UN Foundation is seeking an Associate Communications and Digital Marketing Officer (Hybrid)

The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) UN Foundation is seeking an Associate Communications and Digital Marketing Officer (Hybrid) to join its team in Washington, DC. This exciting opportunity allows professionals with a passion for international relations, digital marketing, public relations, and advocacy to contribute to strengthening U.S.-UN relations. The role involves supporting UNA-USA’s strategic communications plan, overseeing branding initiatives, managing social media campaigns, and developing digital marketing strategies. If you are skilled in content creation, brand development, email marketing, and website management, this position offers an impactful career path with a globally recognized organization.

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Background & Job Description

The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) is a national grassroots organization dedicated to promoting public education and advocacy in support of the United Nations. With over 20,000 members and 200 local chapters, UNA-USA works to strengthen U.S.-UN relations by engaging the public in meaningful dialogue and action. The organization operates under the umbrella of the United Nations Foundation and plays a key role in mobilizing support for global initiatives.

The Associate, Communications and Digital Marketing will be responsible for supporting UNA-USA’s overall communication strategy. This includes content development, branding, email marketing, website management, and digital outreach. Working closely with UNA-USA leadership and the UN Foundation’s communications team, the Associate will ensure that UNA-USA’s messaging remains compelling and impactful.

This position is based in Washington, DC with a hybrid work schedule and reports directly to the Managing Director of UNA-USA.

Tasks

Communications & Branding

• Assist in the development and execution of a strategic communications plan that aligns with UNA-USA’s mission and goals.
• Support branding efforts to ensure consistency across all UNA-USA communications and materials.
• Write and edit various forms of content including blog posts, petitions, and emails.
• Develop communications strategies for key UNA-USA events such as the Global Engagement Summit, UNA-USA Leadership Summit, and UN Day.
• Create promotional materials and oversee branding efforts for UNA-USA’s programs and initiatives.
• Manage UNA-USA’s online Slack community by engaging members and curating content.
• Oversee the New Member Experience email series to enhance member engagement.

Digital Marketing & Social Media

• Develop and implement email marketing campaigns to engage UNA-USA members and advocates.
• Manage UNA-USA’s website design, development, and content updates.
• Create engaging content for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other social media platforms.
• Track and analyze social media engagement metrics to optimize digital strategies.
• Assist in developing digital advocacy campaigns in collaboration with UNA-USA’s Grassroots Advocacy Manager.
• Write and curate content for UNA-USA publications such as UNA Today, PASSPORT, and Chapter Leader Update.

Additional Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal communications to ensure UNA-USA initiatives are aligned with the UN Foundation’s broader strategies.
• Assist in content creation for UNA-USA’s Youth Observer to the UN program.
• Utilize Adobe Premiere or other editing tools to create and edit promotional videos.
• Manage vendor contracts and invoice processing related to communications initiatives.
• Stay updated on UNF policies regarding contracts and grants.

UN Foundation is seeking an Associate Communications and Digital Marketing Officer (Hybrid)

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, International Relations, Journalism, or a related field.

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in communications, digital marketing, and/or social media management.
• Strong writing and editing skills with experience in crafting engaging digital content.
• Proficiency in Canva, HTML, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Microsoft Office.
• Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere.
• Knowledge of CRM and CMS systems such as Salesforce, EveryAction, and WordPress.
• Understanding of social media monitoring, paid advertising, and analytics tools like Google AdWords and Google Analytics.
• Experience working with grassroots organizations is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passion for international relations, public policy, and digital advocacy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Additional Information

Benefits & Compensation

UNA-USA offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Healthcare coverage through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution
• Life insurance (group term and supplemental)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Health club discounts and commuter subsidies
• Back-up care and employee assistance program
• Paid time off: 12 holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave

This position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to UNA-USA’s mission while gaining valuable experience in digital marketing, brand management, and public advocacy.

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