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Special Assistant to the President (Public Affairs) Jobs in Chicago, IL at Interfaith America
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ABOUT US:
Interfaith America is a national nonprofit organization based in Chicago. We believe that religious diversity is a foundational American strength, and we are building a nation that achieves that promise for the common good. Our mission is to inspire, equip, and connect organizations and leaders to unlock the potential of America’s religious diversity. We leverage our expertise in interfaith leadership in different sectors and spaces in American life, such as higher education, health, public policy, racial equity, corporations/business, tech – giving leaders and institutions the tools and resources they need to positively engage religious diversity for the common good.
At Interfaith America, we are ever adapting and changing. We look for people who set audacious goals and love that one workday may not be like the next. We are committed to supporting work at the intersection of racial equity and interfaith cooperation. We believe in the essential contributions of countless religious and secular traditions that affirm dignity and justice for every human being. We are utilizing our interfaith leadership to contribute to the transformation of America into the promise of what it can be but has not yet been. We seek to attract and retain a team of staff comprised of the diverse identities we need to achieve our vision, including minority religious groups and people of color.
Responsibilities:
Manages the VIP list for the Founder & President including supporting moves management, maintaining updated contacts and uploading email correspondence in Salesforce. Finds ways, in collaboration with the Chief Strategy Officer & Chief of Staff, to optimize ongoing engagement with VIPs and prospective funders.
Follows-up from the Founder & President’s speaking engagements, connecting VIP contacts with program staff or external affairs staff.
Prepares scripts, audio-visual and print materials for the Founder & President’s speaking engagements.
Creates and posts compelling multi-media content across the Founder & President’s social media platforms, does live tweeting at events for the Founder & President.
Monitors emerging trends in influencer marketing, social media, and the competitive environment to gain insights that help inform strategy.
Works closely with the marketing team to support strategy and cross-promotion of the Founder & President’s content.
Works closely with the external affairs team to gather information regarding major donors to share with the Founder & President.
Works closely with the podcast team on promotion, research and technical support.
Monitors the [email protected] inbox, moves requests forward to appropriate contacts in the President’s Office, External Affairs or the Program Team.
Establishes cooperative working relationships with the local and national media.
Organizes and coordinates print and broadcast media interviews with the Founder & President or other IA staff members.
Travels occasionally with the Founder & President to engagements providing real-time assistance and information regarding participants and VIPs.
Administrative tasks as assigned by the Founder & President.
Required Qualifications:?
A Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years of public affairs experience
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple ongoing projects from multiple stakeholders
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
Strong verbal …
Title: Special Assistant to the President (Public Affairs)
Company: Interfaith America
Location: Chicago, IL
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