Online Communications Officer, United Nations Foundation (Washington, DC)

Online Communications Officer

Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, 20036, United States
Posted by: United Nations Foundation
Job Category: Communications, Computing & Internet, Editing & Writing , Marketing, Public relations
Language(s): English
Job posted on: December 5, 2008
Area of Focus: Foundations, Fundraising, and Philanthropy, International Cooperation, International Relations
Type: Full time
Last day to apply: December 19, 2008
Last updated: December 5, 2008



Description:
United Nations Foundation/Better World Fund
Online Communications Officer
Vacancy Announcement

OVERVIEW

The Online Communications Officer will assist with creating, editing and posting web content to www.unfoundation.org and its affiliated campaigns. This position will oversee our social networking presence. He/she will assist in strategic outreach to grassroots supporters to increase donations and participation and keep track of related statistics. UN Foundation has many campaigns, including www.unfoundation.org, www.friendsofworldheritage.org, www.nothingbutnets.net, www.thepeoplespeak.org, www.worldheritagealliance.org, www.betterworldcampaign.org, www.ondayone.org, and www.energyfuturecoalition.org.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE

The Online Communications Officer reports to the Deputy Director of Online Communications and is a member of the Public Affairs team.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DELIVERABLES

• Work with the Web Team to implement Internet and multimedia strategic plans for the Foundation and its campaigns;

• Ability to work independently and with a team to implement creative on-line strategies; makes recommendations for content and online communications tools;

• Manage proactive grassroots outreach online (blogs, community networking sites, listservs);

• Work with the Public Affairs team and program staff on campaigns to keep branding and messaging consistent on and offline;

• Monitor and analyze web and email metrics to enhance traffic and supporter participation;

• Keep online data clean and manageable;

• Keep up-to-date on online communications and web industry standards and trends;

• Provides general support for and makes recommendations to the Public Affairs team, when needed, on multi-media presentations, filming, editing, etc.

• Other projects and duties as may be assigned.


SELECTION CRITERIA

• Minimum 1 years of writing and organizing Internet-related projects;

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, English, Communications, Public Relations, International Relations or related field preferred;

• Broad understanding of social networking with examples of current and successful uses of online networks – for example, blogging, Youtube, Facebook.com, Myspace.com;

• Familiarity with and interest in the United Nations and international affairs is essential;

• Ability to communicate effectively with wide range of constituencies;

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities;

• Knowledge and prior use of HTML, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office;

• Ability and willingness to work in teams ;

• Prior experience with databases preferred;

• Familiarity with Convio CRM and CMS systems preferred.

LOCATION

UNF is located at 1800 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 400 in Washington D.C. (Metro: Dupont Circle).

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with experience. Actual salary will depend on qualifications and anticipated contribution to the Foundation.

UNF pays 100% of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance premiums for its employees and 75% of medical and vision for employees' dependents.

In addition, UNF provides 20 days of paid vacation per year, 12 paid holidays, three personal days per year, an immediately vested 150% matching 403(b) contribution up to a limit of six-percent of employee pay, Metro Pass benefits, and flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
How to Apply:
Please apply on-line at https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=70742

Please upload your resume and cover letter as one document or cut and paste your cover letter into the notes section of the online application.


UNF/BWF is an AA/EEO employer.
People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.