Content & Storytelling Associate (Part-Time) presso Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Inc.

At Guiding Eyes for the Blind, we are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals seeking greater independence.  We are dedicated to creating and supporting life-changing partnerships between people and dogs.

At our facilities, we breed, raise, and train exceptional guide dogs – and match them with individuals ready to embrace a life of greater freedom, confidence, and possibility.  Together, they embark on incredible life adventures.  Are you ready to play a role in that journey?  Join us and help be a part of transforming lives.

Our incredible dogs make our mission possible – and working with them will inspire you!  We put our clients first, striving to exceed their expectations by providing exceptional dogs trained to meet their unique needs and empower them to live the lives they choose.

Do you have a passion for telling stories with warmth, creativity, and purpose?

As the Content & Storytelling Associate, you will create compelling stories that stir emotions and highlight the powerful bond between our guide dogs and the people whose lives they transform.

As part of our Development team, you’ll capture and curate digital content – photos, videos, and narratives – to support everything from puppy features to PSAs that showcase our mission and drive digital engagement across various channels.

This role will involve visiting both of our campuses in Yorktown Heights and Patterson, New York, along with some local travel, to capture and share the compelling stories that emerge from our work with our puppies on program and dogs in training as they progress on their journey to becoming life-changing guide dogs.

You’ll collaborate across many areas of our organization, as well as with our non-profit partners and our PR firm, to identify the most meaningful moments.  You will capture high-quality photography, video, and written content from the field, transforming it into compelling stories that highlight real-world impact.  You will then execute on approved strategies, distribute content tailored to specific audiences and channels, measure effectiveness, and continuously refine and enhance content to ensure optimal growth and engagement across platforms – ultimately inspiring greater support through fundraising, social media, PR, and brand marketing.

We encourage you to apply if you have a desire to blend creativity with purpose, using your storytelling skills to inspire others and help advance a mission that changes lives.

We can’t wait to see how you tell a story!

This position is approximately 20 hours per week and based at our Yorktown Heights, NY campus.

The Role

Content Gathering

• Capture brand-aligned video and photos that are authentic, emotional, and engaging, and conduct interviews with staff, students, volunteers, graduates, and donors.
• Identify multimedia storytelling angles that support fundraising, donor engagement, and brand building.
• Collaborate with fellow creatives to plan and produce heartfelt testimonials, puppy features, and polished PSAs.
• Produce multimedia storytelling pieces: create story boards, capture content (photo-led, video narratives, etc.), edit for multiple audiences and channels.
• Work cross-functionally across teams to determine the best execution strategies and identify optimal storytelling moments.
• Manage content aligned with campaign goals and tailoring it to web, email, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.), and media use.
• Track performance and optimize storytelling based on analytics and audience response; report on effectiveness and recommend new storylines as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the department and organizational mission.

Project Management

• Conduct outreach to identify the most compelling and worthwhile storytelling opportunities.
• Maintain event calendars, follow up with on-site contacts, and schedule travel/logistics as needed.

Qualifications You Will Need

• Minimum of three years’ relevant professional experience in digital communications, marketing, journalism, or storytelling (non-profit experience a plus) including photography and videography.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with an ability to tailor messages across platforms and audiences.
• Experience managing integrated marketing projects to ensure accurate, timely delivery.
• Strong relationship-builder with the ability to find a common purpose, build consensus and strengthen collaboration.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to conduct interviews; strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with poise, tact and diplomacy with staff, students, graduates, donors, volunteers, and the general public.
• Familiarity with digital asset management and Dropbox.
• Experience with basic design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Proven organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple content projects and prioritize effectively.
• Reliability, a high level of integrity and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekend, as required to cover events.
• Proven track record of maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be able to travel locally the majority of the time, with occasional non-local travel (e.g. New York City) as required.
• Must be comfortable around large, active dogs.

Salary Range: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour ($28k - $30k annually)  

Please include a cover letter along with your resume telling us 'About You' and to share why you're excited about contributing to our mission.  As a Guiding Eyes employee, you will enjoy knowing that every day you make a difference in the lives of people with vision loss!

While we appreciate your interest and application, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Guiding Eyes for the Blind offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:

• 403(b)
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• You are invited to bring your well-behaved dog to work

The above job description is intended to be a general description of the requirements and duties of this position. It is one of inclusion, not exclusion.  Any Guiding Eyes for the Blind employee must be willing to perform tasks not specified within their specific job description, so long as those tasks are in the best interests of Guiding Eyes for the Blind and are tasks which the individual is capable of performing.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F, D/V

Must be authorized to work in the United States.