Rockefeller Brothers Fund Founded in 1940, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund encourages social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. The RBFs grantmaking is organized around three themes: Democratic Practice, Sustainable Development, and Peace and Security. Though the Fund pursues its three program interests in a variety of geographic contexts, it has identified several specific locations on which to concentrate cross-programmatic attention. The Fund refers to these as RBF pivotal places: subnational areas, nation-states, or cross-border regions that have special importance with regard to the Funds substantive concerns and whose future will have disproportionate significance for the future of a surrounding region, an ecosystem, or the world. The Fund currently works in three pivotal places: New York City, Western Balkans, and Southern China.
Through its grantmaking, the Fund supports efforts to expand knowledge, clarify values and critical choices, nurture creative expression, and shape public policy. The Funds programs are intended to develop leaders, strengthen institutions, engage citizens, build community, and foster partnerships that include government, business, and civil society. Respect for cultural diversity and ecological integrity pervades the Funds activities.
As a private foundation, the Fund strives to promote philanthropic excellence and to enhance the effectiveness of the nonprofit sector. The Funds investment assets total was $683 million as of September 30, 2009. In 2008, the Fund awarded 329 grants, totaling over $33 million.
Position Summary The associate reports to the director of communications and assists with all aspects of communications. A primary responsibility of this position is overseeing and maintaining the Funds Web site, www.rbf.org, which is central to the Funds online communications strategy. Duties include Web site administration, web content development, writing, multimedia content, and other duties. As an active member of the communications team, the associate works closely with the director to identify opportunities and tools to enhance the Funds Web presence.
Requirements:
Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree in journalism or a communications-related field and a minimum of three years of communications and Web experience. The associate must have exceptionally strong writing, verbal, analytical, organizational, Web page editing, and design skills, be detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. It is essential for the associate to be able to develop a broad knowledge of the organizations programs, practices, policies, and procedures. Foundation and/or other nonprofit experience are preferred.
Salary The Rockefeller Brothers Fund offers a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, a generous benefits package, and a pleasant work environment. The Fund is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications from candidates regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.
To apply, please send a letter explaining your interest in the position and qualifications along with a resume and brief writing sample. No telephone or fax inquiries or applications, please.
