Responsibilities

• Supporting the Director of Communications in the implementation of communications projects including copyediting, proofreading, writing support, and graphic design
• Drafting, scheduling, and managing social media content across platforms
• Monitoring social media engagement, including responding to comments and direct messages with professionalism and care under the guidance of the Director of Communications
• Assisting with updates to website content, including featured content, organizational announcements, event listings, and multimedia assets as requested by the Director of Communications
• Drafting and formatting email campaigns in Mailchimp related to programs, grantee announcements, research releases, events, op-eds, and organizational updates
• Supporting the development and production of JoCI's annual impact report, including compiling content from other team members, copy editing, and design support
• Assisting with internal communications
• Maintaining confidentiality of highly sensitive information
• Supporting communication workflows and administrative systems, including event registration platforms, Salesforce contact updates, Mailchimp subscriber lists, and related tools
• Successfully prioritizing and addressing multiple competing needs and deadlines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience, training, or demonstrated expertise in communications, marketing, journalism, design, nonprofit communications, or a related field
• 2-4 years of professional experience in communications, digital media, marketing, or related work
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and copy-editing skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience drafting content for public audiences
• Demonstrated experience managing communications or writing projects and balancing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience with graphic design platforms such as Canva
• Fluency with digital tools and platforms including Google Workspace, and social media platforms
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities
• Demonstrated experience communicating with diverse audiences and across different aesthetics and styles
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive information

Preferred

• Have familiarity with layout and visual storytelling strongly preferred
• Have familiarity with Mailchimp, Salesforce, WordPress or comparable website platforms preferred
• Hold and approach the Initiative’s work with intentionality, care, professionalism, and discretion
• Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values creativity, flexibility, and iteration
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Work both independently and collaboratively with various team members
• Receive and incorporate constructive feedback thoughtfully
• Adapt quickly to changing organizational priorities and communications needs
• Communicate effectively across a broad range of audiences and stakeholders
• Navigate nuanced and sometimes complex conversations within Jewish communal life with thoughtfulness and professionalism