DC-Equal Justice Works--DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS



Salary: Salary commensurate with experience
Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, 20037, United States
Posted by: Equal Justice Works (formerly NAPIL)
Job Category: Communications, Editing & Writing , Marketing, Public relations
Language(s): English
Job posted on: May 13, 2009
Area of Focus: Media and Journalism
Type: Full time
Last day to apply: July 12, 2009
Last updated: May 18, 2009



Description:
Equal Justice Works is seeking a Director of Communications to lead integrated strategic communications for this innovative national nonprofit. This is an expectional opportunity to join a talented management team with ambitious plans to build the scope and impact of the organization’s programs including:

The nation’s largest postgraduate legal fellowships program; An extraordinarily successful and growing AmeriCorps Legal Fellowships program; The largest national public interest law career fair hosted each year in Washington, DC; A network of program Alumni in leadership positions or working on high visibility issues around the country.

Duties include but are not limited to: manage overall communications strategies and outreach plans; ensure integrated communications among various traditional and new media and among all departments.

Supervise the work of two talented communications professionals.
Develop messages and communication tools specifically developed for priority audiences. Determine best communications channels to reach various stakeholder groups including program participants and alumni, law schools professionals and students, and leaders in the legal community (law firms and corporate legal departments).

Produce media in various formats -- print, video, multimedia, and online -- including annual reports, organizational brochures, donor solicitations.

Maintain website content; oversee online communications, including weekly news summary and blog.

Act as media point of contact and spokesperson for organization. Expand media relations efforts to support organizational goals.
Collaborate with event teams in drafting remarks, producing print materials and multimedia, and selecting and supervising photography for events.

Work closely with resource development team in supporting major donor communications and outreach.
Additional Qualifications:
The best candidate for the position must possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven years experience in the communications field with a minimum of three of the seven years in a senior capacity.

Excellent oral, written, editing and project management skills.
Familiarity with graphic and Web design with a keen eye for integrated branding. Demonstrated experience thinking strategically to position and advance a complex, national organization.

Experience with budgeting, supervising and planning. Ability to strategically and creatively implement programmatic and fundraising goals through communications efforts.
Ability to work in a highly collaborative work environment.

Experience managing consultant relationships and contracting work on various communications projects. Expertise in producing print, electronic and online media. Experience working with the legal community or public service organizations a plus.
How to Apply:
Equal Justice Works offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including loan repayment assistance, full health insurance coverage for employee, employer sponsored disability insurance program, monthly transportation stipend, retirement plan up to 8 percent employer contribution, and 4 weeks vacation plus sick leave, holiday schedule and summer hours.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements via email to mail@equaljusticeworks.org or by mail to Director of Communications Search Committee, Equal Justice Works, 2120 L St, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC, 20037. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. No phone calls please.

Equal Justice Works is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental handicap, matriculation, or political affiliation.


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