Jewish War Veterans (JWV)

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Programs and Public Relations Coordinator

Washington, DC

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Qualified applicants should send a resume, one page cover letter, and a
short writing sample (no more than two pages) to Staff Assistant
Key Mosely at kmosely@jwv.org.

The Programs and Public Relations Director will manage three major
aspects of daily life at JWV: programs, development, and public relations.
Beyond maintaining records, the Director also handles questions from
members and the general public about JWV, our programs, veterans’
issues, and ways to collaborate.

The job entails:

Programs:

 Plan the JWV annual convention, which includes data management,
working closely with members, and coordinating with the hotel and other
venues
 Work with members to further develop JWV programs; act as liaison within
the office for these programs
 Coordination with schools, programs, and other organizations
 Pitching and creating new programs as needs shift

Public Relations:

 Daily monitoring and reporting of print, social, and web coverage of
veterans issues
 Assisting with drafting, editing, and writing the quarterly newspaper
 Writing press releases, articles, and handling the organization’s social
media accounts
 Familiarity with grammar etiquette and the editing process

Development:

 Generating donor acknowledgements, email solicitations, and cultivating
relationships with donors
 Managing vendors and working with the Development Committee on
JWV’s direct mail programs
A quality applicant has:
 A friendly disposition and ability to keep a calm, collected demeanor;
professional phone and email etiquette
 A strong motivation to check items off the “To Do List” and a passion for
efficiency
 Attention to detail, especially with data entry
 A strong understanding of Jewish culture
 Willingness to learn about military history/culture and an interest in
veterans and military affairs,
 Communications or social media experience
 Aptitude for and experience with development database software or other
data management tools
 A proven record of quality customer service and/or event/program
planning experience
Requirements:
 Bachelor's degree and related experience
 Excellent writing skills and ability to craft content on a variety of platforms;
Ability to draft well-written correspondence and edit documents.
 Able to work independently and proactively
 Proficiency with Microsoft office programs, including Excel and Word
 Excellent organizational and communications skills
 Ability to self-manage several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced
environment

Qualified applicants should send a resume, one page cover letter, and a
short writing sample (no more than two pages) to Staff Assistant
Key Mosely at kmosely@jwv.org.