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Job Location: World Food Program USA – Washington, DC Remote Type: Hybrid in Washington, DC Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: 68,000- $73,150 / year Job Category: Marketing Position Overview World Food Program USA seeks an outgoing, driven, and highly skilled strategic communications professional to help us expand and strengthen visibility of World Food Program USA in support of the mission of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The Assistant Manager, Communications reports to the Director, Communications and is responsible for liaising across MarComms verticals, Corporate and Institutional Partnership teams, the Executive Office, and external stakeholders to build and implement strategic communications plans that amplify awareness and drive engagement. This role will support a variety of external affairs functions, including media relations, executive visibility, communications strategy and implementation, event planning and management, and other duties as assigned. They must be an exceptionally strong project manager and writer, a skilled communications expert, with experience with cause marketing and/or communications campaigns on behalf of nonprofits, large corporations, or consumer brands. We are looking for someone who can thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance, and growing organization. About World Food Program USA World Food Program USA’s values provide the framework for how we behave and work together to reach our goals to feed and save the lives of the most vulnerable people around the world. Those values are: Collaborative: We are all one team Accountable: We own our work Respectful: We are kind to each other Inclusive: We champion diversity Optimistic: We have a make it happen attitude We are looking for applicants who embody these values and are invested in forwarding our mission. Why Join Us? We are a dynamic, forward-leaning, financially stable organization. You will be joining an effective, committed, high-performing group of colleagues who are well-regarded in the community. This position will play a crucial role in aiding the organization in their mission of ending global hunger. 3+ years of relevant work experience in most of the functional areas (e.g., media relations, executive visibility/thought leadership, cause marketing, communications project management, events). Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (i.e., public relations/communications, marketing, journalism, or related field). Must live in the greater Washington, DC area and be able to work a hybrid schedule with 2 days in the office. PR agency experience preferred. Strong affinity for World Food Program USA’s mission and program priorities. A news junkie whose finger is on the pulse of both national and international news and issues related to international development, global hunger relief, and humanitarian issues. Knowledge and Experience Advanced understanding of communications strategies and tactics, including leveraging social media to build awareness. Advanced knowledge of media relations strategies, tactics, and tools such as Cision. Strong understanding of executive visibility/thought leadership strategies and tactics. Proven track record developing and project managing the execution of strategic communications plans involving multiple internal and external parties. Excellent writing and proofreading skills required. Personal Characteristics and Work Style Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with minimal oversight. Extremely organized and detail-oriented. Ability to handle a demanding workload. Ability to operate, thrive, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, including occasional after-hours, weekend, or holiday work to respond to emergencies. Demonstrated initiative, independence, and anticipation of leadership needs. Excellent interpersonal skills with a professional, respectful demeanor that elicits trust. Curious, creative, strategic thinker, and proactive problem solver with a growth mindset. Strong team player with a collaborative ethic and ability to work within a matrixed organization. Charismatic, confident, and polished communicator with exceptional presentation skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr World Food Program USA.

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