Action Network Administrator

Overview

The Screen Time Action Network at Fairplay (the Action Network) (fairplayforkids.org) is the leading global coalition of children’s screen time activists and advocates working to reduce excessive technology use harming children, adolescents, and families. The Action Network educates members and nonmembers on the business model of big tech, the root cause of screen time challenges. We offer curated resources to professionals, educators, and families, host 7 Work Groups where members collaborate on advocacy and resource creation, and work with impact partners to promote our agenda supporting children’s health and wellbeing in the digital age.

Our home is Fairplay, the leading watchdog of the children’s media and marketing industries and the only organization dedicated to ending child-targeted marketing. Our work routinely makes headlines around the world, and our advocacy has forced some of the world’s biggest corporations – including Google, Disney, Mattel, and Amazon – to change their marketing and data collection practices. Fairplay is a fiscally sponsored organization of TSNE (tsne.org). 

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Director of the Action Network;
• Communicate with Action Network members, including monitoring the Action Network email inbox and setting up and sending Action Network newsletters and emails through our Client Relationship Manger (CRM), Salsa Engage. Training will be provided;
• Update our website regularly with upcoming events and materials for our resource library and track engagement, providing monthly analytics summary; 
• Support online events such as webinars and membership discussions. This will include scheduling meetings, running Zoom webinars, emailing guests, collating information; 
• Support fundraising efforts with researching grant opportunities, editing, preparing documents, and donor acknowledgment; 
• Create and maintain up to date member and project information; 
• Provide support needed for our new Action Network LinkedIn page and other social media; 
• Pull information on Network members, organizations, and journalists, as needed; 
• Offer administrative support for partners and members in the creation of new resources for the Action Network;
• Provide additional support, as needed.

Qualifications

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

• 2+ years administrative experience preferred;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; 
• Editing skills, including detailed proofing;
• Ability to learn new programs/software relatively quickly; 
• Ease in Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Documents, Sheets, and Slides; 
• Familiarity with Zoom or other video call software;
• Familiarity with online community platforms, for example Google Groups, Slack or ListServs; 
• Enjoy working in fast-paced environment with multiple competing projects and deadlines;
• Able to work well both collaboratively and independently;
• Interest in and understanding of concerns relating to the impacts of commercialism and screen time on kids, including corporate data practices, privacy issues, and health outcomes.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

• Handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;
• Reach; traverse; sit (usually for longer periods of time); occasionally ascend/descend; and position self (to) move;
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate;
• Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards;
• Likelihood of personal injury would be relatively slight;
• Environmental and work hazards are not present to a measurable degree.

Regarding COVID-19: TSNE considers the health and safety of our employees of the utmost importance, and due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and subject to your state and local laws, our policy requires that all employees performing in-person work at a TSNE designated office are fully vaccinated. For the purpose of this policy, fully vaccinated indicates that you have received a single dose of the Janssen vaccine, or both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine. Certain exemptions may be requested and will be considered by Human Resources.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: Work will be primarily performed remotely. 

Compensation: The starting hourly rate for this position is $26.90 ($28,000 annually) and is commensurate with experience.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks vacation, 1 week personal holiday, and sick time for full-time staff;
• 80% Employer-paid, $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim;
• Low-cost MetLife Dental and Vision;
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care;
• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance;
• Employer-paid Pension through TIAA;
• ...and more!

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and responses to the following questions in lieu of a cover letter through TSNE's career portal. Applications can be addressed to Lauren Paer and will be accepted until Saturday, April 23rd, 2022. Questions can be submitted to Lauren Paer lauren@fairplayforkids.org.

Instead of a traditional cover letter, please answer these four questions:

1. At Fairplay’s Screen Time Action Network, we know that children need time offline and free from corporate influence to truly thrive. What motivates you to join the Action Network staff, the leading global collaborative community working to reduce excessive and harmful screen use in childhood?
2. This position will involve learning and maintaining many systems and balancing detail-oriented work with the big picture. Please share an example of a role (paid, volunteer, or other) when you’ve done this before, and the strategies you employed to learn and implement challenging procedures. 
3. Please share any other skills or experiences you have relevant to this position that you have not already covered. 
4. Please tell us where you learned about this position.

People with disabilities, people of color, Black, AAPI, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latino, and LGBTQIA candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fairplay is committed to developing a diverse and talented staff. If you are excited about this role but unsure whether you meet all of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply.

TSNE/Fairplay envisions a society grounded in the principles of social and economic justice. As such, we strive to achieve excellence through a diverse and inclusive workplace that honors the unique talents and lived experiences of each person. Our vision and values are reflected in all our employment-related decisions, including hiring practices. Accordingly, TSNE actively seeks people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in our work.

As an EOE/AA employer, TSNE/Fairplay will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.  

https://fairplayforkids.org/