P/T Communication Assistant, Fundraising, and Social Media
Description: We are seeking an assistant to work closely with the director of the USA
branch of an international non-profit humanitarian organization. Must have good writing and editing skills, and proficiency with social media.
This position offers the successful applicant an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of thousands of people (the majority are women and children) through our diverse projects in the Himalayan region. We are looking for an individual who shares our commitment to improving the
lives of the world’s most vulnerable populations.
Location: USA or Canada
Part-time, flexible hours
Experience Level: Two or more years of non-profit fundraising and social media experience
Education Level: Bachelor’s or work equivalent
Basic knowledge of French
Proficiency in Word, Mail Chimp, Word Press, Social Media Suite (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Hootsuite, Basic Analytics)
Skills and Abilities:
The successful candidate must be an innovative thinker, self-motivated, and able to work in an unstructured situation. Experience with creating communication and social media strategies.
Excellent writing and editing skills required. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to work independently and as part of a team.
The Organization’s Focus and Values:
Karuna-Shechen is a small international non-profit humanitarian organization (NGO) founded in 2000 working in India, Nepal and Tibet. We provide education, health care, and social services to disadvantaged individuals and communities that lack access to these vital services. We
place special emphasis on the empowerment of women and girls and on the preservation of our beneficiaries’ unique cultural heritages.
Principal Duties:
Post and create campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
In collaboration with our communications team craft text for the website, reports, and eblasts.
Help to develop strategies for solicitation of gifts via social media.
Write fundraising campaigns, email blasts, general fundraising letters.
Identify grants, foundations, and innovative sources of funding.
Extend our donor reach: crowd-funding and networking.
Minimal database management.
Assist in occasional postal mailings.
Salary in the range of $35,000
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