Job Description
Autism Speaks is seeking a Content and Resources Coordinator to work with us part-time, temporarily for approximately 20 hours per week at $25 per hour. This assignment would be for a minimum of three (3) months, potentially longer. The individual will work from home and can be located anywhere in the United States. Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.
The Content Coordinator supports Services and Supports’ portfolio of content and resources to address the diverse needs of the autism community. This position will assist in content creation, editing and promotion and include research, fact-checking, and developing digital content and promotions.
Primary Responsibilities: - Assist in development and promotion of Services and Supports resources, web content, and digital messaging.
- Research, draft and fact-check content.
- Prepare content for delivery in multiple formats and across multimedia platforms.
- Ensure accessibility of Services and Supports content and resources including available formats, multiple languages, reading levels, and cultural experiences.
- Develop social media promotions for Services and Supports content for various channels.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor’s degree with concentration in Marketing, Communications or Journalism preferred
Experience :
- 2+ years of website publishing experience mandatory; experience with digital publishing tools (ex: Foleon), content management systems (Drupal, WordPress or similar), PDF creators and website analytic tools necessary
- Strong writing and content development skills necessary; communication or journalism experience preferred
- Demonstrated writing ability through either writing samples (3) or a simple writing test
- Proficiency in Excel including use of formulas and formatting data required
- Knowledge of autism required and experience with individuals with autism and their families highly preferred
- Experience with e-learning development a plus
- Spanish-language proficiency a plus
Specialized Skills and Knowledge - Excellent written communication skills and ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Detail oriented, highly organized, ability to work independently with minimal supervisor and to proactively track and report project progress.
- Solid project tracking and data management skills and a high level of proficiency in MS Office especially Microsoft Excel.
CORE COMPETENCIES: - Building Collaborative Relationships
- Professional Behavior
- Results Driven
- Customer Orientation
- Flexibility
You are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all Autism Speaks data and information to which you have access. Autism Speaks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive workplace. We recruit, evaluate, employ, and promote candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression, protected veteran or military status, disability or other legally protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for job openings. Reasonable accommodation will be provided
. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. About Autism Speaks: At Autism Speaks, our mission is to promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Together with our broad and diverse community, we strive every day to achieve our vision of a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. This mission and vision drive every member of our staff; our employees are inspired, energized and motivated by the impact we can collectively have on behalf of the autism community.
Autism Speaks celebrates every success achieved to create a kinder, more inclusive world for people with autism, and we work collaboratively across departments to find solutions that will do the most good for the most people. Just as we strive to enhance lives today and accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow for people on the spectrum, we also aim to enhance the lives of our dedicated employees, through thick and thin.
Autism Speaks is an employer that participates in E-Verify. For more information, please find details on our career site.
Job Tags
Remote job, Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time,