Title: Communications Fellowship

Unit: Development & Communications

Reports to: Communications Associate

Status: Temporary, ends December 31, 2021; Full-time; Non-exempt

Location: Remote and on-site (Long Island City, NY 11101)

Position Summary:

The Fortune Society is seeking a Communications Fellow to help share information about NYC’s Test and Trace Program and COVID-19 safety protocol to communities with high rates of justice involvement, along with support with other communications. This position is part of a grant from NYC Health + Hospitals to educate populations hardest hit by COVID-19 about the importance of testing, vaccines, and responding to NYC’s Test & Trace Corps. This position reports to the Communications Associate and will end on December 31, 2021.

The Communications Fellow will assist the Communications Associate in designing posters and print materials, creating social media graphics, drafting social media posts and email blasts, and developing strategies for sharing information about the Test and Trace Program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design educational posters and social media graphics promoting the Test and Trace Program using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Canva;
• Draft and edit social media posts;
• Draft and edit weekly email blasts;
• In collaboration with the Communications Associate, strategize ways to reach targeted populations using email, social media, webinars and print materials;
• Edit and proofread communications materials; and
• Provide support in promoting virtual town halls.

• Highly proficient with social media platforms including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn;
• Strong knowledge of graphic design and Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop;
• Experience working with a communications team and/or at non-profits (internship experience accepted);
• Experience producing engaging digital content for diverse audiences;
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills with a passion for finding the right words and images, and communicating accurately and succinctly;
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines while effectively managing multiple projects with creativity and flexibility;
• Comfortability hosting regular webinars and assisting in Zoom backend support;
• Experience in Mailchimp, WordPress, and Hootsuite is a plus;
• Photography (capturing and editing), Videography (shooting and editing), and social media management skills are a plus;
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Familiarity, commitment, and passion for criminal justice reform and The Fortune Society’s mission; and
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience and skill set.

Travel and Scheduling Requirements: It is required that the Communications Fellow is able to work both from our Long Island City offices and remotely.

Physical Demands:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, citizenship status, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.