What is Sixth & I?
Sixth & I is a historic synagogue and center for arts, entertainment, and cultural experiences in downtown DC. From live music, comedy shows, author readings, and political discussions to Jewish prayer services, classes, and social events, Sixth & I offers wide-ranging opportunities to plug in to what’s happening at the forefront of the cultural and Jewish world.
Sixth & I seeks a detail-oriented, highly motivated, and collaborative Communications Senior Associate to coordinate and support a wide range of activities to raise awareness about Sixth & I and all of our events and programs and to promote engagement with our diverse offerings.
Responsibilities:
- Promote on average 25 - 35 events per month; submit to multiple calendar listings
- Create and send weekly upcoming events e-newsletter and targeted emails for select events; maintain email database
- Produce monthly upcoming events print mailer and coordinate the design and printing of other brochures and print materials
- Daily management of website additions and updates; track website analytics
- Write enticing event descriptions in partnership with programming staff
- Create compelling content for social media channels and promote engagement online; live tweet events
- Grow social media followings and leverage platforms to drive ticket sales and extend organization’s brand; execute social media advertising campaigns
- Support the development team on digital aspects of fundraising campaigns
- Research trends and best practices in digital marketing and creatively and effectively execute based on those trends
- Respond to media requests for event promotion; archive press clips
- Maintain consistency of Sixth & I brand across all programs, signage, and collateral materials
- Staff select events
- Support the Communications department with all marketing and communications efforts
- BA Degree
- 3 - 4 years of experience working in communications or marketing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a skilled storyteller
- Exemplary organizational skills
- Experience updating websites (preferably on WordPress platform)
- Knowledge of Jewish culture, holidays, and traditions a plus
- Self-starter, highly productive with a precise attention to detail
- Hard-working and willing to take on a broad range of tasks; accepts constructive feedback willingly
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a passion for and commitment to being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven organizational culture
- Commitment to the highest level of customer service; a willingness to go above and beyond
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and remain flexible
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Sense of humor and nonjudgmental attitude
Competitive Benefits Package
Please send a cover letter (including salary requirements) and resume, as well as 3 sample tweets and 2 sample Facebook posts about Sixth & I/Sixth & I programs, to [email protected] with your name and “Communications Senior Associate” in the subject line. No phone calls or emails please. Candidates will be contacted if there is an opportunity to be interviewed. Sixth & I is an equal employment opportunity employer. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.