Communications Associate - Highland Park, United States - New Jersey Citizen Action

Description

This is an opportunity for an individual to gain valuable experience with an organization that fights for social, racial, and economic justice for all.

NJCA combines political advocacy, electoral campaigns, public outreach, and community empowerment programs to make a real difference in the lives of everyday New Jerseyans.

Our direct service includes health care ACA enrollment, housing counseling, foreclosure prevention, financial education and coaching, tax preparation, and fair housing education.

Our advocacy efforts cover a broad range of issues affecting low-and moderate
- income families, including quality and affordable health care for all, economic justice, worker rights, affordable utilities, consumer financial protection, and tax/budget fairness.

• Creating digital assets including event flyers, to promote programs and events, updating NationBuilder website platform with digital assets such as registration links, as necessary.
• Creating and posting social media to support events and outreach efforts.
• Assisting with data entry and other datarelated projects and support.
• Working in a hybrid setting; inperson meetings or additional travel average once a week

Requirements:

• Excellent writing and design skills.
• Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public policy, or related field, OR 1 to 2 years of work experience in related field.
• Good team player who can also work independently.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office/ Outlook, social media platforms

Pluses:

Familiarity with NationBuilder, Action Button, and Canva a plus, but not essential. We will train the right employee on our platforms.


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Temporary


Pay:
$ $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Highland Park, NJ 08904