Communications Assistant

SUMMARY

Stand Up To Cancer (“SU2C”), a California non-profit public benefit corporation that is affiliated with EIF, is seeking a Communications Assistant. The Communications Assistant provides administrative support to the SVP of Communications and plays a vital role in supporting communications efforts for Stand Up To Cancer. The candidate should have a minimum of two years’ experience in public relations or communications and possess superior organizational and communication skills, with the ability to juggle multiple assignments at the same time. This position will be based out of the Stand Up To Cancer office in Los Angeles, CA.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To be successful, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

SU2C reserves the right to modify the job responsibilities listed below based on its needs.

• Administrative support for the SVP, Communications, including calendar, travel, expenses, departmental invoices etc.
• Work with the Communications team to execute strategic campaigns that support SU2C’s mission and drive awareness and visibility for the organization.
• Compile, edit, and distribute media coverage reports.
• Maintain media lists and key resources, including conference, festival, and awards lists.
• Assist with press events.
• Prepare communications materials (media alerts/press releases/bios etc), as needed
• Collaborate with other departments and administrative staff as needed
• Attend departmental and other meetings as required
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills with the capacity to be highly task-oriented
• Demonstrate strong personal compatibility with, and commitment to, the Foundation’s/SU2C’s philosophies and mission while maintaining a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, creatively, efficiently, and cooperatively in a fast-paced environment
• Professional demeanor exhibiting the ability to listen actively and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing), persuasively, and with confidence
• Personable, approachable, and able to build relationships and trust with employees and management
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• The ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining extreme attention to detail and refocus as the job and situations demand
• The ability to work within a team and establish strong working relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree preferably in Communications or Journalism from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Minimum two years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or related field.
• Business acumen with working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Cision and MuckRack
• Willingness to work overtime with short notice
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Some travel required
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Frequent alpha/numeric keyboarding
• Ability to us a computer
• Operate standard office equipment
• Lift and carry boxes up to ten pounds
• File and retrieve documents

SALARY RANGE: $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SU2C is an equal opportunity employer. It considers applicants for all positions without regard to age (40 or older), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), disability (either mental or physical, including HIV and AIDS), cancer, genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin (including language use restrictions), race, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• public relations, corporate communications, or related: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90024