Reports to: Executive Director 

Classification: Full-time, Salaried: $50,000-$60,000 annually 

Location: Greater Des Moines 

To apply: Send letter of interest and resume by 01/07/2025 to sherry@CultureALL.org 

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About CultureALL

CultureALL plays a vital role in making Iowa a more inclusive and welcoming place to live and work. The unique programs and activities of CultureALL invite Iowans to participate in other cultural traditions. Whether it’s in schools, the workplace, retirement communities or festivals and events, the work of CultureALL elevates behaviors and attitudes to a higher level of appreciation for the diversity around us. With 20 years of experience, a network of 100+ CultureALL ambassadors representing 40+ cultures, and a staff of consultants, CultureALL is recognized as the leader in valuing, sharing and lifting up the cultures in Iowa communities.

Sharing Cultures Elevates Us ALL. Visit our website: CultureALL.org

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Position Summary

CultureALL is looking for a skilled and versatile writer with a strong passion for culture and community. The ideal candidate will use their writing, photography, and video skills to promote inclusion and foster a sense of belonging among audiences. Responsibilities include creating and publishing blog posts, news blasts, and social media content that highlights current events in the community and the impact of CultureALL's programs and services. The goal is to engage and grow audiences, connecting them to CultureALL’s mission as a cause they care about.

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Responsibilities

Journalism (40%)

• Write feature stories about CultureALL programs, services, and impact
• Profile the people and organizations in CultureALL’s networks (presenters, clients, partners, volunteers, donors)
• Pitch compelling story ideas about timely and current issues that interest CultureALL’s networks 
• Attend CultureALL events and document details to include in newsworthy stories 
• Produce a combination of video, blog posts, interviews, photos, social media, e-news blasts, and more
• Research topics, seeking out reliable sources, to stay current with trends in intercultural communications, team dynamics, equity-based practices, and related topics
• Plan and organize content for quarterly campaigns to serve each prioritized audience (educators, businesses, donors)

Social Media Engagement (25%)

• Maintain a presence on social media for CultureALL to show our expertise as a resource for teams to become more inclusive and productive
• Grow audience, reach, and engagement across platforms
• Monitor and moderate posts that are important to CultureALL’s networks
• Livestream CultureALL events when appropriate
• Update websites as needed

Community Building (20%)

• Strengthen community relationships by interviewing, attending, and collaborating with people in CultureALL’s networks
• Engage the people in our networks as content creators 
• Promote and share events or topics that are important to CultureALL’s networks
• Implement the Communications Strategic Plan, prioritizing work activities accordingly
• Work with the CultureALL Board of Directors to update the Communications Strategic Plan

Graphic Design (5%)

• Format online content with professional quality for each media platform
• Photograph key moments to show how CultureALL programs transform attitudes and behaviors
• Record and edit video to demonstrate the impact of CultureALL’s programs

Contact Database Management (5%)

• Enter relevant information into Salesforce CRM
• Ensure contact information for mailing lists are up-to-date
• Generate reports to send newsletters and e-blasts to CultureALL’s networks

Other Duties Possible (5%)

• Recognize donors and document details about how they were recognized 
• Update CultureALL webpages
• Promote CultureALL events
• Co-produce CultureALL’s annual report
• Co-produce marketing materials
• Write fundraising proposals

Minimum Qualifications

• Training and experience in journalism, communications, ethnography, or related field
• Demonstrated writing, editing, and interviewing skills
• Aptitude for video production and photography
• Demonstrated skill for using social media effectively
• Highly motivated to serve CultureALL’s mission
• Aligned with CultureALL’s values

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Additional Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of concepts related to culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Superb writing skills – adjusting for each media format and message strategy
• Creative and inquiring mind with excellent interviewing and research skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Able to build rapport with a diverse array of people
• Natural ability to engage volunteers and other collaborators
• Disciplined with strong time management skills; driven to meet weekly and quarterly goals
• Comfortable with cloud technology; experience with Salesforce is desirable
• Solid understanding of relationship marketing and lead generation
• Highly professional - with integrity, optimism, energy, and collaboration
• Experience in planning a communications strategy

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How to Apply

Send Required Materials to Sherry@CultureALL.org by January 7th, 2025

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Required Materials:

• cover letter detailing qualifications and relevant experience 
• resume
• 3 relevant references
• 3 published professional writing samples (digital and online samples are acceptable)

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