JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Director of Communications Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher Location: New York Job Category: Communications Sector: Nonprofit Type: Full-Time Job Posted: 4/19/2016 Area of Focus: Children and Youth, Peace, War, and Conflict Resolution Mission: Since 1993, Seeds of Peace inspires and cultivates new generations of global leaders in communities divided by conflict. We equip them with the skills and relationships they need to accelerate social, economic, and political changes essential for peace. Approach: Our leadership development model begins with a transformational camp session in Maine for exceptional young people and educators living in conflict. The program shifts attitudes and perceptions and builds respect and empathy. Our approach continues through year-round local programs that strengthen relationships and leadership capacities. We then accelerate the impact of our alumni who are challenging the ideologies, policies, and practices that perpetuate conflict. Our network now encompasses over 6,000 alumni throughout the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, and the United States who are uniquely positioned to lead change. Position Description: This position is responsible for leading overall messaging, press relations, and brand strategy for Seeds of Peace, engaging internal and external stakeholders across multiple platforms. This position will execute an organizational and forward thinking communications plan, and be charged with increasing awareness and visibility for Seeds of Peace globally while creating opportunities to engage external stakeholders in core mission topics. This will be achieved through traditional and new media, PR campaigns and targeted press opportunities, and through strategic partnerships. This position is tasked with overseeing the external relations functions of the organizational as well as leading effective internal communication to ensure consistency and effective messaging of our work. Specific Responsibilities: Media Relations: • Design and execute general press strategy, including leading PR surrounding special events • Work with and support program participants to tell their story effectively. • Oversee strategy for increased (and pro-active) media outreach, including identifying platforms (written, speaking, etc.) for organizational leadership. • Create opportunities for external conversations around core mission topics, including youth development, conflict resolution and transformation, peacebuilding, leadership, education, and social change.