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

Campaign Director, UltraViolet

Campaign Director

Posted on: June 12, 2013
Posted by: UltraViolet

DESCRIPTION

UltraViolet is 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. We're looking for a Campaign Director to help lead our work, grow our community, and take UltraViolet to the next level.
With over 400,000 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. We've successfully campaigned to have Facebook add the first woman to its corporate board, got over a hundred advertisers to drop the Rush Limbaugh show, pushed Reebok to withdraw its sponsorship of rapper Rick Ross due to his sexually violent lyrics, and forced the architect of the Komen Foundation's decision to defund Planned Parenthood to resign.
Equality at a higher frequency is what we're all about.

THE POSITION

The UltraViolet Campaign Director is at the center of our fights for equality and against sexism. As Campaign Director, you would identify and run campaigns from start to finish, everything from drafting the email, to analyzing metrics, to running an on-the-ground protest or event.

You also have the chance to help build our organization. Just over one year old, UltraViolet members have already had a serious impact — but there is so much more to do. This position is a real chance to help build for the future.

The Campaign Director will report to the President of Campaigns and Communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Campaign Identification and Planning

• Monitor political and social events for their potential to become campaigns and propose ideas for new campaigns.
• Develop detailed campaign plans; solicit input from team members and partners.
• Drive strategic and tactical planning and decision-making on key issues and campaigns
• Monitor UltraViolet e-mail from members during campaigns and engage with those who write in as relevant.

Campaign Production and Management

• Create campaign materials: emails, blog posts, op-eds, campaign pages, etc.
• Interface with partners and consultants (e.g., designers, technology providers, etc.).
• Stage email outreaches, landing pages, and other necessary technology set up. Work with our technology and design team to develop new projects and technology.
• Coordinate on-the-ground events, such as petition deliveries, house parties, and rallies.
• Manage member inquiries and issues related to the campaign, as needed.

Campaign Analysis

• Continually analyze and report out on data and impact during campaigns.
• Conduct internal campaign evaluations including lessons learned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer who is creative, entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and flexible. They should be comfortable juggling multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Most of all, they should have the knack for campaigning: the ability to spot a moment, the willingness to go after any target, and the determination to keep pushing, even in the face of long odds. We're looking for someone who can spot an opportunity at 9 am, test the campaign by mid-morning, and launch that same day. A sense of humor and ability to work with our small (and mighty) team is a must. Specific qualifications include:

• 3 to 5 years relevant campaigning experience
• Experience with communications and media strategies; proven track record of generating earned media
• Proven writing ability in relevant setting (think action alerts, not thesis papers)
• Familiarity with online campaigning, including HTML
• 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 political and cultural issues related to women's issues is a plus

DETAILS

Timing — Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews will start no earlier than July 10, 2013. Ideally, the person hired for this position will start in August 2013.
Location — Flexible. We have staff all over the country and run a virtual office.
Salary — Commensurate with experience and skills. Competitive benefits package.
UltraViolet is an equal opportunity employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume, a cover letter and a relevant writing sample to ultravioletjobs@gmail.com.

PT Call Center Staffer, RAINN, Washington, DC

Part-time Call Center Staffer

Posted on: April 29, 2013

Application deadline: May 15, 2013

Posted by: Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

DESCRIPTION

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and the Online Hotline at rainn.org and publicizes the hotline's free, confidential services; educates the public about sexual assault; and leads national efforts to prevent sexual assault, improve services to survivors and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. The DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) launched the DoD Safe Helpline, operated by RAINN, which focuses on serving the DoD community.

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network has openings for Safe Helpline staffer positions. All hotline shifts will be completed from our office in downtown DC. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Answer crisis calls routed through online and telephone Safe Helpline services

- Provide compassionate and accurate crisis support and referral services to the DoD community

- Knowledgeable on eligibility requirements for Veteran Affairs

- Utilize crisis intervention best practices including safety planning, brainstorming and listening skills

- Enter non-personally identifying call information into helpline database

- Complete end of shift reports

- Working at least two holidays a year

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Must possess excellent communications skills (both oral and written)

- Must be familiar with instant messaging

- Must have basic computer and database proficiency

- Must be 18 years of age or older

- Must be able to attend an in-person training

- Must be comfortable discussing issues surrounding sexual violence

- Must pass a criminal background check (administered by RAINN)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Veterans, prior Veterans Affairs employees, and prior MST Coordinators will be given priority

- Crisis hotline/intervention experience

- Bachelors degree in social work, psychology or related field

- Experience with military populations

SHIFTS

Part-time staff must be able to take at least 2 shifts a month. Also must be able to attend the monthly staff meetings.

The shifts are 7am-1pm, 1pm-7pm, 7pm-11pm/8pm-midnight, and 11pm-7am – 7 days a week.

Part-time, hourly

Salary: $11/hour

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a resume, cover letter and 2 references to Lindsy Gundrum at lindsyg@rainn.org.Incomplete applications will not be considered. In your cover letter please include whether or not you are willing to complete an overnight shift in addition to what shifts you would be available for.