PeoplesHub is hiring a Outreach and Communications Lead
PeoplesHub, a new online movement school, is seeking a Outreach and Communications Lead.
PeoplesHub is founded on the idea that powerful change happens beginning at the grassroots, when people have the capacities, connections, and confidence to step up. PeoplesHub supports that grassroots leadership through online trainings for groups, workshops for individuals, and PH Circles for discussion.
The Outreach and Communications Lead will work with the PeoplesHub Outreach and Training teams to plan and carry out strategies for building participation in PeoplesHub online programs via social media, earned media, collaboration with partners, production of written and graphic material and videos, and building a presence for PeoplesHub in movement spaces.
This position is ideal for a creative leader who inspires collaboration, can build effective strategies, improves tactics based on results, and is skillful at messaging. This is a virtual/work from home position, involving online meetings with the team, and in-person gatherings a few times a year.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the development of multi-faceted communications strategies designed to build participation in PeoplesHub and PeoplesHub's visibility
Participate in shaping narratives and messages to maximize their communications value and effectiveness
Train and brief spokespeople who can represent PeoplesHub on the media and in presentations
Engage PeoplesHub social media followers, email subscribers, and participants in various PeoplesHub activities, and build the size and engagement of those communities
Plan and coordinate PeoplesHub emails and social media communications
Create or commission, and review and copy-edit written communications materials for email, social media, memes, video scripts, media, website, etc.
Create or commission graphics, memes, gifs, videos, fliers, and swag
Update PeoplesHub website and social media platforms with program offerings and related material
Work closely with partner organizations and with trainers to build participation in PeoplesHub programs via their networks, and to support the reach and capacity of partner groups
Build coverage of PeoplesHub by cultivating and maintaining relationships with key reporters, editors, producers and bookers
Work collaboratively and respectfully toward building team work, maintaining consistent communication with other teams
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Must have
A demonstrated commitment to valuing all individuals and respecting differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance, record of arrest or conviction
A minimum of three years of experience in a combination of the following areas: digital communications, media, strategic communications, training, and public relations
Experience promoting online engagement
Demonstrated success managing communications within social and political movements, especially online
Demonstrated ability to communicate persuasively, in writing and verbally, to a wide variety of audiences
Experience in creating powerful and effective digital media content, especially video and graphics
Demonstrated success crafting effective and motivating social media messages
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and ability to follow projects through to completion
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others including cross departmentally as part of a team
Understanding of trends and best practices for online organizing and for communicating via email, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
A demonstrated interest in building grassroots-based movements change
Ability to learn new technology and adapt quickly, including asking for help when needed
The ideal candidate will also have some combination of the following:
Experience with online training
Experience building grassroots movements
Experience with popular education
Deep networks relevant to PeoplesHub's mission
Skill at live streaming and zoom webinars
Experience building engaged and growing online forums
Strategic smarts and proven judgment in targeting messaging to specific audiences and during specific times
Experience publishing and updating website content
Experience working with the media and cultivating relationships with print, radio, television and online journalists
Experience working with Salesforce or similar database platforms
Experience designing effective digital graphics, memes, gifs, banners, etc.
Fluency in English and one other language
COMPENSATION
This position pays 28-32/hour, starting at 30-35 hours per week, plus benefits.
LOCATION
PeoplesHub is a virtual organization with teams currently based in Seattle, Detroit, Appalachia, and elsewhere. This is a work-from-home position, and the ideal candidate could be located in one of these regions or could expand our geographic reach by being located elsewhere.
HOW TO APPLY
Send a cover letter explaining your interest in this position, a resume, and 3-5 samples of your work—either as attachments (max. 5 MB) or as links—to: Info@PeoplesHub.org. Include "Outreach and Communications Lead" in the subject line.
PeoplesHub is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, women, persons with disabilities and persons with past contact with the criminal justice system are strongly encouraged to apply.
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