Action Against Hunger’s External Relations Department seeks a resourceful and detail-oriented Communications Associate who believes in the power of storytelling to mobilize public support for humanitarian crises and the fight to end hunger. This individual has some familiarity with international development and humanitarian issues, is a quick learner, demonstrates curiosity about our work and issues, and excels in supporting projects under tight deadlines. Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Communications, the Communications Associate will be responsible for helping the Communications team to stay organized through administrative support and knowledge management, and will also research, write, and edit a broad range of communications assets.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, works respectfully and diplomatically with diverse teams, and thrives under pressure. This individual also brings creativity, strong writing and editing skills, and a sense of humor to work every day, and believes strongly in our mission.
Purpose: Support content development to drive the organization’s communications strategy and increase our brand visibility. Help to keep the communications team organized.
Engagement: Report directly to the Associate Director of Communications and collaborate with other members of the External Relations team. Work closely with our teams in the field and across the organization’s global Network. Engage our audience (partners as well as potential and existing donors) on subjects related to the organization’s activities and mission. Expand outreach and promote brand awareness through creative storytelling. Help the communications team stay organized by maintaining key internal tools.
Delivery: Support the content production of creative assets to engage and grow our audience through our website, digital marketing, social media and traditional media through drafting content, posting collateral, and providing administrative support.
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Action Against Hunger’s External Relations Department seeks a resourceful and detail-oriented Communications Associate who believes in the power of storytelling to mobilize public support for humanitarian crises and the fight to end hunger. This individual has some familiarity with international development and humanitarian issues, is a quick learner, demonstrates curiosity about our work and issues, and excels in supporting projects under tight deadlines. Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Communications, the Communications Associate will be responsible for helping the Communications team to stay organized through administrative support and knowledge management, and will also research, write, and edit a broad range of communications assets.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, works respectfully and diplomatically with diverse teams, and thrives under pressure. This individual also brings creativity, strong…