Just Media is hiring a Development Coordinator
We’re hiring a part-time coordinator to support Just Media’s continued growth and sustainability. The coordinator will work with a small team of staff dedicated to supporting young storytellers to cover policing, prison, and justice issues from a grassroots movement perspective. For more about Just Media’s work, check us out at justmediaproject.org.
** NOTE: Based on interest and fit, we’ll consider expanding the scope of the Development Coordinator role to include social media and communications coordination. Interest in an expanded role is not a requirement for applying. **
To apply: Send a resume, 2 writing samples (preference for writing for funders if available), and a brief note about relevant experiences and interest to jobs@justmediaproject.org, with the subject line “Development Coordinator – [your name].” We’ll be reviewing applications on a rolling basis starting Oct 30 until the position is filled.
Hours: 15 hours per week, including planning and attending weekly staff calls. Flexibility to set your own schedule
Location: Remote within the United States. Preference to those who work on the East Coast, with special consideration for those based in Philly
Compensation: $2,000 stipend per month (contract position)
**updated based on feedback
Responsibilities
Prospect, apply for, and track grants for Just Media’s programs and general operations
Work closely with Just Media’s staff to document our work and highlight learnings, visions, and stories to report to funders
Set up calls and communicate with funders and organizational partners as needed
Run communication between Just Media and funders, coordinating with JM team members as needed
Help track and edit budgets and cash flow as needed
Participate in team meetings and support general operations in alignment with interests and needs
Expectations
Track record of securing grants and supporting start-up organizations to achieve sustainable funding
Experience building or maintaining relationships with non-profit funders, specifically in the realm of movement journalism, media, and advocacy
Commitment to movement media, rooted in organizing and the lived experiences of folks impacted by policing, prisons, and justice issues
Strong sense of self and identity, and ability to represent the needs of young people from structurally marginalized identities
Strong writer and communicator
Preferred but not required: Experience in advocacy, organizing, or media within communities impacted by justice issues, existing relationships with potential values-aligned organizations and funders
Questions?
Email Alejandro Guerrero, Just Media’s Community Editor, at alejandro@justmediaproject.org.