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New Economy Coalitions Seeks Part-Time Communications Coordinator

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Communications Coordinator position is an opportunity to tell the story of an emergent economy that works for people and planet, as well as to play an integral role in promoting and publicizing one of the New Economy Coalition’s flagship events, CommonBound 2016.

They are responsible for utilizing NEC’s online platforms to amplify the work of our members, as well as to expand our reach and keep NEC’s audience up to date on a range of news related to new economy themes and progressive politics.

The job is part time. NEC has offices in Boston and New York City. Remote applicants are welcome.

NEC aspires to be an inclusive and liberatory organization. We value having a diversity of life experiences and perspectives on our team. We strongly encourage applicants who identify as persons of color, women, and/or gender nonconforming to apply. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain profiles and curate content for NEC’s online platforms, which include:

Solicit and edit original and reposted content for the NEC blog at neweconomy.net, building out the platform into a go-to source for new economy ideas and movement news

Assist the rest of the programs and communications team in developing and implementing the communications strategy for CommonBound 2016 (July 8-10 in Buffalo, NY), including:

  • Promotion and outreach across platforms
  • Generating digital and printed promotional materials
  • Coordinating with videographers, livestreamers and other media contractors
  • Processing panels and plenaries into digital content

Develop NEC’s communications working group by utilizing online platforms for training, support, and peer­-to-­peer communication, including creating a wiki for shared resources and helping to convene regular working group calls.

Assist with organizational logistics, data management, planning and coordination as necessary

All other reasonable tasks as requested by the Communications Director, the Programs Team, and the Staff Leadership Team.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experience managing progressive non-profit social media platforms
  • Background working on conferences with 300+ participants, including volunteer management
  • In-depth understanding of mainstream and progressive news landscape
  • Comfort working remotely, especially if not based in Boston or New York
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong writing and editing experience
  • Ability to speak multiple languages a plus
  • Proficiency using Google Drive
  • Proficiency with multimedia editing, Adobe Suite

START DATE: 5/1/2016

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: We will consider a candidate’s full range of educational, professional, and life-experience.  We do not require that candidates possess any specific degrees or levels of formal educational attainment.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time (24 hrs/wk)

SALARY (annual, U.S. $)
$19,900 (equivalent to $16/HR), negotiable commensurate with experience.

BENEFITS
Part-time benefits include: 12 days of paid vacation (4 weeks at 24 hrs/wk) per year.
All federal holidays
NEC pays 60% individual health and dental insurance, Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability
SIMPLE IRA retirement savings plan with contributions of up to 3% of salary matched by NEC

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please fill out this short form, attaching a writing sample, resume, cover letter.

Please contact kate@neweconomy.net with any questions.