The ACLU of Indiana’s Communications Associate’s role is to assist the Communications team in implementing strategies to move people to take positive action in support of civil liberties. With support from the Communications team, the Communications Associate will help field and respond to press inquiries, draft and edit material, assist with website and social media content, and support colleagues and impacted individuals in scheduling and preparing for press opportunities.
In collaboration with the ACLU of Indiana’s Legal, Policy, and Advocacy teams, the Communications team helps Hoosiers engage in strategic ways with state and local elected officials and other government decision-makers to win back, preserve, and advance a range of federal and state constitutional rights. We do this through providing reliable, accurate, unbiased information in a digestible, interesting, and motivating way.
The Associate works under the supervision of the Senior Communications Specialist and in collaboration with other ACLU of IN staff members, the ACLU national office, and with coalition partners.
Requirements
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Help to prioritize and coordinate press inquiries, including assisting colleagues with scheduling interviews and providing prep materials;
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Draft and edit press materials, including press releases, advisories, talking points and letters to the editor;
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Edit and update the ACLU of Indiana website;
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Assist in producing educational and outreach materials (brochures, fliers, postcards, etc.);
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Assist with generation of web traffic, email, and social media audience engagement and growth through impactful, rapid-response digital communications strategies;
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Monitor various social media channels for issues of interest to the ACLU of Indiana, particularly during the legislative session and other high activity times;
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Assist Advocacy and Litigation teams in supporting individuals telling their stories to the media and through our communication channels;
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Keep calendar of days of interest updated to plan future content;
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Produce emails and landing pages for action alerts; news updates, blogs and other web content to drive brand awareness and community action; and,
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Other communications tasks as assigned.
Expectations
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Inquisitive disposition and strong desire to grow as a professional;
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Openness to feedback, coaching, and taking on growing responsibilities on your team;
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Interest in collaborating across departments within the ACLU of Indiana so that we have an integrated approach to the many issues we work on;
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Commitment to working in a non-partisan manner;
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Willingness to learn from your state and national colleagues and members of your team;
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Interest in tracking and applying data to campaigns and programs in order to understand how we can best mobilize Hoosiers to take action on our issues; and,
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Strong commitment to advancing the ACLU of Indiana’s values, mission, and goals, with an understanding of the range of civil liberties and civil rights issues and their implications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or at least four years in a related field;
- Experience with, and appreciation for, basic communications principles;
- Competent oral and written communication and an excitement about developing these skills;
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse staff, partners, and work across the political spectrum;
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple activities and responsibilities and the ability to work under pressure;
- Desire to learn more about the different populations who make up Indiana and ways to translate the importance of our issues for them; and,
- Ability to execute on projects and request help or guidance from your supervisor when you’re unclear on expectations or next steps.
Salary and Benefits
Annual salary range: $37,000 – $47,000
The ACLU of Indiana is a hybrid office; employees can choose to work from home up to two days a week. Employees are expected to work from our downtown Indianapolis office for the remainder of the week.
As a full-time exempt employee, your benefit package in this position will include paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and employer contributions to employee’s Health Savings Account and 401k.