Catholics for Choice hiring a Communications Assistant- DC

[Taylor Tuckerman]

Position Description

June 2017

 

Title:                                                                                     Communications Assistant

Department:                                                                   Communications

Reports to:                                                                       Director of Communications

Supervisory Responsibility:                                  n/a

Budgetary Responsibility:                                     n/a

Classification:                                                                                Non-Exempt

 

Position Objective:  Catholics for Choice is seeking a full time assistant to support our busy communications department. This is an opportunity to be part of a successful and fast-paced nonprofit with a close-knit staff of passionate individuals who share a commitment to reproductive choice and true religious liberty. As a member of the communications staff, the successful candidate will assist the Communications Director and team on a wide range of tasks to keep CFC’s edge as the authoritative source on Catholicism and reproductive rights. This individual will support the team on financing and logistics, public relations and the publishing, distributing and stocking of the flagship Conscience magazine and other publications in print and on the web.

 

Major Responsibilities:

§  Provide administrative support to the Communications Director and team, including but not limited to helping to manage the director’s calendar, assisting the director with departmental budgeting and finances (filing reconciliations and reimbursements, processing invoices, etc.) and drafting staff and board updates and meeting notes.

§  Monitor and flag major news outlets to keep CFC staff informed on news coverage and social media conversations of developments in reproductive health and Catholicism, and assist with research, media outreach and social media as needed.

§  Work with the Director and editor to ensure Conscience subscriber lists are up to date and help publish and distribute the magazine and other publications, electronically and by mail.

§  Keep the department’s contacts up to date, including managing the department’s content in customer relationship management (CRM) systems and help with mass communications, including but not limited to press releases, in collaboration with the team.

§  Ensure that CFC’s website content is accurate and up-to-date and liaise with web design vendor for any needed maintenance.

§  Coordinate logistical and financial arrangements with design and print vendors. Maintain publications inventory, including processing publication orders, ensuring that publications are in stock and stored appropriately and providing materials for staff to market at events.

§  Maintain the departmental archive of media coverage and records of media-related activities, including letters to the editor, press releases, op-eds and submissions to media outlets.

§  Other duties as assigned, including some administration support for other departments.

§  The work is generally sedentary and does not pose undue physical demands. Must be able to occasionally push, pull, lift and/or carry moderately heavy items (less than 20 pounds).

 

 

Position Requirements:

·         Bachelor's degree plus one to two years of administrative experience

·         Excellent organizational and time-management skills

·         A high degree of computer literacy—including familiarity with WordPress, word processing, database management and social media

·         Interest in communications and advocacy; campaign and/or communications experience a plus

·         The ability to produce under pressure and on deadline; and an affinity for a fast-paced, product-oriented work environment.

• Knowledge and understanding of Catholicism and reproductive health issues preferred.
• Commitment to reproductive rights and the mission of CFC.

 

Why work at CFC?

 

·         Because, like us, you want to shape and advance sexual and reproductive ethics that are based on social justice, reflect a commitment to women's well-being, and respect and affirm the capacity of women and men to make moral decisions about their lives.

·         Because you want to be part of a group of hardworking professionals based in DC who make real change happen all around the world.

·         Because CFC provides exceptional employee benefits, including competitive salaries, medical and dental insurance (CFC pays 100% of employee premium), generous paid time off (vacation, sick, personal days and holidays), 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution, commuter benefits and more.

 

Employment decisions at Catholics for Choice are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Catholics for Choice does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all organization-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits and termination of employment.

 

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to c...@catholicsforchoice.org. Please include "Communications Assistant" in the subject line. PDF format is preferred. Applicants who do not demonstrate knowledge of Catholics for Choice's work will not be considered.