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Branding and Communications Manager

Position Type

Temporary/Hourly ($25/hour)

Assignment Length

Three Months (Full-Time Hours 9-5pm)

Background

Blue Meridian Partners is a pioneering philanthropic model for finding and funding scalable solutions to the problems that limit economic mobility and trap America’s young people and families in poverty.

We know solutions exist, but even the most promising strategies cannot reach far enough, fast enough without significant, long-term investment. We bring an innovative, investor mindset backed by a decades-long track record to the pursuit of upward economic mobility for individuals and communities. Core to our mission is addressing systemic inequities and the injustices they create. By pooling resources, our Partners can unlock substantial philanthropic capital and invest effectively and efficiently.

Anchored by our carefully tested, performance-based investing approach, Blue Meridian makes strategic, long-term investments across multiple portfolios aimed at boosting economic mobility from cradle to career. We support both nationwide and place-based strategies in order to amplify impact across the country as well as within specific communities. We identify visionary social sector leaders who address key drivers of poverty – including youth unemployment, unplanned pregnancy, and engagement with the criminal justice system – and invest the flexible, upfront capital they need to dream bigger and exponentially expand their reach, influence, and impact. 

We are constantly learning, exploring, and seeking out new collaborations in relentless pursuit of creating lasting impact at scale that can change the life trajectories of millions of young people and families in America. Blue Meridian is staffed by an experienced team of results-focused leaders and we welcome other mission-driven champions to join us. 

Primary Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Proofread and edit a variety of internal and external content prior to dissemination
• Maintain and organize databases and spreadsheets, including contact lists, activity trackers, and editorial calendars
• Organize and maintain internal project management website and photo and video library
• Conduct research on conventional and social media targets, events for speaking engagement opportunities, and/or influencer lists to then codify and present findings
• Record meeting minutes and take note of action items and priorities
• Coordinate with administrative assistants and other staff to schedule meetings, as needed.
• Keep track of external meetings held with investee communications teams
• Draft content such as emails, website content, PowerPoint presentations and/or memos
• Perform audits on ongoing Communications materials and make note of updates that are needed.
• Submit design or website update requests to the Communications Team’s designers and digital staff.
• Organize/Update Blue Meridian’s media library to include all photography assets used on BMP websites and other mediums.
• Working with the Internal Communications Team to support Blue Meridian stationery fulfilment and/or support the sourcing of swag items for Internal and External corporate events.
  Quote Cards: Use Canva template to build on our existing ‘bank’ of quote cards for social media use, pulling for a variety of sources.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates should, at minimum, be a rising senior in college; previous professional/full-time work experience is not required.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a professional and genial demeanor, and the ability to work with people with different backgrounds and experiences.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills, specifically across virtual platforms.
• Sound judgment, ability to use discretion, keep matters confidential, listen well, and be objective.

• Strong project management skills, ability to adapt to the changing needs of a fast-paced organization while remaining focused on a project’s goals and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of social media best practices for LinkedIn and/or X; knowledge of Canva is a plus.
• Interest in philanthropy, non-profit, communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or branding is preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a professional and congenial demeanor.
• Strong computer skills, with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint, and the ability to master new software quickly, as needed.
• Comfort level with working independently and as part of a collaborative team via a remote working structure, ability to participate in ongoing Zoom calls.

Blue Meridian Partners is committed to equal employment opportunity, without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. These opportunities include all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including (but not limited to) recruiting, hiring, job assignment, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotion, and termination.