About New Avenues for Youth: New Avenues for Youth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention and intervention of youth homelessness. Our Commitment to Equity: New Avenues for Youth imagines a community where all young people experience health, wellbeing, and a self-determined home. In order to advance equity at New Avenues and fulfill our mission, we must address how privilege has shaped our organizational culture, policies, and practices. New Avenues believes equity is an ongoing commitment without closure; in taking risks, we will learn from our mistakes. Knowledge & Skills: \\- A clear and compelling writer and speaker \\- Experience creating a comprehensive annual communications plan \\- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, e-newsletter software, website maintenance, developing and implementing social marketing tools, and using analytics to evaluate effectiveness \\- Knowledge of public relations and media engagement \\- Understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias; a commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion \\- Commitment to applying an equity lens to ensure a strengths-based, person- centered approach to all communications \\- Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to work under pressure, remain flexible, and manage multiple projects while keeping a “big picture” strategic view \\- Excellent interpersonal skills and positive attitude; enthusiasm for collaborating in a dynamic team environment; ability to work independently and take initiative Essential Duties: \\- Create and drive external and internal communications plans \\- Ensure brand consistency for all communications \\- Design and implement comprehensive social media plan \\- Create and manage e-mail communications including monthly e-newsletter to donors, year-end appeals, event announcements/updates, and other communications as needed \\- Conceptualize and implement a branded monthly giving program \\- Conceptualize, create content for, and oversee production of event marketing materials (programs, presentations, videos) \\- Gather and write stories about youth served and organizational activities \\- Manage organization website \\- Support speech writing and copywriting for special appeals and speaking engagements \\- Coordinate with outside vendors including printers, graphic designers, photographers, and videographers \\- Support PR needs including writing press releases, coordinating media events and relations, and speaking opportunities \\- Support general fundraising activities and special events as needed Education & Experience: \\- Bachelor’s degree in related field \\- A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of development/marketing and/or communications \\- Experience working in the nonprofit sector is a plus.
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