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Communications Project Coordinator

The Santa Monica-based Milken Family Foundation seeks a collaborative team player with a blend of writing, digital communication and organizational skills to serve as Communications Project Coordinator. The successful candidate will support the Communications department through its most ambitious Milken Educator Awards season yet: presenting up to 75 Awards between October 2023 – April 2024. Known as “the Oscars of Teaching,” the initiative surprises outstanding educators with $25,000 at their schools around the country, in front of students, colleagues, dignitaries and the media. There will be up to 5 Notifications each week, including at times more than 1 Notification per day. In addition to managing the Communications calendar, projects and budgets in a fast-paced environment, the Communications Project Coordinator will play an integral role supporting web content and updates, social media management, and writing and research throughout the Milken Educator Awards season and for MFF’s additional, key education initiatives year-round.

The Milken Educator Awards, Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes (LMC), Milken Scholars, the Jewish Educator Awards and the Milken Archive of Jewish Music represent some of the most innovative, impactful education initiatives in our nation today. This position provides a unique opportunity to grow your talents in a variety of areas and see the daily benefits of your work. This is a full-time position, available immediately, at our Santa Monica headquarters, four blocks from the beach. The position will report directly to the Vice President of Communications. Salary $60,000.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Support

·        Support the web and social media manager with content creation and updates across MFF.org, MilkenEducatorAwards.org and JewishEducatorAwards.org.

·        Help manage social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and our national-award-winning TikTok account; monitor relevant news and trending topics along the way.

·        Support the writing and production of media materials, e-newsletters, and related projects as assigned. Maintain email distribution groups and contacts.

·        Research and compile information about educators and education policy.

·        Create monthly reports to track audience behavior on website and social media using Google analytics, social media platforms’ own analytics, and MailChimp Analytics.

Administrative

·        Project management: Oversee department calendar, create meeting agendas and track progress on major projects.

·        Office operation: Process invoices, time sheets and expense reports, and order office supplies.

General

  • Provide support to the Vice President of Communications as needed.

 

Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field.

·        Work experience required. 2+ years minimum.

·        Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint) and Google Drive/Docs/Sheets.

·        Familiarity with administration of social media platforms, content management systems (SilverStripe and WordPress preferred), Google Analytics, MailChimp or similar email marketing platforms.

·        Excellent writing and editing skills.

·        Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

·        Proven ability to be detail-oriented, stay organized and work collaboratively and cross-functionally, with stellar time management and prioritization. Must be a skilled problem-solver and multitasker.

·        Commitment to excellence.

·        Dedication to maintaining strict confidentiality.

The Milken Family Foundation is located in Santa Monica one block from the Third Street Promenade. We offer an excellent benefits program including medical/dental, LTD, Life, Flex Spending Program, 403(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan and company gym. E.O.E.

Note: A precondition of employment is verification of your COVID-19 vaccination status.

To Apply:

Please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No recruiters or phone calls, please.

Milken Family Foundation

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