Job Post: Development and Communications Associate

Job Announcement: Development and Communications Associate

Application Deadline: April 29, 2022

Start Date: May 30, 2022 (or earlier if possible)

ABOUT SOIL

SOIL is an award-winning organization founded in 2006, inspired by the belief that the most pervasive human rights abuse globally is poverty. SOIL works in Haiti to increase access to climate-positive sanitation services using a groundbreaking circular-economy model that simultaneously improves public health, food security, economic development, and ecological resiliency. SOIL’s sanitation service currently provides over 10,000 people with safely managed sanitation, prevents over 500 metric tons of waste from polluting water resources each year, and produces 100+ metric tons of agricultural-grade compost annually. SOIL is a team of 70+ people with specialties in social business, ecology, sanitation, agriculture, finance, community relations, marketing, and more. Learn more about our work at www.oursoil.org.  

JOIN OUR TEAM

SOIL is seeking a Development and Communications Associate to provide support to our small development team by: assisting with communicating project activities and outcomes, creating exceptional and brand-aligned design collateral, and supporting on development fundraising projects. As a nimble, fast-paced organization, SOIL is looking for a hard-working candidate who is enthusiastic, creative, flexible, and committed to the mission of our organization and its success.  

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 year of communications and/or marketing experience OR equivalent education and ability to produce a work sample
• Minimum 1 year of graphic design experience OR equivalent education and ability to produce a work sample
• Strong attention to detail and ability to tackle and complete assignments on a quick turnaround
• Energetic and proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to work well independently and as member of a remote-based team
• Exemplary interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate and build authentic relationships effectively across barriers
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Willingness to learn Haitian Creole

  SUPPLEMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Knowledge of WordPress and/or HTML
• Experience with MailChimp
• Experience with NetSuite or other similar donor databases
• Experience working in an international nonprofit setting
• Experience managing social media
• Prior knowledge of Haiti and/or issues pertaining to public health, sanitation, or climate change
• Fluency in French and/or Haitian Creole

LOCATION

This is a remote-based position. A computer will be provided should you need one, but you are expected to have a quiet work environment with a good internet connection.  

HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position with a Monday to Friday schedule, with exact hours dependent on time zone.  

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary will be determined based upon experience. SOIL offers a full benefits package (including health insurance, PTO, 401K, professional development)  

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be sent via email to [email protected] by April 29, 2022 with the subject line “Development and Communications Associate”. Applications should include the following:

• Cover letter, explaining your interest and most relevant qualifications for this position
• CV or Resume
• Writing sample (can be an excerpt, no more than one page)
• Example of graphic design work
• 2 references (applicants will be notified before we contact any references)

We will review your application as quickly as possible and we will be in touch if you are invited to interview.  

INTERESTED IN OTHER POSITIONS?  

Sign up to receive email announcements of future job and internship openings at SOIL at https://www.oursoil.org/join-the-soil-team/

Support SOIL

SOIL depends on individual donations from people like you to fund our lifesaving, earth-restoring sanitation services in Haiti. Please consider supporting SOIL today.

• Deriving financial benefit from SOIL’s climate mitigation action: is it possible? Apr 28, 2022
• Happy Earth Day! Apr 22, 2022
• Increasing Impact with EkoLakay Public Toilets Apr 13, 2022
• Job Post: Development and Communications Associate Apr 11, 2022
• Windrow Composting: What We’ve Learned from the Pilot Research and Where We’re Going Apr 7, 2022
• Women in Sanitation: Interview with Froggi VanRiper Apr 4, 2022
• SOIL Offers Food Canteen for Employees Mar 15, 2022
• SOIL Brings Dignified Sanitation to Kanaval Mar 11, 2022
• Introducing Our Advisory Board Feb 23, 2022
• AVI REKRITMAN: Konsiltan Konpos Lakay Feb 22, 2022