• Conduct research on Ashoka fellows for the Fall Mailing booklet. Gather information about their achievements, background, and contributions.
• Explore articles from different media outlets related to our field. Summarize key points and identify relevant content for inclusion in the Fall booklet.

2. Correspondence Assistance:

• Assist with email correspondence, scheduling, and follow-ups. Help manage communication between the EO and external stakeholders.
• Maintain a professional tone and attention to detail in all written communication.

3. Highlighting Quotes for Fall Quote Card:

• Identify impactful quotes from articles, interviews, or other sources. These quotes will be featured on our Fall quote card.
• Collaborate with the design team to create visually appealing graphics for the quote card.

4. Salesforce Data Updates:

• Work within Salesforce to update and maintain contact records. Ensure accuracy and completeness of information.

5. Timely Delivery:

• Meet deadlines consistently by efficiently transcribing and proofreading recorded materials.

6. Confidentiality and Discretion:

• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism, maintaining strict confidentiality protocols to ensure the privacy and security of the transcribed content and the individuals involved.

7. Communication Management:

• Draft, edit, and proofread a variety of correspondence, including emails, letters, memos, and other written materials.

8. Teamwork:

• Collaborate with Executive Office for effective communications and maintaining positive relationships with other cross functional teams.

9. Internal Collaboration:

• Work closely with executive office, to align communication efforts, and ensure accurate representation of organizational goals and initiatives.

10. Time Management:

• Manage multiple communication projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and prioritizing urgent requests to ensure timely and efficient delivery.

11. Quality Assurance:

• Conduct thorough reviews of all correspondence to identify and correct grammatical errors, formatting inconsistencies, and factual inaccuracies.

12. Research:

• Conduct research and analysis on various topics/subjects utilizing both primary and secondary sources and provide well-structured reports and summaries of research findings, including data visualization when appropriate.

Qualification Requirement

• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a college or university program, preferably in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.

Research Skills:

• Strong research skills, with the ability to gather and synthesize information from various sources.
• Experience in analyzing articles and other media content.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional tone and attention to detail in all correspondence.
• Proficiency in drafting, editing, and proofreading various types of written materials.

Technical Proficiency:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) for creating visually appealing graphics.

Organizational Skills:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, prioritizing urgent requests.
• Consistently meet deadlines and manage time effectively.

Attention to Detail:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and correct grammatical errors, formatting inconsistencies, and factual inaccuracies.

Confidentiality and Discretion:

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Adherence to strict confidentiality protocols to ensure the privacy and security of information.

Teamwork and Collaboration:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with the Executive Office and cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain positive relationships within the organization.

Analytical Skills:

• Ability to conduct thorough research and analysis on various topics.
• Experience in creating well-structured reports and summaries, including data visualization when appropriate.

Creativity:

• Ability to identify impactful quotes and collaborate with the design team to create visually appealing materials.

Work Ethic:

• Reliable, punctual, and committed to completing tasks.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently when necessary.