Critical Thinking & Writing Instructor

We are currently looking for a top university graduate for the position of Critical Thinking & Writing Instructor to join our Hong Kong office.

With offices across Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai, Capstone is at the heart of the education industry in Asia. Our nineteen years of experience combined with our unwavering commitment to our students have given us the expertise and resources to consistently produce students who not only achieve academically but also who possess leadership potential.

Job Description:

We are looking for intelligent and driven instructors who are committed to student development. While all of our instructors have impressive backgrounds, they also possess enthusiasm and a diverse range of life experiences that engage and grow our students. Beyond this charisma and intelligence, we look for candidates with moral aptitude and a personal character that allows them to be appropriate role models for developing youth.

Instructors will:

-Develop students’ communication and critical thinking through socially engaging and thought-provoking themes, topics, and activities
-Present various perspectives for students to grapple with and continuously challenge students’ ideas
-Instill positive humanistic values in students, especially of critical thinking and rigorous analysis
-Instruct learners of various English levels in weekly or twice-weekly lessons, ensuring full comprehension of course materials (at minimum: be comfortable with Grades 3 through 9; ideally capable of teaching either Grades 1 through 2 or Grades 10 through 12 in addition)
-Assist in designing lesson content on a regular basis
-Prepare for lessons and provide insightful, actionable feedback on the material as needed
-Grade homework on a weekly basis, giving insightful, actionable feedback to lesson planners and students
-Inspire learners with an energetic demeanor and by forming personal connections with them
-Assess student performance qualitatively and deliver recommendations in progress reports
-Collaborate effectively with other teaching and administrative staff

The ideal candidate will:

-Possess an undergraduate degree from a university with an English medium curriculum
-Possess or will possess a Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field (e.g. Reading/Literacy); or, demonstrate significant high-quality teaching experience
-Have a track record of proactively finding new ways to improve their organizations
-Show a strong sense of intellectual vitality that inspires learning in others
-Show strong interpersonal skills, especially when working with parents and colleagues
-Be comfortable in a flexible role with high degrees of personal independence
-Speak English natively

What We Offer:

Full work visa sponsorship for Hong Kong/China
Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications, with performance bonuses
Collaborative work environment
Round-trip transportation/travel allowance
Comprehensive medical insurance
Possible job rotation scheme offering ability to see cities for optional short-term assignment
Full-time/Part-time positions are available

Marketing Associate

Spectrum is looking for a Marketing Associate to deepen our engagement with our audience.

Spectrum is an autism news site intended for scientists, although we are also read by many non-scientists.

The Spectrum Marketing Associate's primary role will be to engage researchers and clinicians who study autism and treat autism with Spectrum's award-winning content. Reporting to the Director of Engagement and Marketing, the Marketing Associate will execute Spectrum's strategy in these areas, and work with the rest of the team to ensure that Spectrum is reaching its specialized audience that includes neuroscientists, neurologists, and policymakers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and support Spectrum's engagement and marketing strategy
• Collaborate closely with Spectrum's editorial team
• Create and deliver engagement reports based on qualitative and quantitative metrics
• Liaise with Simons Foundation colleagues in similar roles
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree required
• Science background preferred

Experience

• At least three years of experience in engagement and marketing roles
• Experience in journalism, or working at journalistic outlets, preferred

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable to quickly changing priorities
• Must demonstrate ability to manage detailed projects and track progress appropriately
• Experience and facility with content management systems and marketing and outreach tools, such as Google Analytics, Parse.ly, and Omniture, as well as understanding of user experiences
• Strong creative problem-solving skills
• Sound judgment and exceptional ethical standards
• Comfortable working independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability and willingness to travel, as needed

THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment.The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

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Digital Communications Specialist

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Director of Communications, the Digital Communications Specialist (DCS) coordinates and executes all aspects of Park Avenue Synagogue's digital marketing, communications, and social media campaigns, including partnering on email communications organization-wide, social media presence, and other online marketing efforts. The DCS will analyze the performance of email, social media, and Website listings. The DCS also coordinates the day-to-day operations of the organization’s website content and assists with other communications tasks as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Email Communications:

• Along with Communications Project Manager, produces
email for the organization
• Contributes to the email calendar with requests from all
relevant departments
• Ensures that email communications are graphically
appealing and consistent with the style of the
organization’s identity and materials in conjunction with
designers and the Director of Communications
• Utilizes A / B testing to create a sound strategy moving
forward
• Reports on registrations generated from email marketing
efforts and analysis of deployed emails
• Adheres to industry policies and best practices

Social Media:

• Develop, generate, and execute social media strategies
across a wide variety of platforms, including Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube in the voice of PAS
• Manages content calendar, deploying content across
platforms
• Develops copy and creative content for all platforms, both
from in-house resources and from outside contacts
• Share strategies and best practices in social media
engagement
• Manages brand reputation and monitors brand mentioning
• Identify emerging and popular social media trends to plan
engaging and meaningful social content
• Creates, manages, and monitors advertising campaigns on
Facebook, Google Adwords (if necessary) and other social
networks along with Director of Communications

Website

• Collaborating with Communications Project Manager,
manage day-to-day operations and content of Park Avenue
Synagogue website, ensuring content is accurate and on
message for the organization
• Monitors and reports on website traffic and other usage
statistics using web and Google analytics to optimize the
user experience
• Manage video postings on PAS Connect (Vimeo Channel)
and optimizes video with copy

Analytics

• Track and analyze analytics across all our platforms
including livestream, email, social media and website
• Report to be distributed on a regular basis and depending
on campaign
• Develops KPI benchmarks on channels
• Collects, analyzes, and distributes social media and video
performance through analytics after each campaign and
shares with management

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Hands-on self-starter who works well within a fast-paced
environment and manages multiple complex projects and
meets multiple deadlines
• Experience with analytic reporting and best
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Copyediting a plus
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of all social media platforms
• Experience with website content management as well as
Sprout Social, Google Analytics, Photoshop, Drupal,
Adobe Creative Suite, and rich media preferred

Associate, Brand Protection

*This is a permanent position suited to a candidate with excellent analytical and writing skills.*

As a Brand Protection Associate at Vivaldi, you can help support clients in their efforts to protect the value of their brands.

Job Description:
- Work closely with our CEO and brand protection manager to support brand protection client engagements, and the building of the brand protection capability at Vivaldi in general

- Provide research and analytical support on marketing, branding, and industry-specific analyses (e.g. market sizing, competitive analysis, ethnographic research & analyses, brand valuation analysis, best practices, and benchmarking)

- Analyze research into relevant results and strategic recommendations, which can then be clearly communicated & transformed, through excellent written & verbal communication skills, into presentable client deliverables

- Contribute to the development of brand protection reports through prolific writing

- Support new business development efforts through company research, article searches, and outbound marketing campaigns

Candidate Profile:
- Possess strong analytical skills and writing skills, coupled with marketing or brand strategy expertise

- Experience with qualitative and quantitative research and analysis

- Self-starter who is resourceful, organized, extremely detail-oriented, and able to take ownership quickly and reliably

- Problem-solver with strong client/executive relationship management abilities

- Team player, fun to work with, and possesses a sincere interest in strategy, marketing, and brands

- Works well under pressure, and thrives in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment

- Inspired by content-driven innovation and change: We pride ourselves on creating new content and on working on projects that are cutting edge and thus require new thinking

Job Requirements:
- Background in academic research or writing, journalism, pre-law, or social sciences (political science, psychology, or sociology) preferred

- 2-3 years of post-undergraduate work experience is required, preferably as a research analyst, at a consulting firm, branding, or marketing research/consumer research company

- Excellent computer skills, especially and including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, cloud collaboration and preferably Microsoft Teams

- Located in New York region

Marketing Manager

POSITION: Marketing Manager
SUPERVISOR: Senior Director, Digital Communications

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Marketing Manager manages the day-to-day design oversight and production of digital and print marketing materials for AFSP’s nationwide suicide prevention efforts. This role, under the guidance of the Senior Director of Digital Communications maintains the workflow of all new or updated chapter marketing materials and merchandise from inception to approval, including initial consulting, creative/design concepting, agency partner support, and production/timeline management. The manager serves as liaison between AFSP’s departmental staff and outside agency partners to ensure that materials meet the departmental needs while strictly adhering to AFSP’s established brand guidelines.
The ideal candidate will be strategically minded, detail-oriented, passionate about working with people, and able to manage concepting and developing multiple projects at one time across all departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure the timely flow of internal/external marketing projects through discussion of material needs and priorities, timelines and approvals with organization departments and external partners and vendors
• Serve as first point on the brand guidelines ensuring the brand is consistent and incorporated into all marketing materials and merchandise produced and develop campaigns and guide new branding efforts
• Explore innovated ways to expand upon existing brand resources, develop campaigns and guide new branding efforts
• Manage the internal/external stores including merchandise sourcing, reprints, product descriptions, standardized pricing and product launches
• Lead project kickoff meetings to identify needs and solutions using a detailed and organized approach to concepting and creative development
• Manage publishing and distribution of finalized materials of AFSP’s volunteer resource site and keep staff aware of new key marketing initiatives through monthly updates
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing or Design
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in marketing capacity (may include internships)
• Highly motivated individual with ability to work in fast and dynamic work environment
• Ability to prioritize large numbers of projects at one time
• Strong interpersonal skills including an ability to listen to and interpret departmental
• General knowledge of fundamental marketing principles and digital-first best practices
• Competency or proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office 365 and Google Docs and Sheets
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Annual salary range: 53-60K
22 PTO (vacation, sick, wellness and personal days) your first year of employment (5 additional days 2nd year)
10% employer retirement contribution after 2 years of employment
Flexible Summer Fridays
13 Holidays

Communications Content Writer and Editor

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
The Communications Content Writer and Editor (CCWE) will support the vast array of digital and print communications produced by PAS. The ideal candidate will have both a passion and talent for writing and editing. The responsibilities of the CCWE include reviewing department content and copy, optimizing it to reflect the verbal brand identity and ensuring it meets PAS quality standards. In addition to copyediting, this role will be responsible for writing clear, creative, and impactful copy for emails and other content-based projects. The CCWE will thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and enjoy collaborating with the other members of the Communications Team, PAS departmental partners, and volunteer leaders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Edit and proofread all emails, newsletters, social media, flyers/posters, signage, letters, website copy, brochures, invitations, and other institutional content.
Create engaging content in the synagogue’s voice, including program descriptions, articles, interviews, and press releases.
Update website and edit descriptions.
With Communications Team, proactively plan content for publications.
Work with departments to write descriptions in PAS style and voice.
Review web-based registration forms to ensure consistency in look, feel, and content.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required; duties and responsibilities may be added or changed.
Cultivate inter-departmental relationships to encourage a timely manner of material submission.
Ensure brand and messaging quality and consistency and establish guidelines to apply across all departments, activities, and events

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field preferred.
Minimum 5 years related experience in writing, editing, proofreading, and/or journalism.
Excellent written communications skills and the talent to tailor messages to specific target audiences and ability to adapt to the PAS voice.
Must be a high-level creative writer.
Strong attention to detail and deadlines.
Fluent in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms; a plus.
Adept at learning new technology.
Capable of managing multiple projects and tasks at a time.
Able to work in a dynamic environment with changing demands and expectations; open to new things and to working outside of the job description.
Familiarity with Jewish holidays and customs, Hebrew, and synagogue life a plus.

SALARY: Starting salary$70,000 commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefit package

Frequently cited statistics shows that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the criteria. Park Avenue Synagogue encourages you to break the statistics and apply!