Digital Communications Specailist

About the Fund

Founded in 1940, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) advances
social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and
peaceful world. The RBF’s grantmaking is organized around three
themes: Democratic Practice, Peacebuilding, and Sustainable
Development. Though the Fund pursues its three program interests in
a variety of geographic contexts, it has identified several
specific locations on which to concentrate cross-programmatic
attention. The Fund refers to these as “RBF pivotal places”:
subnational areas, nation-states, or cross-border regions that have
special importance with regard to the Fund’s substantive concerns
and whose future will have disproportionate significance for the
future of a surrounding region, an ecosystem, or the world. The
Fund currently works in three pivotal places: China, the Western
Balkans, and Central America. The Charles E. Culpeper Arts &
Culture program, focused on New York, nurtures a vibrant and
inclusive arts community in the Fund’s home city.

Through grantmaking, the Fund supports efforts to expand
knowledge, clarify values and critical choices, nurture creative
expression, and shape public policy. The Fund’s programs are
intended to develop leaders, strengthen institutions, engage
citizens, build community, and foster partnerships that include
government, business, and civil society. Respect for cultural
diversity and ecological integrity pervades the Fund’s
activities.

Position Summary

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) seeks a Digital
Communications Specialist to support the execution of communication
strategies. This role will primarily focus on utilizing digital
tools to advance the mission, goals, and activities of the RBF and
its grantees and elevate the programming at The Pocantico Center.
The Digital Communications Specialist will manage the RBF’s digital
communication channels, including the website, social media
platforms, and email marketing. The incumbent will report to and
work closely with the Director of Communications to enhance
communications activities and identify opportunities to realize the
RBF’s commitment to transparency and accountability.

The starting salary for this role is $66,600.

Key Responsibilities Digital Communications

• In consultation with the Director of Communications, implement
  the RBF’s digital communications approach.
• Proofread, source, or create visuals for, format, and post news
  and events to the RBF website.
• Monitor and update the website, including featured grantees,
  the grants search, new staff, job listings, changes to program
  guidelines, upcoming events, etc., to ensure that it is current and
  accurate.
• Liaise with website development consultants and communications
  director to identify, report, track, and test needed enhancements
  to the website to fix bugs, streamline workflows, improve user
  experience, and maintain the website’s integrity.
• Develop, adapt, and edit compelling written, visual, and video
  social media content to raise awareness of and engagement with the
  Fund’s and the Pocantico Center’s brand, programs, and
  partners.
• Support the development of topical and event-based digital
  campaigns.
• Monitor social media for mentions of the Fund, Pocantico,
  grantees, partners, and developments in our areas of
  work. 
• Build promotional and engagement email campaigns and manage
  contact lists and segmentation. 
• Report on digital communications performance.
• Maintain awareness of best practices and trends in digital
  communications, particularly within the philanthropic sector
• Manage the Fund’s editorial calendar.

 Administration

• Serve as the first point of contact for external information
  requests, including monitoring the Communications email inbox.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Pocantico Public
  Programs and Communications team.
• Maintain institutional photo library and intake new photos as
  available.
• Secure photographers for Fund events and supervise photo shoots
  as needed.
• Process Communications department invoices and prepare expense
  reports.
• Assist with research and preparation for media response and
  meetings.

 All other duties and responsibilities, as assigned by the
Director of Communications.  

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Working knowledge of content management systems, email
  marketing platforms, and basic HTML/CSS.
• Experience adapting content for paid and organic digital
  communications.
• Enthusiasm for digital media trends and new technologies
• Experience executing and reporting on integrated digital
  marketing communications campaigns.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word,
  Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of basic graphic design principles for digital
  communications and facility with simple design tools such as Canva;
  digital photography and/or video editing experience a plus.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and consistently
  meet deadlines.

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least three years
  of communications and web experience.
• Foundation and/or other nonprofit experience is
  preferred.  

Expectations of All Positions

Each employee is expected to:

• Understand and support the philanthropic mission of the
  RBF
• Respect and value those who partner with or request assistance
  from the RBF
• Manage the resources of the RBF in a manner that maximizes the
  funds available for charitable activity
• Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in core
  responsibilities and institution-wide efforts
• Respect each RBF employee’s contribution and support colleagues
  in fulfilling their responsibilities.
• Appreciate differences in perspectives and points of view and
  work collaboratively with colleagues toward shared goals and
  objectives. 
• Commit time to RBF activities and conversations that strengthen
  the Fund’s culture and improve its effectiveness opportunity in all
  work relationships.

 Application Process

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund is an equal opportunity employer
and invites applications from candidates regardless of race,
gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or
religion. The Fund is an anti-racist and anti-sexist institution
(read
more here). We offer a salary commensurate with qualifications
and experience, a generous benefits package, and a pleasant work
environment.

As we emerge from COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the RBF has
adopted a hybrid-remote model. This role will have the option to
work from home, if desired, with the expectation of reporting to
the RBF’s New York City office (475 Riverside Drive) based on the
defined intervals or other circumstances, including when requested
by a manager.

The application deadline is March
29, 2024.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.rbf.org.