Job Posting: Program Manager, Communications

Reposted from the International Rescue Committee website.

Program Manager, Communications
Sector:	Program Management
Location:	US - NY -New York
Employee Type:	Regular
Employee Category:	Full Time
Description
BACKGROUND: The Women’s Refugee Commission advocates vigorously for laws, policies and programs to improve the lives and protect the rights of refugee and internally displaced women, children and young people, including those seeking asylum—bringing about lasting, measurable change.   SCOPE OF WORK: The Program Manager, Communications works with communications and program staff to develop and distribute print and electronic materials to further the advocacy goals of the Women’s Refugee Commission. She/he supports the senior staff in the overall management of the communications department by participating in the organization’s efforts to create visibility and by independently managing a range of technical, administrative and logistical support services to the department. She/he provides communications and media support and liaises with the webmaster to maintain the website.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Web site ·         Work with the director of communications, communications officer and program staff to write and update content on the Women’s Refugee Commission website. ·         Liaise with webmaster to maintain, update and improve the website, including uploading images and video, optimizing site navigation, ensuring good results on search engines and enhancing fundraising potential. ·         Liaise with webmaster to develop Women’s Refugee Commission social media presence on blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and other social networks. ·         Help produce e-blasts and email newsletters to inform subscribers of Women’s Refugee Commission activities and support fundraising and advocacy efforts. ·         Maintain relationship with Capwiz (web-based advocacy tool) and maximize our usage of Capwiz as an advocacy tool. ·         Maintain communications-related relationship with Blackbaud (web-based fundraising platform).   Media ·         Work with communications staff and consultants to assist with media outreach. ·         Research media contacts and opportunities for specific program areas. ·         Assist with writing and delivery of media materials, such as pitches, press releases and media advisories, and follow up with reporters. ·         Assist with the maintenance of the media contact list.   Communications ·         Participate in development of communications department strategic plans and budgets. ·         Work with the communications and program staff to write, edit and lay out newsletters, reports and other publications. ·         Identify opportunities for distribution of print and electronic materials. ·         Develop strong knowledge of database and mailing lists, ensuring that updates are made regularly. ·         Field general email and phone inquiries to the organization. ·         Liaise with vendors.   Special Events ·         Assist with events, including the annual Voices of Courage luncheon.       General ·         Provide administrative support to the communications department. ·         Supervise volunteers and interns to work on specific projects. ·         Other tasks and projects as assigned by supervisors.   REQUIREMENTS:   ·         Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, journalism, public relations or international affairs. Master’s Degree desirable. ·         At least 3 years previous work experience, including website and social media, preferably at a nonprofit organization. ·         Excellent computer skills: active knowledge of Joomla, HTML, Photoshop, InDesign, Excel and Access. ·         Proven writing, editing and design skills: the ability to accurately produce a variety of official materials. ·         Experience working with media desirable. ·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to successfully interact with a variety of people in writing, in person and via telephone. ·         Solid organizational skills: the ability to work proactively in a fast-paced, demanding environment. ·         A proven interest and commitment to humanitarian and human rights issues. ·         Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively and independently in a multicultural team environment.
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