Media Coordinator for NHQ Pillowcase Project

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Purpose:
To document the NHQ and chapter Pillowcase Project activities. Accomplished by researching, cataloging, and creating print, video, and social media items on The Pillowcase Project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research media sources for print, video, photography, and social media items on the Red Cross implementation of The Pillowcase Project in NHQ and chapters across the country.
• Create and maintain cataloging systems for easy gathering and retrieval of good stories, photos, and videos, etc.
• Proactively work with chapter's project staff to collect good stories, photos and documents and create good stories.
• Create topic specific stories related to The Pillowcase Project.
• Find and catalog stories that support research on youth and preparedness
• Create 2-3 short videos from existing materials for "marketing" videos for volunteer recruitment, leadership reports, presentations.
• Coordinate with internal Red Cross NHQ offices (Communication, Marketing, etc.) to ensure products meet the NHQ standards
• Create articles, updates, etc. for internal and external Red Cross engines (web, Exchange, etc.)
• Catalog and create a Pillowcase Project photo library (consistent with the NHQ protocols).

• Communication and marketing degree/experience
• Experience with photography/videography and social media
• Excellent organization and writing skills
• Experience with Microsoft office and ability to create cataloging systems in Excel or on other data tools.  
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing/multiple priorities.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to communicate with field staff.

Time Commitment: minimum of 10 hours per week; max of 30 hours per week. Work can eventually be performed remotely, but orientation, start up and some assignments require onsite presence.

Length of Appointment: Short term: 3 months; Long term 18 months.