Job Description

•World Change Starts with Educated Children •
Position Overview:

The Associate, Communications (Program communications, Website and social media) will play a crucial role in developing and executing communications strategies that enhance Room to Read's visibility, promote its mission of foundational literacy and girls' education, and support its country-wide programs. The role requires creativity, strong writing skills, campaign and events management skills, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Understanding Room to Read's work:

Demonstrate a deep understanding of Room to Read's mission, values, and programs, particularly in the areas of literacy development and girls' education in India. Be well-versed in the organization's efforts to create a positive influence, its approach to early childhood education, and its commitment to creating culturally relevant, sustainable learning opportunities in communities across India.

Content Development:
Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to craft clear, engaging, and effective content across various formats, including press releases, social media posts, annual report, newsletters, blog articles, and other reports, while maintaining consistency with the organization's tone and messaging.
Internal Communication:
Develop internal newsletters, reports including the annual report, and communications materials to keep staff informed and engaged with organizational priorities. Identify opportunities for an effective country wide dissemination of the communications material developed.
Campaign and event support:
Assist in organizing the organization's key flagship campaigns and national as well as state events, including working on specific content pieces, as required by the campaign/event. This also entails developing communications materials for events, including speeches, presentations, talking points, and event briefs. It will require the Sr. Associate/Associate to work with teams across all the intervention states of Room to Read India.
Website and Social Media Management:
Ensure the regular maintenance and updates of the organization's website, ensuring content accuracy, functionality, and user experience. Responsibilities include uploading new content in a timely manner including crucial financial documents, removing dated content, optimizing web pages for SEO, and coordinating with web developers for technical improvements as needed. The person will also manage the social media channels of Room to Read and ensure that the content calendar and plans are adhered to.
Qualifications:
Required:• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in communications, media relations, or public relations, ideally within the non-profit, education, or international development sectors.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a strong ability to craft clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in digital communications, including social media platforms and content management systems with demonstrated experience in social media management.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Prior experience of managing big ticket campaigns and national events.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• A passion for Room to Read's mission of promoting foundational literacy and girls' education.


Compensation:
Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include thirteenth month bonus, health insurance and a retirement plan. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.
Room to Read is a child-safe organization.
Location(s)
India - Main - New Delhi
To be successful at Room to Read, you will also:• Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization
• Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

•Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse• •backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled•
About Room to Read:

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children, Room to Read is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality through education. We are achieving this goal by helping children in historically low-income communities develop literacy skills and a habit of reading, and by supporting girls as they build life skills to succeed in school and negotiate key life decisions. We collaborate with governments and other partner organizations to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. Room to Read has benefited more than 45 million children and has worked in 24 countries and in more than 213,000 communities, providing additional support through remote solutions that facilitate learning beyond the classroom.
Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.