Design & Marketing/Communications Associate, LeGaL - The LGBT Bar Association & Foundation of Greater New York

Design & Marketing/Communications Associate

Posted on: January 5, 2013

Posted by: LeGaL - The LGBT Bar Association & Foundation of Greater New York

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Note: This job is located in Manhattan near Union Square (please ignore any Google maps indcations to the contrary)

Reports to: Executive Director

Broad Responsibilities

• Oversee LeGaL's online presence, including management of website and creation of content, social media platforms and related information & technology initiatives (both public facing and for internal office productivity)
• Assist in development and execution of LeGaL's marketing and communications strategy including primary responsibility for creative and design elements in online and print materials & other assets
• Design & manage production of Lesbian/Gay Law Notes, organization's monthly publication, and related subscription database
• Oversee development of LeGaL's media and membership communications strategy
• Create, organize and execute various events and programming, including but not limited to networking, continuing legal education programs and fundraising events
• Manage office administration

Key Tasks

• Execute organization's social media strategy including maintenance and creation of content across a variety of social networks, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and similar sites

• Design & layout of organization's monthly legal publication in Adobe InDesign to enable production under deadline pressure and expansion of online and print circulation

• Design of digital & print marketing/promotion assets, including but not limited to: event/program specific images for use across platforms, postcards, organizational brochures, poster boards and similar assets such as business cards, notecards and logos as needed

• Perform regular updates and enhancements to organization's website (WordPress-based) and further develop organization's content strategy; maintain and update member log-in accounts and interface with membership for questions relating to same; maintain and update site's Job Blog

• Assist with all aspects of organization's event planning and execution including managing outreach/promotion, registration, and venue logistics and communications

• Advise and assist Executive Director in all aspects of technology vital to operation of organization and office (e.g., Dropbox, Google Apps for Nonprofits etc.) and troubleshoot issues as they arise

• Assist with drafting, editing and strategic dissemination of press releases, membership communications, donor messages etc. in connection with organization's media/membership objectives

• Perform key office administrative tasks including but not limited to: maintenance and updating of membership/subscriber databases; recordkeeping related to organizational activities (e.g., billing, contributions etc.); answering and responding to phone calls, letters, emails and generally managing communications with membership and general public including attorney referral service; data entry, correspondence, filing, labeling, mass-mailings and archiving as needed

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Demonstrated track record of design and creative development across varied media/platforms
• Strong proficiency with the following:
  • Adobe In Design (including for creation of publications/newsletters)
  • Microsoft Office, especially Excel & Word
  • WordPress
  • Macs
  • Social media sites
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Detail oriented, ability to perform well under deadlines and able to work independently and effectively in a small office environment
  • Willingness to work some evenings as needed to complete projects and support organizational programs and campaigns
  • Self-motivated, effective problem-solver and a team player willing to be flexible to achieve the aims of the organization's mission
  • Commitment to the promotion and advancement of issues affecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender community

Qualifications/Skills Desired

• Familiarity with the legal profession/concepts and the legal challenges facing members of the LGBTQ community

• Familiarity with the following:
  • Bento (database for Macs)
  • Constant Contact (e-mail/event marketing service)

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Send the following items to managersearch2013@gmail.com:

- Cover letter

- Resume

- Design examples/portfolio

- Two references

• Please use the subject header "2013 Position" when e-mailing your application materials. Including all documents as one pdf attachment where feasible is strongly preferred.

Absolutely no phone calls or office visits. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Note: This job is located in Manhattan near Union Square (please ignore any Google maps indcations to the contrary)

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799 Broadway, Suite 340, Manhattan, New York, 10003, United States

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Start date

January 7, 2013

Application deadline

January 31, 2013

Education requirements

4-year degree

Employment type

Full time

Professional level

None specified

Salary details

$40,000 per year

Benefits

Two weeks paid vacation plus generous holiday schedule

Job function

Social Media, Marketing, Graphic Design,Communications, Wordpress, Graphic Design & Layout Of Marketing Collateral,Technology, Event Planning

Owner's areas of focus

Foundation, Professional association, Lgbt,Lgbtq, Legal assistance, Professional Association, Law