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THE POSITION

Intersections International is looking for a creative, passionate individual to join our team as our Content Curator and Associate Producer. This individual will create vibrant, engaging, and visually appealing multi-media content to be published on Intersections website, social media platforms, and the newly redesigned website of Believe Out Loud – Intersections’ signature program to advance LGBTQIA equality and affirmation. This individual will also assist with every aspect of the production of all video, podcast/audio, graphic, and written storytelling content developed for Intersections’ programs, with a special focus on Believe Out Loud. At Intersections International, which has consultative status at the United Nations (U.N.), we envision a time when our distinct identities no longer incite division, discrimination, destruction and despair. We envision a world – united in diversity, where human differences serve to advance connection, equality, respect and social protection for all people. This includes historically marginalized groups such as women, children and the elderly; people with different physical abilities; all people of color; immigrants; refugees; persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual; indigenous and first people; and Latina, Latino, Latinx and Hispanic people.

The ideal candidate will create as a means to promote social change. This position assumes the candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment, and will demonstrate excellent demonstrating good organization skills, and the ability to take direction and receive direct feedback with an orientation toward results and measurable outcomes, and an ability to give and receive direct feedback. Ideal candidates will share the vision of hope and possibility that justice programming at Intersections endeavors to create and share. Candidates also should also demonstrate an understanding of intersectionality and a commitment to racial and economic justice. A familiarity with civil rights movements, non-discrimination issues of relevance to LGBTQIA communities and an ability to see the world through a non-hetero normative lens is a plus.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Digital and Creative Content Manager, create and execute

content plans for Intersections’ website and social media platforms, including especially,

the Believe Out Loud website and social media outlets.

Work with the Justice, Advocacy and Civic Engagement Manager to create and execute content plans for the Believe Out Loud website. This includes, but is not limited to, crafting scripts and production plans, and creating production budgets.

Direct and edit compelling educational and informational documentary-style videos for the Believe Out Loud website featuring individuals sharing their experiences or opinion, interviews, and life stories.

Create appealing graphics and illustrations to supplement educational and informational content on the organization’s website.

Assist the Digital and Creative Content Specialist and the Justice, Advocacy and Civic Engagement Manager in identifying pertinent topics, individuals, and other resources to feature on the Believe Out Loud website.

Assist other Intersections’ program staff in creating multi-media content.

QUALIFICATIONS

B.A. in film video production, multi-media design software, or related field is required.

Demonstrated experience creating high-quality video and film products.

Experience producing interesting and engaging podcast and other audio content.

Excellent editing skills and extensive knowledge of all necessary editing software.

Ability to handle audio and camera equipment for production of video or audio content.

Ability to use photo-editing software and graphic design software to create quick and

easily-digestible illustrations, adding to a creatively rich and visually stimulating user

experience on the Believe Out Loud website.

Ability to engage with interview partners, subjects of and participants in video or audio

portrayals in a welcoming, respectful, and professional manner.

Ability to interact respectfully and confidently with people of different cultural,

socioeconomic and religious backgrounds.

Experience with faith-based organizations or communities is a plus.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Curiosity to explore novel and creative ways of storytelling that are engaging and

educational.

Candidates must be able and willing to occasionally travel for video/audio productions or

interviews outside of New York City.

Understanding of issues at the intersection of faith, religion and LGBTQIA life is

preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, video and audio

editing software is desired.

Foreign language skills are a plus.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary is competitive. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental and ancillary benefits; vacations and holidays; life insurance; flexible spending pre-tax plans and commuter pre-tax benefits.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is situated in an open workspace environment. Overtime work in the evening or on weekends may be required to complete direct service, travel or humanitarian relief tasks and activities. Occasionally may be required to life moderately heavy objects (up to 25 pounds) during the course of the workday.

To Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume to Brooke Richie-Babbage at brooke@spaerca.com. In the subject line reference “Content Curator Submission”. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls. Please note that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful passing of background checks. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2019.

ABOUT INTERSECTIONS

Intersections International is dedicated to bringing diverse people together across lines of

difference while building bridges of hope. We develop programs that lead communities and individuals to forge common ground, and advance strategies to promote justice, reconciliation and to build peace. Founded in 2007, Intersections is an inter-religious, multicultural, global social justice ministry of The Collegiate Church of New York, the oldest corporation in North America, dating back to 1628. We use our deep roots to take the long view of social transformation. Intersections International is an equal opportunity employer and proactively takes steps to recruit, hire and promote women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans. Intersections is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff. People of color, transgender and gendernonconforming people, people with abilities in multiple languages, immigrants, and people who are abled differently are encouraged to apply.

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Content Curator and Associate Producer

THE POSITION

Intersections International is looking for a creative, passionate individual to join our team as our Content Curator and Associate Producer. This individual will create vibrant, engaging, and visually appealing multi-media content to be published on Intersections website, social media platforms, and the newly redesigned website of Believe Out Loud – Intersections’ signature program to advance LGBTQIA equality and affirmation. This individual will also assist with every aspect of the production of all video, podcast/audio, graphic, and written storytelling content developed for Intersections’ programs, with a special focus on Believe Out Loud. At Intersections International, which has consultative status at the United Nations (U.N.), we envision a time when our distinct identities no longer incite division, discrimination, destruction and despair. We envision a world – united in diversity, where human differences serve to advance connection, equality, respect and social protection for all people. This includes historically marginalized groups such as women, children and the elderly; people with different physical abilities; all people of color; immigrants; refugees; persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual; indigenous and first people; and Latina, Latino, Latinx and Hispanic people.

The ideal candidate will create as a means to promote social change. This position assumes the candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment, and will demonstrate excellent demonstrating good organization skills, and the ability to take direction and receive direct feedback with an orientation toward results and measurable outcomes, and an ability to give and receive direct feedback. Ideal candidates will share the vision of hope and possibility that justice programming at Intersections endeavors to create and share. Candidates also should also demonstrate an understanding of intersectionality and a commitment to racial and economic justice. A familiarity with civil rights movements, non-discrimination issues of relevance to LGBTQIA communities and an ability to see the world through a non-hetero normative lens is a plus.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Digital and Creative Content Manager, create and execute

content plans for Intersections’ website and social media platforms, including especially,

the Believe Out Loud website and social media outlets.

Work with the Justice, Advocacy and Civic Engagement Manager to create and execute content plans for the Believe Out Loud website. This includes, but is not limited to, crafting scripts and production plans, and creating production budgets.

Direct and edit compelling educational and informational documentary-style videos for the Believe Out Loud website featuring individuals sharing their experiences or opinion, interviews, and life stories.

Create appealing graphics and illustrations to supplement educational and informational content on the organization’s website.

Assist the Digital and Creative Content Specialist and the Justice, Advocacy and Civic Engagement Manager in identifying pertinent topics, individuals, and other resources to feature on the Believe Out Loud website.

Assist other Intersections’ program staff in creating multi-media content.

QUALIFICATIONS

B.A. in film video production, multi-media design software, or related field is required.

Demonstrated experience creating high-quality video and film products.

Experience producing interesting and engaging podcast and other audio content.

Excellent editing skills and extensive knowledge of all necessary editing software.

Ability to handle audio and camera equipment for production of video or audio content.

Ability to use photo-editing software and graphic design software to create quick and

easily-digestible illustrations, adding to a creatively rich and visually stimulating user

experience on the Believe Out Loud website.

Ability to engage with interview partners, subjects of and participants in video or audio portrayals in a welcoming, respectful, and professional manner.

Ability to interact respectfully and confidently with people of different cultural,

socioeconomic and religious backgrounds.

Experience with faith-based organizations or communities is a plus.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Curiosity to explore novel and creative ways of storytelling that are engaging and

educational.

Candidates must be able and willing to occasionally travel for video/audio productions or interviews outside of New York City.

Understanding of issues at the intersection of faith, religion and LGBTQIA life is

preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, video and audio editing software is desired.

Foreign language skills are a plus.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary is competitive. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental and ancillary benefits; vacations and holidays; life insurance; flexible spending pre-tax plans and commuter pre-tax benefits.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is situated in an open workspace environment. Overtime work in the evening or on weekends may be required to complete direct service, travel or humanitarian relief tasks and activities. Occasionally may be required to life moderately heavy objects (up to 25 pounds) during the course of the workday.

To Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume to Brooke Richie-Babbage at brooke@spaerca.com. In the subject line reference “Content Curator Submission”. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls. Please note that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful passing of background checks. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2019.

ABOUT INTERSECTIONS

Intersections International is dedicated to bringing diverse people together across lines of

difference while building bridges of hope. We develop programs that lead communities and individuals to forge common ground, and advance strategies to promote justice, reconciliation and to build peace. Founded in 2007, Intersections is an inter-religious, multicultural, global social justice ministry of The Collegiate Church of New York, the oldest corporation in North America, dating back to 1628. We use our deep roots to take the long view of social transformation.

Intersections International is an equal opportunity employer and proactively takes steps to recruit, hire and promote women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans. Intersections is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff. People of color, transgender and gendernonconforming people, people with abilities in multiple languages, immigrants, and people who are abled differently are encouraged to apply.