Job Details
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Editing
- Google Suite
- Literacy education
- Media relations
- Social media marketing
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
Job Description
About us:
The American Humanist Association (AHA) advocates for progressive values and equality for humanists, atheists, and freethinkers in the United States. Our motto is: Good Without a God. Based in Washington, DC, we conduct our work through legal and government advocacy, education initiatives, promoting humanism, and by supporting our membership including 35,000 members and supporters and more than 240 local humanist groups.
Humanism is an outlook on life that focuses on human potential and goodness within all of us. We are a community of activists and individuals who aspire to the greater good without the need for theism to guide us. We encourage anyone interested in working with us to explore our website to learn more: americanhumanist.org
About the role:
The Communications Manager will, under the supervision of the Interim Executive Director, help to develop and implement the AHA’s communications strategy to promote and advance humanist values and the programs of the AHA. The Communications Manager is responsible for managing media/press relations, rapid response campaigns, and social media, as well as participating in strategic planning for communications. The person in this position will have experience and skills in using the full range of media platforms to promote the AHA and its mission, consistently expanding the AHA’s base of followers while taking advantage of opportunities to engage new and existing audiences. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of both digital and traditional communications and media and the platforms used to work with them.
What you will do:
Media/Press Relations
- Draft press releases and other media outreach (including letters to the editor, opinion editorials, and articles for publication)
- Handle press inquiries and regularly pitch story ideas to reporters and influencers
- Monitor news coverage of relevant humanist priorities including in broadcast, print, and online outlets
- Assist with editing theHumanist.com (the AHA’s online weekly newsletter) as well as other editing assignments
- Write regularly for theHumanist.com
- Participate in coalition working groups
Rapid Response
- Identify, develop, and manage rapid response activities of the AHA
- Regularly identify opportunities for the AHA to take action on relevant breaking news, including by making statements, sending press releases, emailing action alerts to members, etc.
- Draft copy and work with relevant staff to finalize and distribute materials
- Assist with writing and editing mass emails to AHA members and supporters
Social Media
- Create, draft, and schedule regular posts/stories/campaigns/promotions on all existing AHA social media platforms, including AHA adjuncts’ feeds
- Add additional social media platforms to the AHA portfolio as needed
- Manage engagement (comments, visitor posts, messenger, tagged posts, AHA hashtags), update cover and profile images
- Identify and initiate AHA social media-specific fundraising efforts
- Coordinate with all AHA departments regarding social media needs
- Utilize volunteers to bolster outreach and leverage friendly influencers
- Track, analyze, and report social media engagement data and use data to inform social media content and communications strategy
What you bring to the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public affairs or related field or the equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience managing communications including media relations, social media marketing/management, and rapid response campaigns, ideally for a nonprofit organization
- Direct experience and expertise with media and social media platforms and management tools, preferably including Meltwater and Sprout Social
- An understanding of the progressive humanist/secular movement
- Knowledge of advocacy tools, preferably including VoterVoice
- Strong verbal, written, listening and interpersonal skills
- Strong copywriting and copyediting skills
- Some design experience highly preferred, including with Canva
- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter when needed and work collaboratively as part of a team
- Meticulous attention to detail while multitasking
- Demonstrated time management skills and ability to prioritize work effectively
- Proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
- Commitment to creating and sustaining a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment
- Understanding of humanism, literacy on social justice issues, and commitment to the mission of AHA
The AHA is currently operating under a flexible/hybrid in-office and remote work plan. Candidates for this position are preferably based in the Washington, DC area, with the ability to attend in-person meetings and events in DC on a regular basis, and will work based on Eastern time zone hours.
View our job posting at americanhumanist.org/jobs
To apply, please submit PDF copies of your resume, cover letter, and 2-3 writing samples for which you are the sole author (preferably press releases, media alerts, or other relevant articles) to jobs@americanhumanist.org.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and must be complete to be considered. Applicants are encouraged to review the AHA website at americanhumanist.org before applying.
The AHA takes a holistic approach to diversity and is intentional about building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive staff. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Washington, DC 20036: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Social media marketing: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20036