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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 www.iwpr.org.
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