JOB POSITION: Communications Associate

The Communications Associate is a 6-month temporary position to help the GLBT Historical Society expand our reach primarily through digital communications and social media outreach. The Communications Associate will help to curate written and graphic content for our email newsletters, draft information for upcoming event and exhibition announcements, and help to curate and create social media content. The ideal candidate will have experience managing brand accounts, speaking through an organizational voice, and a passion for LGBTQ history.

This is a fully-remote, temporary, part-time position with a flexible schedule, working between 5-10 hours per week. The Communications Associate reports to the Director of Development & Communications (DDC) and collaborates with team members from across the organization on communications and outreach projects.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Press Outreach

● Draft text for webpages to accompany new initiatives, exhibitions and events.

● Draft text for new initiatives, event and exhibition press releases.

Social Media

● Curate or create social media content to promote new initiatives, exhibitions and events.

● Curate or create social media content to highlight archival collections, donation, membership, and store items.

Newsletter

● Draft text and help select relevant images for newsletters.

Other

● Track and collect media coverage, and prepare monthly summary reports.

● Review published materials to ensure they are appropriately proofread.

● Attend regular meetings with supervisor and other staff, as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

● 1-2 years of communications experience.

● Proficiency with social media content management and development for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

● Interest in LGBTQ history and culture.

● Experience working with LGBTQ communities.

● Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as proven time management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

● Experience working with MailChimp.

● Experience working with Squarespace.

● Experience working with Canva, or another design program.

● Ability to speak Spanish or another non-English language is a bonus.

● Experience working with Salesforce is a bonus, but not necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

● Ability to communicate via email, phone and in person.

● Ability to work remotely.

POSITION DETAILS & COMPENSATION

● This is a part-time (5-10 hours/week) non-exempt (hourly) temporary position for 6-months.

● The wage for this position is $25/hour, including paid sick leave. The GLBT Historical Society offers paid sick leave in accordance with California and San Francisco City and County paid sick leave law.

● Working hours are flexible, with weekly and monthly deliverables.

● This is a fully remote position, with a preference for candidates in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.

HIRING TIMELINE

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications submitted by Friday, April 7.

COVID HEALTH AND SAFETY

COVID-19: We have taken enhanced health and safety measures—for you, our other guests, and our staff. All visitors, volunteers, and staff must follow and ensure the operation of all posted instructions while in GLBT Historical Society facilities. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. All GLBT Historical Society employees and volunteers who work on-site are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Here is the link to our full policy: https://www.glbthistory.org/covid-19-information.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, submit a resume, a short cover letter, and 1-3 writing samples to jobs@glbthistory.org. Your cover letter should help us understand what excites you about the position, and describe any experience you have in communications and social media management. Your writing sample(s)should demonstrate your writing abilities, and could include a press release, social media posts, internal documents, or other examples of text you have created. Please include “Communications Associate” in the email subject line.

No calls please. Thank you for your interest.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The GLBT Historical Society affirmatively values diversity and seeks to hire staff that reflects the diversity of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. The Society is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex, sex stereotype, race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, weight, height, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all employment practices including hiring, benefits, promotions, training, disciplinary action, and termination.

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