Senior Associate, Communications, Washington, D.C.

Position Description

About PADF

The Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) believes in creating a hemisphere of opportunity, for all. We work across Latin America and the Caribbean to make our region stronger— more healthy, peaceful, just, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable for current and future generations. For over 60 years, we have served the most vulnerable communities, investing resources throughout the hemisphere. We partner with and enable civil society, governments, and the private sector for the greater good of the region.

Position Overview

The Pan American Development Foundation is recruiting a Communications Senior Associate to work with the Hemispheric Communications team, operating from the Washington, D.C. office.

The Communications Senior Associate will work with the Communications team by supporting the management of projects related to the area while spearheading the efforts to develop and position PADF’s brand across the Hemisphere.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of the Communications Director, the Communications Senior Associate will work across diverse projects and teams, as follows:

• Track and coordinate PADF forums and communication events.
• Participate in the development and management of PADF’s corporate marketing materials.
• Develop materials for the PADF website.
• Develop content for corporate e-newsletters.
• Assist with social media research, analytics & activities.
• Drafting and distributing media advisories and press releases.
• Coordinating and posting communications items to the website.
• Providing communications support to a team of directors and managers.
• Maintaining and updating media lists.
• Maintaining and updating communications calendars and trackers.
• Develop messaging documents and talking points.
• Working with vendors to track and manage news clips.
• Coordinate across internal and external teams and assist with project management.
• Monitoring media inboxes.
• Monitoring social media for trending/breaking news.
• Plan and execute digital marketing and ad campaigns on social media for programs across the hemisphere on platforms such as Meta, Google, and X.
• Assist with coordinating press calls and press conferences.
• Assist with media-related research, as needed.
• Provide administrative support to the communications capability.
• Support other communications activities as needed.
• Travel to meet with PADF offices, partners and monitor project activities within LAC as required.
• Undertake any other functions or responsibilities / ad-hoc projects as assigned by the Communications Director.

Competencies

• Planning and organizing – Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to structure large quantities of information and data.  Ability to plan your own work and set priorities while facing competing demands.  Excellent time management skills, efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously to deliver results on time.

• Strive for Excellence – Ability to provide a strategic view of the overall portfolio and identify synergies amongst partners, projects, and possible new initiatives. Focus on learning and collaboration.
• Communication – Strong interpersonal and communications skills and ability to interact with individuals from diverse cultures. Ability to communicate effectively with participants from a range of education levels and disciplinary backgrounds.

Personal Characteristics

• Collaborative outlook and desire to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
• Superior interpersonal skills, demonstrated empathy, and professional maturity.
• Ability to maintain and support a respectful, transparent and positive work environment.
• Willingness to learn from others.
• Clear understanding of and identification with PADF’s mission, values, and program activities.

Required Qualifications:

• College degree and two to four (2-4) years of relevant experience in corporate communications, social media, events, and/or corporate marketing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Superior oral and written/editing communication skills in English and Spanish.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $66,000.

A candidate’s salary is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal organizational equity.

More About PADF

PADF is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established by the Organization of American States (OAS) in 1962. www.padf.org

PADF’s core values. “H-E-A-R-T” = Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

Diversity. PADF is strong because we are diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. PADF does not discriminate on the basis of ability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of cultures, languages, socio-economic backgrounds, and perspectives on the world.

PADF is committed to safeguarding employees and those we serve, addressing inappropriate behavior, discrimination, and harassment. We take an intersectional approach, promote gender equality, and follow our Global Code of Conduct emphasizing our H.E.A.R.T. values. The code covers various aspects, including anti-trafficking, PSEAH (Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment), whistleblowing, and online safety.

PADF is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements