Project Coordinator, Advocacy & Communications

The Project Coordinator in the Advocacy and Communications Department reports to the Program and Publications Manager and supports department programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong web, editorial and production skills.

 

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 Responsible for maintenance and further development of website using KINTERA Content Management System, HTML, Adobe PhotoShop, and simple web design techniques. Write, edit and obtain approvals for content and post to web by established production deadlines. Document website development and administrative practices for periodic reports and monthly meeting with rest of GBC team Coordinate and produce the monthly email-newsletters, including content coordination, maintenance and improvement of distribution list and technical development (using KINTERA software). Assist Program and Publication Manager with Business & AIDS Magazine. This includes content generation, proof reading, managing distribution list, writing, transcribing interviews, and securing advertisements from member companies and relevant NGOs. In collaboration with Program and Publications Manager and other staff, contribute to the development of GBC print materials, including: informational brochures, Year in Review, etc. Provide general administrative support to Advocacy & Communications team including but not limited to: drafting correspondences, answering phones, collating materials, maintaining departmental and central files, sending and receiving materials, creating power point presentations, managing mailing lists and mailings etc. Link to web vendors, such as online provider, designers and printers. Secure audio and video materials for events On occasion, assist in outreach to Media. Liaise with international satellite offices and streamline implementation of all communication projects, such as Newsletter, Magazine, Website and print materials. Assist with management of international advertising campaign. Coordinate and oversee departmental interns.

 

Qualifications:

 

Bachelor?s degree plus minimum of two years of experience in professional environment. Strong knowledge of HTML or other coding languages and high level of technology literacy required.  Strong Microsoft Office skills (including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required. Strong Photoshop skills required. Experience with KINTERA, additional language and international experience a plus. Skill as a journalist or writer; experience interviewing and writing and strong proofreading and copy-editing skills preferred. Graphic design experience a plus.

 

Ideal candidate is motivated, organized, with strong attention to detail and able to adapt easily to a fast-paced, international environment with non-profit experience and/or commitment to social services mission. Must be able to work well as part of a team and multi-task, effectively prioritizing tasks and projects in a pleasant but busy office.