Community Engagement Manager, United Negro College Fund, Washington, DC

Community Engagement Manager

Posted on: January 9, 2015
Posted by: United Negro College Fund

The Community Engagement Manager will help UNCF ensure that, through its advocacy efforts, more African-American students will be college ready and better prepared to enroll in and complete college. This person should be an entrepreneurial leader, a strong project manager, and experienced community organizer. 

The Community Engagement Manager will work in a dynamic team environment to execute UNCF's local advocacy efforts, with a focus on building community relationships and impacting the local education environment in one or more of our target advocacy cities. 

This role offers the benefits of working for an established organization with 70 years of history in the education landscape, while also providing an entrepreneurial experience, since the Manager will help establish a "start-up" department tasked with implementing a newly developed strategy. The Community Engagement Manager will be based in one of our target advocacy cities (e.g. DC, New Orleans, and Indianapolis).

The Community Engagement Manager reports to the VP of Advocacy and works closely with the National Director of Advocacy to implement UNCF's advocacy platform, which includes three major components: 

• Messaging and Research: Leveraging broad-based media platforms and publishing research to highlight the current state of education, motivate African Americans to strive for college degree attainment and position UNCF as a partner in this journey

• Grasstops Partnerships: Partnering with Member Institutions, prominent organizations and leaders in the African-American community and activate them to engage in the education reform landscape and support them as they engage their communities

• Grassroots Engagement: Supporting on-the-ground grassroots organizations as they engage African-American parents and communities locally

UNCF's advocacy platform will be implemented at the national and local level. However, the Community Engagement Manager will only be accountable for implementing the strategy at the local level in one or more of UNCF's target cities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating and implementing an outreach strategy to inform, educate and activate "grasstops" community leaders (i.e., business leaders, elected officials, faith leaders, etc.) about education reform

• Managing strategic partnerships with "grasstop" leaders, non-profit organizations, civil rights organizations, and donors at the local level

• Organizing and coordinating the execution of meetings, workshops, and convenings, including setting up databases and processes to implement this work

• Collaborating with local UNCF development staff to ensure that events and communications align with the advocacy strategy Monitoring changes in the local K-16 landscape and understanding implications for UNCF's advocacy strategy and target city involvement

• Participating in local education events as well as recommending opportunities for UNCF to demonstrate leadership on African-American K-16 educational issues

• Working effectively within the prescribed local budget and managing expenditures

• Documenting and reporting program results in order to evaluate the impact of the advocacy strategy on the local community

• Providing regular updates to the VP of Advocacy relative to the status of engagement activities and coordinating day-to-day efforts with the Director of Advocacy

EDUCATION

An undergraduate degree from a four year college or university is required. An advanced degree such as an MBA or MPA is preferred.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate is a collaborative individual with significant project management experience and community organizing experience. S/he will be comfortable dealing with the ambiguity associated with strategic implementation and coalition building and should also have the following qualifications:

• Direct project management and community organizing experience as well as a proven track record of driving programmatic performance

• Strong organizational skills and a proven track record of managing executing multiple projects simultaneously

• Well-honed strategic thinking skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable

• Demonstrated ability to work easily and effectively with a wide range of constituencies at the "grasstops" and "grassroots" levels, including non-profit and community leaders, faith leaders, government officials, corporate leaders, parents and students

• Superior communication skills, with the ability to proactively lead conversations and manage next steps

• Working knowledge of K-16 educational landscape at the local level is preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Project, and deep understanding of how to use social media

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will periodically supervise interns.

HOW TO APPLY

This position requires travel.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to: resumes@uncf.org. For more information or to view other opportunities at UNCF please visit: www.uncf.org. 

UNCF, Inc. is an EOE M/F/V/D.

Winter Editorial Internship, Women's eNews, New York, NY

Winter Editorial Internship

Posted on: January 6, 2015
Posted by: Women's eNews

Our editoral interns are Women's eNews cub reporters, working in our office in downtown Manhattan, thrown in the thick of covering news in the media capital of the world. Editorial interns are responsible for reporting, writing and posting news updates throughout the day and compiling the weekly Cheers and Jeers. We also ask our interns to assist in some organizational tasks--fact-checking, mass mailings and photocopying, for example--but most interns have at least four stories published during their stint with Women's eNews.

Interns work closely with Women's eNews editors and benefit from one-to-one coaching on news writing and careful editing. The final product, a Women's eNews feature, is distributed to every major media outlet in the U.S. and to readers in more than 90 nations.

The internship is from January through April, full time or part time. It is unpaid, but college credit can be provided.

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong news writing skills, knowledge of AP stylebook, at least three years of college, interest in current events, familiarity with women's issues.

HOW TO APPLY

Send a cover letter, resume and writing samples to: juhie@womensenews.org. Write "Internship" in the subject line.

Communications Officer, Women's Aid, UK

Communications Officer

Application deadline: January 16, 2015
Posted by: Women's Aid

WOMEN'S AID FEDERATION OF ENGLAND

Women’s Aid is the first national domestic violence charity working to end violence against women and children.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Communications Team on a 2 year fixed contract.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Women’s Aid is growing and needs a dynamic on-line and off-line communicator to build upon our success and maximise increasing opportunities.  Are you an excellent communicator with an entrepreneurial spirit to help end violence against women and children?  Can you help us further expand our online and media presence to better serve our stakeholders and target audiences?  

With excellent organisation and communication skills, plenty of initiative and the ability to work under pressure, you will be seeking and securing media and communications opportunities, expanding our online presence and developing marketing for a wide range of projects across the organisation.

This role will include covering the out-of-hours media on-call rota. It will also include travel and occasional evening and weekend work as needed.  

SALARY 

£25,046 - £28,249  (NJC Local Authority Pay Scale point 29-33) + benefits  + London weighting if applicable (+£3,332)

SCHEDULE

37 hours per week, based in London or Bristol; benefits include generous bank holidays, annual leave package and contributory pension scheme.

Application deadline: Friday, January 16, 2015 

Interview dates: Monday, January 26 (Central London) and Tuesday, January 27 (Bristol)

HOW TO APPLY

Please download the application pack below, and return to Teresa Parker t.parker@womensaid.org.uk

Covering Letter
Job Description
Terms & Conditions
Application Form
Equal Opportunities Form

Women only need apply (Section 7 (ii) SDA 1975). Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity.  Applications are particularly welcome from black and minority ethnic women.  
Registered charity no: 1054154

Community Outreach & Education Coordinator, Korean American Family Service Center, Flushing, NY

Community Outreach & Education Coordinator

Posted on: October 6, 2014
Application deadline: October 31, 2014
Posted by: Korean American Family Service Center

Founded 25 years ago, the Korean American Family Service Center (KAFSC) is a leading not-for-profit organization assisting women, children, and families in the New York tri-state area to recognize and eliminate relationship violence and abuse. Our counseling, education, advocacy and support services help individuals empower themselves to build safe and healthy relationships based on mutual respect and dignity. Each year, over 2,500 individuals benefit from one or more services that we provide. All our services are culturally sensitive, linguistically appropriate, and free. KAFSC has 44 (16 full-time, 28 part-time) staff, 20 board of directors, 6 advisory council members, 6 associate board members, and over 70 active volunteers.

KAFSC seeks a full-time Community Outreach & Education Coordinator that coordinates and organizes community outreach and education activities and implementing prevention strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Outreach & Education

• Plan and coordinate community outreach activities 
• Organize and coordinate Annual Silent March Against Domestic Violence & other October events
• Work with Director of Shelter & Outreach to develop education programs targeting the underserved Asian/Korean community, men, and youth 
• Leverage available community resources and create more outreach opportunities
• Coordinate/Conduct workshops and presentations to college students and other community partners

Media Relations

• Work with management team and other program staff to expand our media outreach efforts.
• Produce Public Service Announcements, agency brochures, banners, and other promotional items. 
• Write articles in the newspapers, coordinate monthly talk shows with radio producers, create press releases, and other women-oriented information websites etc. to have consistent and effective message(s) to the community and increase on-line presence working closely with our Development staff team.

Volunteer Coordination

• Plan and implement Project Chinjung and its Community Advocate Program to train high-level volunteers/advocates to reach out to their own communities and to reach out to local businesses such as nail shops
• Provide assistance to organize and coordinate a Domestic Violence Volunteer Training twice a year
• Recruit and manage non-hotline volunteers including tutors, mentors and group volunteers 
• Plan and implement continued education and trainings for on-ongoing volunteers 
• Coordinate activities for volunteers to keep them engaged and help organize our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Party in December

System Advocacy and Direct Services

• Update and produce a Korean-language domestic violence handbook for victims in the New York city area and keep 
• Expand our resource/referral list and coordinate with other community and social service agencies to meet client needs 
• Attend city or state-wide coalition meetings, advocacy rallies, marches and other types of events to represent KAFSC and its core agendas 
• Serves as a backup for the 24-hr Hotline

Administration

• Keep case records of activities journals and other documentation including program assessment, evaluation, intake forms, progress note, evaluation, termination and other documentation 
• Prepare documents and reports for all appropriate, project-related activities 
• Compile statistics and submitting appropriate reports in a timely fashion 
• Participate in the agency-wide fundraising events 
• Attend and proactively participate in bi-weekly staff meetings and supervision check-ins 
• Assist Program Director/Executive Director as guided

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS in Social Work, Sociology, Women's Studies, Public Policy or related field 
• MA or MSW preferred 
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in Korean and English 
• Community organizing skills and experiences 
• Strong commitment to the Asian American Community, immigrant community and KAFSC's mission 
• Experience working with domestic violence victims or family conflicts preferred 
• Program development and event coordination experience, a plus

HOW TO APPLY

Send resume, cover letter and 3-5 page writing sample to Jungsook "Grace" Yoon, Executive Director at gyoon@kafsc.org. No phone calls please. KAFSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Communications and Media Outreach Associate, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Washington, DC

Communications and Media Outreach Associate

Posted on: September 11, 2014
Application deadline: September 30, 2014
Posted by: NARAL Pro-Choice America

NARAL Pro-Choice America is the nation's leading advocate for reproductive freedom and protecting a woman's right to choose her own reproductive destiny. With more than one million members and supporters, NARAL Pro-Choice America is dedicated to mobilizing and building the base of pro-choice advocates, identifying and supporting pro-choice candidates, and advancing sound reproductive policies that support women and families at all stages of their reproductive life. These policies include preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing legal abortion.

The Press Associate for Communications and Media Outreach works closely with the Director of Public Affairs to coordinate traditional media communications strategies. This position's duties include assisting in the development of organization-wide publications and media activities. This position works with and in absent of the Director of Public Affairs to assess and respond to incoming media requests and in implementing an aggressive media outreach strategy for the state-based affiliate network. This position coordinates activities with other departments, the affiliates and generates press materials as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Builds and maintains relationships with members of the media;
• Arranges interviews with the media and NARAL spokespersons;
• Coordinates message development and dissemination throughout the organization;
• Support to affiliates for media relations and message strategy;
• Reviews and edits press releases, quotes, and other official statements;
• Manages process for collecting daily clips;
• With approval of the director of public affairs and in absent of the director of public affairs, schedules calls between NARAL Pro-Choice America experts and reporters or producers, and initiates message materials for spokespeople;
• Participates in ongoing planning activities with internal groups, affiliates, and coalition partners;
• Develops and maintains organization-wide inventory of message materials for use by national spokespeople, state affiliates, and other key allies;
• Institutes priorities and timelines for special projects performed by interns.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related/appropriate field of study;
• 2+ years media-relations experience;
• Capitol Hill, advocacy, or campaign experience is ideal;
• Proven ability to develop and disseminate messaging;
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Fluency in Spanish highly desired;
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to handle multiple projects;
• Commitment to NARAL Pro-Choice America's goal of building a political constituency to protect and promote the right of all women to exercise the full range of their reproductive choices, including abortion;
• Experience with writing on new-media platforms and social networks;
• Knowledge of MS Word, Access, Excel, and other programs highly desirable. Commitment to NARAL Pro-Choice America's mission and goals.
• A commitment to contributing to a workplace environment in which diversity is valued and supported.

HOW TO APPLY

NARAL Pro-Choice America is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity.

To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to:

NARAL Pro-Choice America

1156 15^th Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20005

Fax: (202) 973-3096

Email: communicationsjobs@prochoiceamerica.org

Media Associate, National Abortion Federation, Washington, DC

Media Associate

Posted on: August 3, 2014
Posted by: National Abortion Federation

The National Abortion Federation (NAF), the leading pro-choice organization representing abortion providers and their patients, has an immediate full-time opening for the position of Media Associate. The ideal candidate will have experience developing and implementing media outreach strategies, be comfortable and successful at pitching to reporters and other media professionals, and be a social media superstar.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES

• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with reporters, editors, producers, bloggers, and other media professionals to increase NAF's visibility and ensure the voices of abortion providers and women who choose abortion are included in public debates;
• Develop and pitch story ideas, respond to press inquiries, and arrange interviews for senior NAF staff;
• Develop and execute successful short and long-term media outreach strategies;
• Prepare, review, and copyedit press releases, op/eds, letters to the editor, and other communications materials;
• Manage all aspects of our social media, including developing and implementing coordinated campaigns;
• Oversee NAF's Patient Partnership program, which helps women who have chosen abortion share their stories with the media, legislators, and the public;
• Assist in media training of abortion providers and patients, including messaging and interview preparation; and
• Manage process for collecting daily news clips.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong commitment to a woman's right to choose abortion care;
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or a related field;
• Minimum of 2-3 years of media relations and communications experience, with a proven ability to pitch and place stories;
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• Strong writing and editing skills; ability to produce original, clear, concise talking points, press releases, and letters to the editor within tight deadlines;
• Strong copyediting skills and attention to detail;
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a very collaborative team;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; and
• Proficiency with social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a letter of interest including salary history and requirements, a resume, and one-page writing sample to NAF; 1660 L St., NW; Suite 450; Washington, DC, 20036; or fax to 202.667.5890; or email to careers@prochoice.org with "Media Associate" in the subject line.

Student / Farmworker Alliance National Co-Coordinator, Campaign for Fair Food, Immokalee, FL

Student / Farmworker Alliance National Co-Coordinator

Posted on: August 25, 2014
Application deadline: September 14, 2014
Posted by: Campaign for Fair Food

AREAS OF WORK

MOBILIZATIONS, TOURS AND NATIONAL ORGANIZING

• Educate and organize with students and other communities regionally and nationally to plan mobilizations and tours (often involves travel);
• Plan logistical elements and coordination of events and actions;
• Develop and carry out press strategy;
• Produce internal media (written, photo, video, social media).

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH

• Co-present and facilitate workshops with CIW members during Immokalee visits and at conferences and gatherings;
• Raise consciousness and engage base though targeted outreach, online actions, institutional endorsements and sign-on letters;
• Oral interpretation and written translation between Spanish and English for campaign literature;
• Develop and disseminate materials and newsletters;
• Maintain listservs, website, and social media presence, and supporter database.

STUDENT/YOUTH ORGANIZING

• Co-coordinate a youth leadership development program, including campaign strategy gatherings, skills trainings, and regular communication with SFA's Steering Committee;
• Build and maintain relationships with SFA members and allies around the country, including local SFA chapters, national and local student organizations, individual students and youth, and professors/teachers/university staff;
• Help design and carry out student-led organizing campaigns to further the goals of the Campaign for Fair Food.

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Joint fundraising and grant-writing;
• Administrative work and book/record keeping;
• Organizational development of Student/Farmworker Alliance and the Alliance for Fair Food.

SUPPORT FOR CIW AND FARMWORKER COMMUNITY

• Assistance with with interpretation, rides, wage-theft cases, low-power FM radio station, technology and more.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep commitment to social and economic justice
• Prior organizing experience, including student organizing
• Bilingual in Spanish-English
• Skill working with a broad range of peoples
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency (web and design skills a plus)
• Willingness to work long hours when necessary
• Ability to take initiative and responsibility for projects
• Ability to work well in teams
• Experience living or working in low-income, immigrant, or multi-cultural communities
• Commitment to anti-oppression, collective liberation and building diverse movement leadership
• Minimum two year commitment

HOW TO APPLY

To request an application, contact organize@sfalliance.org or call Claudia at 239-503-0605. In addition to the application, we will request a cover letter in English and Spanish, resume, and two letters of recommendation.

Given our commitment to developing a diverse leadership, we strongly encourage people of color, women, working-class, LGBTQ, gender non-conforming, and differently-abled people to apply.

Digital Director - Equality & Culture Project, UltraViolet

Digital Director - Equality & Culture Project

Posted on: August 26, 2014
Posted by: UltraViolet

UltraViolet combines innovative, cutting-edge organizing with grassroots, people-powered actions to fight for equality and progress. UltraViolet is building an online community of women and men fighting to expand women's rights and combat sexism everywhere—from politics and government to media and pop culture. With over 550,000 members across every state and congressional district, we make our voices heard to further the cause of full equality, empower women, and fight attacks on women's rights. Since our launch in early 2012, millions have spoken out in favor of fair pay, equal representation, and health care, and protested against far-right attempts to control women's health and lives.

THE EQUALITY & CULTURE PROJECT

UltraViolet's Equality and Culture Project is a major new effort tapping into the limitless power of women and men who believe women deserve opportunity, freedom and equality. The project aims to expand the cultural conversation about how women lead their lives. There is an increasingly public dialogue about what a woman should and shouldn't do, how she should or shouldn't be at work, at home, with children, with partners and more. At the same time, our political discourse is often limited to fighting back on limitations to reproductive rights, rather than a proactive discussion of our productive rights, of how women can be productive in any facet of our lives and the reality of the lives we live. Through the Equality and Culture Project, we believe that we can unite and create a new moral standard for the lives women are leading today.

THE POSITION

The Equality & Culture Project Digital Director will create and guide the project's national digital strategy, from conception to implementation. As Digital Director, you will identify engagement opportunities, lead the project's digital strategy, and oversee all tech-based outreach efforts. The Digital Director should be an expert in email outreach, social media management, and the analysis of digital metrics with a strong background in project and staff management, ready to spearhead the digital component of this fast-expanding project.

The Equality and Culture Project Digital Director is a senior project position--we're looking for someone who has a proven ability to run high profile, media-genic outreach efforts that engage hundreds of thousands of people and make a mark culturally and socially. If you have a passion for engaging people, an eye for media-worthiness, and a finger on the pulse of America's diverse and ever-changing culture, you should apply for this position.

The ideal candidate for this position has successfully run a state or national-level digital program, including email outreach and social media platforms, with proven experience in project management, staff management, and digital program strategy. This person should be both detail-oriented and flexible, and able to comfortably juggle multiple tasks. A sense of humor and ability to work with our small (and mighty) team is a must.

The Digital Director will report to the Project's Campaign Director. UltraViolet operates a virtual office and has staff throughout the country.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and manage the Equality and Culture Project's overall digital strategy, including email, social media, and website channels.
• Manage the online launch of the Equality & Culture Project as well its integration and coordination with other UltraViolet campaigns.
• Identify, hire, and manage a team of digital staff.
• Monitor cultural and social events for potential collaboration and new campaign approaches.
• Manage the testing and launch of the Equality & Culture Project's online identity and establish systems for open-source curation of content and creative assets.
• Develop detailed campaign plans working with team members and partners.
• Work with the Equality and Culture Project Director, the UltraViolet team, and consultants to develop campaign materials and ensure that digital assets are maximized in key markets.
• Coordinate with on-the-ground organizers to integrate online and offline activities.
• Continually analyze and report out on data and the impact of the campaign's digital program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years relevant campaigning experience; specifically, experience managing a national or state-level digital program, including email outreach and social media platforms.
• Experience with communications and media strategies; proven track record of generating earned media.
• At least two years staff oversight experience.
• A demonstrated project management background.
• Proven writing ability in relevant setting (a.k.a., action emails, not thesis papers)
• Ability and willingness to turn on a dime when opportunity knocks.
• A team player who also can work and manage projects independently.
• High comfort level with technology.
• Comfortable with a virtual office.
• Knowledge about cultural issues related to women's issues is a plus.

HOW TO APPLY

Contact — Apply for this position at http://ultraviolet.theresumator.com/apply/

Timing — Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Location — UltraViolet operates a virtual office and has staff throughout the country. Location for this position is flexible.

Salary — Commensurate with experience and skills. Competitive benefits package.

UltraViolet is an equal opportunity employer.

Editorial Assistant, American Association of University Women, Washington, DC

Editorial Assistant 

Posted on: August 1, 2014
Posted by: American Association of University Women (Headquarters)
Application deadline: August 15, 2014 
Start date: September 29, 2014 
Job location: Washington, DC 
Employment type: Full-time

Who is AAUW? 

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) empowers women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Our nonpartisan, nonprofit organization has more than 165,000 members and supporters across the United States, as well as 1,000 local branches and 800 college and university partners. Since AAUW's founding in 1881, our members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political.

Our Art, Editorial, and Media Department oversees everything that AAUW produces, from program collateral and website updates to membership brochures and development appeals. Our staff is committed to our mission and to creating high-quality materials that portray the organization as the vibrant force it is.

Job Summary 

AAUW is hiring a talented editorial assistant to join our busy Art, Editorial, and Media Department. You'll be in charge of making sure the trains run on time. We create hundreds of materials a year, and we need your organizational prowess and gentle nagging to keep everyone on track. You'll also have the opportunity to build your editorial skills and take on some projects of your own.

Essential Duties 

As our editorial assistant, you will complement our existing departmental staff by maintaining our project management system as well as managing your own editorial projects, from press releases to blog posts to membership brochures. You'll work on everything from traditional publications projects such as newsletters, e-mails, and flyers, as well as some less-traditional items such as web graphics and social media campaigns.

Qualifications 

• 4-year degree in English, journalism, or communications
• Effective and extensive organizational skills. You love systems, but you also know exactly when to stop planning and start working.
• A genuine interest in the English language and an ability to develop a sophisticated understanding of grammar, style, and usage
• A working knowledge of AP and Chicago style with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to house style
• Excellent writing ability
• Comfort managing sideways and up. You'll have to hold people at all levels of the organization to deadlines, and you should feel confident doing so. 

Who We Are Looking For 

We're looking for someone who loves to learn and to take initiative, who has big ideas, but who can also craft a plan and do the work to make those ideas happen.

We are committed to hiring the best editorial assistant in the area for this job, but we also want someone who is devoted to our mission. It's a demanding and fast-moving job, and you'll enjoy it more if you care about the cause.

How to Apply

Send your resume, cover letter, and the two pieces of writing you're most proud of to AAUW Human Resources at aauwjobs@aauw.org. Please indicate the position title in the subject line.

President's Assistant & Press Coordinator, National Organization for Women, Washington, DC

President's Assistant & Press Coordinator

Posted on: July 21, 2014
Application deadline: July 27, 2014
Posted by: National Organization for Women

The President's Assistant is responsible for supporting the functions of the office of the President. This position requires excellent time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively across different mediums. The primary functions of this role are administrative, and require the maintenance and management of the President's schedule, making travel arrangements, handling all correspondence and processing expense reimbursements. Additionally, the President's Assistant will also serve as NOW's Press Coordinator, handling all incoming press requests and managing the logistics of press appearances. As the representative of the office of the President, the President's Assistant must be committed to providing a positive experience for potential partners and external parties by being courteous and accommodating through in-person, phone and written communication.

RESPONSBILITIES

Administrative (40%)

• Maintain the President's calendar by scheduling meetings, coordinating internal and external requests, and making travel arrangements;
• Ensure that chapter and state NOW activists are informed of the President's travel to their communities and coordinate onsite meetings with them;
• Handle all of the President's phone and paper mail correspondence and expense reimbursement reports;
• Make copies, scan and send, and file documents;
• Assist with project management, including preparing materials for the financial audit and direct mail and fundraising vendors;
• Coordinate Executive Committee communication.

Press Coordination (30%)

• Screen and review press and media requests;
• Arrange all scheduling and logistics for press appearances;
• Coordinate with the Communications team and consultant to track media requests and exposure;
• Compile research on interview topics;
• Facilitate relationships between local chapters and local media, when necessary.

Internship Program (15%)

• Coordinates the NOW Internship program which includes: promoting internships, managing the intern application and selection process, and serving as overall internship coordinator for the office.

National Board (10%)

• Assist with forging positive relationships with board members;
• Staff board meetings and assist with logistics, including travel information;
• Take minutes during board meetings.

Data Entry (5%)

• Assist Membership and Field departments with updating the internal database, processing receipts and requests from members.

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-year Associate's Degree in business or nonprofit administration, or previous experience staffing an executive level manager
• Commitment to NOW's mission, purpose and values; knowledge of NOW's structure and involvement in feminist issues a real plus
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure, handle simultaneous assignments and work within a team setting

Salary and benefits

Salary based on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick days and generous holiday & vacation policies.

Location: National NOW Action Center, 1100 H Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C. (one block from Metro Center). This is an in-house, full-time position in our Washington, D.C., office so please be local to D.C. or willing to relocate. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications will not be considered without all requested information. Please e-mail resume, cover letter stating why you want to work for NOW, one-page writing sample and salary requirement to jobs@now.org. Subject line should read: Application for President's Assistant – Your Full Name. No phone calls please.

Fall Internship, Women Make Movies, New York, NY

Fall Internship

Posted on: June 26, 2014
Application deadline: August 8, 2014
Posted by: Women Make Movies

Internships are available for Fall 2014 term in:

• Marketing/Publicity

• Production Assistance/Fiscal Sponsorship

• Distribution

• Administration

All candidates must submit an Internship Application form, resume, and references.

Internship application found here:http://www.wmm.com/about/jobs.shtml#internship

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

All WMM internship positions are unpaid. However, interns qualify for and have access to a number of services and benefits:

• Local travel reimbursement

• Free workshop attendance

• Free access to screen titles from the Women Make Movies collection

• College or University course credit

The ideal candidate will be studying film production or cinema studies and have an interest in human rights/social justice. We are looking for interns to start in mid-late August and continue until winter break.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills; strong organizational skills; the ability to multi-task, work independently and work well under pressure; and will take initiative. Familiarity with Internet research, Windows XP and the Microsoft Office Suite necessary. Knowledge of and interest in feminist media a plus.

HOW TO APPLY

All candidates must submit an Internship Application form, resume, and references.

Internship application found here:http://www.wmm.com/about/jobs.shtml#internship

Office Coordinator, Women Make Movies, New York, NY

Office Coordinator

Posted on: July 14, 2014

Posted by: Women Make Movies

From cutting-edge documentaries that give depth to today's headlines, to films that push artistic and intellectual boundaries in all genres, Women Make Movies is the world's leading distributor of independent films by and about women. Founded in 1972, Women Make Movies (WMM) is a non-profit feminist, media arts organization dedicated to the distribution and exhibition of films by and about women. Additionally, Women Make Movies' Production Assistance (PA) Program provides assistance to emerging and experienced women directors in the production of new documentaries, fiction and experimental films.

We are looking for a smart, savvy, hardworking individual who can work independently in a busy, fast paced office. We want a superstar who is socially aware, feet firmly planted on the ground, and knows how to get the job done efficiently and effectively! Please have a strong sense of work ethic, especially with regard to showing up to work on time, every day. The right candidate will have at least two years experience in an office administration position, with an understanding of office management and maintenance, and excellent methods of communication. We are looking for someone to grow with the organization, who is able to understand the big picture, and who can successfully juggle multiple tasks in a productive and polite manner. The ideal candidate must also have a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, be able to effectively prioritize, and must be willing and able to wear multiple hats.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for managing all aspects of the Front Desk.

• Responsible for day-to-day operations and functions of a 10-person office.

• Responsible for the Intern / Work Study Program

• Primary liaison with Building Superintendent and Subtenant.

• Assist Administrative Director with Human Resources (recruitment, hiring, training, insurance)

• Works closely with the Acquisitions Director on logging and tracking new film acquisitions

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Mandatory 2 - 3 years experience working in an administrative position (preferably with some supervisory experience)

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft platform.

• Proficiency using organizational contact database and mailing lists.

• Detail oriented and strong organization skills.

• Excellent writing/communication/customer service skills.

• Must be comfortable on phones!!

• Sense of humor appreciated.

• Experience with a non-profit or media arts organization helpful.

• Commitment to multi-cultural feminist media.

• Friendly, professional, and pleasant demeanor.

• We are looking for the RIGHT person for this position; therefore we are open to both part and full time candidates.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email resume with a letter noting relevant experience and salary history to jobs@wmm.com. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Please indicate Office Coordinator in the subject line and tell us where you saw the posting. Women Make Movies offers a competitive salary, as well as an excellent benefits package including employer-paid medical and dental insurance, long term disability, retirement plan, vacation, and paid holidays. Women Make Movies is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women of color, lesbians, and older women to apply.