Communications Team Call for Volunteers

Location

The communications team supports the work of Architecture for Humanity New York. We are looking for individuals for graphic design, writing, editing and social media.

A kickoff meeting will occur Wednesday, October 3rd at 7:00pm near 27th Street and 5th Avenue. Please RSVP to Laura Carter, Director of Communications, for full address: lcarter@afhny.org.  

Graphic Design Coordinators
The Graphic Design Coordinators works directly with the Director of Communications to ensure that all graphics and documents the organization needs are created in a timely manner.  The Graphic Design Coordinator’s responsibilities include:

• lead graphic design of all internal and external documents (website assets, documents, presentations, etc.)
• create templates and print-ready design files
• ensure design consistency per corporate style guidelines
• develop relationships with eco-friendly printers and negotiate rates and manage/quality-control print production (whenever printing is needed)
• must have a sharp eye for detail
• must be experienced in and own Adobe CS4 or CS5 software (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

Writing/Editor Coordinators
The Writing Editor Coordinators works directly with the Director of Communications to ensure all documents correctly express the Architecture for Humanity New York voice and mission.  The Writing/Editor Coordinator’s responsibilities include:

• assist in the creation, writing, and editing of internal and external communications materials (press releases, case studies, newsletters, website content, presentations, etc.)
• writing style must use concise language
• must have a sharp, critical eye for editing

Social Media Coordinators
The Social Media coordinators work directly with the Director of Communications to help spread information regarding projects, events and Architecture for Humanity HQ initiatives and create a consistent voice that reaches potential volunteers, sponsors, partners, etc. The Social Media Coordinator responsibilities include: 

• posting relevant information on Twitter, Facebook and other social media networks as necessary. 
• provide content during and after Architecture for Humanity events
• aid in special outreach initiatives
• find ways to foster conversation versus push content to increase engagement.
• utilize the tools to measure and evaluate volunteer’s needs