Please direct your responses to: hr@rsfsocialfinance.org
About RSF Social Finance:
Located in the beautiful and historic Presidio of San Francisco, RSF Social Finance is dedicated to transforming the way the world works with money. Our growing community of over 1,600 clients is furthering the work of social entrepreneurs and social enterprises in the fields of Food & Agriculture, Education & the Arts, and Ecological Stewardship. Primary services include our investing and lending programs, and philanthropic fund management services. In partnership with our investors and donors, RSF has made over $275 million in loans and over $100 million in grants since 1984, placing us in the top tier of social finance organizations worldwide. Please refer to our website: www.rsfsocialfinance.org
Position Summary:
RSF Social Finance seeks to hire a full-time Communications Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support to the Marketing and Communications department, primarily focused on print and online publications, social media, event logistics, and sponsorships.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Online Media
• Publish monthly e-news
• Draft and publish press releases (as needed)
• Post to social media accounts on a regular basis
• Publish weekly blog/news posts on RSF website and distribute among third party partners
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate content on RSF website, including copy, statistics, and graphics
• Assist with production, editing, and publishing of podcasts, webinars, and videos
• Track and maintain RSF listings/profiles on third party sites
Publications & Collateral
• Support print publications, including but not limited to:
o editing and proofing
o transcribing
o writing
o communicating with authors
• Assist with collection and tracking of stories for RSF publications and collateral
• Maintain RSF media library of photos, videos, quotes, testimonials
• Draft and maintain marketing collateral for RSF's Client Development and Lending teams
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate content on RSF marketing collateral, including copy, statistics, and graphics
Events & Sponsorships
• Manage the overall organizational events calendar
• Provide logistical and program support for RSF hosted events, including:
o event design and planning
o invitation design and mailing
o invite and RSVP list management
o day-of onsite logistics
o event follow up
• Coordinate and track fulfillment of sponsorship benefits
Administrative and Clerical Support
• Manage Salesforce client, prospect, and partner-sponsorship lists. Create and run reports for Marketing and Communications Team
• Maintain the Team's information systems, including electronic files, intranet content, and hard copy files
• Track and maintain inventory of print materials
• Record and monitor notes, action items, and follow ups for Marketing and Communications team
• Conduct basic phone intake for Marketing and Communications Team
• Coordinate and conduct follow up correspondence and requests for information
• Prepare and ship packets of RSF collateral materials for conferences and events
• Support research of new advertising and promotional opportunities
• Support departmental reporting through updating of statistics and metrics related to Marketing and Communications activities
• Copying, scanning, and mailing for Marketing and Communications (as needed)
• Suggest process improvements (when relevant)
• Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• One to two years of administrative/office work experience
• Marketing and communications experience preferred; event management experience preferred
• Work and/or volunteer experience in the nonprofit or social finance sector is desirable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and math skills required; familiarity with financial concepts and terms preferred
• Ability to effectively use standard business software such as Microsoft Office
• Experience with Salesforce preferred; or ability to learn quickly
• Experience with Adobe InDesign preferred; or ability to learn quickly
• Experience with WordPress or other online blog software a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff members and effectively interact with guests and clients
• Ability to prioritize tasks to support team efforts
• Ability to maintain a neat and orderly office/work space
• Ability to solve problems with initiative and flexibility
• Ability to independently make decisions, learn quickly, multi-task and trouble-shoot
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism
Compensation & Benefits:
This position offers the unique opportunity to join an innovative financial services organization with a vision to transform the way the world works with money. Other benefits include:
• A fulfilling work environment at an supportive and entrepreneurially-driven organization
• A competitive compensation package and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
• Very generous vacation and sick leave benefits plus 9 paid holidays per year
• 403(b) plan with employer-paid contributions after one year of employment
• Exposure to innovative ideas, projects, and collaborative staff activities
• Access to numerous professional development opportunities
Application Instructions:
Please submit your resume via e-mail to HR@rsfsocialfinance.org along with a thoughtful cover letter by May 19th. In the cover letter, please explain why you are interested in the mission, values, and activities of RSF Social Finance. Please also tell us why your skills and experience make you the ideal candidate for this position, specifically highlighting marketing or communications experience.
Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In the e-mail subject line please write "Communications Assistant". No phone calls please.
RSF Social Finance is an equal opportunity employer; candidates representing a diversity of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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