Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) is the global organization’s presence in the United States. We engage people in the U.S. to fight injustice all around the world, while we also work to protect people’s human rights here in the U.S. Amnesty International USA has more than one million members and activists in all 50 states, who are part of a larger global movement of 10 million people in 150 countries. We are a democratically governed, grassroots membership organization, which means that our members vote on key policy issues and elect our Board of Directors. Amnesty International USA’s elected Board members, staff, and members work together to lead the organization.
AIUSA is seeking an organized and dynamic Internal Communications Specialist who will work across our organization to advance our strategic initiatives, ensure operational efficiency, and support thought leadership. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who is a top-notch writer, has the ability to multi-task, and is comfortable wearing many hats. They must be detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, and demonstrate a growth mindset with a willingness to learn new things and contribute to projects as needed.
The Internal Communications Specialist will navigate a variety of topics and translate complex information into clear, concise, and strategic messages for internal audiences consistent with institutional priorities. Additionally, the Specialist will compose and/or edit all-staff emails, reports to the Board of Directors, and minutes of Executive Team/staff meetings, talking points, presentations, memos, reports, and other assets amplifying the organization’s voice, as directed.
This role reports to the Chief of Staff (CoS) and handles confidential and sensitive matters and is not covered under the collective bargaining agreement. This is an 18-Month Fixed Term role.
Essential Responsibilities
Works directly with the CoS, Executive Team (E-Team), and AIUSA staff and to support clear and critical internal communications
Creates and implements an internal communications strategy in partnership with the CoS that is responsive to Board, E-Team, and staff input regarding the effectiveness of internal communications efforts
Works with Marketing & Communication team to ensure that internal communication goals and strategy are consistent with external communications
Develops monthly memos and reports for staff regarding E-Team updates and decisions
Prepares biweekly (every two weeks) newsletters for staff to elevate Amnesty’s human rights work and to ensure that staff are apprised of key organizational developments
Drafts biweekly talking points for ED’s remarks at all-staff meetings
Edits quarterly E-Team reports and creates decks for E-Team presentations to the board
Compiles notes on E-Team and Senior Leadership Group retreats
Drafts emails, messages, and reports, agendas for and messages following up to all-staff meetings for CoS to send to staff, members, and board, including on governance, operations, policies, and procedures
Develops other communications products (multi-media products, dashboards, narrative reports, decks, videos, etc.) for staff, board, and members, as assigned
Demonstrated ability to embed inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) best practices into both strategy and operations
Keeps apprised of new trends and innovations in internal communications and brings new and creative insights into the organization
This role also requires you to be available for meetings on Eastern Standard Time
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written, oral, and presentation skills, and exceptional composition and editorial skills; Demonstrated poise, diplomacy, tact, and good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; flexibility and energy to balance competing agendas and adjust to changing priorities with grace and good humor
Ability to interact and engage effectively with diverse Amnesty constituencies
Strong project management, calendar management, and organizational skills
Self-started with ability to work independently under minimal supervision
Proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, etc.; familiar with different communications platforms
Education and Experience
BA/BS required and five years of relevant experience required, including experience working with a Board of Directors and/or a senior management team
Experience with member organizations and/or international non-profits preferred
This role also requires you to be available for meetings on Eastern Standard Time
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and working on a computer
Travel Requirements, Weeknight or Weekend Work
Some weeknights or weekend is required
Requires 5-10% travel
We recognize the valuable skills that can be gained through internships, fellowships, volunteer work, and non-traditional work experience. This experience helps build competencies and knowledge that may translate to our job openings. We seek a diversity of experience and skills for our workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our openings.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/ ACCOMMODATIONS
All applications must be completed online as a PDF document through our application portal, and we do not accept submissions via email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applicants. Please monitor your emails from Paycom, where you can check your application status. Please review our Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQ) section for additional information on our hiring process.
AIUSA does not assist employees or applicants for employment with obtaining or maintaining employment authorization or employment-based nonimmigrant status. This includes, but is not limited to, sponsorship, financial assistance, preparation of documentation for an application for a visa or nonimmigrant status, preparation of training plans, or any other form of support required to obtain work authorization. Candidates must already have authorization to work in the United States that does not currently or in the future require AIUSA’s intervention.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, or if you require accommodations during the application process, please email talentacquisition@aiusa.org
OUR EEO STATEMENT
Amnesty International USA is an equal opportunity employer. AIUSA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
We recognize the valuable skills that can be gained through internships, fellowships, volunteer work, and non-traditional work experience. This experience helps build competencies and knowledge that may translate to our job openings. We seek a diversity of experience and skills for our workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our openings.
OUR COMMITMENT AS AN ANTI-RACIST ORGANIZATION AND TO INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA)
Dismantling white supremacy is central to the fight for human rights in the United States and around the world. As we mobilize staff and activists and work with partners to help transform the multiple systems where oppression operates in the world around us as part of our human rights mandate, anti-racism must be integral to our work. To learn more about how we integrate IDEA into our programs and workplace, visit: https://www.amnestyusa.org/about-us/idea/
REMOTE AND HYBRID WORKPLACE POLICY
Because the health and safety of our employees and candidates are a top priority, we are currently conducting our hiring process virtually. Please review the job description, which will state whether a role is hybrid and remote. Some roles may require travel domestically and/or internationally.
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