Communications Specialist

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Amideast’s Communications Specialist will work as part of the Headquarters Communications team to produce print publications (annual report, newsletters) and manage our digital outreach via social media, e-marketing, and the website. The Headquarters Communications team works closely with our 11 country offices and local Communications staff. S/he will be a strong communicator with excellent social media and technology skills as well as advanced experience with the Arabic and English languages and MENA region.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage multiple accounts across all social media platforms
• Plan posts and ads strategically and create proposals for projects and clients
• Coordinate social media activity with Amideast country field offices
• Update and develop new website content
• Ensure organization-wide application of branding
• Provide copy-editing support in English and Arabic
• Draft written reports and articles for publication
• Maintain our outreach database
• Research topics related to Middle East and North Africa education, social, and economic trends

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to read and write Modern Standard Arabic fluently
• Experience in social media/marketing and analytics
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style and/or AP Stylebook
• An eye for graphics and ability to use Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier), Canva, and other graphic design software
• Demonstrated interest in the Middle East and North Africa region

Preferred:

• Experience with Drupal site administration
• Experience w/ Hootsuite, Facebook ad campaigns, social media metrics, Google AdWords
• Familiarity w/ HTML+CSS, PHP
• French language skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working from the corporate office or remote home office.

• Computer (laptop or desktop)
• Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax
• Telephone

The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.

Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.