SpeakeasyDC is hiring!
Interested? Please read details below and send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by Mar 15.
SpeakeasyDC is looking for part-time, short-term administrative help 15 hours a week thru Aug 31, 2012. We hope, with more funding, that we will be able to extend the contract into the next fiscal year and increase the hours, but we don’t know for sure. Most hours will be spent during the day. Occasional availability on evenings and weekends is preferred.
Compensation: $12-$18 an hour depending skills and experience.
About SpeakeasyDC
SpeakeasyDC is a DC-based performing arts nonprofit founded in 1997 as part of Washington Storytellers Theatre. We produce about 25 shows a year and offer about 20 classes a year including a growing of on-site corporate trainings. We currently have one full-time employee (the director) and a handful of contract staff. You will be working directly with the director.
About the Office
The office is located in St. Stephens Episcopal Church at 1525 Newton St, NW, Washington, DC 20010. It is about 6 blocks (15 min walk) from the Columbia Heights Metro (Yellow/Green). The S bus lines all stop in front of the church. Street parking is plentiful but there is a 2 hour limit unless you have a Zone 1 permit. It is small shared space with three desks (and a dog).
We are looking for someone with the following skills:
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills. Attention to detail.
- Reliable, follows-through, problem-solver
- A must – Basic knowledge of Photoshop, Excel, Word, knowledge of social media (Facebook, Tweeter, Youtube, etc),
- A plus: understanding of and experience with Customer Relations Management systems (CRMs); knowledge of and experience in marketing and publicity; project management experience; knowledge of InDesign or other design software, basic html formatting code, back-end of WordPress, video editing software
Sample of tasks to expect when working For SpeakeasyDC
- Optimize use of social media to promote our events, products, and services
- Manage communications to our email lists (design eblasts, track stats, create segmented groups)
- Manage communication with media, blogs, event calendars
- Manage online storefront and tracking of sales
- Manage and edit media assets (photos, videos, audio)
- Maintain database – add names, de-duplicate
- Help with donor cultivation – send thank you letters, maintain donor list
- Manage production details for performances (e.g.Design, print, and pick up programs for shows, Organize and print will-call and comp list, Coordinate staff and volunteers for shows)
If you are interested, please send your resume and a short cover letter to [email protected]. Don’t stress about the cover letter, just highlight a few things you really want me to know that will make you stand out as the best applicant.
