About Operation Restoration:

Operation Restoration (OR) supports women and girls impacted by incarceration to recognize their full potential, restore their lives, and discover new possibilities. At OR, we focus on advocacy, education, economic mobility, and true economic equity for our staff, clients, and community. Our goal is to remove financial incentives for incarceration/detention to increase investments in social services, education, and healthcare for all people. Incarceration is defined as confinement in prison, jail, immigrant, youth or military detention, or a deportation facility. Directly impacted women and girls are those that are or have been incarcerated, arrested, are on probation and/or parole.

About the Position:

Under the direction of the President & CEO, the Communications Coordinator is responsible for oversight in all Operation Restoration digital communications. The Communications Coordinator is responsible for managing a communications team, strategizing social media, newsletter, and other media forms, identifying PR opportunities for the organization, and garnering awareness for Operation Restoration in New Orleans and nationwide.

Duties and Responsibilities:

● Expand the communications capacity for Operation Restoration

● Create social toolkits, content calendars, and overall strategy for Operation Restoration media with President & CEO

● Identify team in order to create graphics, videos, and photos for Operation Restoration social media and other engagements

● Track Operation Restoration’s performance across platforms and identify places for growth

● Manage all Operation Restoration platforms: newsletter, socials, website, etc.

● Oversee communications team and make sure deliverables are executed

● Establish partnerships with external media outlets to build awareness for Operation Restoration

● Collaborate daily with Operation Restoration staff to build content, share information, and highlight organizational programs

● Perform miscellaneous job-related duties, as assigned

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

● Ability to work collaboratively with others and work with contractors and interns

● Be detailed oriented with strong organizational skills

● Strong written and interpersonal communication skills

● Ability to multi-task and problem solve

● Be comfortable taking appropriate initiative

● 2-4 years of experience working in communications, marketing, public relations, social media management, or a related field

● 2-4 years of experience in a non-profit setting or a related field

● Commitment to criminal justice reform

● Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects at the same time

● Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing

● Advanced computer skills. Experience with and regular use of Microsoft Office programs and Google Workspace

● Proficiency with programs including but not limited to Adobe Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator), Canva, Squarespace, etc.

● Graphic design, website design, and editing experience

● Photography and videography skills preferred

● Ability to manage timelines, prioritize multiple products, and meet quick turnaround time

● Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team

Competencies:

Team Focused, Cooperative and Collaborative: Promotes cooperation and collaboration within the team to achieve identified goals

Self-Responsibility & Effective Work Standards: Sets high standards of performance for self and assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks.

Stress Tolerance: Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations

Valuing Diversity: Helps to create an environment that embraces diversity and advocates for equity

Professionalism & Personal Boundaries: Conducts self within appropriate and expected professional boundaries and policies

Confidentiality, Integrity, Ethics and Trust: Maintains confidentiality and earns others’ trust and respect through honesty and professionalism in all interactions

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