Title: Temporary Communications and External Affairs Associate

Status: Temporary; Non-Exempt.  This position is budgeted for 16 weeks, from February 1 –June 1 at approximately 35 hours/week.  Dates are approximate.

Location: Brookline, MA

The Temporary Communications and External Affairs Associate is responsible for supporting the Communications and External Affairs team in the areas of email marketing, content production, media monitoring and reporting, press outreach, and other projects as assigned.  S/he will interface with many departments and initiatives across the organization to insure timely flow of work and coordination of activities within special projects and across the organization.

Responsibilities:

  •  Schedule and gather content for emails
  • Create media alerts and press releases; conduct appropriate follow-up
  • Log news hits in Vocus (online media monitoring system)
  • Write and post news items for facinghistory.org
  • Update and maintain Vocus database
  • Compile weekly emails on press hits and communications activities
  • Assist Managing Editor with Facing History’s social media presence
  • Provide key support for the administrative needs of the Communications Team, including invoice processing

Qualifications:

  • BA/BS required
  • 3-5 years of work experience, preferably in education/non-profit settings preferred
  • Experience with email marketing, media and press outreach, and social media
  • Proficiency with MS Office
  • Excellent oral, written, and phone communication skills
  • High level of organization and attention to detail
  • Ability to work individually and as a member of a team; flexibility
  • Interest in, and ability to articulate, the mission of Facing History and Ourselves
  • Experience with Drupal and/or Vocus a plus

How To Apply:
Applications accepted online only.
www.facinghistory.org/careers

Apply by:
February 06, 2015

About this Organization:
Facing History is a leader in history and civic education. Our published and online resources, professional development and support for educators, and community events provide opportunities for people of all ages to understand how human behavior and individual choice play a critical role in shaping society. We offer content and teaching strategies that promote student engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding of the lessons of history. Each year, we reach an estimated 1.9 million young people, and our website attracts more than 700,000 visits from 215 countries. More than 30 years of research has documented our positive impact on teachers and students.