Job Description

Join AIR as a Communications Assistant   with our International Development Division (IDD) and make a difference, improving the quality of life for individuals and communities in low and middle income countries. AIR’s IDD work spans the globe with projects in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Central and Latin America, and the Middle East.

 

The Communications Assistant works with the Technical Communications Specialist to develop, deliver, and maintain communications products and processes focused on food security and early warning topics to support the FEWS NET Learning and Data Hub. The Communications Assistant will focus on communications and social media activities for external audiences, supporting messaging and content creation across platforms for consistent delivery of high-quality communications representing FEWS NET as a whole. In addition, the Communications Assistant will contribute to regular project reporting and general communications tasks. The Communications Assistant achieves this through expertise in communications practices, technical writing, graphic design, and software applications supporting online communications, learning, and documentation.

 

The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) comprises a 30-year-old set of integrated activities that produce credible, evidence-driven and timely analysis of food insecurity around the world. It was created by USAID in 1985 under the name Famine Early Warning System (FEWS), in response to a need for better and earlier warning of potential famines. This was immediately following famines that claimed over a million lives in East and West Africa from 1983 to 1985. FEWS NET continues to serve the same basic goal for which the project was founded: Sustainably prevent food insecurity and famine.

 

Our IDD team is committed and engaged because we drive positive change in the following areas:

• Agriculture, food, and nutrition
• E arly childhood development and education
• Refugees and migration
• Social protection
• Water, sanitation, and infrastructure
• Women's empowerment
• W orkforce development

Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us deliver on our mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world.

 

Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our

 

About AIR:

 

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

 

 

AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about  AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy  and hear from our staff by clicking here .

The responsibilities for the position include:

• Develop, deliver, and maintain communications synthesis documents, public messaging media content, and standardized communications materials including written and visual content.
• Translate complex technical concepts into accessible reporting, communications products, and other value-added products.
• Coordinate with the Technical Communications Specialist on communications campaigns including email blasts, press releases, and social media engagements.
• Develop infographics and related visual elements for communications products using appropriate tools within the Adobe Creative Suite or comparable products.
• Contribute to social media platforms managed by the Hub as part of the broader FEWS NET outreach strategy.
• Support routine task order communications such as quarterly reports.
• Write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences.

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, computer science, data analytics, international development, or related field.
• Two to three years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in communications practices including technical writing, social media, communications campaigns, and visual content development.
• Experience working with social media tools such as Hootsuite, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Youtube.
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop or comparable products.
• Proven experience in technical writing, with a focus on data and analysis is a plus but not required.
• Background in international development is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity and interest in working on social media strategies in partnership with government agencies, such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is preferred but not required.

  Skills:

• Excellent communication strategy and planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Skilled at prioritization and multitasking.  
• Proficiency with Google Workplace is preffered but not required..

 

Disclosures:

 

 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

 

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

 

AIR’s Total Rewards Program , is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated hourly rate $25. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.

 

AIR maintains a drug-free work environment .

 

#LI-MP1 #LI-Remote

 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Remote job, Work experience placement, Online, Immediate start, Field, Caribbean,

Similar Jobs