Communications and Development Specialist - Civil Liberties and Public Policy

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Date Posted: 06/19/2015
Type/Department:Administrator in Civil Liberties and Public Policy
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Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution, is seeking a communications and development specialist for the Civil Liberties and Public Policy program (CLPP). CLPP is a national program that inspires, educates and supports new activists and leaders to build a stronger and more diverse movement for reproductive freedom and social change.  

The communications and development specialist (CDS) will lead development and implementation of communications strategy and projects intended to reach new constituencies and support fundraising efforts, working closely with the CLPP Director and members of CLPP's and Hampshire's fundraising and communications departments. The CDS will initiate and manage media coverage for CLPP; manage the CLPP website and social media platforms; and develop online and print publications, outreach materials, video and other new media programming for program outreach, donor cultivation and stewardship. The CDS will also manage CLPP's materials archives.  

This is a grant funded position with continuation pending future funding.

A bachelor’s degree is required with a minimum of three years of progressively responsible communications work. Candidate should have outstanding writing, editing, interpersonal, and technology skills.  Previous experience should include website and social media management; advanced word processing and data entry skills using Microsoft programs; and capacity to relay information, messages and correspondence in a timely and organized manner. Familiarity with design programs including video editing, PhotoShop, InDesign; and social media platforms including FaceBook and Twitter highly desirable. Strong time management skills, ability to meet deadlines, and manage and oversee editorial processes and communications projects are a must. Candidate should be detail oriented with previous experience in copyediting. A commitment to working with people with diverse identities and from diverse backgrounds, as well as a commitment to CLPP’s mission, are essential.

This full time, benefited position requires occasional evenings and weekends. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits program. Please submit your cover letter, resume and names/phone numbers of three professional references via our website at https://jobs.hampshire.edu/

Please visit http://clpp.hampshire.edu for additional information on the Civil Liberties and Public Policy (CLPP) Program at Hampshire College

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity and inclusion in education and employment.