Communications and External Relations Coordinator

Compass Business Solutions, Inc. • Homestead, PA

1d • $50,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Communications and External Relations Coordinator will play a key role in advancing our organization’s mission by supporting the development and implementation of a sustainable communications and marketing strategy. This position works closely with leadership and the Community Development team to strengthen relationships with government officials, community partners, and key stakeholders.

Based in MVI’s “Mid-Mon” service area (Charleroi office), this role helps ensure the organization is recognized as a trusted and essential provider of high-quality human services and real estate development initiatives that address critical community needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant communications, marketing, or external relations experience required.
• Exceptional written, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical content into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences.
• Experience with basic graphic design and development of visual communications materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce or a similar CRM/contact management system.
• Experience managing and analyzing content across social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn.
• Full-time access to a vehicle.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Appropriate car insurance.
• Position includes frequent standing, walking, verbal communications, including t telephone contact, and travel between facilities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends.
• Position is located in Charleroi office with one day per week in Homestead office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Squarespace and Google Ads preferred.
• Experience in community development and/or human services strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the Mon Valley region, particularly Mid-Mon communities in Washington and Westmoreland counties, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, stakeholders, community leaders, volunteers, and media outlets.
• Act as a conduit in delivering communication/information between various organizations and the public as appropriate.
• Maintain high community visibility by attending community events and meetings.
• Support the coordination of community engagement on various public planning initiatives related to MVI’s projects and programs as assigned.
• Plan and execute events of various sizes.
• Generate and articulate key messages regarding important issues affecting Mon Valley communities and relating MVI’s excellent work in addressing such issues.
• Lead the generation of written content that engages MVI’s constituencies and leads to measurable action, including fundraising.
• Collaborate on the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, annual report, fundraising platforms, newsletters, brochures, social media and MVI’s website.
• Track and measure the level of engagement with communications mediums over time using social media analytic platforms, Google Ads, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level