Technical Officer, NIWL Social Media

FHI 360

23h • Remote

About The Position

At FHI 360’s National Institute for Work and Learning (NIWL), we believe that access to quality education and fulfilling work empowers people to reach their highest potential. NIWL designs, runs, and evaluates programs focused on education and employment to help young people find fulfilling careers, contribute to their communities, and live successful lives. For more than fifty years, our work has created economic opportunity, stronger communities, and brighter futures for people around the world. NIWL is housed under U.S. Programs. The Technical Officer, NIWL Social Media will support NIWL projects on a temporary part-time (24 hours a week) basis until end of August by: Assisting in the creation and delivery of social media content, organizational materials and announcements, events and other deliverables pertaining to project communications. Focusing on developing and delivering clear, concise and coordinated messaging across multiple communications vehicles and on fostering opportunities to raise the profile of the projects. Working across all communications platforms, including email, website, and social media platforms. Ensuring quality, maintains brand alignment, and delivers smooth content production from start to finish. Assisting unit lead in meeting all unit deliverables. Planning and coordinating meetings and events as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles, theories and methods of communications, public relations, and journalism.
• Demonstrated interest in related subject area through studies and/or work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to write, edit, and manage all facets of a publication.
• Strong attention to detail and copyediting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time in a virtual environment
• Ability to work based on deadlines and write effectively for the appropriate audience.
• Currently enrolled in a degree program at a college or university, or recently awarded a Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in English, Communications, Design, Education, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or Related Field.
• 2+ years of writing, editing, and publications experience.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Canva, WordPress, and/or Drupal a plus
• Spanish, Polish, or Kannada language skills are a plus.
• Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop social media content, applying appropriate branding
• Update learning resources for projects, including new branding templates and revising content
• Assist in writing and reviewing project content, including News/blog entries
• Assist with website management as needed
• Copyedit learning content, presentation slides, collateral materials, etc.
• Support any global or live events as needed
• Participate in meetings with project teams to learn about learning and workforce development strategies and goals, learning content development, and program implementation
• Assist with project-related administrative tasks as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account.
• all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year.
• Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.
• FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees