The Kaiser Family Foundation is currently seeking a Program Officer to provide programmatic support to the Foundation’s domestic public health information campaigns conducted in partnership with media companies in the United States. A main focus of this work is on HIV/AIDS and related issues. The selected candidate will work as part of a small, fast-paced team.

For more information about the Program visit: http://www.kff.org/entpartnerships/

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Management: Provide day-to-day strategic and operational support, including partner cultivation, strategic planning, and ongoing tracking and assessment.

• Campaign Promotions / Communications: Develop and execute multi-platform communications and promotions strategies to reach audiences and/or reinforce campaign messages / actions, working collaboratively with colleagues on the Creative Team. Work with Communications Team to develop and execute press strategy for campaigns and key activities. Oversee the re-distribution of campaign content and other direct-to-audience materials.

• Informational Resource Management: Help to develop, manage, and evaluate a range of informational resources that support campaigns, including hotlines, SMS / text messaging services, and websites, working collaboratively with colleagues on the Creative Team

• Trends Analysis: Monitor media landscape, and provide regular analysis of relevant media trends, new opportunities, and key challenges according to key demographic groups and target audiences.

• Contracts and Budgeting: Negotiate and execute contracts and memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with media partners, external contractors, ad agencies, content partners, etc. Develop and manage project budgets. When necessary, liaise with outside legal counsel regarding international contracts and agreements. Monitor all contract and rights compliance. Help to cultivate new and manage existing funding partners.

• Staff Management: Manage one Program Associate, who is responsible for supporting promotions, online communications, distribution of direct-to-audience materials, and general administrative support. Manage relationships with outside contractors and vendors.

• Program Communications: Develop / Maintain promotional and communications materials for Entertainment Media Partnerships Program, including relevant brochures, video highlights reels, and contributions to Foundation’s website.

SPECIFIC TYPES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelors degree; advanced degrees in business, marketing / communications or social science discipline welcomed;
• Minimum 5 years prior experience in marketing and promotions, new media, or comparable experience required;
• Prior experience in public health or pro-social sector encouraged;
• Evidence of exceptional project management, teamwork and leadership required;
• Highly organized and efficient with time;
• Strong written and presentation skills;
• Experience working with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel;
• Ability to coordinate and manage complex and multi-faceted projects with outside partners and under tight schedules.

Please forward cover letter, resume, and any relevant examples of work and references. No phone inquiries please.

HR-Program Officer, EMP
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
2400 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Fax: (650) 854-8037
E-mail: jobs@kff.org

Equal Opportunity Employer