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Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) · 1 day ago

Digital Media Apprentice

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

LISC is one of the country’s largest community development organizations, helping forge vibrant, resilient communities across America. The Digital Media Apprentice will promote the mission and value of LISC DC through storytelling, communications, and digital media, collaborating with staff to develop strategies for amplifying the organization's work.

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Responsibilities

Assist and/or lead the creation, design, and implementation of a range of projects, programs and initiatives, examples may include project profiles, newsletters, social media posts, and graphics

Aid in the development and implementation of communication strategies to enhance LISC DC’s message and brand image

Capture footage, photos and videos, at events and stakeholder convenings and edit deliverables to be used for social media, earned media, and LISC DC collateral

Help manage LISC DC’s social media accounts, including posting updates and responding to inquiries or comments

Pitch and draft stories and project profiles periodically to communicate the impact of LISC DC’s work

Help facilitate and convene meetings, trainings, and peer gatherings to build partners’ capacity and provide access to resources

Represent LISC DC in relevant community forums, conferences, and public events to share insights and promote the organization's mission

Assume responsibility for special projects and other assignments, as needed

Support and develop creative approaches for measuring and communicating the local LISC impact in the community as a thought-leader, convener, and investor

To accommodate our stakeholders, periodic evening and weekend work will be required

Interested candidates must be comfortable traveling and working within a wide range of neighborhood and professional settings

Qualification

Community developmentDigital mediaPhotographyVideographyGraphic designSelf-directedRelationship buildingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in urban studies, planning, public health, public policy, social work, real estate, community economic development or related fields. Relevant related work experience can also be used as proxy

Minimum 1 year of experience in community development

Experience with creative and digital skills such as photography, videography, writing, editing, and graphic design

Highly motivated, solution-oriented individual who is self-directed, and able to successfully work simultaneously on multiple tasks and projects, set priorities for a challenging workload, and be a positive, solution-oriented professional

Ability to develop and execute plans for community-articulated needs in partnership with stakeholders

Listens, speaks, and writes effectively to build meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders across different cultural, ranges of ability, gender identities, ethnicities and racial backgrounds

Ability to design, apply, and maintain efficient systems for tracking time, tasks, resources, and other information

Must be able to embrace and promote a culture of individual and shared trust and accountability—internally and externally

Relationship Building: Develops positive relationships and works well with others from various backgrounds

Preferred

Experience in Prince George's County or Washington D.C

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage: Comprehensive health plans for you and your family's well-being

Disability Insurance: Long-term and short-term coverage for peace of mind

Retirement Savings: Secure your future with our 401(k) and 403(b) plans

Generous Holidays: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and celebrate

Vacation, PTO, and Sick Days: Take advantage of flexible time-off policies to maintain work-life balance

Tuition Assistance: Pursue your educational goals with support from our tuition assistance program

Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates to join our team

Professional Development Opportunities: Grow and advance in your career with access to ongoing training and development programs tailored to your goals