Content Specialist

Content Specialist

Remote

Marketing & Communications

Full time

United States

Description

The Starting Pay ~ 56,000 annually, with the final salary determined by geographic market rate for the selected candidate.

This role will work from home (WFH), and can be located in any state within the continental United States where Rise Against Hunger currently operates.

The Role

The Content Specialist will create and edit engaging content for Rise Against Hunger’s various communications platforms including websites, blogs, social media and email campaigns. The Content Specialist will work to ensure content is accurate, relevant and aligned with Rise Against Hunger’s brand voice. Content strategies and execution will support marketing and fundraising campaigns and initiatives targeting our various audiences, including donors and volunteers, as well as our internal stakeholders. Collaborating closely with the Marketing & Communications team, the Content Specialist will help to develop targeted content strategies and communications pieces to reach our desired B2C and B2B audiences and achieve our marketing and fundraising goals.

Who Are You

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.

• 3-4 years experience in the Communications, Public Relations or Journalism field
• Proven experience in content creation, writing and editing, with demonstrated ability to craft content for fundraising appeals 
• A portfolio of published work (can include blog posts, social media posts, news articles, email newsletters, etc.)
• Keen knowledge of AP Style
• Strong understanding of SEO and content marketing strategies 
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and cross-functional teams
• Strong research skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to adapt writing style for different audiences and platforms
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Critical thinking, excellent judgment and decision making
• Excellent time management skills, works well under pressure
• Proficiency in Google Suite to include Docs, Slides and Sheets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What You Will Own and Improve

60% External Communications

Conceptualize, create and edit engaging content for various platforms including websites, blogs, social media and email campaigns. Optimize content for SEO to improve search engine rankings. Proofread and edit content for grammatical accuracy and brand consistency. Monitor content performance and make data-driven adjustments. Collaborate with Marketing & Communications Team members to plan and execute our monthly editorial calendar. Support donor communications and campaigns with content, creative project development and implementation. Build and deploy Rise Against Hunger’s external, monthly e-newsletter and other marketing campaign emails.

20% B2B and B2C Content Strategy Development

Assist with the development of targeted content strategies tailored to Rise Against Hunger’s B2B and B2C audiences. B2B audience (corporate, faith, civic and other organizations) marketing strategies and campaign activations, including outbound and lead generation opportunities, may consist of email marketing, digital or traditional advertising, website, exhibits, video and more. B2C content strategies may include volunteer and donor outreach via email and direct mail appeals, drip campaigns social media campaigns, website content and more.

20% Internal Communications

Craft agendas, messaging, slide decks and content for core organizational meetings, biennial staff retreat and other sessions. Develop content, build and deploy our monthly internal employee e-newsletter. Take ownership of content updates to our employee intranet. Assist the Executive Team in creating internal communiques to address strategic, operational, crisis or other messaging as needed. Assist with the execution and facilitation of other internal communication tactics and channels

What You Already Know

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Organizational Savvy - Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Values Differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally roll or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will work on a computer and simultaneously use the telephone and must have good hand/finger dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will work from home and can be located in any of the ~21 states in which Rise Against Hunger (RAH) currently operates. Preference will be given to qualified candidates located within the Eastern or Central Time Zones. There is a time in which this position may travel to RAH locations for strategic business meetings.

Company Overview

Rise Against Hunger is growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies. Our organization’s approach to ending hunger centers on mobilizing a global network of hunger champions. Rise Against Hunger meal packaging volunteers produce millions of nutritious meals annually that are then distributed to partners in countries around the world.

Rise Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace without discrimination and harassment of any kind. All candidates will receive equal consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 3-4 years experience in the Communications, Public Relations or Journalism field
• Proven experience in content creation, writing and editing, with demonstrated ability to craft content for fundraising appeals
• A portfolio of published work (can include blog posts, social media posts, news articles, email newsletters, etc.)
• Keen knowledge of AP Style
• Strong understanding of SEO and content marketing strategies
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and cross-functional teams
• Strong research skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to adapt writing style for different audiences and platforms
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Critical thinking, excellent judgment and decision making
• Excellent time management skills, works well under pressure
• Proficiency in Google Suite to include Docs, Slides and Sheets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Past experience in non-profit setting
• Proficiency with content management systems (CMS) including WordPress
• Familiarity with social media management platforms
• Experience with email marketing platforms

Benefits

Rise Against Hunger employees can rest easy knowing that their medical, vision and dental insurance premium is on us, along with 65% of their family’s insurance premium. We sweeten the deal with an employer-funded Health Savings Account, to which you can always contribute more to if you like. Our health plan provides support for your physical and mental health including telemedicine.

Along with our health benefits, we also offer Discretionary Paid Time Off (DPTO), which allows our employees to take vacation and health time as they see fit to find harmony between life and work. We offer flexible work schedules and Paid Family Medical Leave to support bonding with your child after birth, adoption or foster placement and during serious health conditions.

Employees are also provided life insurance and long-term disability benefits. Saving for retirement? Don’t worry. We offer a pre- and post-tax 403(b) plan with employer matching of 100% up to the first 3% you contribute to help you save for retirement.