Programs and Communications Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

In this role you will create and deliver discussions on international issues for our members and the broader community while also playingan important rolein strengthening the Councils communications and public presence. You will develop compelling content promote events across multiple channels and help ensure the Councils brandremainsvisibledynamic professional and relevant.

Program Development crafting conversations on global issues

• Develop topics and speaker suggestions for all Community Programs (CP) and Fellows events.

• Manage speaker invitations and liaise with speakers (and their staff when necessary) to ensure everyone has what they need for a successful experience.

• Manage outside requests for events and shape these events to best suit the goals of the Council.

Program Management assuring lively and relevant conversations

• Overseelogisticsrelated to successful CP events.

• Maintain internal and external events calendars and work with colleagues to ensure all events are appropriately staffed.

• Support senior staff by providing moderator preparation as needed as well as a detailed run-of-show and attendee list.

• Manage post-event follow-up evaluation and documentation to inform future programming.

• Support the Director of Community Programs and Operations in managing the Community Programs internship program.

External Relations Communications andBrand Awareness expanding our reach and impact

• In partnership with senior staff implement communications strategies that support organizational priorities.

• Help strengthen the Councils voice across programs and initiatives bymaintaininga consistent organizational voice and visual identity across communications.

• Create engaging content for email campaigns social media the Council website and digital event platformsthatincreasesengagement andexpandsour audience.

• Monitor communications metricsincluding email performance website traffic and social media analyticsand use data to improve outreach strategies.

• Identifyopportunities to promote Council programming through community calendars media outlets partner organizations and cross-promotional campaigns.

• Represent the World Affairs Council at meetings networking events and community functions to strengthen partnerships and increase organizational visibility.

• Participate in and help coordinate bi-weekly Communications & Development meetings with opportunities to take increasing leadership responsibility over time.

• Global: Globally minded and curious about international issues.

• Motivated:the mission matters.

• Collaborative: Collaborative and comfortable working in amissiondriventeam.

• Organized: Organized with strong attention to detail and comfort managinglogistics

• Communicative: A clear and respectful communicator both verbally and in writing.

• Relationship builder: Relationshiporiented and able to build trust with partners colleagues andmembers.

• Independent and adaptable:Takes initiative communicates proactively and adjusts quickly when priorities shift.

• Creative problem solver:Approaches challenges with a positive attitude flexibility and a willingness to find solutions.

• Colleagues: A small staff that is focused on the mission and on creating a supportive place to work.

• Support:Youllwork most closely withCommunity Programs and Operations Director but everyone on the team will be committed to your success.

• Perks: Medical dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and generous paid time off including volunteer time off and floating holidays so you can celebratewhatsimportant to you.

• Trust:Werenot into micromanaging. You haveautonomyto manage your time programs and working relationships with external partners.

• Opportunities:Youllhave a supportive environment to build something that will help shape the future of the World Affairs Council.

• Recognition: We will celebrate your successes and respect your contributions and value to the organization.

• Flexibility: Weenjoy ahybrid work schedule.

We are not looking for a unicorn who can do everything perfectly from day knowcompetitive applicantswontbring every skill listed you build the skills neededfor this this role sounds like a good fit please for someone who is curious collaborative and excited togrowwith us.

Our compensation philosophy aligns with our values and supports the strategic initiatives guiding the Councils work. The key principles that guide our approach to compensation:

• Attract andretain: We strive to offer a total compensation program that attracts andretainstalent and is competitive for similar organizations.

• Motivate: We reward performance that drives the organizations mission forward.

• Understand the market:Benchmark base pay levels and practices against peer organizations (like-size/budget non-profits in King County) and pay within industry norms.

• Equity in the workplace: We are committed to providing equal pay for equal work within the Council with allowable pay differences based on factors not prohibited by law. While fairness is fundamental individuals bringdifferent experiencelevels and skills to roles that are themselves sometimes different compensation reflects these meaningful differences and varies accordingly.

The salary range for this positionat the officer level is$49000-$53000depending on experience and past achievement. Benefits package includes medical dental and vision insurance; life insurance; and generous paid time and phone stipend included.