Communications Associate

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The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health statewide, nationally, and internationally.

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SUMMARY:

ABOUT RISE UP

Rise Up works to advance gender equity and justice in education, health, and economic opportunity by partnering with visionary local leaders around the world. We build power with women, girls, and their allies by providing training, funding, and connection to a global network to help them achieve meaningful, lasting change. Rise Up, based at the Public Health Institute (PHI), works with leaders in Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the United States to create a future where all people can thrive.

Since 2009, Rise Up has grown into a respected global leader, with committed support and funding from many philanthropic, corporate, and individual donors. Rise Up received a generous gift from MacKenzie Scott in 2021 and is leveraging these funds to build a strong foundation for growth and sustainability. Rise Up operates as a remote global team, with a strong presence in the Bay Area, in addition to team members who work around the world and across the US.

Rise Up’s powerful network of over 800 leaders has successfully advocated for 218 new and improved laws and policies, positively impacting more than 172 million people around the world. Rise Up Leaders are working improve the rights and wellbeing of girls, women, and gender non-conforming people, focusing on protecting sexual and reproductive health and rights, preventing gender-based violence, ending child marriage, ensuring girls’ access to education, and strengthening women’s economic opportunities.

Rise Up is at an exciting time of growth and expansion. As a new member of Rise Up’s diverse team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our organization’s voice and digital strategy and raise awareness about the importance of advancing gender equity globally.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Rise Up seeks a Communications Associate to join our communications team and develop creative and engaging content to grow our audiences and raise visibility of the impact of our global programming through social media and Rise Up’s website. The Communications Associate must have a demonstrated interest and passion for social media to raise awareness of Rise Up and strengthen audience engagement across platforms, including but not limited to Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.

This is a remote, time-limited position that is expected to end on June 1, 2025, with the potential for an extension. At PHI, a time-limited position is defined as regular employment with an expected end date of no more than one year from the beginning of the position. In rare circumstances, time-limited positions may be extended to a maximum total length of up to eighteen (18) months from the start of the employee’s original time-limited position.

This position can be full-time (40 hours/week, 100% FTE) or part-time (at least 30 hours/week, 75% FTE). The FTE will be determined upon hire.

Candidates in the U.S. are welcome to apply and will be considered, but candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area are preferred. The incumbent is expected to travel about 10% of the time domestically and internationally to team retreat and workshop.

Full pay range for this position: $28.26 to $40.29 per hour. The typical hiring range for this position is from $28.26 (minimum) to $34.28 (midpoint) per hour. The starting wage is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Social Media (60%)

• Strategize, draft, and curate content to help Rise Up build support and visibility on social media channels, including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.
• Manage all aspects of social media accounts, including scheduling all social posts, and engaging on social platforms through retweets, comments, and active monitoring.
• Create text and design graphic posts for social media channels highlighting Leader stories, programmatic and fundraising successes, and updates in alignment with our communications and development strategies.
• Create social media toolkits and resources to help stakeholders (such as institutional funders and corporate partners) share our work to grow our audiences.
• Research and produce effective ways to reach audiences, including reels and other short-form video content.
• Provide support for livestreams or other virtual events.
• Research and produce paid social media ads for audience engagement and visibility.
• Research social media influencers for strategic outreach and partnerships.
• Utilize best practices and trends to achieve successful engagement results.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Website and Digital Communications (30%)

• Maintain Rise Up WordPress website and make edits as requested.
• Publish blogs, updates, and announcements on WordPress website.
• Serve as point person for website troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Produce ideas for newsletter stories, campaigns, and blogs.
• Collect and analyze data to monitor and improve the effectiveness of communications by compiling monthly digital analytics (social media and website).
• Conduct research of digital outlets (such as blogs, newsletters, and other digital publications) for outreach.

Programmatic Communications (10%)

• Provide editing and copywriting support for Rise Up programs team, including on program launch materials and program impact.
• Support Rise Up Leaders to amplify their voices and leverage and respond to communications and development opportunities.

Other

• Travel about 10% of the time domestically and internationally to team retreat and workshop.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year of full-time equivalent professional communications experience (including writing and editing).
• Photo and video editing experience.
• Associate’s degree is required, or you can substitute with two additional years of related experience.

Other Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant communications experience, especially in social media, preferred.
• Experience at a nonprofit, social justice organization, or foundation preferred.
• Relevant digital communications experience, specifically with social media coordination (X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn) and WordPress website maintenance/support.
• Experience creating content for a variety of social media platforms (including videos and reels).
• Graphic design skills / experience in Canva.
• Experience creating and monitoring digital ads.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Ability to follow directions and instructions, and be receptive to feedback.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Deep commitment to advancing gender equity globally.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural work environment.
• Experience with Salesforce desired.
• Spanish language proficiency desired.
• Ability to travel about 10% of the time domestically and internationally to team retreat and workshop.

Important Information

To apply, please submit the following with your application:

• A resume and cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this position.
• A short writing sample, such as a feature blog post or 2-3 social media posts written by you in a professional communications role (previous internships included). Reels or short videos you have produced are also welcome.

Rise Up is committed to advancing social, gender, and racial justice. We value having a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and identities including ethnicity, race, gender, socio-economic background, language, political and religious beliefs, sexual orientation, and abilities. We believe that the lived experiences of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions. As such, we especially seek applications from people who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, transgender, gender nonconforming, LGBQ+, and people living with disabilities.   

EEO Statement

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ADA Statement:

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