Public Relations Specialist

Organization: Russian American Foundation 

Website: RAF

Title: Public Relations Specialist 

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

An established small foundation with initiatives aimed at bridging American and Russian people, businesses, cultures and countries is looking for a consultant with strong Public Relations experience and contacts in the New York media and, preferably, nationally. Approximate time commitment is 1 day/week. Responsibilities would include: writing and circulating press releases, securing press exposure for the Foundation/its events and programs/its supporters, etc.

Qualifications:

Applicant must possess contacts with New York, and preferably national, media with a focus on: arts, culture, community, business, international. Applicant must be able to demonstrate strong understanding of how to secure exposure for diverse events, projects, etc.

To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and compensation requirements to Olga at rusamfoundation.org.



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Director, Ballet Summer Intensive Program

Organization: Russian American Foundation 

Website: RAF

Title: Director, Ballet Summer Intensive Program  

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $35,000 to $40,000

Description:
Russian American Foundation operates a pre-professional Summer Intensive Program for youth ages 9-20 in partnership with Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet Academy. The Program is entering its 4th season. The Program takes place in Middlebury CT (ages 9-14) and NYC (ages 14 and older). The position is based at RAF’s mid-town office, other than for travel needs, and requirements to be on location for the actual 6 weeks of the Program. For complete details please visit www.BolshoiBalletAcademy.com. As the Director, some of your responsibilities will include:

?Overseeing the marketing campaign
?Organizing the national audition tour and follow up recruitment
?Overseeing the outreach and relationship building with existing and new partners, nationally and internationally
?Educating the potential participant families on benefits on Bolshoi pedagogy
?Overseeing enrollment process prior to start of the Program
?Overseeing all Program vendors
?Overseeing the scheduling, planning and implementation of activities
?During the Program being in charge of the NY location


Qualifications:
?Serious pre-profession and/or professional ballet training
?Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
?Strong communication skills
?Strong computer/on-line skills, specifically: Microsoft Office, email, Facebook, Constant Contacts(preferred)
?Sensitivity to/appreciation of foreign cultures and general work with children
?Significant travel during the months of Jan – March, including weekends
?Non standard hours, including weekends, especially during June – August
PREFERRED: Knowledge of Russian language, experience in a professional office setting, fundraising experience

To Apply: Send resume & cover letter to: RUSAMFOUNDATION@AOL.COM ATTN: OLGA


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Special Events and Communications

Organization: Russian American Foundation

Website: RAF

Title: Special Events and Communications [sic]

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $30,000 - 35,000 plus benefits

Description:
A non-for profit is looking for an individual to be responsible for planning and implementing annual events such as; Festival, exhibits, musical performances and receptions. In that capacity, you will be asked to perform program planning, sponsor relations and development, budgeting, marketing, as well as administrative duties that support daily activities. Additionally, you will be asked to maintain and develop foundation’s relationships with its VIPs and supporters, as well as general outreach..

Qualifications:
- English and Russian strong oral and written communication skills
- Multitasking ability, strong organizational skills, attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Some weekends w/evenings will be required to work
- Desire to work in a small, casual office environment which encourages initiative and ideas
- Appreciation and/or interest in cultural events and international cultures

To Apply:  Send resume and cover letter to Olga - RusAmFoundation@aol.com