JOB: Digital Engagement Assistant with More Than Scientists (DC Preferred)

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Digital Engagement Assistant

Location: Washington, DC preferred. Telecommute possible.

The “More Than Scientists” campaign is seeking a digital engagement assistant to help with the day-to-day social media activities ramping-up-to and during launch. The campaign aims to highlight the vast scientific consensus on climate change and provide a meaningful setting for scientists to communicate as “real people” with the public – outside of jargon and data. 

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Drafting materials (such as email templates, video descriptions and suggested social media posts). 
• Carrying out social media, email and blogger outreach on behalf of the campaign. 
• Ensuring seamless integration of online outreach (microsite content, email, social media), partner activities (online advocacy, content promotion, etc.), and media outreach activities.
• Generating analytics and evaluation of content and performance before, during and after launch. 

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience (outreach, campaign, grassroots or organizing experience, preferably in the climate/environmental movement)
• Experience in digital project management or online organizing
• Bachelor’s degree - or higher 
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), critical thinking, research and interpersonal skills
• Excellent judgement
• Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Google+, MailChimp and insightly
• Detail oriented, efficient, creative and possessing a strong work ethic

Salary:
This is a full-time (40 hours/week) short-term contract position with the possibility of renewal. Contract begins immediately upon hire through April 15.

To Apply: 
Please submit cover letter and resume to in...@morethanscientists.org by February 6.