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ABOUT BROOKLYN ORG

Brooklyn Org is a champion for Brooklyn. We celebrate Brooklyn’s brilliance and resilience, its incomparable culture and uncompromising grit – and we demand more for our communities.

Over our 15-year history, we have reimagined the role of philanthropy and provided immeasurable support to communities and nonprofit partners that are leading transformational change for Brooklyn. With a new model for community philanthropy, we are bringing together Brooklynites, Brooklyn backers, businesses, and broader believers in equity and justice to make Brooklyn a beacon for the world.

We are a platform for galvanizing giving. We are here to ensure that ideas are met with resources, challenges are met with solutions, and inequity is met with justice.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The ideal applicant will possess strong writing and content development skills and a demonstrated commitment to the BKO’s racial justice mission. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to web and print projects, updating and monitoring BKO’s blog and social media channels, promoting events, and updating our website. Those looking to gain valuable online media experience with a mission-driven organization are encouraged to apply. This position reports to the Chief of Staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Chief of Staff and Communications Manager on executing Brooklyn Org’s content strategy
• Create and schedule engaging blog and social media content
• Interview subjects and draft copy for profiles of grantee nonprofits
• Support projects related to the production of the annual Impact Report
• Make updates to the Brooklyn Org website, as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications or related field (or recent graduate)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• In-depth working knowledge of Instagram
• Basic Photoshop skills, familiarity with Canva
• Basic video editing skills
• Experience with Mailchimp or similar email marketing software
• Experience with HTML, Drupal and/or WordPress
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Desire to serve Brooklyn Communities; strong ties to Brooklyn or living in Brooklyn a plus
• Passionate about racial, social, and economic justice

DIVERSITY

In alignment with its Racial Justice Lens, the Organization is committed to maintaining a staff that diversifies philanthropy, including lifting up the leadership of people from communities historically underrepresented in the field and those directly affected by structural racism, centering them in decision-making. Additionally, BKO does not base any hiring decisions on an applicant’s history of involvement in the criminal justice system.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Brooklyn Org is an equal opportunity employer. The Organization does not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

COMPENSATION

$20/hour, for a 24-hour/week schedule.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to search@brooklyn.org, (no reference letters or phone calls please!), listing Communications Intern in the subject line.