Assistant Director Of Communications

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Do you know how to win a crowd? Are you the friend or coworker people rely on to make rendezvous come to fruition? Are you the first one to raise your hand as when asked for an audience volunteer? Then you might be exactly who Peacebuilding Solutions is looking for!

Our organization wants to change the way we assist those struck by tragedy and disaster overseas into a system based on research, cultural respect and most importantly, the empowerment of survivors. If you have been touched, or many times overwhelmed by the state of affairs in the world, this is your chance to volunteer your expertise and work with a team that is raising the standard.

Position Summary:
PS needs a professional people-person, preferably with experience or education in communications/PR who is excited to represent our organization and mission to help raise the standard of how international relief aid is implemented. You would work with our communications department, as well as collaborating with other departments, to plan and provide oversight for communications activies like community engagement and public relations. The position will be a telecommuting, part-time position which will allow with flexible hours and autonomous workflow on a volunteer basis.

Position responsibilities include:

• Assist Director of Communication/Marketing in the planning and execution of overall communications strategy.
• Plan, organize and implement strategic community engagement activities
• Act as liaison and point person with Sales and Marketing management for projects and promotions.
• Apply the content that has been produced by our Creative and Research Departments and makes sure it is promoted both heavily and accurately.
• Be a spokesperson and representative for PS, including through official media relations and fundraising/promotional campaigns or events.
• ·Prepare and present powerful, persuasive presentations that effectively demonstrate the value of PS' values, causes and mission statement.

This position is perfect for you if:

• You can work a crowd! You are comfortable presenting yourself and representing something you believe in to a large audience.
• You have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• You believe in the mission and what PS is all about!
• You have a degree in experience in communications and media relations representing a small business or organization (non-profit experience is a plus!)
• You are a people person and can maintain professionalism and think on your feet when necessary.
• You are strategic and comfortable creating networks and relationships with outlets that will help spread our brand and mission and increase fundraising.
• You are successfully self-motivated and able to work without excessive supervision.

"The two words 'information' and 'communication' are often used interchangeably, but they signify quite different things. Information is giving out; communication is getting through." -Sydney J. Harris

Can you help us transform information into communication?

PS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Key words: refugee, internally displaced person, humanitarian, volunteer, communications, public relations