The Weatherhead East Asian Institute of Columbia University is in search of a creative, organized, and marketing-savvy professional to join our team and coordinate our overall communications. The ideal candidate must be comfortable implementing a 360 degree approach to communications, which includes, but not limited to: social, digital, & print media; public relations & press outreach; and strategic advertising. The incumbent will help us disseminate our research in creative and effective ways to position the Institute as a leading global educator and think tank.
"What does the typical day look like?"
East Asia is arguably one of the world's most dynamic regions, and at our office, no one day is the same as the day before, but here's a possible snapshot:
9:30 am -- Fielding calls from CNN and other international media asking for a faculty expert on China, Japan, or the Korean peninsula. 10:00 -- Meeting with graphic designer to discuss art for upcoming special lecture with a head of state. 11:00 -- Meeting with staff on web site redesign and social media plan. Noon -- Writing a media advisory or press release for upcoming event. 2:00 -- Assisting director with talking points for upcoming speech. 3:00 -- Coordinating communications between authors, faculty, and acquisition editors on manuscripts to be included in our publication series. Pitching manuscripts to editors. 4:00 -- Final proofreading of the Institute's Annual Report.
This is a temporary to permanent position and preference will be given to those seeking a long-term commitment.
Qualifications
B.A. or equivalent required; interest in international affairs, international relations, international education, communications, or East Asian studies highly preferred. Must have at least two years experience in related work in publishing/marketing and in administration. Must have superior writing, analytical, and copyediting skills, as well as excellent organizational skills and ability to work under changing priorities on multiple deadlines. Ability to multitask is essential. Some editorial experience required.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator); social media tools; CMS (Drupal), HTML; Final Cut Pro, is a plus
How To Apply
Please submit resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to: [email protected]
We will only consider applicants who submit all the required documents.
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Training partners on the Youth Venture model and curricula and providing general support for partners in their implementation of the Youth Venture program
Integrating the Youth Venture model into other program methedology and potentially designing new curriculum to meet partner needs.
Supporting partners as needed in assisting their Youth Venture teams
Supporting the team in continuing to build and refine the YV curricula and model
Facilitating the management of licensee partnerships through various stages of implementation
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Qualifications:
We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to the civic sector and Youth Venture's vision of youth-led changemaking. Given our entrepreneurial culture, the candidate must be a demonstrated entrepreneur or intrapreneur, self-starter, and a flexible team player. In addition to these general criteria, the ideal candidate will have:
Bachelor's Degree
Three to five years of work experience
Previous work with youth and an ability to facilitate spaces for them is a must
Experience managing relationships with partners
Time spent creating curriculum for youth
Passion for working with young people
Excellent interpersonal skills. Can successfully interact with, establish trust and communicate effectively with all staff and external partners, Youth Ventures and donors.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working both independently and within/across teams
Acute attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to support a vast and diverse team with patience and efficiency
Willingness to take on new projects, learn new tools and implement solutions
Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines
Ability to travel up to 30% of time
Experience with Salesforce a plus
Ability to pass a background check
Compensation:
Ashoka's Youth Venture offers a compensation package on par with the nonprofit sector, commensurate with experience, including 401K plan and benefits.
Location:
The position will be based at Ashoka's Global headquarters in Arlington, VA (part of the greater DC metro area)
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