The Communications Network ? Director of Communications-NoVo ...

Location:
New York

Organization:
NoVo Foundation is dedicated to catalyzing a transformation in global society, moving from a culture of domination to one of equality and partnership. NoVo supports the development of capacities in people?individually and collectively?to help create a caring and balanced world that operates on the principles of mutual respect, collaboration and civic participation, thereby reversing the old paradigm predicated on hierarchy, violence and the subordination of girls and women.

We structure our grant making around initiatives, rather than by program areas. These initiatives are varied in form, but all reflect our commitment to building authentic partnerships with grantees and other funders, and to taking calculated risks. We invest in innovative strategic grant making and initiatives that we hope, in the near and long term, will lead to societal transformation. We are humbled and honored to be able to contribute to building a world based on peace, compassion, justice and love.

Position Description:?
NoVo Foundation seeks a Director of Communications to support all strategic communication activities and serve as the foundation?s institutional memory and information hub. This is an intellectually challenging senior position within the organization.

The Director of Communications will provide overall creative and strategic leadership and execution for a broad range of projects. Working closely with NoVo?s President, the Director of Communications will create and implement a foundation-wide communication action plan that supports the foundation?s mission and goals. The Director will develop strategies to enhance the foundation?s initiatives and will be responsible for a wide range of printed and online communication product and services.

In collaboration with foundation leadership and staff, this individual will serve as an internal advisor and thought partner who will work to create powerful and consistent messaging internally and externally. The Director must be a big picture thinker and a team player. As a member of the senior management team, the Director will be a dedicated advocate for the foundation?s strategic initiatives.

Because NoVo Foundation employs a small staff, the Director will be responsible for a range of responsibilities and tasks associated with communicating and promoting our mission. This is a newly created position, and the Director of Communications will be the only foundation employee solely dedicated to these tasks.

Key Responsibilities:
Internal Communications

• Develop and support organization-wide communications, clarifying and conveying the Foundation?s internal and external messaging;
• Develop and maintain a robust archive of relevant NoVo materials and libraries;
• Create, implement and oversee communication tools and processes to support and enhance internal communications;
• Gather, organize and provide the staff and board with meeting materials, relevant documents, and other information in a timely fashion;
• Establish templates for standard communication pieces;
• Prepare annual report and coordinate activities to capture, retain and share institutional knowledge;
• Conduct research and prepare briefing packages for President and Initiative staff; and
• Work on special projects and participate in office workgroups, as assigned.

External Communications

• Collaborate with President and initiatives? staff on public relations efforts including creating, proofing, and editing press releases, advocacy materials, written correspondence, speeches, talking points, annual reports, and any other related materials;
• Ensure accuracy, quality and consistency of external communications across all initiative areas;
• Identify opportunities for content development and distribution via relevant channels, including NoVo?s website, blogs, e-mail blasts, social media, and outside publications;
• Produce print publications, including, but not limited to creating original content, editing, establishing and monitoring production schedules;
• Handle all press communication and coordination;
• Manage relationships with communications and branding vendors and consultants (including writers, designers, and researchers), to ensure results are achieved on point, on time and on budget. As needed, oversee vendor selection processes for design, printing, photography, media relations and other services;
• Conduct research and prepare briefing packages and fact sheets for outside audiences;
• Obtain necessary approvals for any materials to be released on behalf of the foundation or its staff;
• Manage website to ensure that content is consistent, accurate and up-to-date, and enrich search engine optimization (SEO) by identifying and incorporating keywords in all materials; and
• Curate rotating photo gallery exhibits.

Key Competencies:
Education?

• BA or BS in relevant field

Experience

• Minimum ten years experience in a marketing or communications role. Progressive experience, planning, writing, editing, researching and producing newsletters, press releases, annual reports, and other print publications in a communications department is desired.
• Minimum five years leading and managing the communications function.
• Demonstrated commitment to NoVo?s mission and an alignment with our values.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to listen critically, and think and act creatively, strategically and nimbly.
• Experience in translating strategic thinking into action plans and output, with successful track record.
• Comfortable with and interested in implementing both strategic and tactical activities.
• Exceptional and engaging written and oral communications skills, and the ability to effectively interact with leadership, staff and Board of Directors. (Previous experience is a plus.)
• Astute and creative researcher and storyteller, with experience addressing different audiences across multiple medium and platforms.
• Successful writing, editing, production and project management experience in a variety of print and online media, both internally and externally focused. (Previous journalism experience is a plus.)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of constituents.
• Solid consultative, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Excellent judgment and an innovative, pro-active problem solving orientation.
• Ability and interest in developing and maintaining collaborative, respectful, and honest relationships.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects while maintaining a firm grasp on individual project details.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Mac applications, and some graphic design experience.
• Highly effective and transparent team leader who supports a positive performance culture; able to serve as a role model with initiative, high energy, a positive attitude and genuine respect for alignment and inclusion, both internally and with grantees and partners.

Compensation and Culture:
NoVo offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, generous vacation, and a pleasant working environment. We employ a small staff and are dedicated to promoting an environment of collaboration and workplace flexibility. NoVo values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals of diverse backgrounds, gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants must send by?September 4?the following via email to ?H?ctor Cari?o?at People Architects Group :

• Resume
• Thoughtful cover letter (including how you became aware of this opportunity: job portal, referral, etc.)
• Three writing samples (attached in PDF format):
• One informal, such as a blog post or email alert
• One that is marketing-oriented in tone and style, such as an editorial or press release
• One that is a longer-form narrative piece on a specific subject

Subject line of your email must read:?Communications Director/YOUR NAME

Final applicants will be asked to complete a series of writing assignments, as directed.

Source: http://www.comnetwork.org/2012/08/director-of-communications-novo-foundation/

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