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Job Announcement - Program Coordinator for North America (New position)
WITNESS (http://www.witness.org) is seeking a PROGRAM COORDINATOR to
WITNESS (http://www.witness.org) is seeking a PROGRAM COORDINATOR to
work at its Brooklyn headquarters in New York. The position will have a primary
focus on supporting partnerships and implementing trainings to enable human
rights organizations and concerned citizens in the U.S. to integrate video
and related online technologies into their advocacy campaigns.
This position provides an exciting opportunity to build WITNESS’ first
full-scale North America program, building on an existing record of
collaboration and partnership with groups within the US.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) ‘Core Partnerships’ Coordination:
Support and maintain relationships with a core group of 2-4 WITNESS NGO
“core partners” who are using video in advocating for human rights; provide
training in filmmaking and strategic video usage in international human rights
focus on supporting partnerships and implementing trainings to enable human
rights organizations and concerned citizens in the U.S. to integrate video
and related online technologies into their advocacy campaigns.
This position provides an exciting opportunity to build WITNESS’ first
full-scale North America program, building on an existing record of
collaboration and partnership with groups within the US.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) ‘Core Partnerships’ Coordination:
Support and maintain relationships with a core group of 2-4 WITNESS NGO
“core partners” who are using video in advocating for human rights; provide
training in filmmaking and strategic video usage in international human rights
advocacy; assist NGOs in identifying opportunities to produce and distribute
video that can be used to create change in human rights policy and practice;
create and implement campaign strategy around the use of video including alliance
building with relevant civil society organizations, inter-governmental organizations,
decision makers and other key campaign allies;
Video Production:
Work as producer on specific video projects related to North America-based
core partners, including pre-production, production, post-production (AVID
and Final Cut Pro) and distribution; oversee the development of accompanying
materials such as promotional packaging, screening guides, education or
advocacy packets for use in video advocacy campaigns, and online
supplementary materials;
‘Seeding Video Advocacy’: Provide short-term trainings in the uses of video
in human rights advocacy to key networks of human rights and social justice
groups; assist in implementation of WITNESS’ Video Advocacy Institute;
identify and cultivate strategic allies with human rights and social justice
media communities and a broad range of civil society organizations working
in human rights and new media; develop training materials and curriculum for
use by NGO partners; identify useful non-WITNESS training materials,
workshops and resources; coordinate all ‘Seeding’ activities with human
rights groups focused on North America;
‘The Hub’: Conduct outreach and trainings within North America to support
widespread, effective usage of the Hub (hub.witness.org) by organizations
and individuals; provide support to the Hub team on content and editorial
related to human rights issues in the US and elsewhere in North America;
bring human rights perspective to discussions of how best to develop the Hub
and related participatory media initiatives;
Framework: In collaboration with the WITNESS Program Director and other
staff, develop and implement program priorities that will advance overall
quality of program activity and growth of the WITNESS project; assist in
development of evaluation materials and carry out evaluations; develop
regional organizational plans and budgets.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interns/Volunteers:
Supervise interns, volunteers, fellows and e-interns;
Research: Keep abreast of relevant thematic and regional human rights
issues;
Administrative Functions:
Undertake necessary administrative functions, including database maintenance
and coordination of logistics relevant to NGO partners and ‘Seeding’
initiative;
Outreach and Communication:
Participate in public presentations; act as a media spokesperson; provide
input on promotional materials.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Essential:
Bachelors and/or graduate degree in a related field;
At least 3-5 years experience working in human rights advocacy related to
the USA, including working collaboratively with human rights organizations
and community-based rights organizations
Exposure (and preferably hands-on experience) to video and film being used
in communication and advocacy contexts;
Excellent strategic, analytical, advocacy and communication skills;
In-depth knowledge of international human rights law, standards, and
principles;
Understanding of online video and online advocacy;
Strong project management and organizational skills;
Willingness to travel regularly throughout a year; and
Experience in training and teaching contexts
Preferable:
Video production experience, and/or knowledge of video, editing and related
technologies, especially in the area of documentary filmmaking;
Proficiency in Spanish. Additional languages are a strong plus.
PERSONAL PROFILE
Energy, compassion, flexibility, a sense of humor and passion for social
change
Strong collaborative partner
LOCATION: Brooklyn, New York
TITLE: Program Coordinator – North America
SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with experience, with an excellent
benefits package.
SUBMISSIONS: Cover letter, resume, and contact information for three
references. Writing samples will be requested at a later stage from
selected candidates. Please do not submit writing samples unless you are
requested to do so.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Forward completed application materials to
programcoordinator@... , with the subject line “Program Coordinator
Search – North America.”
Video Production:
Work as producer on specific video projects related to North America-based
core partners, including pre-production, production, post-production (AVID
and Final Cut Pro) and distribution; oversee the development of accompanying
materials such as promotional packaging, screening guides, education or
advocacy packets for use in video advocacy campaigns, and online
supplementary materials;
‘Seeding Video Advocacy’: Provide short-term trainings in the uses of video
in human rights advocacy to key networks of human rights and social justice
groups; assist in implementation of WITNESS’ Video Advocacy Institute;
identify and cultivate strategic allies with human rights and social justice
media communities and a broad range of civil society organizations working
in human rights and new media; develop training materials and curriculum for
use by NGO partners; identify useful non-WITNESS training materials,
workshops and resources; coordinate all ‘Seeding’ activities with human
rights groups focused on North America;
‘The Hub’: Conduct outreach and trainings within North America to support
widespread, effective usage of the Hub (hub.witness.org) by organizations
and individuals; provide support to the Hub team on content and editorial
related to human rights issues in the US and elsewhere in North America;
bring human rights perspective to discussions of how best to develop the Hub
and related participatory media initiatives;
Framework: In collaboration with the WITNESS Program Director and other
staff, develop and implement program priorities that will advance overall
quality of program activity and growth of the WITNESS project; assist in
development of evaluation materials and carry out evaluations; develop
regional organizational plans and budgets.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interns/Volunteers:
Supervise interns, volunteers, fellows and e-interns;
Research: Keep abreast of relevant thematic and regional human rights
issues;
Administrative Functions:
Undertake necessary administrative functions, including database maintenance
and coordination of logistics relevant to NGO partners and ‘Seeding’
initiative;
Outreach and Communication:
Participate in public presentations; act as a media spokesperson; provide
input on promotional materials.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Essential:
Bachelors and/or graduate degree in a related field;
At least 3-5 years experience working in human rights advocacy related to
the USA, including working collaboratively with human rights organizations
and community-based rights organizations
Exposure (and preferably hands-on experience) to video and film being used
in communication and advocacy contexts;
Excellent strategic, analytical, advocacy and communication skills;
In-depth knowledge of international human rights law, standards, and
principles;
Understanding of online video and online advocacy;
Strong project management and organizational skills;
Willingness to travel regularly throughout a year; and
Experience in training and teaching contexts
Preferable:
Video production experience, and/or knowledge of video, editing and related
technologies, especially in the area of documentary filmmaking;
Proficiency in Spanish. Additional languages are a strong plus.
PERSONAL PROFILE
Energy, compassion, flexibility, a sense of humor and passion for social
change
Strong collaborative partner
LOCATION: Brooklyn, New York
TITLE: Program Coordinator – North America
SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with experience, with an excellent
benefits package.
SUBMISSIONS: Cover letter, resume, and contact information for three
references. Writing samples will be requested at a later stage from
selected candidates. Please do not submit writing samples unless you are
requested to do so.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Forward completed application materials to
programcoordinator@... , with the subject line “Program Coordinator
Search – North America.”
We strongly prefer applications by email. If there is a reason that you cannot
apply via email, please send your application to the following address via mail:
WITNESS
Attn: Program Coordinator Search – North America
80 Hanson Place, Fifth Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11217
**PLEASE DO NOT SEND DUPLICATE APPLICATIONS VIA MAIL OR EMAIL**
No phone calls will be accepted. Due to the volume of applicants
anticipated, we will not be able to respond individually to each applicant
and will only be contacting those applicants that we feel best meet our
criteria. Please send your application via registered mail if you want
confirmation that it has been received.
WITNESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE CAREFULLY CONSIDER APPLICANTS
FOR ALL POSITIONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, CREED, GENDER,
NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, MARITAL OR VETERAN STATUS, SEXUAL
ORIENTATION, OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.
WITNESS
Attn: Program Coordinator Search – North America
80 Hanson Place, Fifth Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11217
**PLEASE DO NOT SEND DUPLICATE APPLICATIONS VIA MAIL OR EMAIL**
No phone calls will be accepted. Due to the volume of applicants
anticipated, we will not be able to respond individually to each applicant
and will only be contacting those applicants that we feel best meet our
criteria. Please send your application via registered mail if you want
confirmation that it has been received.
WITNESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE CAREFULLY CONSIDER APPLICANTS
FOR ALL POSITIONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, CREED, GENDER,
NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, MARITAL OR VETERAN STATUS, SEXUAL
ORIENTATION, OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.
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