokesperson and complete media interviews as
necessary.
* Accept radio and television interviews as necessary.
* Assist with media follow-up on all publications and events.

Publications/Marketing

* Assist with layout and design of EFF publications.
* Take photographs and produce visuals when needed.
* Assist with Scheduling, marketing and distributing regular
statewide and targeted opinion-editorials.
* Write and distribute press releases as needed.
* Edit Foundation publications prior to distribution.
* Monitor and ensure timely response to daily news that concerns
Foundation issues.
* Assist with production and editing of EFF's monthly member
newsletter.
* Assist with updating and developing EFF websites.
* Assist with new publication design (brochures, promotions,
tracts, etc.) as necessary.
* Assist with video production and use of cartoons, Flash, and
other multi-media communication tools.

Events/Speaking

* Represent Foundation at various state and national conferences
and events as needed.
* Help organize Foundation conferences as needed.
* Accept public speaking engagements.

Required Skills

* 3-4 years of relevant writing experience in
communication/marketing field.
* Excellent management and organizational skills.
* Excellent judgment. Ability to quickly assess and respond to
wide variety of communication issues.
* Excellent writing skills. Proficiency in both structure and
style.
* Excellent speaking skills. Organized and engaging.
* Excellent personal and professional presentation.
* Ability to work calmly and efficiently under deadlines.

Nice To Have Skills

* Experience and/or training with current or very recent versions
of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat; MS Office
Applications; Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash; and Corel
Word Perfect a plus.
* Familiarity with and ability to work on a PC platform as well as
MAC.
* Experience working with printers and familiarity with pre-press
formatting.
* Experience with digital photography and video editing a plus.
* Experience with web design and maintenance. Proficiency in HTML
and/or PHP coding. Knowledge of Java Scripting a plus.

Thanks a bunch. If you know of a good candidate, send them directly to
me @ abohler@effwa.org.



S. Alexander Bohler, J.D.
Policy Advisor and Legal Analyst
Labor Policy Center
Evergreen Freedom Foundation
Olympia, WA 98501
360.259.7857 work
360.259.7857 cell
abohler@effwa.org

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