DC-- Director, Strategic Communications and Stewardship--Pro Bono Institute

Director, Strategic Communications and Stewardship


Job Category: Editing & Writing , Event planning, Fundraising & Development, Public relations
Salary: Commensurate w/Pub Interest levels; DOE. Generous benefits package.
Area of Focus: Community Service and Volunteering, Law and Legal Assistance, Media and Journalism
Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, 20036, United States
Posted by: Pro Bono Institute
Type: Full time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: July 17, 2009
Sector: Nonprofit
Last day to apply: September 15, 2009
Last updated: July 18, 2009



Description:
Director, Strategic Communications and Stewardship


The Pro Bono Institute (PBI), a national and global leader in access to justice, is seeking an individual with extensive experience in media relations and, ideally, a background in stewardship and development to build, drive, and implement communications strategies for a small, nimble nonprofit organization with an ambitious mission and mandate and a strong culture of innovation, excellence, and collegiality. This position reports directly to PBI’s President and CEO.

Major responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to:
• Developing a strategic communications plan, platform, and messages, in cooperation with PBI’s staff and volunteer leadership and with the pro bono assistance of media experts.
• Strengthening PBI’s presence as a respected source in print, television, and new media.
• Managing PBI’s external communications, including newsletters, surveys, reports, monographs and other publications, annual reports, fundraising materials, event brochures, and materials, press releases, and grant reports.
• Managing PBI’s two websites and other electronic communications, including electronic news alerts, social networking sites, videos and other graphic resources, podcasts, webinars, RSS feeds, distance learning, etc.
• Providing stewardship to major donors and outreach to potential donors.
• Overseeing the work of PBI’s external events management firm in producing PBI’s Annual Dinner and Annual Campaign.
• Ensuring that all materials and communications conform to brand management guidelines and to the organization’s messaging and that PBI’s intellectual property is properly registered and protected.
• Ensuring the quality of PBI’s development database.

Qualifications for the position include:
• A bachelor’s degree (preferably in English, journalism, public relations, or a related field).
• At least 5-10 years of experience in journalism, public relations, strategic communications, or a related field, with a background in message development and dissemination.
• A demonstrated commitment to social justice and access to justice issues and, ideally, in-depth knowledge of the legal profession and the legal community.
• Demonstrated capacity to place stories and messages in a variety of media outlets, with strong relationships with media organizations and journalists a plus.
• Experience in fundraising and organizing major events.
• Superb written and oral communications skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills, experience with Internet-based communications and new media.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to cultivate and sustain relationships with top leaders of major institutions.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, creative, fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at meeting deadlines and juggling multiple tasks.
How to Apply:
Applicants should send a resume and cover letter describing your relevant experience, qualifications and interest in the position, in addition to a list of references to:

jobs@probonoinst.org.

No phone inquiries, please. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received.

Salary is commensurate with public interest compensation levels, depending on experience, and includes a generous benefits package.
The Pro Bono Institute is an equal opportunity employer, and women and persons of color are particularly encouraged to apply.


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