EEN is looking for a committed, faith-driven Communications Director to oversee communication efforts, provide leadership for education initiatives, engage on policy efforts, and assume development duties under the direction of the President/C.E.O.

Below is the job description and instructions for how to apply.

Position:                Communications Director

Employment:      Fulltime salaried position       

Term:                       Position starts immediately and serves at the discretion of President with 30-day notice

The Communications Director will oversee communication efforts, provide leadership for education initiatives, engage on policy efforts, and assume development duties under the direction of the President/C.E.O.

The Communication Director will work under the supervision of Senior Director, Outreach and closely with the President/C.E.O., Executive Vice-President, and administrative staff and shall be responsible for the following functions:

• Oversee and develop EEN/YECA’s web, social media, and all other communications.
• Serve as press contact person for both EEN/YECA.
• Assist in developing new donors and foundations, cultivate existing donors and regular donor emails;
• Manage Nation Builder, all email data bases, social media accounts, develop and implement a plan to increase the usable number of grass-roots emails as part of the quarterly communications plan;
• Prepare updates, reports on efforts for funders and Board of Directors as requested.
• Create weekly and timely emails to our data base in partnership with the EEN/YECA staff;
• Develop a quarterly media plan for the President’s approval and implement once approved.
• Coordinate policy education work in collaboration with the President, Executive Vice-President, and Senior Director, Outreach
• Produce videos, graphics, and other design materials to communicate our message more effectively;
• Assist in the development of EEN/YECA media or policy statements and insure their access on our websites and social media accounts;
• Release press statements and post/send to appropriate venues/reporters;
• Track & produce media reports for EEN/YECA monthly;
• Be responsible for all external communications;
• Editor, EEN’s Online newsletter;
• Manage and assist outside vendors and partners regarding all communications;
• Actively engage and promote EEN’s networking capacity;
• As directed by the President/C.E.O. represent EEN at selected meetings, conferences, and seminars;
• Meet regularly with Senior Director, Outreach to discuss ongoing work;

The Communications Director shall function within EEN/YECA team and contribute to our overall success through:

• Regular participation in staff conferences and calls;
• Valuing and respecting the input of all staff;
• Assisting in the timely preparation of grant proposals, grant/other reporting, budgets, and other administrative matters;
• Providing analysis and input to strategic plans and campaigns;
• Assuming other tasks as assigned by the President to fulfill EEN’s mission and vision.

Skills, Education, & Training

• Skilled in writing and speech communications;
• Creative thought processes and aptitude 
• Proficient in
  • Word or Similar word processing software
  • Graphic & Video Design
  • Excel or other spreadsheet software
  • Latest social media trends and platforms

Faith  

As a faith-based 501(c) 3 ministry, all EEN/YECA Staff must affirm:

• The National Association of Evangelicals Statement of Faith
• The Lausanne’s Movement Cape Town Commitment
• Evangelical Declaration on the Care of Creation
• The Declaration of The Evangelical Climate Initiative

Application Process

Interested parties will submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.