Organization: Mayan Families
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 02 Jun 2017
Mayan Families is a growing and vibrant registered 501.c.3 non-profit organization that provides opportunities and assistance to the indigenous and impoverished people of Guatemala through a wide variety of programs that focus on education and community development.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and video savvy Communications Associate to join our team. Based in Panajachel, Guatemala, the Communications Team publicizes the work and mission of Mayan Families to a (mostly) English-speaking external audience via digital and print mediums including social media, email marketing, multimedia, and web. This position requires high levels of creativity and organization, with opportunities for learning in a cross-cultural, dynamic setting. The ideal candidate will love ideating as much as executing and being part of a collaborative team and environment.
Responsibilities
● Create digital and multimedia assets, including videos, photos, and graphics
● Implement social media strategy across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn, and YouTube on a daily basis
● Assist with email marketing, including preparing the monthly newsletter and email segmentation strategy
● Support content development, including writing, coordinating, and editing weekly blog posts
● Assist in the development of and execution of digital marketing and online fundraising campaigns
● Support the maintenance of the Mayan Families website
● Research and cultivate new opportunities for external publication
● Coordinate multimedia archiving, including photo and video library
● Help maintain Style and Branding Guidelines, and enforce ethical media guidelines
● Gather monthly reporting and analytics of communications metrics
● Coordinate logistics and oversee the work of volunteer photographers and videographers
● Ad hoc communications-related tasks as needed
Requirements
● Excellent English written and spoken communications skills
● Intermediate Spanish with desire and willingness to learn
● At least two years experience in a marketing and communications role
● Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field
● Strong video production and graphic design skillset
● Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, with emphasis on InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
● Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines, and ability to approach problems with a solutions-oriented attitude
Highly Desirable Attributes
● Experience working and travelling abroad, or working in a cross-cultural environment
● Video editing skills
● UX design experience
● Experience with WordPress
● Knowledge of SEO and digital marketing strategies including Google AdWords and Google Analytics
● Knowledge of challenges faced by indigenous populations, particularly in Guatemala
● Advanced Spanish
The successful applicant must be prepared to relocate to Panajachel, Guatemala for a period of 18 months.
How to apply:
Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and portfolio of work (including at least one strong video and one design) to: hr@mayanfamilies.org
Please put "Communications Associate" in the subject line.
For more information please visit www.mayanfamilies.org
