Writing & Communications Assistant Jobs

We are accepting applications through May 30, 2022.

About The Improve Group

We are a woman-led, full-service evaluation, research, and strategic planning consulting firm based in St. Paul, Minnesota. We are committed to helping local, national, and international organizations make the most of information, navigate complexity, and ensure their investments lead to meaningful, sustained impact. That commitment is connected to our vision, which is that mission-driven organizations will effectively develop more resilient, equitable, and thriving communities.

Evaluation is our core area of work… so what is evaluation? It has been described in many ways; most simplistically it is a type of research.One organization defines evaluationas “a complex and dynamic process that requires the use of a variety of data collection methods and analysis techniques to assess the performance of an organization, program, policy, or project. Evaluation can be used to inform decision–makers about how to improve the effectiveness of programs, projects, policies, and organizations."

At The Improve Group, our work isguided by principles for diversity, equity, and inclusionthat inform what we do and how we do it. We know that this requires thoughtfulness, attention, and dedication. As we live these principles out, we are building a team that does awesome work and has an amazing time doing it.

If you’re looking to be challenged every day, make meaningful impact, and “write for good,” we would love to talk with you!

Our culture is grounded in organizational learning and collaboration emphasizing individual growth and development with opportunities for self-management and experimentation inspired, in part, by the work of Reinventing Organizations. We are driven by a new strategic plan that furthers this culture through these directions:

• Grow relationships, grow our business
• Deepen, solidify, and expand internal and external equity work
• Propel capacity for learning, reflecting, and sharing leadership

Join us and immerse yourself in a culture that is driven by our core values: Joy, Excellence, Thoughtfulness, Collaboration & Inclusiveness, Innovation & Creativity, and Building a Better World!

About Your Role

This is a new position!As the Writer and Communications Assistant, you will play a key role in describing how The Improve Group can support organizations in making an impact. You will use your writing skills largely in writing proposals that describe our unique approach, illustrate our qualifications, and explain our proposed work activities and phases to potential clients. Your communications and marketing knowledge and interest will benefit the organization in supporting a variety of campaigns. And you will have an opportunity to learn about a variety of social programs and policies and how evaluation, research and planning can support them.

As a learning organization, The Improve Group will support your individual growth and development with the time and resources to help you excel in your role. And as this is a new position, you will have the opportunity to help shape the path to advancement, whether that be mostly writing or communications or continuing a combination of both.

This position is a St. Paul-based position.If you love to write, this job is for you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

1) Writing related to proposals:

• Write proposals, using standard language, incorporating key messages, and tailoring to appropriate audience
• Provide proof-reading support to proposals
• Write and update staff resumes and biographies for use in proposals
• Utilize and maintain standard language inventory of proposal messaging and content
• Work toward playing a lead role in the proposal development process, seeking ways to incorporate efficiencies and improvements, including by creating, reviewing, and maintaining standard proposal content using best practices and style guidelines

2) Writing related to marketing and communications:

• Edit and write content for newsletter, social media, and website
• Support staff in a variety of communications needs by writing and editing content

3) Communications and marketing support:

• Support the process of searching for and tracking new project opportunities
• Support team to plan, develop, and execute marketing and communications strategies, including IG’s website and social media presence
• Support event planning, including IG-hosted events and conference opportunities
• Support planning and coordination of eNewsletter
• Support administration, training and development of Salesforce CRM

4) Project Support:

• Support project teams on client work on a limited basis

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Base knowledge and interest in marketing and communications best practices
• Adaptability to jump into projects quickly to provide support; handle multiple, challenging tasks in a quick-paced environment
• Proven ability to write in a clear and engaging manner, particularly in articulating complex concepts for a lay audience; using thoughtful inquiry and probing questions to enhance understanding of key concepts and messages.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment
• Interest in using and experimenting with a variety of tools for creativity (e.g., design, video production)
• Proven ability to write high-quality content in different styles (e.g., informal/conversational, technical, instructional, academic)
• Ability to get along with others and work in a collaborative team environment, even in demanding situations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Additional preferred qualifications (not required):

• Interest and experience with social justice issues
• Experience in consulting services marketing
• Experience with social media tools

Benefits

As a member of our team, you will have the resources and support you need to be successful at work. We offer a flexible work environment, which includes unlimited PTO, flexible work schedules, and a hybrid model that allows employees to work remote and in person at our St. Paul office; occasional visits to our St. Paul office are a job requirement. As the nature of our work continues to evolve, we will adapt and adjust our policies and practices to support a flexible and fun work environment. Benefits include:

• Healthcare, dental
• Paid office closure days
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability
• Contribution of 4% of salary to 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation: The annual salary for this position is currently set at $48,133.34. Our compensation philosophy includes an equity frame that calls us to be consistent and transparent. It also calls us to seek ways to remove any subjectivity that could cause inequities, and to correct inequities when we find them.

Application Process: Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Please use the "Apply Now" button to submit your application. You can contact [email protected] if you have and challenges with the application process.