Associate Communications Officer

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ELMA Philanthropies seeks an Associate Communications Officer to join its team in Cape Town, South Africa. Reporting to the New York based Director, Marketing and Communications, the Associate Communications Officer will support ELMA Philanthropies' global Marketing and Communications function, including external communications about ELMA Philanthropies, our work, and our grantee partners. Specifically, the Associate Communications Officer will support the management of our website(s), content creation, media relations, and increasing our and our grantees' digital presence through social media campaigns. In addition, this person will support the editing and creation of physical and digital reports and other marketing and presentation materials, and coordinate and assist with proofreading and copy-editing of various projects. This person will also support the planning and execution of ELMA-hosted events and meetings. About ELMA Philanthropies With offices in New York City, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Kampala, ELMA Philanthropies develops program strategies, identifies grant and other investment opportunities, monitors, and evaluates investment performance, and manages strategic partnerships for The ELMA Group of Foundations. This Group includes The ELMA Foundation, The ELMA Relief Foundation, The ELMA Vaccines and Immunization Foundation, The ELMA Music Foundation, The ELMA Growth Foundation, The ELMA Caribbean Foundation and The ELMA South Africa Foundation. ELMA Philanthropies is largely focused on providing these services to the largest foundation within the group, The ELMA Foundation. Job Responsibilities Reporting to the Director, Marketing and Communications, the Associate Communications Officer will be expected to: Regularly update ELMA's Squarespace-based website(s) Create daily social media posts, and regular campaigns and updates on ELMA's social media channels (for international audiences in multiple time zones) Develop dynamic and engaging social media content and suggest creative ways to support and promote ELMA's partners and initiatives Liaise with media to help increase exposure of partners and initiatives in local, national, and international outlets Copy, edit, write, and proofread internal and external communications materials Assist in coordination of corporate events Support the production of ELMA's physical and digital reports, and other marketing materials Support team with external oral and power point presentations Required Qualifications: Knowledge of web design principles and the ability to manage the Squarespace website application with confidence Ability to deliver creative content and to write dynamic copy that tells a story and shows impact Proficiency in multiple social media platforms Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must, including strong writing, proofreading, and editing ability Knowledge of online content development tools (i.e., Canva, Photoshop, social media scheduling tools, etc.) Basic video editing a plus Basic knowledge of Sales Force a plus Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office PowerPoint graphic design skills and the ability to present information visually An eye for design and detail Excellent organizational skills Minimum of three years of communications, social media, public relations, or marketing experience in non-profit, philanthropy, global development, or related field. Equivalent private sector experience is also valued Ability to work non-traditional hours and travel locally and internationally as needed Ability to work independently, and the ability to make determinations about what to prioritize based on changing circumstances Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship Ability to work in-person Monday through Friday and expected to work in the office located in Cape Town Monday – Thursday, full time with the option to work remotely on Friday Passion for public health, international development, early childhood development, and/or social justice Salary, Benefits & Other Details: Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications with attractive benefits. The salary range for this position is ZAR600,000 - ZAR745,000. ELMA is committed to helping prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protecting the safety of our employees. All employees will be required to be fully vaccinated unless the employee is approved for a reasonable accommodation due to medical contra-indications to vaccination or a sincerely held religious belief. How to Apply: ELMA Philanthropies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position. If you would like to apply for this position, please submit your application with the following: A cover letter CV Details of contactable references Job Type: Full-time Pay: R600000,00 - R750000,00 per year
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