Millennium Promise seeks a freelance writer and project coordinator to support our Development team in New York. Applications are due June 15, 2015. See detailed requirements and application instructions below. Thank you for your interest in Millennium Promise!

Job Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the production of high quality reports for donors and the board of directors. This includes drafting, editing, and proofreading, as well as working with teams in New York and Africa to gather necessary information, field questions, compile drafts, circulate drafts for review, revise drafts, and finalize reports.
• Distill information from technical and field reports in order to highlight appropriate programmatic information.
• Help with design and formatting of reports using Microsoft Word following existing templates. May also be asked to prepare PowerPoint presentations for board meetings.
• Assist with other writing and editing projects, including strategic planning and business plan documents from Millennium Village teams.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-3 years relevant work experience
• Excellent communication skills with evidence of strong writing and editing skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Outstanding Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills, and basic Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity and/or interest in issues related to international development
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and juggle multiple projects
• Ability to work independently as well as with team members
• Ability to analyze and integrate information clearly, quickly, and consistently
• Positive attitude, flexibility, patience, and good sense of humor

Reporting
This position reports to the Director of Development & Communications.

Location
This position is based in New York City.

This position is open to NYU undergraduate and graduate students. Knowledge of video camera operation, video production, event logistics and audio/video support are required. Qualities preferred are energetic, meticulous, punctual and, most importantly, an appreciation for and dedication to delivering an outstanding event experience for all guests. This position pays $11 per hour. Please note that this position may require an irregular schedule that is largely driven by the dates and times of our events.

Primary duties include:
- Operate a digital video camera to record events
- Setup and troubleshoot audio/video equipment for events (projectors, wired microphones, speakers, lights, wireless devices)
- Setup event space per event requirements (arrange tables, chairs, podiums, reception space)
- Secure all equipment after events
- May be required to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.

Recorded video may serve as an important element in several highly visible digital marketing campaigns. Therefore, for the right candidate, this can be a fantastic opportunity for a student looking to develop and refine their video portfolio.

In the past year, the ACLU has introduced a dedicated Marketing Unit within the Communications Department. The Marketing Unit is responsible for promoting the ACLU’s mission and its brand through the media, web communications, publications, multi-faceted campaigns, events and special projects. In addition to building a stronger and more consistent organizational image, the Unit is also focused on building loyalty between the institution and its various stakeholders. The Communications/Online Marketing Manager will be primarily responsible for managing and marketing the ACLU’s newly launched online store. In addition, the Online Marketing Manager will contribute to the development of other related projects undertaken by the Unit. The position reports to the Associate Director for Communications/Marketing.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage aclu.org/shop, track performance and grow online revenue.
• Work collaboratively with the Digital, ACLU Action, Communications, and Membership teams as well as aclu.org/shop vendors to increase store visibility, merchandise revenue, supporter engagement, and membership.
• Monitor current events and assist with implementation of quick response merchandising and visual commerce strategies.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, photographers, technicians and ACLU staff to develop new products and product lines for the online store. Create related marketing materials and maintain store web pages.
• Actively seek product placement opportunities to increase visibility and effectively communicate ACLU's brand.
• Manage the online store budget;
• inventory movement/reconciliation, merchandise reorders and internal merchandise requests.
• Develop and review metrics to assess the effectiveness of marketing efforts related to merchandise and publications; develop appropriate strategic marketing plans.
• Plan and implement activities and events, including tradeshows, exhibitions, and other opportunities to increase store visibility and strengthen ACLU-brand awareness.
• Develop and sustain brand identity through social media outlets, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, social commerce and other new media opportunities.
• Collaborate with Affiliate Support staff to ensure brand cohesion across ACLU state affiliate groups/offices, including developing a new internal Affiliate online merchandise site.
• Identify new opportunities to promote the ACLU brand through social media and other online tools.
• Staff internal and external marketing events as needed.
• Produce and post marketing content online (including for the ACLU website and social media) and through ACLU email lists.
• Maintain and update vendor lists.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a minimum of three years professional public relations or marketing experience required. Online retail experience required and some nonprofit experience preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent communication skills; verbal and writing.
• Experience with a range of social media and social media marketing tools.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to interact with outside vendors and across organizational departments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while demonstrating grace under pressure.
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent Internet and general research skills preferred.
• Interest in civil liberties and civil rights and experience with advocacy campaigns preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the ACLU.

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

The Internal Communications Officer, working closely with the Internal Communications Manager, the Director of Public Affairs and the Director of Publications, is directly involved with ensuring that the internal communication needs of the hospital are carried out in a high-quality, effective, thoughtful, timely and cost-effective manner.

The Internal Communications Officer is responsible for planning and implementing the hospital’s multi-faceted internal communication efforts, providing news and information to employees, staff, volunteers and other internal audiences. The position involves keeping informed about and tracking the various ongoing and upcoming hospital wide and departmental efforts, activities, and events to ensure timely, accurate and clear communication about such issues. He or she is responsible for working with a variety of hospital committees, departments, programs and services to develop and disseminate communications to specific internal audiences as needed. The Internal Communications Officer assists with responsibilities for the hospital’s primary communication vehicle, the weekly MGH Hotline newsletter. He or she works to coordinate and improve internal communications throughout the institution. The Internal Communications Officer may be responsible for the maintenance of certain Public Affairs-related websites, including the hospital wide intranet and the vast publications portion of the Public Affairs site. He or she serves as a vital resource to all hospital constituencies seeking advice and guidance about appropriate and effective ways to disseminate messages to specific audiences.

The Internal Communications Officer serves as assistant editor of the weekly MGH newsletter, the MGH Hotline. In this capacity, he or she is responsible for contributing story ideas and supporting the process of scheduling placement of articles according to timeliness, appropriate institutional messages and news value. He or she also is responsible for ensuring that articles are written, edited and approved in a timely manner.

In addition to serving as assistant editor of the weekly MGH Hotline, the Internal Communications Officer also helps craft the MGH Awards and Honors and MGH Alumni Newsletter publications. He or she also contributes to other newsletters and projects, including web stories and Dr. Peter Slavin’s From the Desktop. He or she develops story ideas, formats and general content; edits and proofreads content; and ensures that appropriate approvals are obtained. He or she supports the effort of making sure all aspects of these publications, including photography, editing, headline and caption writing, proofreading and production are completed on time and are of high quality.

The Internal Communications Officer serves as a resource to and works with various staff members in other departments that produce regular newsletters to ensure consistent, accurate and appropriate messages to various audiences across the institution.

The Internal Communications Officer represents the Public Affairs Office on various hospital committees to follow progress of major hospital initiatives and to ensure regular and accurate communication of key decisions, activities and achievements. He or she assists departments and services with developing appropriate internal communication efforts as needed.

The Internal Communications Officer is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key individuals throughout the institution to ensure that Public Affairs is informed about ongoing work at the hospital. He or she processes the various story ideas to determine appropriate uses for the information, including for internal publications as well as opportunities for media initiation.

The Internal Communications Officer contributes to the maintenance of the online version of the MGH Hotline on a weekly basis. He or she also helps to maintain the hospital wide intranet site and other internal-only websites as needed.

The Internal Communications Officer is involved in planning, coordinating and carrying out special events for the hospital and office as needed.

As a member of the Public Affairs team, the Internal Communications Officer serves as a resource for all aspects of work in the office and is integrally involved in the hospital’s media relations program, including responding to media inquiries; initiating media coverage; being a part of the department’s on-call rotation; drafting, editing and distributing press releases; helping to prepare reports documenting media activity; and evaluating the effectiveness of the program.

We are looking for a supremely organized, energetic, and creative individual to join the communications department of Demos, a key player in the progressive movement. You will help implement strategies to enhance the visibility and impact of the organization’s work, raise the media profile for a wide range of policy and issue advocacy work, as well as our visionary leadership, and elevate Demos as a respected resource for progressive policy analysis. You should be thoughtful, persistent, and enjoy working with a range of different people (from policy analysts and advocates to lawyers and development experts), look forward to being a thought partner on strategy, and excel at juggling responsibility for multiple projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Pitching stories and experts; responding to requests from media; screening to ensure inquiries are relevant to the mission and program; triggering rapid response strategy in accordance with the news cycle.
· Writing and editing communications materials, including press releases and media advisories for organization’s issue and program work.
· Distributing and promoting press releases, op-eds, letters to the editor, submissions to blogs, etc., securing expanded media coverage of the organization’s work.
· Providing research and media training support to prepare Demos experts for appearances and interviews
· Monitoring traditional and new media for coverage of Demos and our issue areas.
· In conjunction with the Communication team’s leadership, cultivating and maintaining relationships with key media and partners aligned with Demos’ work who cover the organization’s issues.
· Maintaining the media database, creating press outreach lists and monitoring staff interactions with members of the press, developing and implementing systems for benchmarking media relations outcomes.
· Serving as departmental liaison on content-based Work Teams.
· Assisting Work Teams in the implementation of media campaigns.
· Other duties, including research and administrative needs, as assigned.
· Responsible for efficient rapid response strategy on assigned issues.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualities:

1. Strong research and organization skills;

2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, including but not limited to executives, managers and subject matter experts of diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise;

3. Solid knowledge of current events, public policy issues and politics and familiarity with news media monitoring tools and reporting;

4. Strong team player with outstanding relationship-building skills and a commitment to valuing racial diversity and embracing inclusion.

Prior professional experience, preferably in a non-profit or within an agency, is a plus. Knowledge of historical and current voting rights legislation, campaign finance laws, and the labor movement would also be a plus. Candidates need to bring a strong commitment to excellence and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position is full-time and based in New York City.

Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is competitive. We have a generous benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 20 vacation days per year, and the opportunity to contribute to a 403b plan.

There's a lot of magic involved in growing our platform to 125,000 students in our first year and we have even bigger growth targets for year two. We need someone who is highly organized, passionate about outreach, and eager to work with high school students and college students.

The right applicant:
Loves working with and communicating with people, and ideally has had experience working with high school students.

Is an incredible writer with an above-average knowledge of grammar and a voice that speaks to Millennials.

Is highly experienced with email marketing, Mailchimp, WordPress, Tumblr, Facebook Ads, Hootsuite, and most social media platforms, or has a strong willingness to learn.

Has an entrepreneurial spirit and learns quickly.

Is an independent worker who can take a marketing project and run with it.

Able to work full-time in New York City.

Responsibilities include:

Managing the content calendar and creating content for our content site, app, newsletter, and social media.

Recruiting and managing high school student, college student, guidance counselor, and parent bloggers.

Coordinating outreach to high schools, student groups, parent groups, and current students.
Recruiting and managing our Student Advisory Board and student ambassadors.

Coordinating marketing, scholarship, and outreach campaigns.

Program Manager- Stakeholder Engagement- Citi Foundation
Objective: The Program Manager will support the design, coordination and execution of stakeholder engagement projects that increase the internal and external visibility of the Citi Foundation. This role is critical in helping the Citi Foundation deepen engagement with key stakeholders, and enhance its thought leadership positioning.

Key Responsibilities:
• Partner with the Senior Program Manager to coordinate Citi Foundation visibility efforts with Global Public Affairs teams (including branding, marketing, internal, digital, press and government affairs), with a focus on signature grant programs such as Pathways to Progress
• Develop and manage a repository of visibility assets, including but not limited to, articles, speeches, factsheets and presentations
• Event management and execute the team's logo and ad processes
• Maintain performance measurement tracking system
• Design new strategies that will enable increased engagement on key channels, including the Citi Foundation's website
• Execute special projects as needed

Qualifications:
• 3+ years in public affairs, communications, foundation, CSR, nonprofit or related field
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including ability to understand complex topics and easily convey to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail is a must
• Knowledge of corporate social responsibility and citizenship efforts preferred
• Team player with good relationship management skills and ability to work well with others
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign a plus
• Masters in a related field preferred

Reporting to the account supervisor/senior account supervisor, the associate account executive will support the implementation of media relations, issues management, marketing communications and social media programs for clients in the B2B, consumer and nonprofit sectors.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:
• Write press releases, bylined articles, op-eds, newsletters, brochures, web content;
• Social media program development and implementation;
• Develop client reports, conduct client or new business related research, arrange and attend meetings, events and conference calls;
• Develop, verify and maintain up-to-date media lists, client reports, and clip books;
• Coordinate special events;
• Conduct research and prepare reports on client, industry and competitor issues;
• Support new business proposal writing and research;
• Participate in professional development programs;
• Attend Kellen Company functions

Manage the day-to-day operations of association client(s), including overseeing staff and initiatives related to membership, communications, meetings, budgeting or other pertinent actions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Oversight and management of the clients’:
o Strategic plan and direction
o Membership development
o Revenue generation and expense management
o Executive Committee, Board and committees
o Marketing and Promotion
o Industry research
o Staff management
o Budget planning and analysis
• Liaison with Executive Committee and Board of Directors
• Liaison with various committees including attending meetings and preparing Minutes, as appropriate
• Provide direction regarding overall association strategy
• Create and maintain partnerships/relationships with related industry organizations to increase awareness and grow client membership
• Ensure staff resources and deliverables are focused on client objectives
• Be conversant in industry trends and be the “voice of the industry”, as needed
• Implement client directives
• Identify new member benefits, emerging trends and actions to positively grow the association clients
• Approve monthly expenses and prepare budgets for approval
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications or associated disciplines; knowledge of manufacturing industries helpful with a minimum of 7-10 years professional experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a supervisory capacity in a professional field. Marketing/communications experience a plus. Association management or non-profit experience a plus. Experience with professional certification or education programs a plus.

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.