Communications Director

Genocide Intervention Network (GI-NET) is changing the way the United States and the international community responds to the world's worst crimes by empowering individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide. GI-NET's aim is to build the first permanent anti-genocide constituency.

GI-NET is recruiting a network of anti-genocide activists who educate their communities, pressure their elected officials, and fundraise directly for civilian protection. Currently the organization’s work is focused on ending the ongoing genocide in Darfur, Sudan.

GI-NET seeks an experienced communication professional to provide leadership and direction for its overall communications strategy. The Communications Director will manage a three person department. The Communications Director will be responsible for developing a coherent communication strategy to include media relations, publications, internet capabilities, including website and e-advocacy, and marketing, including promoting the GI-NET brand. Must have a deep commitment to ending and stopping genocide.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Communications or related field required.
• 3-5 years of demonstrated strategic communication experience
• Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong management skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Strategic vision of how to brand and market GI-NET
• Understanding of U.S. Congress and political system
• Appreciation and understanding of the functioning of national and local media outlets
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Must be a self-motivated professional able to work effectively independently and as a member of a team
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Must have a specific interest in preventing and stopping genocide across the world

Summary of Job Description:

The Communications Director will be responsible for oversight and management of all aspects of the GI-NET Communications department in the following areas:

• Communications Strategy: Develop overall communications strategy and individual strategies specific to particular campaigns.
• Media Relations: Serve as the primary media contact. Author all press releases and media advisories. Oversee and coordinate the placement of op-eds. Promote members of the staff to the press for interviews and commentary. Reach out to and develop working relationships with members of the press at national and regional media outlets, freelance journalists, bloggers, and other traditional and non-traditional media outlets.
• Public Relations Oversight: Oversee all communication between the organization and third parties, including members, donors, the press, foundations, etc. Maintain a consistent messaging and style. Serve as a "final check" over all major documents leaving the organization.
• Coverage Documentation: Monitor online and offline news media for coverage of GI-NET. Maintain repository of speeches, articles and essays authored by GI-NET staff, Representatives and members.
• Information Technology Oversight: Oversee the current IT strategy coordinator in enhancing the design and functionality of our website and web tools. In addition, ensure regular updates to the website and organizational database.
• Progress Reports: Produce monthly progress reports for senior management and Board meetings
• Volunteer and Consultant Management: Manage pro-bono and paid IT and communications contractors.

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Genocide Intervention Network offers a competitive benefits package to its full-time employees including:

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Long Term Disability
• Paid holidays
• Paid personal time off
• WMATA SmartBenefits

This position is a member of the GI-NET Senior Management Team.  The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment agreement.

Qualified candidates should send a resume, a cover letter indicating job title and salary requirements and 1-2 writing samples (Press release, Op-Ed or letter to the Editor preferred) to: