POSITION: Communications Associate

ORGANIZATION: UN Global Compact Network USA  

LOCATION: New York, NY, or Remote in USA  

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time

SALARY RANGE: $65,000-$70,000 annually

BENEFITS: Generous healthcare benefits, 5% automatic 401k contribution, 3% additional match, 4 weeks paid vacation

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APPLICATIONS MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. UN GLOBAL COMPACT NETWORK USA DOES NOT SPONSOR WORK VISAS.

To submit an application, please send your resume and cover letter, along with up to three relevant writing samples, to jobs@globalcompactusa.org with ‘Communications Associate the subject line by November 22, 2024.

HELP US DELIVER THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN THE U.S. THROUGH CORPORATE LEADERSHIP

ABOUT THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT NETWORK USA

The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, with over 20,000 participating companies in 160+ countries and 60+ Local Networks around the world to support local engagement. As the UN’s private sector initiative, managed under the Executive Office of the Secretary-General, we enable and support companies across all sectors, geographies, and sizes in their efforts to help meet the SDGs, building upon the foundation of the UN Global Compact Ten Principles, which align responsible business with the norms and values of the United Nations. Today, 75% of participating companies have activities to advance the SDGs. However, we are an ambitious team, energized by our mission of mobilizing a global movement of responsible companies and organizations to create the world we want. And we want to do much more.

Launched in 2007, UN Global Compact Network USA is a fast-growing network representing all US-based signatories of the UN Global Compact. There are over 1,100 participating organizations in the USA, which together have revenues making up around 18% of US GDP.

Our role is to represent the UN Global Compact in the US market and to represent the US market in the UN Global Compact.

By connecting our partners with the resources of the greater UN, we support companies that are committed to fully integrating our principles of human rights, labor, environment, and anti- corruption into their business strategies and operations.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Communications Associate will play a key role in the Communications & Operations team, communicating the mission and work of the United Nations Global Compact and Network USA to a corporate audience.  

The Communications Associate will be responsible for building awareness and the reputation of the UN Global Compact Network USA through developing and delivering impactful, distinctive, and consistent content, which communicates the organization’s programming offerings, as well as its brand and value proposition. Additionally, the Communications Associate will help craft speeches and talking points for Local Network staff, board members, and other UN Global Compact staff as required; drafting, editing, and proofreading Network USA material; managing and updating the website, writing news items or Q&A articles; and more as needed. Reporting to the Head of Communications & Operations, the Communications Associate will work collaboratively with colleagues in the Programming and Engagement functions.  

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

US Campaigns

• Work with the entire Communications team and key stakeholders to drive UN Global Compact and Network USA campaigns in the US market.

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of campaigns.

• Ensure that global content is tailored specifically for the US market.

Drafting, Editing, and Proofreading

• Assist in developing content for newsletters and stakeholder updates to inform and engage key partners and sponsors in the US.  

• Manage and develop news items and Q&A articles.

• Respond to communications inquiries from partners and assist in building relationships to support campaigns.

• Author speeches and talking points for Local Network staff, board members, and other UN Global Compact staff.  

• Draft, edit, and proofread a wide range of other communications materials for digital assets, social media, website, print and email text.

Events

• Support communications for key UN Global Compact and Network USA events, including webinars, conferences, and public appearances, by drafting invitations, talking points, and promotional materials.  

• Help coordinate logistics for virtual and in-person events, ensuring that communication materials are consistent and aligned with branding.

Collaboration

• Collaborate effectively across various functions, working closely with colleagues from different teams to achieve alignment and ensure cohesive messaging, while fostering a positive and cooperative work environment.

• Establish a strong working relationship with the UN Global Compact global communications team; assuring that Local Network content messaging is consistent with global messaging.

• Ensure that Network staff are aware of UN Global Compact key messaging.  

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS:

• Self-starter, extremely detail-oriented and a great teammate, with a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities and maintain a high level of positive energy and drive.

• Excellent time management, organizational, and project coordination skills.

• Sound judgment and professionalism with the ability to make independent decisions, demonstrate a high level of initiative and proactively identify and solve problems.

• A customer-oriented approach to engaging with multiple audiences, including member companies, UN colleagues and the Network USA board.

• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and in a fast-paced environment with little supervision and manage appropriate systems to track projects and work.

• Editorial skills:
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills in American English
  • Editorial judgment and storytelling ability
  • A sensitivity and appreciation for different cultures
  • Ability to write for a business audience

• Monitoring and Reporting:
  • Experience in monitoring impact and developing communications performance reports on media, website, emails, etc.

• Other Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in multiple writing platforms and formats – e.g., design and formatting in PowerPoint and Word - with the ability to learn new tools as needed.

TO FULFILL THIS ROLE SUCCESSFULLY, YOU SHOULD DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:‍

• 2 years of directly relevant experience in all facets of communications listed above.  

• Experience in issues related to corporate sustainability and understanding sustainability within a UN-business context is preferred.  

• Fluency in English is essential, with full command of both written and spoken English.

• Availability to occasionally work outside of normal business hours to help meet important deadlines.

Network USA maintains an office in New York City, though we are open to remote candidates within the United States that will travel to New York City as needed.

Network USA is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Network USA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Network USA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Network USA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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