Job: Public Affairs Coordinator

Fidelity Investments is one of the world's largest providers of financial services, with assets under administration of more than $2.9 trillion, including managed assets of $1.4 trillion as of July 31, 2009. Fidelity offers investment management, retirement planning, brokerage, and human resources and benefits outsourcing services to over 20 million individuals and institutions as well as through 5,000 financial intermediary firms. The firm is the largest mutual fund company in the United States, the No. 1 provider of workplace retirement savings plans, the largest mutual fund supermarket and a leading online brokerage firm. For more information about Fidelity Investments, visit www.fidelity.com
 

The Public Affairs Coordinator has responsibility for assisting with administrative and coordination support related primarily to regional employee engagement, community volunteer programs and regional site initiatives.  
  
Primary Responsibilities   
Supports coordination and implementation of employee volunteer events and regional site events
Assists with regional employee communications activities including support of the corporate newsletter, regular corporate intranet messages, and keeping regional website current 
Supports coordination and implementation of programs and initiatives including Fidelity sponsorships, corporate memberships, and other initiatives.  Supports site and external affairs meeting management  
Under the direction of the Public Affairs Director, coordinates regional site meetings and communication support    
As directed, coordinates meetings and events such as internal executive visits, external events
As needed and as directed, may attend and represent Fidelity at external events 

Education and Experience  
Three - five years experience with program coordination or undergraduate degree in communications, government relations, public relations, business marketing or equivalent discipline or equivalent preferred   
Skills and Knowledge 
Proven ability to understand new concepts and develop new skills 
Demonstrated willingness to learn and be a contributing member of a small team
Proven ability to successfully interact with all levels of employees, from senior management to line-level representatives
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently to meet business goals 
Professional demeanor, strong interactive skills and a demonstrated collaborative approach  
Strong written and verbal communication skills required 
Strong computer experience required - MS Office, Photo editing software. Experience with website content management systems a plus 
Previous support experience in volunteer coordination or event coordination is a plus