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1) DVULI Communications Manager

Job Description
The purpose of the DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative Communications Manager is to connect with an audience of Christian leaders passionate about serving vulnerable and marginalized youth populations. This position is responsible for creating and implementing the DVULI brand standards and executing the DVULI communications strategy using a wide variety of digital and print communications tools to understand and communicate in a way that resonates with the urban dynamics that are common to the DVULI audience.

What You’ll Do
Communications and Media Support

As the storytelling lead, coordinates the messaging and implementation of all visual campaigns (texts, images, video, project schedules) with the DVULI Director of Alumni Support and Communications in accordance with DVULI brand standards.
Serves as project manager in the development of branding assets from idea to execution.
Works collaboratively with others to research, write, and edit multi-layered communications content (for both learning and promotional).
Oversees the development of compelling communication materials to include; newsletter articles, social media posts, eblast content, promotional videos, brochures, infographics, weblogs, etc.
Tracks and creates reports on the impact of digital media through data analytics.
Gives oversight to the maintenance and utilizes library of created templates for printed and digital elements.
Manages vendor relationships and tracks all budget expenses related to visual design and production of collateral.
Provides oversite to photography and videography at DVULI events and productions.
Monitors website and social media pages for content and comments.

General DVULI Support

Supports the development of online and interactive learning tools for DVULI curriculum, internal staff trainings, and follow-up trainings as needed.
Attend conferences and events as requested to assist with general conference coordination and production support.
Collaborate with other Philanthropy initiatives to share knowledge and methodologies.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications or a related field required.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in creative disciplines of communications and marketing required.
Experience with writing, editing, digital and web communications, and social media required.
Experience with still photography, graphic design, and video production preferred.
Experience with current communications tools such as Canva, Vimeo, and Zoom.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to manage budget, quotes, deadlines, contracts, projects and people.
A desire to research and stay up to date with emerging communications tools.
Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with a variety of people; personal demeanor which is mature, courteous, cheerful, and gracious.
Strong interest in urban affairs and youth ministry. Demonstrated experience in youth advocacy preferred.
Demonstrated experience in high-quality service environment, building professional relationships, celebrating others, and collaboratively producing high-quality content.
English/Spanish bilingual speaker preferred.

Additional Requirements

Commitment to the mission and values of the DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative.
Must be able to lift/transport boxes of approximately thirty (30) pounds; stoop, bend, and climb steps and stairs.
Requires occasional local and national travel; must be able to operate an automobile and be in possession of a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to travel by use of commercial or private aircraft.

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2) DVULI Communications Freelance Writer

Remote Work Opportunity:

We are looking to hire a team of freelance, part-time writers to join the DVULI Alumni Support and Communications team.

Job Description:

Candidates will research, write, and edit content for DVULI’s bi-annual print newsletter, On The LEVEL, and DVULI’s monthly e-newsletter, LEVEL Up. Your bylined content will reside on the DVULI.org website as DVULI’s property.

All candidates must be either a DVULI alum, current participant, or DVULI facilitator/presenter and possess a strong understanding of serving youth in the urban setting from a Christian perspective.

Writers should have excellent writing skills, meet deadlines, and have a strong understanding of grammar and punctuation.

Information-gathering responsibilities will include scheduling and conducting Zoom interviews and some research on the subject/subject matter.

Writers will receive story assignments and submit a draft of each story to an editor and make corrections/clarifications if necessary. Some assignments follow a certain formula; the writer must conform to that process.

Story pitching is also welcomed.

Ultimately, a top-performing content writer should be able to contribute to developing strategies that will increase reader engagement.

Content Writer Responsibilities:

Researching article-related topics to develop original content.
Developing content for print and electronic newsletters and the DVULI.org website.
Proofreading content for errors and inconsistencies.
Editing and polishing existing content to improve readability.
Creating compelling headlines and body copy that will capture and maintain the attention of the DVULI target audience(s).

Content Writer Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, English, journalism, or related field.
Proven content writing or copywriting experience.
A portfolio of published articles.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
The ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
Effective communication skills.