PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Attendance and punctuality is an essential function of the job. The employee is regularly required to drive, stand, sit, reach, stoop, bend, and walk. Employee is frequently required to see, talk, or hear. Finger dexterity is also required. Infrequent lifting, including files, will be encountered.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is generally performed in office and meeting environments, including frequent travel. Local travel required; some state-wide travel as needed. Flexible hours required; as dictated by program needs.
REPORTS TO: Director of Community Affairs & Fund Development
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited school, in Journalism, English, or other related field.
- Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of formal writing experience in a professional and/or technical area, such as grant writing, investigative reporting, freelance writing, and/or research analysis.
- Some knowledge of data analysis, and financial tracking.
- Bilingual, English and Spanish highly preferred.
- Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong cultural competency and interpersonal relationship skills.
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal, appropriate to target audiences across multiple functional areas, categories, levels, linguistic, and economic backgrounds; both in a team and individual environment.
- Excellent critical thinking; able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Highly developed organizational skills and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Transportation, valid Wisconsin Driver’s license, state minimum auto insurance and must meet La Causa, Inc. driving standards.
- Able to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, depending on program needs.
- Must successfully complete and pass all background checks.