Social Impact Coordinator

Overview

A six-month temporary placement, with the potential to become permanent following a six-month review.

Our client is a social impact strategy and marketing firm that helps its clients think, act, communicate and fundraise more effectively in order to have greater impact. They work at the intersection of policy, politics, popular support and philanthropy to help organizations affect change for good. They identify goals, conduct research, define brand relationships, develop sustainable philanthropic and marketing strategies, create motivational messages and implement them either in whole or with partners. They are a full- service firm because integrated strategies across both impact marketing and philanthropy drive effective nonprofit organizations. They work with clients to bolster and establish a culture of collaboration between marketing and communications, program and fundraising staff to get there.

The Social Impact Coordinator provides support and project coordination to the team. The successful candidate for this position is highly organized, enjoys being immersed in content, understands the need for its strategic application and can work with others to move big ideas into fully-realized concepts and materials.

Job Responsibilities

The Social Impact Coordinator contributes to client projects and supports the creation of related deliverables by providing the following services as well as others, as requested:

• High-level support and project management
  • Provides support at the highest levels both internally and externally for client projects by keeping team members on track in an organized and efficient manner. Maintains an organized system (Basecamp), communicates to team members, prepares agendas, tracks project activity, works with the team to provide back-up support when appropriate and actively supports team goals. Maintains efficient and organized day-to-day operations and determines which items can be responded to independently and which items may need immediate attention from other team members. Provides support around scheduling, travel and calendar management. Additionally, provides a high level of administrative support to the Sr. Social Impact Strategist, VP, and other marketing leaders.                            
• Relationship management across a range of clients, partners, subject matters and disciplines.
  • Contributes to strong, trusting partnerships with clients; anticipates client and team needs during the planning, development and execution of projects. Demonstrates a clear understanding of a client’s needs, content and account strategy while effectively supporting and managing team members’ efforts in delivering high-quality products. Professionally represent the firm, exercising discretion and confidentiality with both clients and donors.
• Supports brand and campaign strategy implementation.
  • Works in collaboration with the project team to support the development of campaigns (philanthropic and communications). Duties include supporting team members responsible for stakeholder interviews, content development, reviewing existing research and content, summarizing and contributing preliminary strategic analysis or any activity that provides support and helps the team focus and move forward with creative and impactful solutions.
• Project management as a core responsibility. We consider project management an integral part of the creative process. Manages day-to-day activities with effective project management to ensure that client deliverables, budgets and timelines are met.
• Content development and strategic writing when needed. Being a good writer is essential to success. Works with the team to develop and produce drafts of critical communications materials (presentations, positioning documents, research summaries, messaging materials, web copy and social media content) that will later be developed into final products with other members of the team.
• Ownership over quality control. Edits, proofreads, fact-checks and coordinates production of a variety of fundraising and communications materials. Ensures that all deliverables are accurate, clear and complete; ensures that they are correct regarding spelling, grammar and punctuation; and ensures that they maintain a consistent tone and voice aligned with relevant research and project- specific style.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2-4 years experience in the workforce preferred.
• A passion for social change, familiarity with nonprofit organizations, fundraising best practices and an understanding of the philanthropic climate a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient and reliable proofreading and editing skillset.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and work within tight deadlines, while maintaining a disciplined focus on program goals and measurable objectives.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and clients in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with individuals and groups of varying sizes, as well as the ability to build and cultivate new client and partner relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable style.
• Appreciation for research-driven strategy and creative development.
• Self-starter who is comfortable working independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Command of Microsoft 365 products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) in an all Mac environment.
• Availability for some evening and weekend work.
• Ability and willingness to work remotely and to travel if needed.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $30-$35 /Hourly (W2). Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 
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