Digital Communications Associate

We see an innovative and enthusiastic individual for the role of Digital Communications Associate. Reporting to the Assistant Executive Director and working closely with the Communications Team, the Digital Communications Associate manages Park Avenue Synagogue’s online presence, including website, email and social media.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement email schedule with the Communications Team, departments and volunteer groups and committees
• Use iContact to launch all PAS email and maintain up-to-date emails lists and email templates
• Design, assemble and edit weekly synagogue email: This Week at PAS
• Manage website content; liaise with departments to ensure up-to-date and accurate information
• Proactively plan content for website homepage: PAS News, Featured Event, Worship Opportunities
• Train and empower departments to maintain and update content in their sections of the website
• Establish a social media strategy and footprint for the synagogue that leverages our unique point of view
• Manage PAS Facebook page and introduce PAS to other social media platforms
• Oversee design of web-based registration forms to ensure consistency in look, feel and content
• Track, report and interpret data analytics on a regular basis and provide recommendations for new strategies
• With Communications Committee and Assistant Executive Director, oversee website redesign and plan for mobile use of website
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required; duties and responsibilities may be added or changed

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum 3 years’ related experience in digital media, communications, journalism and/or marketing
• Fluent in Microsoft Office, content management systems, social media platforms and search engine optimization; experience with Drupal, iContact, Salesforce 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
• 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
• Open and receptive to ideas and feedback
• Demonstrated success in planning, initiating and completing projects in collaboration with other professionals and volunteers
• 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 Jewish holidays and customs and synagogue life is a plus

Assistant Community Manager

EdLab at the Gottesman Libraries is seeking a friendly, motivated team player to fill our part-time Assistant Community Manager
role. Assistant Community Managers are responsible for keeping our ecosystem of lifelong learners and educators happy and informed.

Sharp-minded and quick-witted, ACMs provide timely responses to user inquiries and craft engaging, provocative messaging across all of our social media identities.

This position is right for you if:

*You are a strong communicator. You can explain your thoughts clearly and succinctly. You have a talent when it comes to words. You speak eloquently.

*You are good at picking up new things quickly. If you come across
something you don’t know about, you’ll put in the time and effort to
research it.

*You care about the work you are delivering. You’ll give every project your focused attention and your teammates know they can expect the best work from you. You thrive on giving and receiving feedback, positive and negative.

*You want to help people. You like supplying answers and feel satisfied when a transaction between you and another person is productive.

*You’ll give this your all. You’ll take initiative and show us that
you’re serious about making education better.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

*Assist in maintaining our social media presence: develop content
delivery strategies across our Twitter and Facebook pages; create
witty and informative posts; respond to user questions; ignite
discussions.

*Monitor relevant conversations across all social media.

*Suggest and implement creative ways to increase brand awareness and drive traffic to our sites and applications while working with team leads.

*Help analyze data from social media marketing.

*Evangelize our apps at outreach events.

*Support User Experience leads in conducting research and interviews with users.

*Write and schedule content for newsletters.

*Create content to support readers of Library publications.

Communications Strategist, ACLUF, Communications Department

The Communications Department of the ACLU’s National Office in New York City is seeking applicants for two full-time Communications Strategist positions.

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Associate Director for Communications, the Communications Strategists will play a critical role in developing and executing communications strategies that advance the ACLU’s work on civil liberties. The strategists will work to advance the agenda of the ACLU through collaboration with Communications colleagues, lawyers, lobbyists and state advocates to develop and implement communications goals and strategic plans. The strategist will also engage target audiences about litigation and advocacy; create content for publications and the website; and, plan events such as issue teleconferences.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the development of multi-faceted communications strategies on a wide array of civil liberties issues, including criminal and racial justice, immigrants’ rights, voting rights, LGBT, reproductive rights, and national security, technology and privacy.
Develop and implement general communications strategies to further the ACLU brand as needed.
Participate in shaping communications plans for legal cases and initiatives to maximize their communications value and effectiveness, as well as the visibility of the ACLU.
Develop multi-faceted communications and media plans, which include message development, web presence, advocacy and social media, to educate, motivate, and influence target audiences.
Increase coverage of ACLU issues and ACLU messages by cultivating and maintaining relationships with key reporters, editors, producers and bookers.
Develop and update issue talking points for sensitive and/or controversial issues.
Create communications content, including talking points, news releases, op-eds, letters to the editor, blog posts, backgrounders and website and social media content. Conceptualize, as well as draft and edit, opinion pieces such as blog posts and op-eds.
Work in collaboration with the advocacy team to develop communications strategies and tactics for state legislative and advocacy initiatives.
Prepare clients, litigators, state advocates, and other spokespeople for media appearances.
Strategize to determine the most effective spokespeople for disseminating the ACLU messages and brand.
Provide guidance to affiliates in the development of communications materials and strategy, when necessary.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or a related field is required.
A minimum of five years of professional experience in a combination of the following areas: media, strategic communications, digital communications, and public relations.
Experience working on issue-based advocacy campaigns. Experience with criminal justice issues is a plus. Experience in communicating complex issues to varied audiences.
Must possess strong organizational skills, be detail-oriented and possess the ability to follow projects through to completion.
Ability to communicate persuasively and professionally, in writing through op-eds and blog posts, and to communicate verbally to a wide variety of media, political, stakeholder and influencer audiences.
Experience working with the media and cultivating relationships with print, radio, television and online journalists.
Experience crafting social media messages, and promoting issues through social media required.
Familiarity with online news, social media and digital advocacy tactics.
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Associated Press style required. Familiarity with Cision/Vocus public relations software a plus.
Basic proficiency with HTML; experience using a CMS to publish and update website content, preferred
Experience using Photoshop to edit basic graphics, a plus.
Understanding of trends and best practices for online campaigning, and best practices for communicating via email, Facebook and Twitter, preferred.
A demonstrated interest in civil liberties and passion for the work of the ACLU is essential.

COMPENSATION

The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a letter of interest (with salary requirements), a resume and a writing sample (no more than three pages in length) to hrjobsCOMM@aclu.org - reference [COMM-15/40/ACLU-W] in the subject line. Please indicate in your letter where you learned of this career opportunity.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the posting at any time without advance notice.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions.

We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact: hrjobsincl@aclu.org. Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply.

The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU.”