Program Associate, Corporate Communications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Corporate communications

·          Support the content development, visual design and editorial work of EF China WeChat account;

·          Support content development, visual design and maintenance of EF China website;

·          Support the planning, drafting and editorial work of other corporate communications stories in addition to the Website and WeChat;

·         Manage the development and distribution of EF China quarterly newsletters;

·         Assist in the development and regular update of EF China branding products such as corporate brochures, factsheet template, PPT template, corporate visual products, etc.;

·          Support brand check;

·          Support EF China media relations, and help organize media interviews;

·          Support media monitoring and PR analysis;

·          Assist in organizing staff training on communications;

·          Maintain internal database of communications materials;

·          Managing relations with communications vendors;

·          Support events management of the Communications Program;

·          Other administrative work of the corporate communications function.

Collaboration and Partnership 

·      Proactively work with other colleagues in collaborative projects;

·      Share knowledge, expertise, critical information and networks with other colleagues and/or partners under PD’s guidance to increase support and demonstrate shared purpose;

·      Maintain the list of partners for the program, assist in inviting international and domestic experts to support EF China’s stakeholders.

Others 

·       Assist the team to draft reporting materials, such as annual report and work plan to the regulators, and docket narrative and logic model to the board;

·       Work closely with other colleagues to support the office-wide events as required;

·      Translate written materials from English to Chinese or vice versa;

·      Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by PD;

·      Back up other colleagues as needed.

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

·    Education: bachelor’s degree and above, major in communications, journalism, marketing or public administration.

·    Working experience: experience in communications, journalism and event organizing preferred; above two years of working experience as a plus.

·    Language: Chinese native speaker; excellent command of spoken and written English.

·    Project management skills: ability to manage projects according to a set of procedures and rules, follow the necessary steps rigorously, with the good understanding of the purpose, scope and timeline of the projects.

·    Problem solving skills: ability to solve problems logically and independently.

·    Communications: excellent communication skills. Proficiency to write and edit press releases and other communication materials. Familiarity with Website/WeChat management. Understanding of journalistic practices. Good taste and creativity for visual design.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

·    Ethical Behavior/Integrity – Demonstrates principled performance and sound ethics, showing consistency among principles, values and behaviors to build trust and credibility internally and externally.

·    Mission-driven/Initiative – Inspired by the organization's vision and mission, and take actions with ownership, can-do attitude and proactive mindset.

·    Team Spirits – Collaboratively works toward solutions which benefit all involved parties; willingly cooperate with others to accomplish team/organization objectives.

The Energy Foundation China provides a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and generous vacation.

Please email a cover letter and resume (Chinese & English), subject line "Application for PA of Corporate Communications", to jobs@efchina.org.