Temporary Coordinator, Internal Communications

The -Temporary Coordinator, Internal Communications, will support the ASPCA's internal communications function, which keeps more than 1,000 ASPCA employees nationwide connected by ensuring that they are informed, engaged ambassadors of the organization's programs and impact.

This individual will support the successful implementation of the ASPCA's communications efforts to internal audiences and stakeholders, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, content development, basic design, copy writing and editing. They will also work on special projects assigned by the supervisor.

This support role will be part of a small, high-performing team that is often the face of employee engagement for the entire organization. A successful candidate will need to bring strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, a basic understanding of everyday communication best practices, and an eagerness to learn. The Temporary Coordinator should also be able to balance multiple projects and priorities, work both independently and part of a team, and take full ownership of projects assigned to successful completion.

Schedule & Compensation

• This is a part-time role with a three-day/week schedule (Tuesday - Thursday) including one day at our administrative office in New York City for a term of six months.

• The target hiring range for this temporary role is $30-$35 per hour and may be modified in the future.

• This is a temporary, contingent position and the person hired will be employed through a third-party staffing agency.

Content Production & Employee Communications

• Support the Internal Communications team to ensure ASPCA employees are informed, engaged ambassadors of the organization and its work

• Provide editorial support for Internal Communications projects by drafting and editing employee messages, short articles for internal newsletters, internal social media posts, designing posters and flyers, and building additional content as assigned

• Assist with the production for weekly staff email newsletter, including, but not limited to story mining, drafting and editing newsletter content, designing assets, and newsletter distribution

Campaign & Event Support

• Support the execution of engaging virtual and onsite employee events that are rooted in recognizing staff and organizational accomplishments, deepening staff understanding of various aspects of our work, and cultivating a deeper connection to colleagues and our mission

• Cultivate working relationships with ASPCA locations liaisons and employees to support the logistics and promotions for onsite employee events, activities, and meetings as needed

Project Management & Collaboration

• Complete projects and tasks as directed by supervisor

• Schedule and attend meetings, take meeting notes and capture and track actionable next steps to keep projects moving

• Collaborate with colleagues within other units of the Communications teams (i.e. media, marketing, public/professional online properties, social media, etc.) to maximize relevant calls to action, as needed

• Support the production and distribution of material with other ASPCA departments, as required

• Demonstrate strong time and task management skills with the understanding that deadlines, objectives, and priorities may change and evolve

Administrative/Other

• Work cross-functionally with other members of the team

• Compose, proofread, and support the distribution of employee messages, meeting agendas/minutes, reports and other documents as required

• Assist with special projects and administrative needs as determined and assigned

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required

Skills Requirements:

• Entry-level knowledge of communications: public relations, media, corporate, internal communications, and/or related roles

• Exceptional copy writing and editing skills and ability to comply with ASPCA brand standards as outlined in our Brand Book

• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Experience with basic meeting and event planning

• Must be well-organized with time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines

• Must demonstrate ownership and the ability to complete tasks as instructed

• Detail oriented with intermediate design skills and the ability to build and utilize design templates. Experience with Canva a plus

• Experience with web technology, including email marketing and social community platforms a plus

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with employees, department staff and the public

• Comfort level collaborating with and receiving feedback from senior leaders on our team

• Ability to work rapidly and meet deadlines under pressure

• Ability to perform job in professional manner

• Ability to understand the ASPCA's mission, strategy, programs, policies, and Core Values

About Us:
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.

The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.

The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.

At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA's vision - that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.

Applicants that are residents of Colorado: Per CO Senate Bill 23-058, we cannot generally request or require any age-related information (i.e., age, DOB, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution) on an initial employment application; this includes any age-related inquiries in the initial interview. We are permitted to require/request additional application materials; if those materials contain any age-related information, an applicant may redact the information before submitting an initial employment application.