Location: Washington,DC, USA
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Department:
College of Arts & Sciences
Time Type:
Part time
Work Modality:
Union:
Excluded
Job Description:
Summary/Objective:
The Communications and Social Media Coordinator position at Antiracist Research & Policy Center (ARPC) is part-time role, paid $25-30 an hour for up to 10 hours a week. The Social Media Coordinator is responsible for working with center leadership to create and execute a strategy for sharing our work with local, national, and campus audiences across social media platforms, in accordance with center OKRs. Job duties include collaborating with center leadership create a social media strategy, workplan, and schedule; developing and working with the social media assistant to create aesthetically cohesive and powerful social media content; and ensuring that all posts go out on time.
The ideal candidate has strong visual and written communications skills, including basic design capabilities in canva and similar platforms. Knowledge of social justice, antiracism, and social science/the humanities is a must. Experience in the fields of reproductive justice; prison abolition; educational equity; and/or environmental justice is a plus. The communications and marketing specialist should be highly organized, self-directed, and accountable with strong interpersonal communication skills and enthusiasm for collaborative work.
This position is part-time, with an average of 8 hours expected per week. It will begin November 2024 and go through the end of May.
Applicants are encouraged to submit the following along with the online application: (1) a short cover letter describing (a) their interest in the position, (b) specific relevant experience (c) availability/work schedule; (2) a resume or portfolio; and (3) examples of your work.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
* Working in consultation with the Executive Director (ED) and ADOO (Associate Director of Operations and Outreach) to create a communications strategy and plan.
* Regularly updating and sharing the communications calendar and workplan.
* Working in collaboration with the student assistant to create, finalize, and post content.
* Reviewing social media content and accounts for compliance with university communications policies.
* Other tasks as requested.
Competencies
* Displaying Creativity
* Developing Plans
* Prioritizing and Organizing
* Supporting Coworkers
* Acting Strategically
* Driving Continuous Improvement
* Acquiring and Analyzing Information
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
* Part-Time
* 10 hours/week
Salary Range:
* $25 - $30/hour, to commensurate with experience.
Required Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree
* 1-3 years of relevant experience
Preferred Education and Experience:
* Master's degree or equivalent.
* 2-4 years of relevant experience.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
* Excellent written communication skills.
* Basic design experience and familiarity with creating or working with consultants to create branding guidelines and coherent aesthetic.
* Familiarity with and interest in current issues in social justice, racial inequality, and intersectional antiracist work.
* Experience working with a collaborative team that requires buy-in and approval from multiple stakeholders.
* This is a temporary externally funded position.
* This position is contingent upon the availability of funds.
* Offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.
Other Details
* Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
* Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
* Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
* American University is an E-Verify employer.
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