Position Description
NVF Project Name: Postsecondary National Policy Institute (PNPI)
Position Description
NVF Project Name: Postsecondary National Policy Institute (PNPI)
Position: Communications Associate
Location: Washington D.C.
Status: Non-Exempt; Full-time
Reports to: Chief of Staff
Position Summary
PNPI’s communications associate will create, implement, manage, and co-lead PNPI’s communications efforts and social media campaigns, including all event and product promotion; design PNPI products (written and video); manage PNPI’s website; and assist in the development and implementation of PNPI events.
The position includes health benefits. The pay range for this position is $46,000- $54,000. Compensation level is dependent on skill set including past work experience.
Essential Responsibilities and Tasks
- Create, implement, manage, and co-lead, PNPI’s communications efforts and social media campaigns, including all event and product promotion.
- Assist in the design of PNPI’s primers, factsheets, event flyers, and other event and development related materials.
- Create and edit PNPI program and promotion related videos.
- Manage PNPI’s website.
- Assist in the development and implementation of PNPI events.
- Special project assistance as needed.
Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability
- Experience working in communications- minimum of two years.
- Experience working in social media across a variety of social networking platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok).
- Experience creating social media content across varied social networking platforms.
- Experience designing promotional pieces and drafting press releases.
- Experience or familiarity with graphic design tools such as Adobe and Canva.
- Experience with, familiarity with, or a willingness to learn how to create and edit promotional videos.
- Knowledge of google analytics for drafting social media reports and guiding social media strategy.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, WordPress, Mailchimp, and Dropbox.
- Interest in higher education issues and higher education.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
Valued and Non-Essential Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability
- Experience with Hootsuite and Magisto (or other video editing software).
- Degree in education, higher education, communications, or public policy.
Attributes
- Strong work ethic.
- Extremely well organized and detail oriented.
- Effective team player and collaborator.
- Values clear and consistent communication with team members.
- Professional demeanor.
- Strong people skills.
- Willingness to “pitch in” to get things done.
- Ability to work on tight deadlines and keep cool under pressure.
How to Apply
Resume and cover letter summarizing your interests and qualifications to: pnpi@pnpi.org. No phone calls, please. Please state “Communications Associate: PNPI” in the e-mail subject line.
PNPI Careers
PNPI provides professional development to current and prospective policymakers who work on federal higher education issues. PNPI is an independent 501(c)(3) charity that is a 509(a)(3) supporting organization of the New Venture Fund. PNPI’s work supports NVF’s mission to achieve a healthier, more equitable world through a range of innovative projects spanning diverse issues, including global health, conservation, public policy, disaster recovery, education, and the arts.
The New Venture Fund is recruiting individuals to work for NVF and further its mission by serving as dedicated staff of PNPI. The New Venture Fund and PNPI are committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. The New Venture Fund’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
