Marketing & Communications Associate

Marketing & Communications Associate

Reports to: Development and Communications Manager

Position Status:

Non-exempt, hourly; (15-20 hours/week)

$24/hour, partial benefits (sick time, vacation time, paid holidays)

This is a fully remote position

To apply:

Submit PDF resume, cover letter, and 3-4 work samples via Breezy. The work samples should showcase a range of work products that might include: branding & identity work, social media graphics, print design, digital/email design, campaign work, infographics or data visualization. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and must be submitted by May 16.

Organization:

The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Association (NQAPIA) empowers LGBTQ+ Asians and Pacific Islanders through movement capacity building, policy advocacy and representation. Founded in 2015, NQAPIA is embedded in generations- and centuries-old traditions of resistance, resilience, and community-making among LGBTQ+ Asians and Pacific Islanders. NQAPIA is in a moment of transition and this is a ripe opportunity for a motivated communications professional to help elevate our communication strategy across platforms.

Position Summary:

NQAPIA is seeking a Part-time Marketing and Communications Associate who can bring our stories to life across audiences and mediums, primarily via graphic design and marketing work. In this newly created role, the Communications Associate will be responsible for graphic design that will be used across our external-facing communications (social media, newsletters, etc.) They will create content for both long-term programming and project needs as well as rapid-response needs. Additional responsibilities will include: copywriting for social media and listserv emails, managing internal content calendar, regular social media posting and engagement, analytics reporting, and capturing content at programs as deemed appropriate. This role reports to the Manager of Communications & Development, and works closely with the Program team. This is a fully remote (US based) position with partial benefits (sick, vacation time, paid holidays) and a pre-arranged but flexible work schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Graphic design and creation, via Canva; both long-term projects and rapid response needs
• Generate, edit, publish, share content daily
• Respond to followers in a timely and consistent manner
• Copywrite both social media and listserv emails
• Manage internal communications content calendar
• Running, reviewing and sharing basic analytics reports
• As needed: capturing content at virtual events; managing organization photo database

Qualifications:

• Expertise with graphic design, superior skills with Canva
• Expertise with social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn, strong understanding of best practices in social media engagement
• Excellent written communications skills through a variety of channels including email, social media and blogs
• Experience executing communications strategies and campaign plans
• Attention to detail and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• An open-minded approach and willingness to continually learn new technologies, strategies, and tactics related to the rapidly changing fields of strategic communications and digital organizing
• Understanding and ability to apply the intersectional racial, gender, and economic justice lenses that are required to communicate successfully in our diverse communities

Preferred Experience:

• Media production skills and video editing experience
• Ability to track, report, and respond to digital metrics
• Knowledge of database systems, particularly NeonOne

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that members of under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.