Communications, Marketing, and Fundraising Associate

The candidate in this new position will join an energetic, committed, and growing team working in D.C. and across the country to “achieve democracy together” in a consequential election year which is also the 30th anniversary of Interfaith Alliance. We employ all of the communications tools available in this technologically laden moment including social media, targeted email, action alerts, print collaterals, and content production. We build integrated campaigns with messages designed to break through the noise, educate and frame issues, and offer people language that gives hope and inspires mobilization and collective action.  

Job Responsibilities: 

Offer internal support to the staff team and consultants from our media and communications firm to implement and execute the communications strategy to engage varied stakeholders: partners and affiliates, policymakers, donors, and the broader public; 

Draft content, design and deliver communications both traditional and innovative, digital and print, across multiple platforms, including marketing and promotional materials, updates to the Board and donors, brochures, presentations, emails, external facing content related to program and policy issues, reports and training materials, action alerts, newsletters, blog posts, and event invitations and collateral; 

Maintain and update the website (WordPress, including drafting language); collaborate with the president and staff team on content and act as primary liaison to web developers and designers; Support organizational fundraising and marketing to individual donors and foundations, including drafting content for targeted emails, printing, and mailing acknowledgments; using the Every Action database to input and track donor data. Limited donor research. 

Learn the work of Interfaith Alliance to develop an ongoing understanding and knowledge of our policy issues in order to communicate Interfaith Alliance’s distinctive story, value, and impact in the context of the larger movement of which we are a part; Review organizational communications across platforms for brand consistency; Maintain and coordinate the in-house communications calendar to keep the work moving forward. Develop and maintain an internal communications and marketing manual that details processes, drafting conventions, and procedures. 

Qualifications: 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clear, concise copy for digital and print materials; strong editing and proofreading skills;

Ability to design high-quality and engaging educational and marketing materials, both digital and print, aimed to inspire and activate diverse audiences with varied needs and interests; 

Experience with website management using content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and email marketing and fundraising platforms; familiarity with HTML/CSS;

Experience with graphic layout and design and using Canva and Adobe design products;

Demonstrated experience working within established brand standards;

Knowledge of and fluency with social media platforms;

Understanding of measurement tools (e.g. Google Analytics) and how to translate data insights and trends into action;

Strategic thinker and avid learner, creative and collaborative;

Understanding of and alignment with the mission, vision, and programmatic work of Interfaith Alliance;

Commitment to flex working hours as required for some evening/weekend events and deadlines;

Superior attention to detail; ability to think creatively, strategically, and analytically;

Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving, time management, and project management skills;

Ability to work effectively under deadlines and juggle multiple assignments;

Skills in photography, or videography preferred;

Proven ability to cultivate trust and credibility with colleagues to build positive and effective relationships and work as a team. Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple groups;

Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of experience;

Ability to work in-person at our DC office is strongly preferred.

Salary: $65,000 – $70,000, commensurate with experience.

This is a full-time position with benefits, including health and dental insurance, generous

holidays, and paid leave. To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to

jobs@interfaithalliance.org.

As an equal opportunity employer, applicants need not identify with a particular faith but must

be willing to work on behalf of the issues we support including advancing religious freedom,

LGBTQ+ equality, supporting the public education system, reproductive justice, and other civil

rights issues.