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Position Purpose
A versatile position within a dynamic nonprofit that provides community-inspired, volunteer-powered disaster relief. The position is full-time and is for a creative copywriter who is dedicated to crafting meaningful short and long-form content. In this role, your words will have the power to inspire and inform, helping us convey our mission and impact to the world. Your ability to tell stories, engage audiences and drive action through your writing will be instrumental in our efforts to support communities impacted by disasters.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports to Marketing Manager
- Roles reporting to position None
- Approximate number of reports 0
Essential Functions
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- Compelling copy and content writing: We are looking for an experienced, creative copywriter to develop engaging, authentic, mission-driven written content adapted to All Hands and Hearts’ brand, audiences and channels, including but not limited to:
- Donor-centric resources - in close collaboration with Engagement team members, create materials aimed at supporting our fundraising objectives, such as impact stories, newsletters, proposals and reports
- Optimized digital content - generate optimized digital content aligned with organizational priorities. This includes crafting engaging blog posts and press releases from content planning and research to the final written piece
- Monthly global operations updates - demonstrating strong storytelling and communication skills, create regular updates on All Hands and Hearts' global impact tailored for a variety of audiences
- Email marketing - create high-performance, attention-grabbing copy for all email communication
- Annual Report - collaborating closely with the project manager, create compelling copy for the organization's Annual Report, from conceptualization to the final product.
- Storytelling: Create emotionally resonant and authentic stories that convey the impact of All Hands and Hearts’ work, share the experiences of communities we serve and connect with our audience on a deeper level.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including fundraising and program teams, to gather information and insights for content creation.
- Ensure messaging adheres to brand guidelines, language and voice: Ensure written content adheres to All Hands and Hearts’ unique brand style and voice to maintain a consistent tone in all communications.
- Perform other duties as required
- We have decided to relax the requirement for Covid-19 vaccination for on program staff. While we still strongly recommend Covid-19 vaccination, along with other standard and travel immunizations as recommended by the CDC and WHO, Covid-19 vacation will no longer be required
Position Requirements
- Education Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience in professional copywriting.
- Related Experience 1+ years of experience in a similar role, demonstrating a strong track record of creating and producing effective written content. The candidate should have a keen interest in multi-format storytelling, including various forms of copywriting and digital content creation. Additionally, a solid understanding of nonprofit operations and messaging is essential.
- Special Competencies/Certifications Strong written and oral communication skills and confident working with Google Workspace, particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets; and Microsoft Office. Applicants need to be well organized and have a flexible approach to managing multiple tasks and prioritizing them appropriately. The individual is able to manage a large workload and perform in a fast-paced environment.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Home office environment
- Constantly operates computer
- Travel up to 25% of the time
- Living in communal environment while on program
Compensation & Benefits (Off-program)
- Compensation Typical starting salary is $16.35/hour USD. Annual pay increases may be available, up to a salary maximum of $20.91/hour for US based employees.
- Flexible working hours
- Unlimited PTO
- Opportunity to travel to program
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans (US Employees)
- Flex Spending Account (US Employees)
- 401K with safe harbor match for US staff (US Employees)
All Hands and Hearts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.