• Content Creation: Leverage Adobe Creative Suite and Canva to create graphic content for Vital Voices and related efforts including, but not limited to, infographics, quote cards, social media tiles and graphics for website.
• Communications Support for Organization: Work with Digital Communications Specialist to ensure communications for the organization are provided and strategically implemented. Amplify organization efforts by preparing communications toolkits for programs to market their applications and work. Prepare the weekly internal newsletter for the organization.
• Cross Team Collaboration: Work closely with the team to execute the Communications team goals and plans. Provide support for annual and special fundraising events and activities.
• Event Management:
1. Assist with key stakeholders to develop the program content and schedule
2. Managing contracts with vendors and securing related approvals
3. Reserving venues, managing setup and breakdown of event spaces
4. Coordinating on-line events
5. Generating invitations and associated correspondence
6. Maintaining event management records and contact lists
7. Reconciling financial transactions associated with events
• DE&I Commitment: Embrace and model the Vital Voices guiding principles, values, investment, and leadership models with the goal of supporting Vital Voices’ organization culture and success.
• Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of experience working in communications or events management
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Experience in social media content drafting and platform management including on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn etc., and analytics tools to track social networking data, such as Hootsuite and Google Analytics
• Experience with social media publishing, scheduling and content drafting platforms like Hootsuite preferred
• Experience producing social media content and communications support for live events preferred
• Experience using common website content management systems such as WordPress
• Advanced computer literacy, including strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with event software including Splash, Canva, Zoom
• Experience with events, including award shows, panel discussions, book parties and galas
• Great sense of humor, flexibility, team player and multitasker
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and demonstrated commitment to Vital Voices’ mission and values.
• Car may be required during peak season
This position is a full-time, exempt position based in Washington, DC. If and when it is safe to travel, domestic and international travel up to 10% may be required for the position.
The starting salary range for this position is $59,635-$72,888 based on experience and ability to have broad impact early. The compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, and generous PTO including wellness flex days, generous parental leave, sabbatical time, and volunteer leave as well as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, HSA, EAP, and a professional development stipend.
Vital Voices provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vital Voices complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Vital Voices expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Vital Voices’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
How to Apply:
Click the following link: https://jobso.id/fq6a
Applications that do not include the following will not be considered for review:
• Resume and cover letter
• Salary expectations
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.