The Communications Associate is a full-time position and reports directly to the Chief Communications Officer. The selected applicant will provide bilingual communications and media-related support to increase the visibility and impact of HAF’s education and advocacy programs across the U.S. The Communications Associate will work closely with HAF staff, media representatives, faith-based and community leaders. The applicant must be fully bilingual, well organized, tech savvy, professional, and an outstanding problem solver. The candidate must display flexibility and excellent attention to detail. He/she should be highly motivated, have excellent time-management skills, demonstrate sensitivity to working with people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, and be willing to travel nationally. The position will be based in the Washington, DC area.
- Overall communications/media program support and implementation
- Speaking and writing in English and Spanish, including press releases, blogs, website content and social media
- Media outreach and coordinating logistics for print, radio and television interviews
- Build partnerships with Spanish language media
- Raise media visibility of our current and future programs
- Developing talking points on a variety of issues (such as environment, health and financial literacy)
- Writing content for organizational websites
- Translation of materials and review of documents prepared by outside translators
- Management of organization’s various social media platforms
- Assisting in newsletter assembly and content development
- Tracking results and impact in database, assisting with reports to partners and funders
- Utilizing technology infrastructure to enhance program efficiency and impact, and to promote community and partner engagement
- Preparation of educational and promotional materials to support program activities
- Fluent written and oral skills in both Spanish/English
- Familiarity with wide range of current technology, ability to learn quickly and incorporate technology tools into daily operations
- Excellent communication and intercultural skills
- Outstanding attention to detail, highly organized
- Highly collaborative work style, strong work ethic, results-oriented approach to work
- Creativity and flexibility to undertake new assignments and identify new opportunities
- Graphic design experience a plus
- Experience working with Spanish-language media a plus
Excellent benefits and competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.