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PCCY currently has the following (2) position open:

Communications Director

Media Relations

	Maintain strong relationships with local, regional and state press corps.
	Work with policy staff to conduct rapid response to breaking policy issues, including writing op-eds, letters to the editor, organizing press conferences, etc.
	Implement communication strategy to expand the reach of PCCY throughout the region, increase its exposure and improve its strategic effectiveness.
	Develop collaborative education and media outreach efforts.
	Insure PCCY is key to influencing public policy debates related to children in the region.
	Assist policy staff in framing issues and in developing skills related to framing issues.
	Work with Communications Committee to develop and support communications strategy.

Materials Development and Support

	Produce and edit 4-6 newsletters a year.
	Write annual reports as needed.
	Edit all PCCY reports before publication.
	Take lead role with Information and Technology Associate on expanding PCCY’s web presence, including e-alerts, fundraising, web communications. Edit web page materials and ensure website is kept up to date.
	Develop consistent PCCY style and mentor staff in writing for publication.
	Help develop consistent look for PCCY materials including report templates, web site and outreach materials.
	Document PCCY’s accomplishments and successes.

Attend PCCY coalition meetings, staff meetings and events to maintain contact with PCCY work

Work with Education Coordinator and Executive Director to produce and script televised Education Roundtable.

Requirements

	Non-profit advocacy experience.
	Accustomed to working as part of team.
	Excellent written and oral communications skills.
	Five to seven years’ experience and proven track record in nonprofit communications, including building strategic communication plans, rapid response to issues and influencing public policy.
	Issue-based or electoral campaign experience.
	Familiarity with issues related to low-income children and families preferred.

To apply: send cover letter and resume to PCCY, 7 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Development Director

The successful candidate will have experience in:

	Implementing and overseeing major gifts campaign
	Grant and annual solicitation writing
	Increasing and diversifying donor bases

Requirements:

	Desire to help make the world better for children and families
	Bachelor's degree
	Minimum of three to five years fundraising experience
	Track record of success in the areas of major gifts and grant writing
	Non-profit advocacy experience a plus
	Excellent written and verbal communications skills
	Knowledge of Access and Excel databases