The Organization
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:
A voice for children since 1960, The Skillman Foundation is a private philanthropy that works to ensure Detroit youth achieve their highest aspirations. To this end, we are focused on strengthening K-12 education, afterschool learning opportunities, and college and career pathways in Detroit.
Position Overview
WHO YOU ARE: Innovative storyteller, multimedia creator, and cross-platform communicator with exceptional project management skills and attention to detail.
WHAT YOU’LL DO: Advance the story of Detroit’s visionary young people and bring life to the Foundation’s multiple platforms through leading, developing, and implementing storytelling and digital engagement strategies.
CORE OBJECTIVES:
- Multichannel Communications: Design and deliver multichannel communications strategies across the Foundation’s social media, website, videos, e-newsletters, press materials, and other distribution channels.
- Social Media: Take our social media presence to the next level by publishing lively content that harnesses the voices, energy, and lived experiences of young Detroiters, stoking two-way conversation and measurably increasing engagement.
- Ongoing Communication Support: Ensure our website reflects who we are, explains what we do, and features the voices of our team members, grant partners, community members, and—especially—our beloved Detroit youth.
- Branding for Impact: Write and edit for clarity, conciseness, brand tone, and social impact—including blogs, board memos, press materials, presentations, etc.
- Equity Focused: Hold equity and justice as core values for each project.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Storytelling – Produces articles, blogs, videos, and other multimedia content to inform, inspire, and influence
- Expresses and deploys key messages (of the Foundation and its partner initiatives) in creative and effective/resonant ways
- Showcases the impact of the Foundation and its partners
- Works with Detroit youth and Foundation partners to amplify their perspectives, aspirations, and impact
- Supports the development of talking points, press releases, memos, presentations, board materials, and other materials
- Works with the Foundation’s Strategic Learning and Evaluation function on storytelling products
- Repackages board materials as appropriate for external audiences
Social Media – Devises and executes audience and content strategies
- Leverages each platforms’ medium and optimal demographic/audience to influence and engage
- Amplifies youth voice
- Showcases the work of the Foundation’s partners
- Builds the Foundation’s reputation
- Sets and achieves engagement goals
Website – Devises and executes audience and content strategy
- Responsible for SEO, content uploads, posting grants (at least quarterly), and managing an external web developer
- Sets and achieves engagement goals
Email Marketing – Builds and maintains outreach list(s) and produces the Foundation’s monthly eblast (newsletter), grant partner updates, letters from the president, and other email content for targeted and mass audiences
- Sets and achieves engagement goals
Additional Responsibilities Include: Copy editing, working with creative vendors, and maintaining the Foundation’s brand guide
STRUCTURE:
- Minimum Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in a related field (i.e., communications, marketing, journalism, storytelling, digital media)
- Reporting: This role will report to the Director of Communications
- Job Type: This is a full-time position offering an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, PTO, flexible work schedule, technology stipend, and more
- Salary: The annual salary range for this position is $75,000 to $82,000
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send the following information to hr@skillman.org:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Creative sample of your authorship as a storyteller (This could be written, video, or audio format. For video and audio, please include as a hyperlink.)
This posting will close on Thursday, January 27, 2022.
The Skillman Foundation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.