The American-Scandinavian Foundation is seeking applicants for the following open positions.
Please note that for all positions you must be eligible to work in the United States.
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin/ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. Read our full Non-Discrimination Policy here.
Fellows Engagement Manager
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) seeks a creative and proactive Fellows Engagement Manager to assume strategic communications and community-building efforts within ASF’s Fellowships & Grants Department. Reporting directly to the Director of Educational Exchange & Special Projects, the incumbent will manage external communication, promotion, and outreach to prospective grantees, while also fostering a dynamic and supportive community among existing ASF Grantees and Alumni through meaningful engagement initiatives and networking opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Create press releases, announcements, social media posts, and other communication campaigns on a variety of platforms, including web, print, email, and social media.
- Maintain social media presence and promote announcements, awards, and publications on ASF’s Facebook page The Longboat, Instagram, and LinkedIn
Manage website links, winner lists, photos, and additional information as needed using WordPress and other website management software - Update mailing lists, tags, and accounts on Mailchimp and Marketing Cloud Account Engagement
- Document communication operating procedures, outreach strategies, and engagement timelines
- Adhere to copyright and image use protocols
- Produce and edit templates, copies, and final proofs for publication online or in print (e.g., newsletters and fliers).
- Update Marketing Cloud Account Engagement training materials and standard operating procedures
- Working with Scandinavia House Program and Communications staff, create and manage public programs (both in-person and virtual) involving ASF Fellows.
- Maintain and foster good working relationships both internally and externally
Qualifications
- M.A. in the humanities and 1-2 years of foundation experience preferred.
- Proficiency with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
- Proficiency in communication software such as Mailchimp and Marketing Cloud Account Engagement, WordPress, and CRMs (e.g. Salesforce).
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with US higher education and outreach to university departments is preferred
- Ability to handle multiple assignments, prioritize work accordingly, and maintain accuracy.
- Willingness to pitch in when needed, even if tasks are outside of job description.
- Familiarity with Nordic cultures and languages is a plus.