Communications Specialist, SEIU 775, Seattle, WA

Communications Specialist

Posted on: November 8, 2014
Posted by: SEIU 775

SUMMARY

SEIU 775 is the long-term care workers union, representing 43,000 home care and nursing home workers. We are a leader in the progressive community and take bold and aggressive approaches to politics and organizing. Our daily work is designed to unite workers, and especially long-term care workers, and to hold politicians accountable for quality care and quality jobs.

We are seeking a talented and creative person to help with the continued development and implementation of communications strategies to support growth.Our growth department works on campaigns that build power among non-union, low-wage workers in long-term care and other industries. Much of work is done under the banner of the Fight for $15 campaign. The successful candidate will help develop and maintain online outreach to workers, help create campaign messaging, and integrate traditional communications platforms, including print and video, with emerging new media. Candidates may also be asked to do some press work. The work would be done as part of an organization-wide communications team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use innovative online outreach strategies to reach home care, nursing homes, and other low-wage workers across Washington and Montana and to gather organizing leads.
• Research and make recommendations on existing and emerging communications technologies that may assist organizers, communicators, and other SEIU 775 staff and leaders.
• Develop messaging for organizing and legislative campaigns.
• Prep workers for speaking roles, take pictures and videos of rallies and other events, and produce videos, presentations, or other materials for leadership.
• Write creative and accurate copy for a wide variety of communications platforms including, but not limited to, email, web, video, brochure and newsletter formats.
• Provide creative and accurate editing of copy produced by other staff or SEIU 775 leaders.
• Occasional work on press releases, press outreach, and speaking to the press

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and mastery in online communications, marketing and/or campaign communications
• Willingness to work long, irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, plus overnight travel

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in a communications-related field
• Graphic design ability

Women and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION

Competitive pay, great benefits, exciting work. Salary and benefits are set by collective bargaining agreement, and range from $47,728 to $55,978 a year depending on experience. Benefits include fully employer-paid family health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, a generous leave package, an ORCA Transit Card, fully employer-paid pension (defined benefit plan), an optional 401(K) plan (no employer match), and other benefits outlined in the policies of SEIU 775 and the staff union contract.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a résumé and cover letter, along with samples of your work to SEIU 775 Human Resources Email: jobs@seiu775.org, making sure to reference "GRO Communications Specialist" in the subject line.

Communications Specialist, Girl Scouts Heart of NJ, Westfield, NJ

Communications Specialist

Posted on: October 27, 2014
Posted by: Girl Scouts Heart of NJ

The Communication Specialist supports the marketing and communication efforts of this entire non-profit organization, with a focus on branding, communication, public relations and the development of content messaging that is consistent with an national brand/communication strategy. This position reports directly to senior level management and key areas of responsibilities include writing, website and social media management, and graphic design.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing marking/content development process by preparing objectives and managing schedules from multi-disciplinary teams.
• Developing brand strategies, consistent with international standards, and advises brand.
• Collaborates with all internal departments in areas of sales, editorial, marketing, and design.
• Conducts research and identifies/tracks trends in non-profit and for-profit industry and keeps abreast of trends in communications, brand initiatives, web content and social media.
• Works with senior level management to develop brand related positioning and messaging to inform the creative process for all audiences.
• Develops interactive marketing projects that integrate mixed media plans.
• Media contact coordination, support, and networking.
• Designs flyers, brochures, catalogues and reports.
• Supports the dissemination of news to various constituencies.
• Maintains the organizations website.
• Assists with monitoring of all communication platforms and the production of monthly reports.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills and time management.
• Project management experience-familiarity with Project Manager a plus.
• Excellent computer skills. Core competencies include: Microsoft and Adobe Suites.
• Experience writing press releases/articles/web content.
• Graphic design experience.
• Bachelors Degree in communications, marketing, public relations or equivalent experience required.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit http://www.gshnj.org/?p=careers&career_id=74

Publications Coordinator, General Federation of Women's Clubs, Washington, DC

Publications Coordinator

Posted on: August 11, 2014
Posted by: General Federation of Women's Clubs
Employment type: Full-time
Salary range: 34,000 - 37,000
Benefits: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance; employer matching retirement benefits; paid holiday, vacation, and sick days; and more
Job location: Dupont Circle area of Washington, DC

Job Summary

The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC), a nonprofit, volunteer service organization, is seeking a talented and dedicated Publications Coordinator to steer the design of the organization's external and internal digital and print communications materials. Reporting directly to the Communications Director, the Publications Coordinator produces engaging, high-quality designs for a variety of publications and digital platforms, including a bi-monthly magazine, social media, brochures, logos, and the transition to a redesigned website. S/he is also responsible for working collaboratively with staff and will take a lead role in the transition of the organization's magazine from print to digital.

Primary Responsibilities

• Produces high-quality designs for a variety of publications and digital platforms.
• Provides lead layout design on bi-monthly GFWC Clubwoman Magazine.
• Will assist in the transition of GFWC Clubwoman Magazine from print to digital.
• Assists with production, distribution, and management of organization's publications, communications, and materials.
• Supports and maintains organization website.
• Coordinates and executes post-production checklist.
• Develops and maintains design standards for the organization, and updates style guide as necessary.
• Stays up-to-date with the latest design techniques and software.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned. 

Professional Experience 

• Leading design projects from concept through completion.
• Experience with multipage documents such as magazines and brochures.
• Interactive digital design, including web graphics, e-newsletters, infographics, and other digital publications.
• Image sourcing through stock image websites.
• Junior-level graphic design experience, production, project coordination, and desktop publishing. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• One to three years of related experience, preferably at a nonprofit organization.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, standard CMS systems, and blog platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively.
• Highly resourceful, flexible, entrepreneurial, with an excellent work ethic and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work in an environment where each employee assumes multiple responsibilities.
• Team-focused and willing to assist other departments as needed.
• Commitment to team-based brainstorming, planning, and decision-making.
• Enthusiasm for volunteer service and an interest in community
• development initiatives.

How to Apply

This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
Send your cover letter, resume, portfolio/link to an online portfolio, and salary requirements to PR@GFWC.org with Publications Coordinator as the subject. Please note: Applications that do not include salary requirements will not be considered.

Creative Specialist, Ms. Foundation for Women, Brooklyn, NY

Creative Specialist

Posted on: September 18, 2013
Posted by: Ms. Foundation for Women

OVERVIEW
 
The Ms. Foundation for Women fights to eliminate barriers for all women. We fight to keep lawmakers and public figures in check, to protect and fortify our fragile successes, and to secure the same opportunities for all women in the U.S. We strategically target and tear down obstacles that stand in the way of each and every woman's health, safety and economic well-being, with a particular commitment to building the power of low-income communities and women of color. Our fundamental belief is that when even one woman is held back, it diminishes us all.

How do we accomplish all we do? By speaking out and demanding change on the most pressing issues facing women today. By investing funds — and more importantly — time, expertise and training in over 100 trailblazing organizations nationwide. By connecting these groups so they can magnify their impact. By possessing deep knowledge of women's experiences on the ground and advocating for policy solutions on the national stage.

There's more to do — and with your help, we're doing it. Because to secure a better future for ourselves, our families, our communities, this is a fight we can't afford to lose.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Creative Specialist/Designer is responsible for maintaining the organizational identity (or brand) and preparing visual presentations by designing art and copy layouts, as well as the production (print and virtual/online) of all materials.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Responsible for creating and designing logos, user interfaces, websites, presentations, web banners, print pieces and e-mail layouts.
• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.
• Plans concept(s) by studying information and materials.
• Illustrates concept(s) by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
• Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
• Designs approved concept using desktop publishing software (such as InDesign and Publisher).
• Completes projects by coordinating with other departments, outside agencies, art services, printers, and other vendors.
• Creates digital advertisements and web banners.
• Creates, manages and implements style and brand guides.
• Maintains photo and video archives.
• Manages video projects.
• Performs website updates and maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrates sufficient professional skill and knowledge of graphic design techniques and best practices.
• Ability to coordinate across departments and with outside vendors to complete assignments on tight deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere.
• Excellent analytic, organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Excellent written-English, presentation skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, adaptability, strong work ethic and commitment to the Ms. Foundation for Women's mission and goals.
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred, not required.
• Two to five years of experience in creative management and graphic and web design.
• Proficiency in Mac, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Proficiency in InDesign or other professional desktop publishing programs.
• Ability to design and render Web banners (including animation) using Flash, HTML, or other technologies desired.
• Ability to update Website, including HTML and Java programming skills.
• Ability to work with donor management and database systems, such as Convio.
• Capacity to perform in a self-managed environment; must be a "self-starter," able to identify obstacles and to envision solutions.

HOW TO APPLY

The Ms. Foundation for Women is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Please submit a cover letter and résumé in confidence to Human Resources:

http://forwomen.org/content/5/en/

Please no follow-up phone calls or faxes. We regret it will not to possible to communicate with candidates except those who most closely match our requirements. Thank you.

Program & Administrative Assistant, Loco Bloco, San Francisco, CA

Program & Administrative Assistant

Posted on: June 21, 2013
Posted by: Loco Bloco

DESCRIPTION

Loco Bloco is a youth development organization with the mission of promoting San Francisco youth's healthy transition into adulthood by engaging them in the creation and performance of music, dance and theater traditions reflecting the cultural diversity of the Americas. Loco Bloco encourages its youth to use multicultural art forms as a tool for their own empowerment and as a catalyst to help them overcome discrimination and bring about change in their communities.

Loco Bloco's Program & Administrative Assistant provides a broad range of specialized program support services, including but not limited to specialized administrative tasks, data processing, records management and communications. Reporting to the Program Director and the Executive Director, the Program & Administrative Assistant will implement systems which will help Loco Bloco achieve its mission and programmatic and artistic objectives.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Bilingual (Spanish-English), excellent organizational, time management and communication skills, Bicultural competency, Experience in a non-profit community agency, working knowledge of the Bay Area cultural arts community, Intermediate knowledge of MS Suite applications, graphic design.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public
• Exhibit appropriate behavior for an intergenerational space and accept and embrace the role as a mentor for our youth and young adults
• Prepare and maintain correspondence, memoranda, reports, basic spreadsheets and other documents in support of all program activities for organizational use
• Attend all major organization events including but not limited to: SF Carnaval, end of the year theater production and Blocura Gala
• Attend weekly staff meetings

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Office Management:

• Office equipment and supplies maintenance
• Human Resources – Employee policies and procedure manual maintenance, new hire paperwork, employee forms
• Organization wide filing to keep track of accounting and financial records, grant documents, employee filing, construction, and archival docs, including server files and ensure accuracy, confidentiality and consistency of filing systems and records
• Maintain Organizational Calendar
• Serve as the note taker at staff meetings and ensure that all staff meeting agendas and notes are accurate and accessible to all staff

Marketing & Communications:

• Coordinate monthly e-newsletter (constant contacts) Coordinate and distribute content for newsletter, website and social media updates
• Coordinate the distribution of marketing and outreach materials for programs and events
• Maintain organizational databases and mailing lists

Program Administration:

• Collect and organize all registration, attendance and demographic information for all participants and enter in all information into CMS system in accordance to the requirements and due dates of our DCYF contract
• Maintain personnel files for all instructors and ensure that all required documentation is current (i.e. fingerprints, TB tests, contracts, evaluations)
• Submit invoices, receipts and check requests in accordance with organizational policies and due dates
• Organize monthly instructor invoices and check requests and submit to PD for review and approval
• Collect and organize registration fees, class fees and costume payments from participants
• Manage and facilitate communication with participants, families & performers
• Recruit, manage and supervise volunteers for programs and events
• Responsible for the coordination of all Carnaval costume orders and disbursement

Development:

• Assist ED with yearly fundraising appeals & mailings
• Grant assistance – Application assistance, invoicing
• Development – Donor processing and correspondence
• Assist with the entering or organizational information into the California Cultural Data Project

Performances & Events:

• Manage logistics of booking our performance ensemble including client relations, contracting, scheduling, travel, programming, press, itinerary creation, payments, and equipment
• Secure bookings, contracts and related invoices
• Schedule and maintain performance calendar
• Maintain a database of all performance requests
• Ensure provision of necessary supplies, production and audiovisual needs for performances booked
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, auditions and travel itineraries, and related activities, including travel arrangements, meetings, off site gatherings and other related functions
• Collect Audience Data

Position Status: 75% FTE 30 hrs. a week, schedule consists of some evenings and weekends

Salary details: $17 per hour

Benefits: Holidays, Sick Leave, 2 weeks Paid vacation, health benefits

Requirements: Must pass DOJ Fingerprinting Screening, Must pass and maintain annual Tuberculosis Test, 2 years minimum experience in non-profit management or related field

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a resume and cover letter to info@locobloco.org

Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply. Loco Bloco is "First Source Hiring" Program and makes every good faith effort to hire economically disadvantaged San Francisco residents.