Online Communications Associate(UNF)
August 30, 2010 in Jobs by International Development Jobs
Open Date: August 18, 2010
Close Date: September 1, 2010
The Online Communications Associate will assist with creating and editing and posting web content to www.unfoundation.org and its affiliated campaigns. He/she will assist in strategic outreach to grassroots supporters to increase donations and participation. The United Nations Foundation was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities. We build and implement public/private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and work to broaden support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. Through our campaigns and partnerships, we connect people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems. The campaigns we conduct reduce child mortality, empower women and girls, create a new energy future, secure peace and human rights, and promote technology innovation to improve health outcomes. These solutions are helping the UN advance the eight global targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Department/Issue Area
Public Affairs
Reporting Relationships/Scope
The Online Communications Associate reports to the Web Producer and is a member of the Public Affairs team.
Responsibilities/Deliverables
• Work with Web Producer, Director of Online Communications and Communication Officers to implement Internet, social media and multimedia strategic plans for the Foundation and its campaigns;
• Ability to work independently and with a team to identify, explore and implement creative on-line strategies; makes recommendations for content and online communications tools.;
• Provide oversight for all content related aspects of electronic communications;
• Lead web content development process to include writing and editing web content and email messaging;
• Proactive grassroots outreach online (blogs, community networking sites, listservs);
• Work with the Public Affairs team and program staff on campaigns to keep branding and messaging consistent on and offline;
• Conceptualize and design new websites and web features in consultation with staff and outside vendors;
• Monitor and analyze web and email metrics to enhance traffic and supporter participation;
• Keep up-to-date on online communications and web industry standards and trends;
• Provides general support for and makes recommendations to the Public Affairs team, when needed, on multimedia presentations, filming, editing, etc.
• Other projects and duties as may be assigned.
Selection Criteria
• Minimum 1-2 years of writing and organizing online projects;
• Broad understanding of social networking with examples of current and successful uses of online networks – for example, blogging, Twitter, Youtube, Facebook.com, Myspace.com;
• Familiarity with and interest in the United Nations and international affairs is essential;
• Ability to communicate effectively with wide range of constituencies;
• Excellent conceptual, analytical and organizational skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities;
• Ability and willingness to work in teams ;
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, International Relations or related field preferred;
• Preferred:
o Familiarity with Convio CRM and CMS systems
o Knowledge of video editing software like Final Cut Pro and Adobe Elements;
o Knowledge and prior use of HTML, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office
o Prior legislative, campaign or policy experience.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience. Actual salary will depend on qualifications and anticipated contribution to the Foundation.
UNF pays 100% of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance premiums for its employees and 75% of medical and vision for employees’ dependents.
In addition, UNF provides 20 days of paid vacation per year, 12 paid holidays, three personal days per year, an immediately vested 150% matching 403(b) contribution up to a limit of six-percent of employee pay, Metro Pass benefits, and flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
Location
1800 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036
For more info, visit: http://www.unfoundation.org/about-unf/employment/online-communications.html