Job description

Location: SAI HQ, New York, NY
Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization working to
advance human rights for workers around the world. SAI’s vision is of decent work everywhere—
sustained by an understanding that socially responsible workplaces benefit business while
securing fundamental human rights. SAI empowers workers and managers at all levels of
businesses and supply chains through social standards and guidance, training and capacitybuilding programs, and convening partnerships that drive dialogue and consensus-based
solutions. For more information about SAI, visit our website at https://sa-intl.org.
Position Overview
SAI is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic writer and communicator to join us as a Learning and
Content Program Fellow, reporting to SAI’s Communications & Marketing Manager and working
closely across program teams. The Fellow will play a key role in producing learning materials to
support our programs, such as handbooks, reports, tools, trainings, case studies, and more. They
will coordinate between departments and with both HQ and field staff to develop, edit, and design
materials, helping to ensure that our wide variety of written content across many programs and
audiences always connects back to SAI’s theory of change and core themes.
The ideal candidate for this position is a highly skilled writer and researcher, capable of quickly
synthesizing information, making connections to larger themes and concepts, and communicating
information effectively to target audiences across many types of media.
Core Responsibilities

• Conduct research and author original content for learning materials (i.e., curriculum,

training slides and videos, handbooks/guidance documents, tools, white papers, etc.) to
support SAI’s global programs and teams

• Adapt content developed for one type of media (e.g., handbook) to be delivered through

other learning channels (e.g., short video or training webinar) and for different audiences
(e.g., corporate, workers, auditors, etc.)

• Edit and proofread technical and learning documents for voice and style, content and

coherency, and connection to SAI theory of change and mission

• Coordinate with global staff to identify, test, and implement new learning channels

appropriate for a wide variety of audiences (e.g., classroom training, webinar, self-paced
courses, social media-based learning, podcasts, videos, tools & templates, etc.)

• Provide additional support across SAI’s Communications & Marketing functions as

needed. Including, but not limited to:
o Writing proposals and reporting to funders;
o Managing events;
o Drafting content for website, newsletters, social media, etc.;
o Managing and updating social media, website, email marketing tools, etc.;
o Formatting and designing documents/materials/templates using SAI style guides;
o Planning and implementing strategic marketing and communications campaigns.
Qualifications and Core Competencies
Required Experience & Education

• At least 3 years’ experience writing or developing content/learning materials on topics

related to SAI’s work (labor rights, human rights, corporate social responsibility, social
compliance, etc.) or equivalent level of experience

• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in related field

Preference for one or more of the following:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in related field
• Both non-profit and for-profit experience, or experience with a social enterprise
• Experience writing for international audiences (especially India, China, Latin America, or

other SAI focus regions)

• Experience developing trainings, instructional/curriculum design, and/or Learning

Management System (LMS) management (Absorb and/or Articulate, a plus)

• Experience writing about international workplace human rights, CSR, and labor issues
• Experience developing video content (planning, writing, editing, visual design)
• Experience writing for grants/proposals and/or grant reports
• Experience managing content development projects involving a diverse global team of

experts and field staff

• Proficiency in a second language, especially Spanish, Italian, Chinese, or other language

common in SAI focus regions
Skills & Characteristics

• Able to quickly distill complex information (both verbal and written) to create convincing

and engaging content, including for business audiences

• Strong writer capable in a variety of short- and long-form media (e.g., technical

publications, funding reports, presentations, blogs)

• Able to edit others’ writing for voice, clarity, structure, content, purpose, audience, etc.
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines
• Comfortable and proficient working and collaborating remotely on a daily basis
• Strong internet research skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
• Passionate about advancing human rights at work

Compensation
Salary range: $60,000-$70,000 USD, commensurate with candidate experience and appropriate
for a charitable organization of SAI’s size. Excellent benefits package.
Application
To apply, please send 1) a resume, 2) a cover letter explaining how your experience fits the
qualifications listed above, and 3) two writing samples to recruits@sa-intl.org. All applicants MUST
include “SAI Program Fellow 2023” in the subject line of their email submission.
Writing Samples: For each sample, please state whether you are the sole creator and if/how
others were involved in the result. We strongly prefer samples solely attributable to the applicant.
Samples should show a range of writing skills, including technical writing (handbook, toolkit, etc.)
and a training deck (if available). Finalists will be presented with an additional writing assignment
before hiring.
SAI is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity makes us stronger and we are committed to creating an
inclusive environment for all employees

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