Position: Program Fellow,
Learning and Content
Location: SAI HQ, New York, NY
Social Accountability
International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization working to
advance human rights for workers around the world. SAI’s vision is of decent
work everywhere—sustained by an understanding that socially responsible
workplaces benefit business while securing fundamental human rights. SAI
empowers workers and managers at all levels of businesses and supply chains through
social standards and guidance, training and capacity-building programs, and
convening partnerships that drive dialogue and consensus-based solutions. For
more information about SAI, visit our website at https://sa-intl.org.
Position Overview
SAI is seeking a skilled and
enthusiastic writer and communicator to join us as a Learning and Content Program
Fellow, reporting to SAI’s Communications & Marketing Manager and working
closely across program teams. The Fellow will play a key role in producing learning
materials to support our programs, such as handbooks, reports, tools,
trainings, case studies, and more. They will coordinate between departments and
with both HQ and field staff to develop, edit, and design materials, helping to
ensure that our wide variety of written content across many programs and
audiences always connects back to SAI’s theory of change and core themes.
The ideal candidate for this
position is a highly skilled writer and researcher, capable of quickly
synthesizing information, making connections to larger themes and concepts, and
communicating information effectively to target audiences across many types of
media.
Core Responsibilities
- Conduct research and author
original content for learning materials (i.e., curriculum, training slides and
videos, handbooks/guidance documents, tools, white papers, etc.) to support
SAI’s global programs and teams
- Adapt content developed for one
type of media (e.g., handbook) to be delivered through other learning channels
(e.g., short video or training webinar) and for different audiences (e.g.,
corporate, workers, auditors, etc.)
- Edit and proofread technical and
learning documents for voice and style, content and coherency, and connection
to SAI theory of change and mission
- Coordinate with global staff to
identify, test, and implement new learning channels appropriate for a wide
variety of audiences (e.g., classroom training, webinar, self-paced courses,
social media-based learning, podcasts, videos, tools & templates, etc.)
- Provide additional support across
SAI’s Communications & Marketing functions as needed. Including, but not
limited to:
- Writing proposals and reporting to
funders;
- Managing events;
- Drafting content for website,
newsletters, social media, etc.;
- Managing and updating social media,
website, email marketing tools, etc.;
- Formatting and designing
documents/materials/templates using SAI style guides;
- Planning and implementing strategic
marketing and communications campaigns.
Qualifications and Core Competencies Required Experience & Education
- At least 3 years’ experience
writing or developing content/learning materials on topics related to SAI’s
work (labor rights, human rights, corporate social responsibility, social
compliance, etc.) or equivalent level of experience
- Fluency in written and spoken
English
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
in related field
Preference for one or more of the following:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in
related field
- Both non-profit and for-profit
experience, or experience with a social enterprise
- Experience writing for
international audiences (especially India, China, Latin America, or other SAI
focus regions)
- Experience developing trainings, instructional/curriculum
design, and/or Learning Management System (LMS) management (Absorb and/or
Articulate, a plus)
- Experience writing about
international workplace human rights, CSR, and labor issues
- Experience developing video
content (planning, writing, editing, visual design)
- Experience writing for
grants/proposals and/or grant reports
- Experience managing content
development projects involving a diverse global team of experts and field staff
- Proficiency in a second language,
especially Spanish, Italian, Chinese, or other language common in SAI focus
regions
Skills & Characteristics
- Able to quickly distill complex
information (both verbal and written) to create convincing and engaging content,
including for business audiences
- Strong writer capable in a variety of short- and long-form media
(e.g., technical publications, funding reports, presentations, blogs)
- Able to edit others’ writing for voice,
clarity, structure, content, purpose, audience, etc.
- Organized, detail-oriented, able
to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines
- Comfortable and proficient working
and collaborating remotely on a daily basis
- Strong internet research skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal
skills (written and verbal)
- Passionate about advancing human rights at work
Compensation
Salary range: $60,000-$70,000 USD,
commensurate with candidate experience and appropriate for a charitable
organization of SAI’s size. Excellent benefits package.
Application
To apply, please send 1) a resume,
2) a cover letter explaining how your experience fits the qualifications listed
above, and 3) two writing samples to recr...@sa-intl.org.
All applicants MUST include “SAI Program Fellow 2023” in the subject line of
their email submission.
Writing Samples: For each sample,
please state whether you are the sole creator and if/how others were involved
in the result. We strongly prefer samples solely attributable to the applicant.
Samples should show a range of writing skills, including technical writing
(handbook, toolkit, etc.) and a training deck (if available). Finalists will be presented with an
additional writing assignment before hiring.
SAI
is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity makes us stronger and we are
committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.