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Communications Specialist III
$107k-131k (estimate)
Full Time | Civic & Environmental Advocacy
1 Month Ago
Urban Strategies is Hiring a Remote Communications Specialist III
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE
Communications Specialist III
PROGRAM
Communications – Admin
WORK SCHEDULE
M-F 8am – 5pm
LOCATION
Remote
REPORTS TO
Nydia Teter
SALARY
$60,000
JOB TYPE
Exempt
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Communications Specialist supports the programs, plans and tools that enhance Urban Strategies' relations with internal and external audiences. The specialist strategically delivers communications through various media, coordinating dissemination of the organization's communications directly with US teammates or through leaders or other means, based on a plan to reach defined audiences and objectives. At this career level, the incumbent may lead somewhat complex projects or programs that may cross functional or geographic boundaries.
ABOUT YOU
You are a strong team player who takes initiative and can work independently. You enjoy a fast pace and delivering quality work in partnership with your clients. Making people feel connected, informed with our goals and values motivates you to get out of bed each day. You believe caring people are at the center of changing the world, and you are one of them.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Communications & Marketing
Support creation and/or production of marketing and communication resources as needed by internal and external audience and messaging needs
Contribute to creation of content pipeline that supports US mission and strategic objectives
Manage change management and communications to address emerging needs
Systems Development & Quality Assurance
Co-create a scalable communications program to support rapid organizational growth
- Support build-out of systems for a streamlined and efficient workflow that supports growth
- Establishment of processes and protocols that drive consistency, quality and client satisfaction
Meetings & Events
Participate in or support events, corporate/leadership meetings or other events that impact organizational priorities
Data Collection & Impact Reporting
Collect, analyze and/or present departmental impact data
Develop or assist in the development of presentations and/or reporting
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE and/or REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED
- Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field.
- Excellent analytical, relationship-building and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proficient in internet-based research, social media platforms, Canva, Microsoft 365 products, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
- Cross-cultural experience preferred
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
ABOUT US
Urban Strategies was founded by a Hispanic woman in 2003. We exist to equip, resource, and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. We work with Latino-focused faith- and community-based organizations to serve and engage the whole family.
Our vision is that all children and families reach their full potential. Our organization is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Our team works across the United States and Puerto Rico with direct service centers located in California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, New York, and Puerto Rico. We also have some programming conducted in Latin America.
COMPANY CULTURE
Our work is driven by our three core values:
- Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth.
- Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities.
- Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential.
BENEFITS
- Remote work for eligible positions.
- Medical, dental is paid 95% by company, 5% by employee (individual or family) eligible first day of hire.
- Vision is covered 100% (individual or family) eligible first day of hire.
- 401K matched contributions up to 4%
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position.*
- 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays*
- Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free.
- Positions that require laptops, the company provides one.
- Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.
PERKS
- Meaningful employee engagement programs.
- Education discounts (BA-PhD) with a variety of education partners.
OTHER
- All employees must pass a mandatory criminal background check and a bilingual language test for positions that require them.
- Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks.
- Periodic physical examinations and TB clearances will be required, if hired.
- Some positions governed by Service Contract Act guidelines.
- It is understood and agreed that, where a position is funded by a third-party grant, pay and other terms and conditions may be determined by the granting agency. To the extent practical and possible. grant-funded employees will normally be given notice of termination effective the date the grant expires. When the application has been made for continued grant funding, the employee will be advised. Extensions of hire may be made in expectation of grant funding but may be rescinded if the granting agency withdraws.
In keeping with its equal employment opportunity legal requirements, Urban Strategies will not discriminate against any person in employment because of legally protected classifications such as race, color, national origin or sex. Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections. This policy applies to all terminations and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotions, terminations, layoffs, leaves of absences, compensation, and training. Please note that Urban Strategies in order to fulfill its mission is legally allowed to make decisions in its employment practices based on its distributed employee manual. All employee positions are critical to the fulfillment of this mission. Consequently, Urban Strategies expects all employees to live out the standards as set forth in the Employee Handbook and otherwise as interpreted by the Urban Strategies leadership. Among other things, this means that Urban Strategies may take employment-related action against an employee based on his or her noncompliance with the policies, procedures, and practices of Urban Strategies, including employment termination.
To apply:
Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us/careers
Contact us with any questions at Recruiting at symbol urbanstrategies.us
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
SALARY
$107k-131k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/09/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/04/2024
WEBSITE
urbanstrategiesny.org
HEADQUARTERS
BROOKLYN, NY
SIZE
25 - 50
FOUNDED
1979
CEO
PELHAM BOLLERS
REVENUE
$5M - $10M
INDUSTRY
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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