External Affairs Officer

ABOUT US

Do you want to help change the world with a passionate team of staff and volunteers?

Founded in 1990, AIDS Concern is a leading health charity specializing in HIV/AIDS response, community health and inclusion for people of diverse sexualities and genders.

Our ambition is to achieve our vision of Triple Zero – ZERO new HIV infections, ZERO stigma for people living with HIV and ZERO AIDS deaths. We provide sexual health education as well as HIV testing and support services for people living with HIV.

If you believe you can help to achieve our plans and would enjoy working in a middle-sized dynamic NGO please apply for this position.
 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The External Affairs Officer reports to the External Affairs Manager / Assistant External Affairs Manager; they will work with colleagues across the organization to achieve communications and fundraising objectives.

The postholder will be involved in all facets of external affairs, including communication, fundraising and stakeholder relations. They will work with people inside and outside of AIDS Concern to build support for our mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, write and edit marketing and communications materials, including press releases, e-newsletters and social media content 
• Promote communications and marketing materials through appropriate social channels
• Maintain digital media archives including photos and videos.
• Work with team members to conceptualize and implement communications strategies and campaigns.
• Respond to media/social media inquiries and perform media outreach to achieve brand placement in publications
• Assist in managing the donor database
• Assist in website and social media account management.
• Assist in event production

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• At least two years of experience in a communication, development or public relations role.
• Ability to use social media for promotion and engagement.
• Knowledge about HIV/STI and public health as well as the LGBTQ+ community is a definite advantage but the ability to learn quickly and communicate with sensitivity is more important.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator and/or other design platforms is an asset.
• Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve communication efforts.
• Energy, positivity, enthusiasm and passion for the role and the mission.
• Must be resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction
• Knowledge of direct marketing techniques and tools desirable. 
• Knowledge and/or experience of CRM and EDM platforms desirable.
• English and Cantonese proficiency is essential, Putonghua is a bonus.

OUR OFFER

The successful candidate will be offered a package commensurate with experiences and qualifications.

We are an organization striving to serve the community while being committed to support the long-term career development and advancement of our colleagues within the organization.  We care about equal opportunities and provide work-life balance. Comprehensive fringe benefits include medical coverage, 15 days of annual leave, birthday leave, personal time-off and T&D allowance.

If you are confident to join our team and work along with us for our vision, please prepare a CV and cover letter setting out your suitability for the position and available date for employment.

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For more information about AIDS Concern, please visit www.aidsconcern.org.hk