Web 2.0 Communications Specialist

The specialist will be responsible for leading our non-profit clients in new media aspects of outreach, branding,  engagement, and communication projects.  The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker who is entrenched in the new media realm and has the ability use Web 2.0 tools to create and implement effective and comprehensive online strategies that both inform and activate targeted audiences.

Candidates should desire to work for non-profit clients in an enterprise led by a fast-moving social entrepreneur in a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and collaboration. Our team includes a distributed network of 20 people, with many located in South America that are part of FairSource (fair trade software development).

Responsibilities:

• Conduct client Web 2.0 needs assessment
• Identify the most useful Web 2.0 tools for integration with client communication projects
• Design and implement comprehensive online strategic communication plans
• Collaborate with team to launch and maintain new media campaigns and longer-term initiatives
• Provide ongoing client support and consultation
• Collect feedback from client and conduct ongoing evaluation of project success

Requirements:

• Expert-level understanding of Web 2.0 concepts and capabilities
• At least 2 years of experience in a New Media or closely related communications role 
• Ability to analyze and apply Web 2.0 best practices to optimize results for clients
• Experience with front-end programming and interface tools
• Comfort working with a variety of new media formats
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Web design ability with proficiency in HTML

Preferred:

• Experience managing web design projects for clients
• Commitment to working with mission-driven organizations
• Willingness to contribute to the broader community by participating in forums, blogging, or writing white papers
• Desire to contribute to a fun work environment

Nature of engagement:

ifPeople headquarters is in Atlanta. We prefer you be a part of our local team.
This is a contract position, renewable on an as-needed project-by-project basis
If a full-time Web 2.0 Communications Specialist or related position should become available in the future, the successful contract specialist will receive priority consideration.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter that discusses your fit with ifPeople and your most meaningful Web 2.0 project experience, along with your resume/CV, a list of three references, and links to your relevant online profiles (LinkedIn, etc.), to jobs@ifpeople.net.  References will not be contacted without prior notification.  Applications not providing all the information will not be considered.

ifPeople is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workplace.

Work Environment:

ifPeople is a social enterprise with a loft office in the King Historic District of Atlanta and values-driven clients throughout North America. We are a carbon-neutral business that strives to make a positive contribution to our communities.  The business is entrepreneurial, young and growing. Our office is an intense collaborative environment, yet we have fun together, including group lunches and outings.  Software development is completed by creating an integrated team of our US staff with teams of developers based in Latin America (about 20 total).  Work is in English, though Spanish language skills are helpful.  The relationship with the developers is based on Fair Trade and though a program we call FairSource®.  We work on open source software.

ifPeople delivers Custom Software, Web Sites, and Consulting to mission-driven enterprises leading the transition to a more just, sustainable world. We are passionate about our role in contributing to effective online collaboration and communication that adds value to your work. ifPeople also strives towards sustainability in our business model, from climate responsibility to FairSource (fair trade software fostering responsible entrepreneurship).Please see our Web site, www.ifpeople.net, for more information about our company.