Description
Our philosophy is Educate a girl. Change the world.
Please send cover letter and resume to Anne Donovan, recruiter for CAI, at
anne@donovanhrsolutions.com.
Central Asia Institute (CAI) works to advance education and job skills, especially for
girls and women, in remote and impoverished communities in Afghanistan, Pakistan,
and Tajikistan. We envision a world in which girls and women have the education and
skills to unlock their full potential and contribute to a better, brighter future for
themselves and their families, communities, and countries.
CAI is looking for a full-time Communications Manager to join its dedicated team.
Working closely with the Executive Director and Development Director, the
Communications Manager will lead the implementation of a communications strategy
that effectively communicates CAI’s mission, impact, and relevance, excites and
engages current and potential donors, and increases CAI’s visibility among a variety of
audiences.
With a staff of nine, CAI offers a healthy and flexible work environment that highly
values teamwork, respect, open communication, empowerment, professional growth,
and work-life balance. We offer an exceptional benefits package for full-time employees.
CAI embraces a hybrid workplace that allows staff to work either from CAI’s office in
Bozeman, MT or remotely, preferably in the Mountain West or Pacific Northwest.
Primary responsibilities include:
Under the supervision of the Executive Director and Development Director,
develop and implement a strategic communications plan to enhance
engagement and increase visibility among current and potential donors and
supporters with the goal of moving audiences along on a journey from awareness
to engagement to contributing.
Collaborate closely with CAI’s program team and in-county partners to create
compelling content and messaging – written, visual, and otherwise
presented – that effectively communicates CAI’s mission, impact, and
relevance.
Contribute to CAI’s annual magazine, Journey of Hope, EoY campaign and
other fundraising appeals by helping to develop strategies and drafting/editing
content for email, written materials, and social media.
Working closely with the Development Director, create a comprehensive
awareness program for each of CAI’s fundraising conduits.
Depending on security and other factors, travel abroad to the countries where
CAI works to collect stories, photographs/video, and other assets.
Help maintain CAI’s webpage to ensure up-to-date, accurate, and compelling
content. Manage relationship with CAI’s web manager.
Create and implement a social media strategy designed to engage current
donors and raise CAI’s visibility and following among potential donors and social
media influencers.
Serve as a spokesperson and lead point person on media interactions that
help promote and/or impact the organization; prepare press releases, talking
points, and other supporting material, as needed.
Salary: $59k-63k/annually, depending on experience, plus generous benefits package (includes
paid vacation; personal leave; health, vision, and dental insurance; and a retirement
plan).
Central Asia Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in
employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age,
sex (including gender), sexual orientation, marital status, disability status, military
status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
1) Education, training, and experience:
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related field.
Minimum 3-5 years of communications and marketing experience.
Demonstrated experience providing results-driven strategic input into
organizational planning and performance.
Experience working with non-profit and/or international organizations desired.
2) Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Strategic and creative thinker and collaborator.
Outstanding writing and editing skills.
Familiarity with the AP style.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
