Editor’s Note: We received this job posting info from Lindsay McNamara on behalf of the Monmouth County Audubon Society. It looks like a nice opportunity for the right person. Is that you?
Publicity Chair
This is a Volunteer Position. The Publicity Chairman maintains contact information for and contact with local and regional news media (print and online). Primary Responsibilities include: Write news releases for monthly programs, field trips and special events and opportunities (such as the Great Backyard Bird Count or MCAS scholarship program) and distribute them to news media outlets, usually by email; Post events to online calendars such as the Asbury Park Press and the Patch. The Publicity Chair also answers (infrequent) inquiries from the news media via phone and email; Participates in occasional media interviews, usually in writing but also via telephone or TV or other media; arranges interviews between media outlets and MCAS officers and representatives.
Newsletter Editor
This Volunteer Position includes a stipend for the editing and production of the Newsletter. Primary Responsibility: Produce a 4 page quarterly newsletter (currently three times per year); Write articles and solicit articles from Board members for newsletter; obtain and provide images for inclusion; Edit all content; Collect information and photos from local and national media sources for news summary items on Page 2; Update calendar information on Page 4. Produce PDF files of the final color version of the newsletter for MCAS website and black and white version for printing. Coordinate with and provide final B&W print file and mailing list to Printer for production. Once yearly, produce a Flyer with a schedule for MCAS Programs and Field Trips for inclusion in the Autumn newsletter. The newsletter has been produced using Adobe InDesign software, but any page layout program could be used. Excellent writing skills, proofreading and editing skills, and familiarity with basic newsletter publishing software are essential.
The Monmouth County Audubon Society, a chapter of the National Audubon Society, is a conservation organization dedicated to the enjoyment and study of nature, wildlife conservation, habitat protection, and education. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month September through May at the Tower Hill Church, 255 Harding Road, Red Bank; guest speakers address a wide variety of nature-related topics, and refreshments are provided. In addition, the group sponsors at least one field trip per month, and members receive The Osprey, the club’s newsletter. Further information can be obtained by visiting our Website at http://www.monmouthaudubon.org
