Communications Associate-Edna McConnel Clark Foudation

Location:
New York City

Organization:
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation (EMCF) seeks to transform the life trajectories of vulnerable and economically disadvantaged youth, ages 9-24. We make large, long-terminvestments, frequently partnering with other funders, and promote effective public and private support of nonpro?ts with a?potential for growth?and?compelling evidence?that they can help more young people become successful, productive adults.

Foundation staff members work as a team to help youth-serving organizations build their organizational capacity and evidence of effectiveness so they can expand and sustain at greater scale programs that make a real and enduring difference in young people?s lives.? This work includes?actively searching?for prospective grantees; conducting rigorous due diligence assessments of organizations? strengths, weaknesses, and capacity for and commitment to growth; supporting the development and implementation of grantee business and evaluation plans, and performance measurement and management systems; managing highly engaged relationships with grantees and providing them with additional support; and reporting on our investments in organizations.

As they perform these and other tasks, the Foundation expects employees to uphold its?core values?of humility, belief in people, pragmatism, trust, and high standards.

Position Description:
Reporting to the?Director of Communications, the Communications Associate is primarily responsible for managing department projects, such as managing the website, and managing production of quarterly reports to the board of trustees.? S/he will also support the work of the Director of Communications and the?Communications Advisor.

Primary Responsibilities:
Website Management (approximately 25%)

• Manage the day-to-day operations of EMCF?s website, including special projects and the Communication Advisor?s regular updates.
• Collaborate with the Communications Advisor to update and develop new web content on a regular basis; maintain grantee performance data on the website ensuring it is accurate and timely.
• Oversee the work of design and programming consultants to update and/or create interactive web features.

Board Book Production and Grantee Performance Reporting (approximately 20%)

• Manage the process for producing EMCF?s quarterly board books and grantee performance reports.
• With input from key staff, set quarterly and yearly calendars to ensure deadlines are met.
• Monitor and track the progress of the various components of the board book and performance report, and pro-actively engage other staff to troubleshoot and/or make adjustments as necessary to ensure accurate and timely completion.
• Work with the Communications Advisor to ensure the contents of each book and report are high quality and accurate.
• Oversee the Communications Assistant?s work in compiling board books and grantee performance reports.

Communications and Project Management (approximately 25%)

• Manage the production of EMCF reports, external materials, guides and other content.? This may include managing the work of freelance writers, graphic designers and other consultants.
• Develop and write content, as needed. This may include (but is not limited to) grant recommendations, talking points for staff, internal memos, collateral materials, reports and articles for EMCF?s website.
• Ensure materials for external audiences are kept current, particularly information related to EMCF?s grantees and co-investors.
• Provide support in the management and operation of a private online portal for co-investors and grantees in the Foundation?s True North Fund.

News Distribution (approximately 10%)

• Manage the administration of EMCF?s news-clipping service.
• Review daily media clippings featuring EMCF and Foundation grantees; select and distribute key articles to staff.? Post on EMCF?s website as requested.

Multimedia Assets (approximately 10%)

• Ensure EMCF?s multimedia assets are well-maintained and up-to-date; oversee the results of the Communication Assistant?s day-to-day management of EMCF?s photo, video and audio databases.
• Oversee efforts to produce new video and photo content, including managing the work of consultants, working with grantees on scheduling, and handing other project management-related details.
• Coordinate sharing of multimedia resources with grantees.

Social Media (approximately 10%)

• Track and manage EMCF social media accounts.
• When necessary and with the approval of the Communications Director, respond to posts on social media.

Note: This description is a guide to the primary duties and functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and working conditions.? Position descriptions are reviewed and may be revised to meet the changing needs of the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation at the sole discretion of management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor?s degree a must; Master?s degree a plus.
• At least four to five years of hands-on project management and professional experience in the field of communications, including developing and implementing communications plans, maintaining websites, producing publications and reports, and/or managing social media business accounts.
• Experience working with and overseeing the work of professional consultants, and holding them accountable for delivering high-quality products in a timely manner.
• Excellent organizational skills, including very strong attention to detail and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fluid, dynamic environment while continuing to meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.? Must be able to draft web content and copy for external communications materials, and have excellent proofreading skills.
• A ?do-er? with a high energy level, collaborative leadership ability, and the aptitude for self-motivated team and independent work.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to master new software and applications quickly, including the TYPO3 content management system.
• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of a fast-paced organization while effectively managing goals and deadlines; able to anticipate needs and proactively solve problems.
• Sound judgment, including the abilities to make decisions in a collaborative manner with other colleagues, to listen well, and to seek and find creative, alternative solutions to challenges and disagreements that arise.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a diverse group of peers, trustees, consultants, advisors and grantees with different backgrounds and experiences.
• Experience overseeing the work of colleagues or peers who are not subordinates and holding higher-ups accountable for deliverables is a plus.

Salary & Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills and experience, ranging from the mid- to high $60s.? The Foundation offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, 403b and generous vacation time.

How to Apply:
Applicants should send their resumes and cover letters with salary requirements to?EMCFcareers@emcf.org.? Highlight project management, website experience, and include ?Communications Associate? in the subject line.

Source: http://www.comnetwork.org/2012/11/communications-associate-edna-mcconnel-clark-foudation/

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