Location: Brookline, MA
Slow Money is a newly formed NGO dedicated to catalyzing the flow of capital to small food enterprises and building the nurture capital industry. Slow Money, which has been called by many a “movement” and by some a “revolution,” is leading a national campaign to garner one million signatures for the Slow Money Principles and to grow the Slow Money Alliance into a major, national grassroots organization.
We are looking for a smart, innovative, energetic and tech-savvy communicator to join our team as Social Media Manager and Special Assistant to the President.
Must be knowledgeable and passionate about the environment, health, sustainability, our food system and organics. Will be working with the digital ecosystem of blogging, social networking and online communities. Will be a key team member in developing and implementing social media strategies and assessing the effectiveness of our communications.
Will also work directly with our Chairman, assisting him with research, report preparation and scheduling logistics. Because he is in high demand as a speaker and presenter, and because he is actively engaged in writing books and articles that have an increasing audience, strong editorial skills and love of research, as well as a willingness to handle logistical details, are critical.
Qualities and Experience of Our Ideal Candidate
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to master complex issues and convey information clearly with attention to audience, tone and nuance;
A self-starter who plays well with others and enjoys the dynamic environment of a small, highly entrepreneurial organization;
A critical thinker with strong nuts-and-bolts social media experience who dwells comfortably and passionately in the world of social media;
Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects;
A healthy sense of humor;
Love of the soil;
Excellent google calendar management skills;
Comfort planning meetings and events;
Willingness to work long hours when needed;
A communications, journalism or english degree, coupled with activist experience;
Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience working with Democracy in Action’s Salsa platform a plus
Position must be filled in February 2010. Please submit a resumé and letter of interest to: michael (at) slowmoneyalliance.org! No phone calls please. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
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