Institute for Women’s Policy Research
Washington, D.C.
Posted July 16, 2010
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) seeks an energetic, creative
and resourceful Communications Fellow to serve as a general communications
assistant on a variety of communications and outreach activities including press
relations, print and online products, and dissemination of IWPR products. The
Communications Fellow will work with the Communications Manager in coordination
with other IWPR staff to assist with the carrying out of all communications
responsibilities, and in its effort to improve conditions for women by sharing
its information with a growing audience of advocates, policy makers, thought
leaders, and members of the public. The Communications Fellow will report to
the Communications Manager.
IWPR is a dynamic, nonprofit, women’s policy research organization located in
central DC near two metro stops (Farragut North and Dupont Circle). This
position offers great exposure to policy issues affecting women and families
and provides opportunities to engage with a variety of people, including major
media outlet reporters, members of Congress and their staff members, policy
experts, and national leaders of women’s and other nonprofit organizations.
Communications Responsibilities Include:
Media Relations
* Contribute to press releases/media advisories and distribute to press
lists including Business Newswire
* Assist with press conferences/events
* Field press calls and track media contact information and press hits
Events assistance
* Assist with planning, coordination, and publicizing of events and staff
speaking engagement
* Disseminate information at IWPR events and capture and share
information from events, through photography, video, and web dissemination
Targeted Outreach:
* Prepare and send informational materials for press, policy makers,
partner organizations, and other target audiences
* Help identify potential new audiences for communication available to
IWPR that suit our work and mission
Online networking and Web Maintenance
* Write and update website content in coordination with other IWPR staff
* Perform regular website maintenance and track website statistics (e.g.,
site hits, top downloads, social media stats)
* Help to expand social media presence and grow outreach efforts to new
audiences and maintain social network activity to build relationships,
engage audiences, and promote IWPR’s work online
Publications
* Copy edit publications and other communications products
· Assist with design and layout IWPR publications and liaison with
printer and mail house
* Assist with the production of quarterly newsletter
* Maintain publications inventory and production schedule
The Communications Fellow is also responsible for a portion of general office
work, including such tasks as responding to information requests, photocopying,
answering telephones, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Applicants should have at least a bachelor's degree in communications, media,
journalism, public relations, marketing, or related discipline. Graduate work
is not required. Applicants should have strong writing and editing skills;
knowledge of women's issues; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is
required; and experience with Adobe Creative Suite, website maintenance, and
professional use of online social networking and digital media is preferred.
Applicants should also have a team orientation, ability to work in a fast-paced
environment, attention to details and deadlines, ability to relate well to
people from a wide range of backgrounds, and ability to multitask.
Compensation
The Communications Fellow salary is $22,000 over the 9 month period, plus
health insurance, a public transportation stipend, vacation, and other
benefits. The position is full-time and generally spans the academic year
(September-May), but start and end dates are somewhat flexible. IWPR is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and people of color are especially encouraged to
apply.
To Apply:
Email a cover letter, a resume, two 1-5 page writing samples, and three
references with contact information to
jobs@iwpr.org.
Applicants may also mail application materials to:
Recruiter - Communications Fellow
Institute for Women's Policy Research
1200 18th Street NW, Suite 301
Washington, DC 20036
Please note that only complete applications will be considered. Applicants
will be contacted only if selected for an interview. Questions may be addressed
to Recruiter via E-mail at jobs@iwpr.org.
About IWPR:
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) conducts rigorous research and
disseminates its findings to address the needs of women, promote public
dialogue, and strengthen families, communities, and societies. The Institute
works with policymakers, scholars, and public interest groups to design,
execute, and disseminate research that illuminates economic and social policy
issues affecting women and their families, and to build a network of
individuals and organizations that conduct and use women-oriented policy
research. IWPR’s work is supported by foundation grants, government grants and
contracts, donations from individuals, and contributions from organizations and
corporations. IWPR is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization that also works in
affiliation with the women’s studies and public policy programs at The George
Washington University.
To learn more about IWPR, please visit
http://www.iwpr.org.
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