www.justvision.org



Job Summary:

Just Vision is seeking to hire a Director of Communications and Outreach to
work

from our D.C. office. The Director of Communications and Outreach will increase

awareness about Just Vision and the Palestinian and Israeli civilian-led
nonviolence

and conflict resolution efforts we document.

The Director of Communications and Outreach is responsible for designing and

implementing Just Vision’s communications strategy using electronic, broadcast

and print media, social media, as well as by developing executive and expert

communications. The Director of Communications and Outreach will represent

the organization in community settings across the United States and will
oversee

Just Vision’s in-depth website, which is a resource for community leaders,

journalists, NGOs and students. A key objective for the Director of

Communications and Outreach is to generate interest from reputable print and

broadcast journalists, to reach policy makers and community leaders, and to

continue to position Just Vision as a leader in the field of
Israeli-Palestinian

conflict resolution work. The Director of Communications and Outreach will also

generate visibility for those Palestinian and Israeli civic leaders that we
profile.


Qualifications:

1. Master's in journalism/public relations or international relations a plus
(or

equivalent work experience).

2. Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in communications,

media relations, and/or public relations, preferably with internationally
focused

organizations – especially pertaining to the Middle East and the Palestinian-

Israeli conflict.

3. Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.

4. Extensive familiarity with international news outlets and their traditional
and

new media needs.

5. Extensive global media contacts in print, broadcast and web news.

6. Prior experience working with Jewish, Arab/Muslim communities and/or strong

familiarity with their needs.

7. Strong knowledge of online communications strategies and tactics, latest web

technologies, tools and best practices.

8. Prior non-profit or philanthropic experience a plus.

Foreign Language: Fluency in oral and written Arabic and Hebrew a plus!


Start Date: April 2010.

Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. We are open to flex

schedules.

Application Guidelines: Cover letter, resume, 1-page writing sample and
contact

information for three references.

Application Deadline: Rolling, but early submissions are encouraged.

Please send applications to info(at)justvision.org.