Communication Officer

Abraham Path Initiative

Communication Officer (1 FTE)

1 FTE, based in/near Jerusalem, remuneration commensurate with experience & skills

Responsibilities
-Coordinate API communications
-Actively pursue, collect & write stories for API publications
-Maintain API website with current info on the path and tour services
-Manage production of printed materials
-Assist in reporting and proposals as necessary
-Marketing & PR for Abraham Path and API
-Lead API communication/marketing committee
-Write press releases and newsletters
-Invite and host journalists
-Recruit bloggers
-Manage Google ads, Facebook advertising
-Expand and manage web and social media presence
-Maintain points of connection with API partners and network
-Communications assistance to API partners

Job Requirements
-Based in/near Jerusalem
-Travel on all regions of the Abraham Path
-English fluency
-Minimum three years of experience in communications field
-Bachelor’s Degree

Experience and Qualifications
-Strong writing & editing skills in English
-Desktop/digital/web publishing coordination
-Strong interpersonal communication skills
-Social media marketing strategies
-Self-motivated & independent in project and time management
-Photography
-Significant intercultural & travel experience (Middle East preferred)
-Journalism or marketing background preferred
-Professional proficiency in one or more regional language (Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish or Kurdish) preferred

Application Process
Send the following items to [email protected]
Cover letter or statement of intent
CV
Three writing samples
Three visual communication samples from portfolio (photos/video/web), optional
Three references

Application deadline: September 15, 2013
Decision by: October 25, 2013
Starting date: November 15, 2013

The Abraham Path is a long-distance walking trail across the Middle East. The path retraces the cultural memory of the journey of Abraham and his family and celebrates its story of hospitality and kindness to strangers.

The Abraham Path Initiative (API) is an international organization cultivating the development of the path along with local and international partner organizations. The initiative is a non-profit, non-religious and non-political organization. The mission of the Abraham Path Initiative is to support local partners in developing the Abraham Path as:
a catalyst for socioeconomic development and sustainable tourism.
a place of meeting and connection between people from the Middle East and people around the world.
a creative space for stories that highlight the unique culture, heritage and hospitality of the region.
 

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