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.

Internship, Feminist Press, New York, NY

Internship

Application deadline: June 1, 2013
Posted by: Feminist Press

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for dynamic, talented, and hardworking interns for the Fall 2013 season. We need interns who are self-starters, eager to learn, and passionate about contributing to our mission of creating books that promote freedom of expression and social justice.

The Feminist Press is an independent, nonprofit publishing house based in Manhattan with a small, dedicated staff. We publish exciting authors who share an activist spirit and a belief in choice and equality, and seek out innovative, often surprising books that tell a different story.

Interns gain solid experience in all aspects of publishing and work closely with the staff in each department: editorial, publicity, marketing, and development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• reviewing unsolicited submissions
• proofreading texts
• writing press releases
• sending out review copies
• submitting books for awards
• updating our website and social media accounts
• working on internet marketing campaigns
• identifying new donors
• assisting with fundraising events and book launch parties
• general office management and mailing duties

We seek individuals willing to bring professionalism, dedication, strong multitasking and communication skills, a commitment to equality, and a good attitude to the office. Interns work closely with one another so a willingness to collaborate and share responsibilities is essential. Familiarity with our books is helpful, but is not required.

Former FP interns are now at Penguin, Simon & Schuster, Random House, W.W. Norton & Company, Signs: Journal of Women and Culture, Women Make Movies, On the Issues, the Nation, and the Huffington Post.

The Fall 2013 internship begins September 3 and runs until December 20 and requires a commitment of three days a week, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Interns will receive a small daily stipend to offset the cost of transportation within New York City.

Deadline to apply is June 1, 2013.

HOW TO APPLY

Email your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’d like to intern at the press tointern[at]feministpress[dot]org. In your email, please indicate which days of the week you are available. Include the names and contact information of two references.

Although we carefully consider every application, we are not able to reply to each applicant individually. We will contact qualified individuals directly. Please no phone calls.