Senior Communications &Technology Advisor - remote
Internet Society Foundation
Posted 2 years ago
What You'll Do
The Senior Communications &Technology Advisor applies a blend of communications and mobilization skills to create and execute technically informed advocacy campaigns. They will use their substantial background and expertise in digital and Internet technologies to increase awareness and inspire action on issues having profound effect on the infrastructure of the Internet. This person will join our team of project experts to contribute advocacy, communications, and technical expertise to a range of projects to grow and strengthen the Internet. The ideal candidate is a creative and strategic thinker with considerable technical expertise, fluent in English with solid experience in developing and implementing successful advocacy mobilization campaigns.
Location
Ideal location- Australia, Singapore, or Netherlands- Remote - Work from home
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Helps design and implement advocacy campaigns to mobilize communities of interest in support of project goals.
- Craft advocacy campaigns that are technically accurate and appeal to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Work across projects and departments – including Content and Marketing Communications – to develop plans and messaging for mobilization, outreach, and engagement that are aligned with our highest-priority issue areas.
- Drive the development and execution of project communications strategies in support of project objectives.
- Collaborate with the Internet Society’s global community of chapters, members, and partners to achieve the Internet Society mission.
- Work with a globally distributed workforce and work across time zones.
- Commit and support the Internet Society’s mission, values, and objectives.
- Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience and/or education in community advocacy, global campaigns strategy, or public relations. Experience working in the non-profit, technology and/or international relations sectors preferred.
- Experience that clearly shows technical expertise and contributions in areas of digital and Internet technologies, through education, projects, or previous positions.
- Fluency in English is required. Ability to work in multiple languages is desired.
- Strong Cross-channel communication skills including written, presentation and oral communication.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative team skills and able to interact positively in a global, multicultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
- Ability to travel as needed and when permitted.