EMILY's List Communications Assistant

[Lauren Chou]

Hi all,

EMILY's List is looking to hire a Communications Assistant. Job description below and can be found here: 

Principal Responsibilities  

The EMILY’s List Communications Assistant is responsible for assisting in  executing media strategies and the administrative needs of the Communications  Department.  

Specific Duties  

• Provide administrative support to the VP, Communications, including managing  scheduling, travel, expenses, and other administrative duties; 

• Assist in the implementation of the Communications Department media strategy;  • Manage administrative tasks for the Communications Department including  coordinating communications meeting logistics and agendas; 

• Coordinate and oversee media monitoring for clips/news about the organization,  critical political figures, and women’s issues/politics; 

• Serve as initial point of contact for press inquiries where necessary and provide  support for media outreach efforts;  

• Assist in drafting of press releases, advisories, and statements; 

• Assist in coordinating press for EMILY’s List events; 

• Assist in logistical execution of EMILY’s List press calls and events, handle RSVP  lists, check-in, other duties as needed;  

• Maintain lists of media contacts;  

• Maintain subscriptions to online media, periodicals and periodicals database; • Maintain files and other resources of materials for the Communications  Department’s needs;  

• Serve as lunch hour back-up and break relief for front desk as needed;  • Hire and manage interns; including training them to media monitor, compile  EMILY’s List and campaign clips, update press lists, and draft press releases; • Maintain interdepartmental relationships as they relate to Communications  Department’s needs; 

• Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed; 

• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications  

• Demonstrated commitment to politics;  

• Cultivated interest in news and media;  

• Strong writing and communication skills;  

• Ability to multi-task and operate under pressure;  

• Strong inter-personal skills with ability to operate cross-departmentally.  • Interest in electing pro-choice Democratic women required.  

The starting salary for this position is $45,500 and comes with a comprehensive  benefits package. The starting pay for this position is equal to others at the same level  throughout the organization. 

To apply, email resume and cover letter to comm...@emilyslist.org- subject line  including your name and the job title. No calls, please. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work  being performed by the person holding this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all  duties and responsibilities. EMILY’s List reserves the right to amend and change  responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.  

EMILY’s List prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment based on gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

EMILY's List is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multicultural, diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are  welcomed and encouraged to apply.