Communication Assistant

JOB TITLE:
Communications Assistant

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
Park Avenue Synagogue seeks an eager and enthusiastic individual for the role of Communications Assistant. Working closely with the Communications Team, the Communications Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of the Communications Department with a focus on digital content. The Communications Assistant will thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and enjoy collaborating with the other members of the Communications Team and PAS departmental partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Regularly (at least weekly) review website, including
calendar, homepage, and landing pages, to ensure all
content is up-to-date; add calendar events and update
website as needed
• Use iContact to set-up and launch ad-hoc, department,
and Shabbat emails and maintain up-to-date emails lists
and email templates
• Optimize podcasts, images and create basic graphics for
social media and other channels as needed
• Resize photos
• Prepare and organize content for weekly slides for
outdoor and lobby screens
• Track, report and interpret data analytics on a regular
basis
• Prepare invoice payment vouchers and track department
finances
• Support department scheduling and calendar
management
• With Director of Design, manage photo and clipart assets
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required;
duties and responsibilities may be added or changed

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Related experience in digital media, communications,
and/or marketing
• Fluent in Microsoft Office and content management
systems; experience with graphic design in Photoshop,
Drupal, iContact, Salesforce, Google Analytics, and Form
Assembly is a plus
• Adept at learning new technology
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and the
talent to tailor messages to specific target audiences
• Strong attention to detail and deadlines
• Capable of managing multiple projects and tasks at one
time
• Open and receptive to ideas and feedback
• Able to work in a dynamic environment with changing
demands and expectations, and open to new things and
to work outside of the job description
• Familiarity with Hebrew, Jewish holidays and customs,
and synagogue life is a plus
• Ability to work onsite at PAS’ office (we are currently
hybrid remote and in person, but we will be transitioning
into full in person in the fall)

Part-Time Educational Consultant

ESC is hiring part-time, remote counselors (5-10 hours/week). We prioritize candidates with strong writing and editing backgrounds, who are experienced in telling compelling stories. There is no Chinese language requirement.

What You Will Be Doing
-Preparing students in grades 9-11 for their college application process by advising on academic and extracurricular development.
-Guiding students in grade 12 through the American, UK, and Canadian college application processes.
-Making data-driven recommendations about which schools each 12th grader should apply to based on extensive ESC data and your understanding of the student’s interests and personality.
-Working one-on-one with 12th graders to help them identify and achieve their educational aspirations by brainstorming essay ideas, developing their writing ability, and practicing interviewing skills.

Graduate and Transfer Applications

ESC has also begun offering support to students applying to the full range of graduate programs, as well as students who wish to transfer to a new undergraduate institution. ESC consultants with relevant experience may be assigned to work with students in either group, in addition to or instead of 12th grade students.

Location

ESC’s physical headquarters are in Beijing, China. However, we are open to considering applicants for both China-based positions and US-based remote positions. For remote staff members interested in visiting China, there may be the opportunity to travel to China and work with students and other staff members in person for several weeks at a time throughout the year. We offer full-time and part-time positions.

Job Requirements

-Strong writing and editing skills
-Ability to excel in intercultural work environments
-Customer service experience
-Flexibility and adaptability
-Must have graduated with undergraduate degree 2+ years ago
-Academic advising experience helpful, but not required

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience and dependent on student caseload. Please send any related questions to Emma Schoenberger at the email below.

[Research] Senior Associate, Endeavor Insight

Endeavor Global seeks a full-time, New York-based Senior Associate to join Endeavor Insight, a research consulting team that studies entrepreneurship and develops thought leadership in markets around the world. The Senior Associate will manage client-sponsored research projects, conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, share findings, and support the department’s operations. Our clients include philanthropies, multilateral agencies, and corporations who support studies in markets that range from sub-Saharan Africa, to Middle America, to Eastern Europe.

Key Responsibilities
Manage research projects from data collection to analysis, and drafting to publication. This is your chance to:
- Conduct in-depth interviews with entrepreneurs, investors, and support organization leaders from around the world.
- Develop a deep understanding of a range of industries and markets, while playing with data to identify research findings.
- Craft and publish research reports that explore global and business dynamics using strong narratives and compelling data visualizations.

Support the development of new research processes and operations. This is your chance to:
- Collaborate with high-profile clients and join a team of researchers, learners, and data geeks.
- Manage teams of international research assistants and interns to complete qualitative and quantitative data collection efforts across multiple projects.
- Create communications such as blog posts, slide presentations, and social media for a wide range of decision makers and policymakers.
- Coordinate report launch activities such as webinar presentations, panel discussions, and working groups.
- Build outreach strategies with potential clients that include major philanthropies, government agencies, and corporate sponsors.

Requirements
Great candidates for this role will:
- Thrive at project management and meeting client expectations, never missing a deadline.
- Lead interviews with the skill of an investigative journalist and enjoy uncovering analytical findings to inform decision makers.
- Strive for perfection in their writing while distilling large amounts of information and crafting compelling narratives.
- Love data analysis and using Excel. You get a kick out of using pivot tables and data visualizations. You enjoy learning new analytical tricks and research methods.
- Have a graduate degree in business, journalism, economics, international policy or other related field.
- Bring 2-3 years of professional research experience and 2-3 years of client-facing experience in a professional role.
- Be willing to travel (including internationally) during non-pandemic conditions.

In addition, an ideal candidate will:
- Have work experience in consulting, communications, or applied research, and experience with international clients.
- Speak a foreign language.
- Code in Python or R, and build queries in SQL.
- Perform statistical analysis, including social network analysis and regression analysis.
- Use Adobe InDesign, WordPress, MailChimp, and social media platforms.

Must be eligible to live and work in the United States. Must be based in the New York area and be able to work from the New York City office within 2 months of office reopening, expected summer 2021. Endeavor Global seeks candidates who align with our values:
- Entrepreneur First: You are mission-oriented and believe in Endeavor’s model to change the world through high-impact entrepreneurship.
- Go Big: You are someone whose curiosity drives them to dream (and execute!) big as Endeavor reimagines its offerings.
- Network of Trust: You are great with people! You naturally build and maintain relationships with key players and have the superior interpersonal skills needed to build trust.
- Pay It Forward: You are someone with a service-oriented attitude, who asks “What can I do?” before asking “What can I get?”
- One Endeavor: You are comfortable working across cultures and will thrive on working with colleagues in over 30 different countries around the world.

Benefits
What we offer:
- A dynamic work environment with a highly collaborative team.
- Opportunities to learn new research and data analysis skills.
- Access to international networks of entrepreneurs and economic development executives.

Compensation
Competitive base salary, bonus and benefits including paid vacation, medical insurance, dental insurance, and retirement plan with employer matching.

Media Relations Manager

IRAP is seeking an experienced full-time Media Relations Manager to lead IRAP’s press strategy and find opportunities to highlight IRAP’s programmatic priorities and institutional brand in earned media placements. We are looking for a creative storyteller who understands the constantly shifting media landscape and knows how to shape the narrative in a way that empowers those whose voices are rarely heard. The Media Relations Manager will be an integral part of the IRAP team, reporting to IRAP’s Communications Director.

Responsibilities

Work across all departments and offices to shape and manage proactive and reactive communications related to our work and clients.
Build strong relationships and engage with press across all formats at the local, national, and international level, including community media.
Responsible for fielding inquiries, vetting reporters and outlets, and managing press lists.
Draft press releases, advisories, opinion editorials, messaging guidance, and talking points.
Conduct regular media trainings and coaching with IRAP staff and individual clients.
Plan and host press calls and conferences.
Identify news angles and proactively pitch stories and spokespeople.
Monitor media coverage and provide reports.
Research non-traditional media outlets and opportunities.
Location, Hours, and Duration

The candidate will work in IRAP’s U.S. office in New York City or Washington D.C., with a preference for New York City. Upon starting work at IRAP, work would be remote until it is safe to work from the office. IRAP provides the necessary work equipment. The position is full-time (40 hrs/week) with the occasional need to work outside of regular work hours.

This position is an employment contract with no end date.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
5+ years of work experience in communications, public relations, or journalism.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, and leading multi-stakeholder projects.
Knowledge of media landscape and strong press relationships.
Strong writing and editing skills, with an emphasis on the ability to distill complex legal topics into accessible and persuasive language that resonates with broad audiences.
Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced and high-pressure work environment, including outside of regular work hours.
Ability to handle and navigate matters of high sensitivity and confidentiality.
Sensitivity to the empowerment of vulnerable populations and experience working with people of all backgrounds, for example LGBTI refugees or survivors of trauma, in a media context.
Experience with rapid response and crisis communications is preferred.
Fluency in languages other than English are a plus.
Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary for the position will be $75,854-$99,194 commensurate with experience and is covered by a collective bargaining unit.

IRAP offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including family health, dental, and vision benefits with no employee-paid premiums, a retirement plan with an employer matching component, and twenty days of vacation, five personal days, and twelve sick days per year.

Communications Specialist

The Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) is a union, dedicated to improving the workplace and the quality of life for all education employees and to protecting their hard-won rights. Equally important, we are an association of highly qualified professionals, committed to establishing and maintaining optimal conditions for student learning from preschool through graduate school.

The Communications Division is looking for a Communications Specialist who will a) work closely with locals and other MTA divisions to develop communication strategies that connect members to the life of the union, b) assist local campaigns with media and public relations activities, c) partner with MTA leadership on internal and external communications, and d) help develop and implement effective communication strategies for the Association. This position will report to the Director of Communications and is conveniently located in our North Quincy headquarters.

Some of the responsibilities of this job include but are not exhaustive are the following:

*Proactively identifies potential issues and events of significance to members, elected leaders, and staff, and recommends effective communications activities and programs to the Director.
*Identifies and responds to the communications needs of locals; assists and trains locals in the development and implementation of communications strategies that connect members to the life of the union, including cutting-edge social media and digital platforms.
*Assists MTA leadership in writing and producing internal and external communications, including news releases, statements, member emails, social media posts, and articles for MTA publications.
*Assists the Director in coordinating relations with the media, including radio, television, cable television, digital publications, and newspapers.
*Collaborates with Field and Organizing to establish media “street teams”, engaging and training rank and file members on social media, writing letters to the editor, and other tasks.
*Produces material for MTA web and social media posting, and provides advice, guidance, and recommendations to staff.
*Writes and edits articles and other materials for internal publications, external media purposes, and websites and social media pages.
*Covers and reports on events and activities.
*Writes press releases and coordinates interviews and public appearances.
*Coordinates press conferences, news briefings, and other events.
*Takes photographs for MTA publications and websites.
*Writes public statements and speeches, helps develop position papers, and conducts related research in support of assigned tasks.
*Other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role you will need:

*Commitment to the mission and strategic goals of the MTA and the organized education profession.
*Bachelor's degree or master’s degree related to communications, public relations or journalism preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
*Excellent writing and speaking skills.
*Demonstrated experience with media relations, social media, copy editing, desktop publishing, and design and production of promotional materials.
*Personal transportation and license (or alternative driving option) required; willingness to travel (generally, statewide) and work nights and weekends.

MTA has a competitive compensation program with a robust benefits package that includes: a defined benefit plan, 401k, medical, dental, STD, LTD, paid holidays and a generous time off program.

MTA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff.