Communications Specialist

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree in relevant area, e.g., Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field, from an accredited college or university
• •Five (5) years of experience in a communications role at ALPA or in an equivalent advocacy and/or communications position elsewhere
• •Aviation and/or labor union experience and/or knowledge
• •Must be a self-starter with professional maturity and sound judgment, capable of independent decision-making
• •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with internal staff, external contacts, and pilots, with attention to detail when reviewing and editing written materials
• •Must possess exceptional time management skills; be able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment; and, transition easily between projects
• •Ability to effectively interpret and disseminate complex information about aviation safety and security, labor contracts and collective bargaining, and communicate for public understanding
• •Possesses the professional demeanor necessary to address issues of the most complex nature, to establish credibility in often-contentious circumstances, and to positively affect members, the media, and other audiences
• •Experience planning and implementing social media and PR/education campaigns
• •Able to develop and execute multi-media strategies that build awareness and support for key pilot group initiatives
• •Knowledge of desktop publishing, presentation, design, and web content management
• •Willingness to learn new software applications to enhance effectiveness
• •Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• •Basic videography, audio, and video editing
• •Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, and InDesign
• •Vyond
• •Sitecore, Evoq, and/or HTML
• •Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet
• •Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office and the local metropolitan area, determine what others have said or written, and converse with others and exchange accurate information
• •Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and internationally)
• •Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.)
• •While on travel, could be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs.

Desired Qualifications

• •Master's degree or completion of post-graduate courses
• •Equivalent combination of education and practical experience
• •Ability to effectively interpret and disseminate complex information about aviation safety and security, labor contracts and collective bargaining, and communicate for public understanding
• •Knowledge of ALPA policies, processes, structure, and strategic plans
• •Strong track record in developing, executing, and evolving comprehensive and proactive communications plans, as well as specific programs and campaigns
• •Knowledge of desktop publishing, presentation, design, and web content management
• •Willingness to learn new software applications to enhance effectiveness
• •Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, and InDesign
• •Vyond
• •Sitecore, Evoq, and/or HTML