Communications & Philanthropy Associate – The Families & Workers Fund

The Families and Workers Fund (FWF) seeks a Communications & Philanthropy Associate to join our team. This role is part of our Philanthropy & Operations Team and reports to the Director of Philanthropy & Operations.

Key responsibilities include managing the implementation of FWF’s strategic communications plan, managing the execution of external meetings and events, and producing (or overseeing external consultants to produce) key communications materials. This individual will be a creative and strong writer who will serve as FWF’s go-to for drafting materials, such as announcements, press releases, grant proposals, talking points, and the annual report, as well as designing visually engaging presentations for conferences and other events.

Application Deadline: Deadline for applications is August 26, 2022 with an anticipated start date no later than October 10, 2022.
Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be reviewed.

Responsibilities:

Communications:

Content Creation:

Serve as the team’s lead writer, helping us refine our voice as a growing organization, and manage the creation of announcements, press releases, our annual report, and other external communications materials; proofread and edit materials as needed.
Design visually engaging content for external presentations and meetings in coordination with the Executive Director and Director of Philanthropy & Operations.
Draft engaging, impactful talking points and messaging for Executive Director and other key stakeholders, such as our co-funders and co-chairs.
Create templates for fundraising materials (e.g. Standard “About Us” presentation) to be customized for multiple purposes and audiences.

Coordination and Management:

Develop communications strategy and timelines with the Director of Philanthropy & Operations. Track contact with external stakeholders and recommend next steps for connecting.
Maintain a list of conferences, speaking engagements, and other external events for the Executive Director and other organizational leaders. Make recommendations for impactful events segmented by outcome to fit into the overall strategic communications plan.
Manage all communications-related records and activities via Google Drive.
Make routine updates to our website and maintain our social media accounts (Twitter and LinkedIn), including content creation (Note: we maintain a very light social media presence, and social media management is not a major component of this job).

Events & Meeting Management:

Organize and manage FWF’s external events in partnership with the Project Assistant and with support from the Philanthropy and Operations Team, including: creating and tracking invitations, vendor management, event logistics, and developing content materials.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Along with the Director of Philanthropy & Operations and/or Executive Director, manage the relationship with any PR or Communications firms and track the progress of the annual strategic communications plan.
Assist the Director of Philanthropy & Operations by drafting or improving grant proposals and funder reports.
As needed, collaborate with grantees and other partners on joint, external communications efforts, such as social media posts spotlighting the grantees or shaping grantees’ announcements.

Minimum Requirements:

A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a relevant field, including at least two (2) years in a communications role.
Strong writing and content creation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Experience drafting compelling talking points and written materials, including reports.
Shares FWF’s deep commitment to equity; values and seeks to advance equity in the workplace, including racial and gender equity.
Demonstrated experience in layout and design, including experience with tools like Canva or similar.
Strong skills in PowerPoint; knowledge of Google Apps, SurveyMonkey, and virtual meeting tools.
Excellent organizational and project management skills; flexibility and ability to multitask, with demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Team player with an ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships among a variety of levels and a diverse group of individuals and team; is inclusive and considers who may need to be a part of an initiative who may not be present or considered.
Available to work US Eastern Time Zone 9 am ET to 5 pm ET.

Desired Qualifications:

Some familiarity with nonprofit development and fundraising, including contributing in preparing proposals for funding.
Experience with virtual and in-person event design, production, and management.
Familiarity with philanthropy, government, or the nonprofit sector. Some understanding of the importance of equity in the nonprofit sector and philanthropy.
Experience with managing time and deadlines in a remote setting. Strong skills in virtual meeting tools, and Google Apps and/or Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing and implementing projects with multiple components.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a small, dedicated team.
We encourage all individuals to apply even if they do not have any of the desired qualifications.

Salary, Benefits, Location, and Eligibility:

$75,000 – $85,000 annually, commensurate to experience.
Generous benefits, including 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental insurance, vacation days, and a matching retirement plan. Start date November 2022.
Remote job open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States and able to operate within the Eastern Standard time zone.

Travel Requirements:

The Communications Associate will occasionally travel to support Families and Workers Fund’s leadership at key conferences and events. Please note that the organization strives to be flexible in how it structures and schedules travel; FWF is mindful of and works hard to accommodate work-life balance needs.

This position will be formally housed at the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation, which is the sister philanthropy to Amalgamated Bank. The Families & Workers Fund is a part of the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation and is headquartered in Washington, DC.