Career Opportunities
Program and Communications Assistant
Location: Remote
Application Deadline: July 15, 2023
About the Afghan-American Foundation:
The Afghan-American Foundation (AAF) is a non-profit and non-partisan organization founded in January 2020 to advance and promote the interests of Afghan-Americans through thought leadership, policy advocacy, and public education and engagement. Our constituents are Afghans in the U.S. – a population expected to exceed 500,000 people at the conclusion of the current wave of resettlement. AAF seeks to serve, support, and advance the interests of Afghan-Americans through five main priorities: principled advocacy; civic engagement; education and enablement; and research and analysis. Find out more at www.afghanamericans.org.
Position Overview:
AAF is currently seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Program and Communications Assistant. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our programs and managing communications strategies to enhance the visibility and impact of AAF's work.
Responsibilities:
Program Assistance:
Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of AAF's programs and initiatives.
Conduct research, compile data, and assist in developing program materials.
Coordinate logistics for events, workshops, and community outreach activities.
Support program evaluation and reporting processes.
Maintain accurate program records and databases.
Communications Management:
help develop and implement AAF's communications strategy to effectively reach diverse stakeholders.
Create engaging content for AAF's website, social media platforms, newsletters, and other communication channels.
Manage AAF's online presence, including website updates and social media accounts.
Coordinate with media outlets and journalists to promote AAF's events and activities.
Monitor and analyze communications metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
Previous experience in program coordination, communications management, or a similar role.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of social media platforms, content management systems, and analytics tools.
Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting.
Familiarity with the Afghan-American community and understanding of cultural nuances is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and graphic design software.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents to careers@afghanamericans.org:
Updated CV/resume
Cover letter highlighting relevant experience and qualifications
Samples of previous communications work (if available)
Please mention "Program Assistant and Communications Manager Application" in the subject line of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.