Communications Manager

Communications Manager
Location: New York City

Position Description

The State Impact Center is recruiting a Communications Manager to begin immediately. Our offices are located in New York City, and we are following NYU Law School’s return to in-person work plans, with remote accommodations available, as needed. The Communications Manager will play a key role in furthering the Center’s mission of promoting and amplifying the work of state attorneys general on climate, clean energy, and environmental issues. This will include outreach to media contacts, press events, and reports to highlight important issues and attorney general activity within our subject areas. The Communications Manager will be responsible for developing creative and captivating messaging around climate, clean energy, and environmental issues, including working with the team’s digital specialists to display information.

Our small, collaborative team values each person’s contributions to reports, newsletter topics, and other work, and the Communications Manager would be involved in planning, leading, and executing the Center’s range of communications projects. The Communications Manager will have a supervisory role over a small digital and communications team.

Diversity is a core value of the Center. We are building an environmental justice practice to provide support to AG offices that are growing their work in this area, and we are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for our staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

Core Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications: driving development of communications strategy for the Center, including around press releases, media contacts, events, and digital presence.
Media Relations: developing and maintaining relationships with reporters covering climate, energy, environmental, and environmental justice issues; developing story ideas and pitching reporters.
Messaging and Content: packaging legal content and analysis for a variety of audiences; working with the Center’s subject matter experts to provide media interviews and draft content; drafting talking points, reports, op-eds, newsletters, and other materials.
Alliance Building: conducting outreach to communications counterparts in attorney general offices and other organizations.
Project Management and Team Supervision: supervising the digital and communications team, including providing feedback and pursuing opportunities for professional development for team members; collaborating with attorneys and other Center staff on joint projects.
Events: planning events, conferences, and press events with multiple attorneys general, and representing the Center at these as well as other events hosted by other organizations.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Experience: 4-6 years of communications experience in the legal, public policy, government affairs, campaigns, or related fields.
Communications strategy: experience in developing and executing communications strategic plan with ability to track progress.
Outreach: experience in connecting with members of the press and other communications professionals.
Writing: ability to communicate clearly/coherently, including digesting and translating topics for a lay audience.
Project management: experience developing and leading reports and other communications products; experienced at planning events; collaborative and team-oriented; shows judgment and seeks input as needed.
Editing: ability to edit material drafted by subject matter experts for appropriate audience; attention to detail (e.g., polishing and finalizing documents).
Deadlines: ability to triage tasks and complete time-sensitive work (e.g., drafting and posting time-sensitive items on the Center’s social media, responding to press inquiries).
Design: familiarity with graphic design in Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, or Canva is a plus.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Salary: $70,000-80,000

Interested candidates should apply by sending a resume and cover letter to stateimpactcenter@nyu.edu. Please send your application as a single PDF file saved as LastName.FirstName.pdf.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Development & Communications Specialist

FAC’s Development and Communications Unit seeks a Development and Communications Specialist to join our team. The Specialist will serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA member with our partner, NeighborWorks America, for one year of service. AmeriCorps VISTA provides full-time national service volunteers to nonprofit, faith-based, and other community organizations to create and expand programs that bring low-income individuals and communities out of poverty. The member will be responsible for creating and implementing graphic and communications tools, a communications plan, and fundraising strategies and events.

Responsibilities:

Build and strengthen contact lists for ongoing external communications. Update lists of active institutional donors, individual donors and general supporters.

Develop and maintain unique content for FAC’s website, social media and public relations materials. Communicate regularly with all departments within the organization to keep content relevant and up to date.

Create and implement online fundraising campaigns for FAC and its affiliate, Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

Collaborate with colleagues on the development of an annual communications plan for FAC that reflects all departments and projects across the organization.

Develop and implement at least two fundraising events to attract new supporters.

Develop and implement at least one visibility-enhancing event (ie ribbon cutting or groundbreaking ceremony for a new building) to gain publicity and attract and retain supporters.

Qualifications:

U.S. Citizen at least 18 years of age

Strong writing and editing skills

Graphic design skills, including experience with programs such as Canva, Adobe InDesign, and Photoshop

Web design and management skills, including experience with programs such as WordPress

Strong time management skills, the ability to work independently and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work with diverse groups

Strong commitment to FAC’s mission of economic, social and racial justice.

Compensation:

This is an AmeriCorps VISTA position. Compensation is paid directly to VISTA Leaders in the form of a biweekly living allowance of $829.36 from AmeriCorps VISTA

Benefits include:

Child care assistance, if eligible

At the end of the term of service, an education award or cash stipend may be provided. For more information about AmeriCorps

Health plan provided by AmeriCorps VISTA

Relocation Allowance, if eligible

Training

Monthly commuting stipend

For more detail on the AmeriCorps VISTA program and its benefits, go to: https://americorps.gov/serve/fit-finder/americorps-vista

Director of Communications

JOB TITLE:
Director of Communications

DESCRIPTION OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT:
The Park Avenue Synagogue Communications Department supports Park Avenue Synagogue’s active and consistent presence in the lives of its members and PAS’ voice on issues relevant to the Jewish Community in New York City and beyond. The Communications Department is responsible for shaping the voice of all synagogue communications and developing and implementing the communications strategy and vision of the institution. It oversees all member and greater community-facing communications, facilitating PAS clergy and staff participation in key Jewish communal conversations, and serves as a spokesperson for PAS, publicizing PAS resources and content, including sermons, think pieces, and music. The Communications Department is technology and media forward thinking, making use of a wide range of tools to support its mission. As brand ambassador, the Communications Department supports the clergy, staff, and lay leadership in executing the message, look, and feel of all communications across our various channels and using multiple technologies.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
The Director of Communications leads a four-person (and growing!) Communications Department, responsible for developing and implementing Park Avenue Synagogue’s strategy, while ensuring the timely and accurate representation of Park Avenue Synagogue in all member and community communications. A member of PAS’ senior leadership team, the Director advances the purpose of the department, described above, and oversees all communications across all channels. The Director of Communications thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and is an expert convener and collaborator.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain an overall strategic communications vision, plan, and brand strategy.
• Shepherd decision-making and prioritization process for all communications with senior leadership team; develop process for determining communications hierarchy.
• Serve as brand ambassador; maintain and update style guide and brand book with Communications Team.
• Develop and implement policies surrounding communications deadlines, volume, and sub-brands. Establish communications workflows and best practices to inform and organize communications across all departments and sub-brands.
• Serve as lead copywriter for member and community communications.
• Manage public relations, external communications, and develop press releases.
• Oversee and direct the look and feel of a high volume of communications across multiple channels ranging from email to program catalogs, from social media to video.
• With Communications Team, ensure that all events and activities are publicized in a timely, accurate, cohesive, uniform manner.
• With Communications Team, ensure routine website maintenance and content updates (home page, landing pages, website calendar, etc.)
• Manage and optimize social media and podcast strategy and footprint for the synagogue.
• Establish clear benchmarks for success using data analytics, evaluating the institution’s progress and optimizing communications as needed.
• Manage vendors (printers, web designers, etc.) key to the communications process.
• Develop and manage communications budget; track and control expenditures.
• Work closely with the lay-led Communications Committee.
• Evaluate the benefits and risks of new communications channels to determine ROI for the institution and make recommendations.
• Keep abreast of new developments in communications channels and technology to ensure that the institutional communications stay modern and fresh and are reaching all intended audiences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum 10 years’ related experience in digital media, communications, and/or marketing.
• Demonstrated success in managing multi-faceted communications strategy.
• Demonstrated success in planning, initiating, and completing projects in collaboration with other professionals and volunteers.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and the talent to tailor messages to specific target audiences.
• Experience developing and maintaining press contacts.
• Sound judgment, ability to think strategically and solve problems, and capable of managing multiple projects and tasks at one time.
• Strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office, content management systems, social media platforms, and search engine optimization. Experience with basic HTML, graphic design in Photoshop, Drupal, iContact, Salesforce, Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, and Form Assembly is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience pursuing state-of-the-art communications technology.
• 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 working outside of the job description.
• Familiarity with Hebrew, Jewish holidays and customs, and synagogue life is a plus.

SALARY RANGE:
Salary is commensurate with experience.

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.