Request for Proposals: Laramie Main Street Communications Coordinator

LMSA Communications Coordinator

Request for Proposals: Laramie Main Street Communications Coordinator

Laramie Main Street Alliance (LMSA) is seeking applicants for the responsibility of the Communications Coordinator. This job includes marketing, branding, public relations, and strategic storytelling on various digital and print platforms for the downtown district in Laramie, WY.

Laramie Main Street’s mission is to preserve historic downtown Laramie while enhancing its social and economic vitality. The organization operates under the Wyoming Business Council’s Wyoming Main Street program and Main Street America. This position will take the lead on media relations for the organizations mission-driven projects, campaigns, fundraising efforts, events, and promotions.

Minimum Qualifications: 

The Communications Coordinator should be:

  • Organized and self-motivated

  • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Value relationships and community building

  • Enjoy working with diverse stakeholders

  • Be able to inspire and lead people

  • Customer service oriented

  • Thoughtful and patient

  • Willing to try new things

  • Dependable yet flexible

Preference will be given to applicants who have experience with: 

  • Social media and e-mail marketing

  • Graphic design (Adobe Suite and/or Canva)

  • Basic photography and videography skills

  • Press releases and relationships with local publications

  • Written and verbal communications

The Communications Coordinator shall carry out the following:

  • Maintain Laramie Main Street’s (Downtown Laramie) social media accounts

  • Keep the organization’s website up-to-date

  • Provide educational support for the downtown businesses via 1-on-1 meetings and group presentations

  • Collaborate with local community organizations on campaigns and events, support event committees including, but not limited to, Mash Up, Brewfest Scaramie, Christmas Parade, Farmers Market, Small Business Saturday

  • Represent Laramie Main Street in regards to press inquiries, public events and monthly Marketing and Promotions Committee meetings

  • Collaborates closely with the Laramie Main Street Director and Program Coordinator on project and event messaging

 

This role is a part-time, contracted position at 10-15 hours/week. The hired candidate will begin in January 2020. Interested applicants and agencies may submit a resume, cover letter and proposal with three examples of past work to downtownlaramie@gmail.com or at 115 Ivinson Ave. by November 18th.