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Project Specialist (Outreach), Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN)

Employer
Voices for Georgia's Children
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Salary
$50,000-$80,000
Closing date
Jul 28, 2021

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Focus Areas
Youth Development
Job Function
Program / Project Management
Position Type
Full Time

Job Details

Organization Overview

Voices for Georgia’s Children (Voices) amplifies the needs of Georgia’s youngest residents in the chambers of the General Assembly, as well at the federal and local levels of government.  Voices is an independent, non-partisan, information clearinghouse and coalition builder. We promote pragmatic policies that recognize children’s needs are interconnected and best met holistically. Voices champions the “whole child” approach and is leading a movement of public and private stakeholders to advance systemic change on behalf of Georgia’s children.

We achieve our influence through advocacy with elected and appointed officials and through extensive collaboration and engagement of local, state, and national organizations.  We partner with academic and nonprofit organizations with deep knowledge of key children’s issues to ensure a research-base to our policy agenda.  We convene leadership teams of organizations with common objectives for collective advocacy; and we engage and educate a broad network of individuals and organizations to encourage a community culture that gives priority to children.  Through traditional and social media, we educate and encourage the larger community to support the needs of children.

The Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN) is a public-private collaborative dedicated to advancing, connecting, and supporting quality afterschool and summer learning programs to promote the success of children and youth throughout Georgia. GSAN’s mission includes providing access to professional development, best practices, and enrichment for current programs, engaging families, communities, businesses, and local and state leaders while educating them on the positive impacts of afterschool programing and supporting the development of policy priorities and advocacy strategies at the local, state, and federal level.  Since 2013, Voices for Georgia's Children (Voices) has served as GSAN’s fiscal sponsor and home.

 

Job Summary

Project Specialist (Outreach) will support the GSAN team in expanding the organization’s reach and influence in Georgia. The successful candidate is responsible for leading the planning and implementation GSAN’s communications and outreach strategies and events. The specialist will oversee the drafting and delivering of GSAN’s communications using a variety of communications channels, as well as implement the strategy to convene and communicate with statewide afterschool and summer learning grantees. Applicants should have strong writing skills and experience with print, web and social media and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

 

Job Responsibilities

  1. Develop written content for various applications and communication channels including print, email, social media, and web.
  2. Create and manage team-wide communications schedule for various stakeholders and target audiences.
  3. Implement a strategy to engage and gather input form stakeholders and statewide afterschool and summer learning grantees.
  4. Manage statewide outreach strategies and engagement events.
  5. Maintain the content on the GSAN website by updating it at least weekly.
  6. Identify and manage contract graphic designers, copy editors, printing and other vendors to support the organization’s overall communication plan.
  7. Ensure all publications and communications match the brand standards.
  8. Assist with proofing and editing of materials and documents as needed.
  9. Analyze data and trends to inform programmatic recommendations and future initiatives.
  10. Other duties as assigned.

 

 

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, youth development or a related field.  High quality, relevant experience may substitute for some of the educational requirement.

 

Qualifications

  • Experience in direct communications and/or related field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, presentation and content management tools.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
  • Experience with WordPress (HTML and CSS familiarity a plus).
  • Comfortable working with data and be able to generate polished graphics from spreadsheets.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks at once, to work independently, and to work as a team member to achieve common goals.
  • Committed to working collaboratively with multiple organizations and responsive to their input and experience.

 

Desired Skills and Attributes

  • Children’s policy issues, particularly youth development and education
  • Experience in graphic design…
  • Specific experience promoting educational equity and quality
  • Public administration
  • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
  • Flexibility and a collaborative strong team player. Willingness to change tasks on short notice and pitch in on team products when needed.
  • The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who brings creativity and vision to the    task and takes initiative in seeking information from state agencies, nonprofit partners, and state and national associations.

Travel

Occasional and within the state of Georgia

 

Benefits

Voices offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD insurances, 401K employer match, professional development allowance, and paid vacation and wellness days. 

 

Classification: Exempt

 

Job Closing Date:  July 23, 2021

Voices for Georgia’s Children (Voices) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against applicants or employee due to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, creed, citizenship, HIV status, marital status, veteran status, or based on any other federal, state or local protected class.  We value diversity in the workplace and strongly urge people in protected groups to apply for employment.

Company

Voices for Georgia’s Children (Voices) amplifies the needs of Georgia’s youngest residents in the chambers of the General Assembly, as well at the federal and local levels of government.  Voices is an independent, non-partisan, information clearinghouse and coalition builder. We promote pragmatic policies that recognize children’s needs are interconnected and best met holistically. Voices champions the “whole child” approach and is leading a movement of public and private stakeholders to advance systemic change on behalf of Georgia’s children. 

Voices strives to build an inclusive work culture that celebrates differences and ensures that all team members are engaged and invested in the organization’s mission and work.  We believe children benefit from having people that share their lived experiences in positions of influence and impact, and we are committed to exploring and addressing barriers to inclusiveness.  View our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy

Voices is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against applicants or employee due to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, creed, citizenship, HIV status, marital status, veteran status, or based on any other federal, state or local protected class.  We value of diversity in the workplace and strongly urge people in protected groups to apply for employment.  

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Location
75 Marietta Street NW, Suite 401
Atlanta
GA
30303
US

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