Digital Communications Strategist

Issaquah, WA

The King County Library System

Date Posted: 10/31/2024

Are you ready to make a impact through digital communications? The King County Library System is seeking a Digital Communications Strategist to lead our social media initiatives and enhance our brand presence. In this dynamic role, you’ll develop and implement innovative social media strategies, create compelling content, and collaborate with teams to drive engagement and connect with our community. This is a perfect opportunity if you are passionate about storytelling, adept at using data to inform decisions, and eager to expand our reach to multilingual and diverse audiences across King County. Apply now to join the King County Library System and help us engage with the community in new and exciting ways. 

Applicants multilingual in Spanish and English are encouraged to apply!

Applicants must attach a current resume and cover letter which addresses why they are interested in the position and how they meet the qualifications listed. 

About King County Library System (KCLS):
KCLS has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. In order to support this vision, we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1.5 million diverse patrons, providing an unparalleled collection of library materials, resources, technology, services, and programs.
 
Approximately 1,000 engaged and passionate staff provide service in 50 community library locations and patron engagement using direct outreach, programs, and virtual assistance. Our service area includes cities, towns, tribal lands, and unincorporated districts of King County, with the exception of the city of Seattle.
 
From a 2021-2022 comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Assessment Demographics and Language Report, of the more than 1.5 million residents who live within the KCLS service area, almost half identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). Moreover, roughly one-third of the KCLS community speaks a language other than English as their first language.
 
The King County Library System values the diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures of all qualified individuals. We seek applicants that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other people of color), immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, veterans, etc.
 
KCLS welcomes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities as an opportunity to assist qualified individuals to participate in the job application or interview process and/or perform the essential functions of the position upon hire. 

Need an accommodation to apply or interview? Call (425) 369-3224 or email employment@kcls.org.
 
KCLS ensures equal opportunities and consideration for all job applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. KCLS does not tolerate discrimination or harassment during any stage of employment, including in recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, or training. 

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties

The items listed in this section are the key duties and responsibilities for this job and do not represent an exhaustive list. Our organization is dynamic and therefore duties may change based on business necessity; however, any new duties will remain within the scope of the job.

• Develops and implements comprehensive social media strategies and executes them to increase brand visibility and traffic across all platforms.

• Generates and produces full-cycle video content, including short-form vertical video, and coordinates with the design team as well as photo and video professionals to generate, develop, and produce effective, high-quality visual content. 

• Collaborates with department staff to align KCLS messages, promotions, and goals through digital channels and drive social media storytelling with an asset-framing lens.

• Coordinates with library staff and the KCLS Foundation to identify, plan, and execute social media campaigns for programming and events and develop content about community library services and organizational operations.

• Monitors and communicates key performance indicators (KPIs) to track success. Makes informed adjustments when needed. 

• Conducts social media audits to ensure best practices are being used and continually evolves strategies to increase awareness, visibility, and engagement.

• Builds and monitors strategic digital ads for social and advises on audience targeting for other advertising platforms.

• Maintains organizational guidelines for social media best practices and builds templates to promote shared branding across KCLS social media accounts, including local community library accounts. 

• Creates data dashboards, calendars of upcoming campaigns and training on social media best practices for key stakeholders across KCLS.

• Collaborates with the Equity and Social Impact (ESI) department to implement world language social media initiatives and to increase shared branding. 

Secondary Duties

• Monitors industry activity for the latest social media best practices and technologies, and emerging trends. 

• Provides back up support to related positions.

• Makes presentations on subject matter work.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Each KCLS position has job-specific competencies. These competencies describe characteristics needed for optimum performance in the position. In addition, there are organizational competencies applicable to all positions at KCLS that encompass the culture and set expectations for how work is performed.

Organizational Competencies

• Valuing Diversity

Manages relationships with all kinds and classes of people inclusively and equitably. Respects, values, and encourages the unique dimension each employee adds to the organization and each member of the community brings to the whole. Seeks opportunities to learn about differences.

• Customer Focus

Primarily focused on customer needs. Able to deliver high-quality, value-added services. Constantly strives to find new ways to increase customer satisfaction and understanding, foster equitable services, and forge meaningful connections.

• Ethics, Values and Judgement

Exercises best judgment, trustworthiness, and professional standards of conduct. Consistently demonstrates organization’s values, moral principles, and accountability in behavior, character, and action. Defends intellectual freedom and confidentiality.

• Professional and Technical Knowledge

Demonstrates proficiency in professional and technical skills and/or knowledge in position-related areas. Purposely keeps up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise, in order to better foster personal success and connections for others.

Job-Specific Competencies

• Vision and Strategic Thinking

Supports, promotes, and ensures alignment with the organization’s vision, mission, and values. Holds big picture view while setting priorities, often using breakthrough strategies to find the way forward.

• Organizing and Planning

Establishes courses of action for self. Can influence others to ensure that work is efficient. Appropriately sensitive to real restraints on time and resources. Willing to take a risk.

• Drive for Results

Focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them. Does not confuse effort with results. Gets the job done.

• Teamwork/Collaboration

Works cooperatively and productively with others to achieve goals and deliverables. Is aware of, utilizes and celebrate their own and team member’s strengths and differences.

Desired Minimum Qualification

Education and Experience

The items listed below are the minimum requirements for the job and are relevant to this position. The organization values both work experience and education and realizes that individuals take different paths to acquire knowledge.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or business administration.

• Five years’ experience in marketing, with two years in professional social media marketing.

• Marketing experience with multilingual audiences.

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of current social media platforms and their use for marketing businesses and organizations.

• Working knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and web traffic metrics/analytics.

• Effectively designs, implements, and evaluates key performance indicators. 

• Analytical and decision-making skills to assess an issue and determine optimal solution. 

• Nimbleness and flexibility in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. 

• Well-developed verbal, active listening, and written communication skills with various and diverse audiences.

• Confident communicator and presenter with interest in teaching others.

• Demonstrated collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Driven with a growth mindset who can operate as a pace setter in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Professional Licenses and Certifications

• A valid Washington State driver’s license is required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work Environment

Work is performed in a typical office environment. Work schedule may include occasional evening and/or weekend meetings or commitments. Some travel within the service area is required. Incumbent may be permitted hybrid telework schedule upon request.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will:

• Constantly sit throughout work shift and will occasionally stand and seldom walk.

• Seldom reach up or down and frequently reach out at chest level with hands and arms.     

• Frequently use hands in conjunction with constant finger use. Keyboarding may be repetitive up to frequently.

• Rotate neck up to frequently.

• Change tasks depending upon the shift.

• Require extensive close work including use of a computer monitor.

• Seldom operate foot controls.

• Seldom lift up to 35 lbs. and seldom carry up to 10 lbs.

• Seldom push/pull carts and wheeled equipment with light force.

Manager, Communications and Knowledge

Washington, D.C.

National Center for Family Philanthropy

Date Posted: 10/31/2024

Executive Summary

The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) welcomes applications for a manager on its communications team. NCFP works in collaboration with visionary philanthropic families to unlock their potential to create meaningful and enduring change.

A member of the communications team, the manager also works closely with the senior director of knowledge and others across the organization to support external communications and member engagement—such as member requests for information, speaking and consulting engagements, and website content—and internal research and communication projects that contribute to the organization’s practices and strategy. The manager will be a “dot connector,” able to collect, synthesize, and effectively share relevant trends, information, and data from and among members, the field, and colleagues. The manager will be adept at understanding how to adapt communications to various audiences and ensuring that resources provided fulfill the requestor’s need and meet their level of understanding. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in family philanthropy and experience with external audiences. They enjoy juggling multiple projects in different stages of development and working in a collaborative team structure.

The salary for this position is $83,000–$90,000 plus benefits, which include:

• Flexible vacation leave, three weeks paid sick leave, 12 holidays, one-week July office closure, one-week December office closure, and new parent leave

• 100-percent employee premium paid for medical/dental/vision insurance and generous premium subsidies for dependents (medical insurance has $0 individual and family deductibles) 

• Five-percent retirement contribution after approximately six months of service

• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance

• Professional development support

NCFP will determine the final salary at the time of offer and will base the offer on the depth of and applicability of the candidate’s experience. This is a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exempt position. Staff members are working in a hybrid environment, with a required two days per week in the office (Tuesdays mandatory and the second day is flexible in consultation with the employee’s supervisor). Employees are welcome to work in the office more often. Please see application instructions at the end of this document.

The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of NCFP to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. NCFP prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

Essential Responsibilities

The Manager, Communications and Knowledge will report to the senior director of communications and primarily will be responsible for: 

• Network Research and Communications (~30-40%)

• Develop a system for and triage all inbound requests for information from members and non-members.

• Respond to straightforward requests using pre-existing templates and collect information for more complex requests.

• Partner with senior director of knowledge to research and respond to more complex requests.

• Develop a deep understanding of Salesforce and how to track requests in it. Ensure all information is captured in Salesforce and use the information to identify patterns. Work with senior director of knowledge to elevate, analyze, and report on trends to program and advancement teams.

• Work closely with the advancement team to capture information from member onboarding calls in Salesforce. Review the information on a regular basis and identify themes to elevate within the organization. 

• Monitor the Peer Exchange Platform and help answer questions directly or connect members with one another on the platform. As needed, support other staff in implementing platform changes.

• Respond to all requests promptly and thoughtfully and follow up as needed.

• Content and Research Management (~10-20%)

• Develop deep understanding of NCFP’s library of resources, in-house expertise, and network.

• Manage in-house resources, ensuring materials remain up to date and providing recommendations to the senior directors of communications and knowledge for removing or updating outdated materials.

• Support ongoing project to curate, consolidate, and redesign the resource library to make it more accessible and navigable.

• Help maintain and update content on the website so that it is user-focused, clear, and brand-aligned.

• When needed, support activities and reporting for grants related to content and research.

• Conduct ad hoc research to inform the organization’s practices and strategies.

• Speaking and Consulting Engagements (~10-15%)

• Track all requests for external speaking engagements and, with oversight by the senior director of communications, determine priorities and recommended staffing.

• Coordinate with external organizations on logistics, including documenting honoraria and reimbursement guidelines and sharing internally to inform travel planning.

• Build and refine talking points, with guidance from the senior director of communications, and create materials and resources as needed.

• Provide support for a small number of consulting engagements (likely two to three annually) by supporting facilitator prep, including note taking during discovery calls, developing deliverables, and managing supplies for onsite facilitation.

The above list includes the primary responsibilities of this role and while comprehensive, is not exhaustive. All NCFP team members attend bi-weekly staff meetings, contribute to culture efforts, and support the bi-annual Forum and other events. These responsibilities are expected to evolve over time based on the needs of NCFP and the skills of the person in the role.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be inspired by NCFP’s mission to elevate a bold vision for family philanthropy; equip family philanthropies with community, support, and resources; and activate our network to make lasting and meaningful change in the world. They enjoy building relationships and connecting people, finding answers to questions, and analyzing data to identify trends. They value thoughtful communications and see data input and management as an essential component of relationship management.

We encourage you to apply if you are interested in the role regardless of whether you meet all of the qualifications below. We are interested in meeting candidates who want to learn and grow into the role as defined.

Desired Qualifications

• Four years or more of donor-, customer-, client-, and/or member-relations experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to adapt tone and message to different audiences

• Familiarity with private foundation structures and grantmaking practices

• Interest in family philanthropy; experience is a plus, but not a requirement

• Deep curiosity, learning orientation, and demonstrated resourcefulness that drives you to find answers to questions

• Interest and experience in supporting and building relationships that foster engagement 

• Strong attention to detail and an ability to develop and stick to organizational systems to establish priorities and meet deadlines

• Desire to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and changing environment

• Ability to manage through ambiguity while knowing when to ask for clarification

• Creativity and the desire to pitch in all tasks, large and small, to support the team

• Experience with database management; Salesforce a plus, but not a requirement.

Application Instructions

To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to the attention of Diana Heath at hr@ncfp.org. Please include “Manager, Communications and Knowledge” in the subject line. A cover letter that explains the candidate’s interest in the position and provides insight into the candidate’s experiences is an essential part of our application process and is critical in helping us differentiate among applicants. Cover letters can be brief. Please do not omit this important component. We will review resumes on a rolling basis beginning the week of November 4 and will remove this posting when we have completed first round interviews. No calls, please, unless you experience an error in submitting your cover letter and resume. 

About NCFP

NCFP is a network of philanthropic families committed to a world that is vibrant, equitable, and resilient. We share proven practices, work through common challenges, and learn together to strengthen our ability to effect meaningful change. As we navigate individual journeys of reflection and transformation, we see the results of intentional, impactful giving.

We promote open inquiry and ongoing reflection to advance the practice of family philanthropy, and we value the partnerships and mutual respect that make it possible for families to discover their purpose and possibilities.

NCFP offers a range of programs and services to foster learning for philanthropic families. We understand family philanthropy has many points of inflection—moments to embrace proven practices and advance momentum or to stall out due to uncertainty and lack of clarity. Our programs are rooted in a Family Giving Lifecycle that provides easy onramps for families to connect with us—to begin planning, learning, and accessing custom support and resources.

Our decades of experience working with philanthropic families uniquely position us as a reliable partner who meets families where they are and provides the support and services they need to move forward with long-term planning and day-to-day decision making with confidence.

For more about the National Center for Family Philanthropy, please visit: www.ncfp.org. 

Senior Communications Specialist

San Francisco, CA

Save the Redwoods

Date Posted: 10/31/2024

The Sr. Communications Specialist will be responsible for collaborating on and implementing strategic communications initiatives that raise the visibility and enhance credibility of Save the Redwoods League as a leading environmental conservation organization. Reporting to the Director of Communications, this role will manage key aspects of media outreach, media tour logistics, proactive and reactive communications, and partner collaborations while tracking and reporting on the success of earned media efforts. Through these efforts, the Sr. Communications Specialist will inspire public awareness and support for our mission.

Key Responsibilities

Messaging & Communications

• In collaboration with the Director of Communications, manage and implement comprehensive communications strategies that elevate the organization’s profile and reinforce its position as a leader in conservation.

• Collaborate with leadership, conservation teams, and partners to create messaging strategies that align with the Save the Redwoods League mission and the organization's key conservation goals.

• Ensure the organization’s messaging is consistent, accurate, and effectively resonates across earned media, speaking engagements, and together with partners in shared announcements.

Media Relations & Public Relations Management

• Together with the Director of Communications, implement the proactive media relations strategy to secure story placements, raise visibility, and drive support for the organization’s mission.

• Draft press releases, media advisories, statements, and prepare press packets, ensuring consistency in voice and messages. Occasionally contribute to the League’s blog, newsletter, and magazine.

• Collaborate with partners on shared announcements to ensure cohesive and engaging storytelling.

• Identify and pitch stories to the media that highlight the organization’s conservation programs and achievements.

• Share responsibility for planning media tours, interviews, and other media events, including logistics, speaker preparation, and on-site management, ensuring effective program presentations and onsite safety. Will need to balance equipment needs onsite with resource protection, including seeking and understanding guidance from conservation professionals and ensuring outlets comply with recommended guidance.

• Pursue and create reactive media opportunities, positioning appropriate staff to participate in media interviews on emerging, relevant topics, addressing inquiries and ensuring timely, accurate, and positive media engagement.

• Track and report on media coverage, engagement metrics, and other success indicators to inform future strategies and measure impact.

Coaching & Preparedness

• Prepare staff spokespeople for media interviews, public speaking opportunities, and communications-related tasks, ensuring colleagues feel ready for media appearances, equipped with key messages, talking points, and relevant background information.

• Collaborate with marketing and communications team members to update and shape the League’s thought leadership program; secure external speaking engagements for staff.

• Work closely with program and fundraising teams, communications colleagues, and partners to ensure clear and effective messaging in line with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field.

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in communications or public relations, with a focus on media outreach.

• Strong writing, editing, and content development skills.

• Proven ability to pitch and secure media coverage.

• Experience managing media events, tours, and press materials.

• Knowledge of conservation or environmental issues is a plus.

• Photography skills are a plus.

• Organized and efficient, capable of managing multiple projects with competing priorities to the highest standards in a timely manner

• Proactive self-starter requiring minimal supervision; able to develop solutions to complex matters independently, but also works well on teams

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel); and Adobe Creative Cloud programs. Experience with Asana or similar project management systems helpful.

• Successful experience in coordinating substantive aspects of multiple projects and budgets; able to organize time efficiently and meet deadlines

• Personal passion for preserving the natural world and a strong commitment to Save the Redwoods League’s mission and values

• A strong commitment to the League’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion values and commitments, as well as the League’s cultural attributes – empowering, accountable, continuously improving, supportive and inclusive.

• Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures, ethnic groups, and identities.

Working Conditions/Physical Effort:

• Regularly sits at a desk or workstation.

• Actively utilizes computers, telephones and other office equipment.

• Frequently moves about and between offices to collaborate with colleagues.

• Occasionally required to hike through forest land when working off-site, including walking on uneven ground, climbing over obstacles, and accessing remote locations. The work in forested areas can include a wide variety of weather and field work conditions.

• Some work will be performed in remote locations with occasional overnight travel to the Sierra Nevada and northern coastal areas of California.

• Some weekend and evening responsibilities.

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record. Comfort driving ATVs or willingness to learn required.

• Wilderness First Aid training and recertification provided

• Occasionally lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Work Schedule:
This role is hybrid with a minimum of 1-2 days onsite in our San Francisco headquarters per week. Our weekly in office day is Tuesday (when everyone living in the SF Bay Area is required to come in). Additional days are based on business needs.

Compensation & Benefits:

 As a full-time salaried employee, you will be eligible for full benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision insurance, three weeks of vacation annually plus holidays, and a 401k retirement plan, currently with an up to 8% company match. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and internal/external equity considerations; the salary range for this position is $ 95,000 -105,000 per year.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Save the Redwoods League is fully committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Goals. The League welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria; if you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case, we encourage you to apply.

About Us: 

For over 100 years, Save the Redwoods League has been dedicated to protecting the ancient redwood forests so all generations can experience the inspiration and majesty of redwoods. Since its founding in 1918, Save the Redwoods League has protected more than 200,000 acres of forests and helped create 66 redwood parks and preserves for everybody to enjoy. To learn more about us, go to www.SaveTheRedwoods.org.

Communications Manager

New York, NY

ProPublica

Date Posted: 10/28/2024

ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. 

ProPublica is hiring a communications manager to amplify the reach and impact of its journalism. The person in this role will build strong relationships with media outlets to highlight ProPublica’s award-winning journalism, respond to media requests, support staff media appearances and meet other day-to-day public relations needs to advance the organization’s goals.  

Our ideal candidate is someone with proven PR experience who is passionate about journalism that serves the public interest, has a track record of reaching target audiences with key messages and has demonstrated success in crafting compelling narratives that amplify an organization’s mission.

This position will report to the director of communications.

What you’ll do here:

• Develop and execute PR campaigns for major investigations from our national newsroom and Local Reporting Network in alignment with the organization's messaging and campaign goals.

• Pitch our journalists and their reporting to TV and radio shows, podcasts, print and online publications, and newsletters; strengthen and grow new and existing relationships with members of the press, and support staff with their media relationship management.  

• Work with editorial leaders to communicate publication goals, strategy and culture to press; identify key audiences that drive impact and help ProPublica establish and grow brand awareness.

• Respond to inbound media requests and schedule media interviews in person or virtually; prepare staff for media interviews; work with staff and editorial leaders on media talking points for our investigations and initiatives.

• Contribute to daily reports of significant media coverage across television, radio, podcasts, social media and other news reports, assisted by media-monitoring software and other sources. 

• Draft and disseminate press releases related to staff hires, major initiatives and awards.

• Ensure ProPublica’s republishing guidelines are met while building and maintaining relationships with frequent republishers.

• Facilitate inbound requests to republish articles, including liaising with the media rights team about rights to photographs and illustrations.

• Update staff bios and headshots within our content management system.

• Collaborate with other communications team members on responding to reader feedback and other inbound messages.

• Occasionally lead public tours of ProPublica offices. 

• Provide administrative support on key communication team tasks such as making arrangements for staff to attend award ceremonies; continually find ways to suggest and contribute improvements in how the team and organization do their work.

You should apply if you have:

• Minimum five years of experience in communications, marketing or public relations; ideally, at least some experience working for a news organization.

• Superb written and verbal communication skills.

• Impeccable news judgment and experience vetting/verifying information.

• Established relationships with relevant top-tier media outlets and journalists.

• Experience working with a content management system, media reporting tools (Meltwater, Cision or MuckRack) and databases (such as Airtable).

• Strong organizational and time management skills. 

• Comfort with working on deadlines for multiple projects and pivoting outreach strategies on a dime.

• Experience as a strong team player and a desire to collaborate with others.

This job is full time and includes benefits. ProPublica is based in New York, and we have offices across the country. This role can be based in either New York City or Washington, D.C., and applicants must live within commutable distance of one of those offices. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000.

This is a good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The final salary figure will take into account a person’s experience, accomplishment and location. ProPublica is committed to paying its staff equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps.

We will begin reviewing applications as we receive them, but we will continue to consider candidates as long as the posting remains live on our site.

Questions? Send an email to talent@propublica.org. 

No phone calls, please.

We know there are great candidates who may not fit into what we’ve described above or who have important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

We are dedicated to improving our newsroom, in part by better reflecting the people we cover. (Here is a breakdown of our staff.) We are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. And we are taking steps to meet that commitment. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable law. 

Vice President, California

Remote

Sunstone Strategies

Date Posted: 10/24/2024

Seeking dynamic, accomplished senior leader to oversee growing portfolio of California work.

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Who We Are

Sunstone Strategies is a mission-driven communications and public affairs firm focused on equitable solutions to the climate crisis. We lead state and federal climate policy communications campaigns to phase out the nation's largest sources of fossil fuel pollution. 

Sunstone was established in 2018, but our roots run deep—with a staff that pulls from decades of experience leading issue campaigns, justice-oriented advocacy, on and offline organizing, and climate policy. Sunstoners possess a unique mix of climate expertise, judgment honed by experience, and the best public relations skills in the sector.

About the Role

Sunstone was founded in California six years ago and has fast become a driving force behind many of the state’s most successful climate policy campaigns. We support the work of a broad and diverse set of organizations seeking to maintain and grow California’s climate leadership, from completing the transition to 100% renewable energy to accelerating adoption of electric vehicles to electrifying buildings to holding oil, gas and other corporate polluters accountable, while maintaining a focus on energy affordability and environmental justice. 

As Sunstone continues to expand in service of the climate movement, we seek a dynamic, accomplished senior leader to oversee our growing portfolio of California work. Our California Vice President will spearhead exciting campaigns and strategies across climate issues, with a specific focus on clean and reliable power. This person will support and coach staff, ensure internal coordination and alignment across workstreams, and manage complex workflows, media relationships, and political dynamics. 

The California Vice President will be positioned at the forefront of some of the nation’s highest impact environmental campaigns, shaping communications and political strategy. The role will be a senior advisor and point of contact for partners and funders, developing project and retainer plans and scopes, incorporating feedback, ensuring excellent, on-time, on-budget completion of deliverables and regular updates to stakeholders, and quickly, tactfully navigating challenges when they arise. 

The VP will oversee a stellar team of California program leads who have an exceptional understanding of issues related to climate such as those related to the power sector, affordability, gas and buildings, transportation and polluter accountability. Expertise in all issue areas is not required of the VP, though we do have a preference for candidates with power sector experience. Ultimately, the California Vice President is responsible for the success of our California campaigns and our partner and funder relationships which form the backbone of our work. 

Compelling applicants will have demonstrated impressive results in high-level strategic communications, public affairs and advocacy campaigns. The ideal candidate has experience in and a nuanced understanding of California climate policy and politics and longstanding relationships in the field as well as with journalists who cover it.

The California Vice President will report to our founder and principal and serve on Sunstone’s senior leadership team. The role is remote, but the successful candidate must be based in California. Occasional travel is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic campaign leadership, development and implementation:

• Oversee and advise on strategies, tactics, and messaging in collaboration with Sunstone staff and coalition partners, providing leadership on multiple campaigns and projects simultaneously.

• Maintain a current, sophisticated understanding of California climate policy and politics, including regulation, legislation, advocacy, elections, key actors, and the state’s climate movement.

• Serve as an expert on key climate issues, especially in the power sector.

• Track campaign status, budget, deliverables, and progress across the whole of Sunstone’s California campaigns, and ensure our team is read in as appropriate.

• Make spending and capacity prioritization decisions, ensure team alignment, and nimbly lead strategy shifts and tactics changes as needed.

• Manage and resolve escalations with staff, coalition partners and funders.

• Ensure compliance with campaign and advocacy laws and regulations.

• External relationship management and business development:

• Lead coalition communications, building alignment and working diplomatically between parties with different perspectives.

• Contribute to business development and client relationship management; help secure and maintain funding for key programs, issue areas and projects.

• Lead on cultivating funder relationships including developing scopes of work and reporting back on activities, collaborating closely with funders in real time, learning and internalizing their perspectives, priorities, and interests, and envisioning how Sunstone can best contribute.

• Serve as a trusted advisor, providing expertise and sound judgment.

• Be highly responsive at key moments including outside of normal business hours—on call to advise and coordinate with senior-level external partners and mobilize Sunstone resources for rapid response as needed. 

• Represent Sunstone at in-person meetings as needed.

• Organizational management:

• Oversee California team—working alongside Program Directors and campaign leads to share best practices and synchronize campaign overlap both within California-based campaigns and with other state based/national work.

• Mentor and guide staff of various seniority, contributing to continuous learning and development.

• Serve as a senior leadership team member, contributing to internal initiatives and activities.

• Media relations and outreach:

• Come with a robust media contact list or strong understanding of the California media landscape; build and foster relationships with editors, reporters and other media stakeholders.

• Successfully pitch stories and place op-eds in alignment with campaign strategy.

• Draft, edit, and approve content including press releases, media advisories, talking points, op-eds, LTEs, fact sheets, websites, social properties, etc.

• Paid media planning and oversight:

• Develop and implement paid media strategies in coordination with the Digital Content Director to align ad content and media buy strategy with overall campaign goals, including digital, print, TV, radio, social media ads, etc.

• Manage media budgets and allocate resources effectively across various channels and campaigns to maximize impact.

• Coordinate and collaborate with campaign and design teams to ensure cohesive messaging across earned, owned, and paid media. 

• Digital communications:

• Work in partnership with digital and design specialists to execute online communications campaigns; oversee production of content including short animations, videos, memes and shareable online assets.

Qualifications

Sunstone values the unique contributions each individual candidate may provide. We encourage candidates who may not fulfill the qualifications listed below to still apply!

• 10+ years of focused work in communications, public affairs, and climate campaigning with increasing responsibility in a role or roles related to climate and energy or within California policy and politics.

• Sophisticated understanding of climate policy and politics in California. 

• Demonstrated experience generating earned media and leading innovative and high-impact paid media campaigns. 

• Excellent political, communications, and campaign judgment, with an emphasis on generating creative communications tactics to deliver messages to targets. 

• Exceptional interpersonal relational skills, with a strong professional network relevant to this role.

• Superb writing, editing, and other communications skills.

• Prior experience successfully managing and leading diverse staff.

• Mastery in authentic leadership and diplomacy while elevating the views of diverse communities and working across lines of race, class, gender and geography—and an analysis of how climate change and energy-related issues intersect with historically oppressed and marginalized communities.

• Ability to analyze complex policy issues and communicate them in a compelling, easy-to-digest manner for diverse audiences to encourage and drive coalition support.

• Ability to learn on the job, meet strict deadlines, juggle competing priorities and work under pressure.

• Openness to giving and receiving direct, compassionate feedback.

• Highly reliable, organized and self-motivated.

Our Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Climate Justice:

Sunstone Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to transparent and equitable recruitment, hiring and promotion processes that foster inclusion and belonging. The climate movement has long suffered from, and been less effective, due the absence of partnership with impacted communities and racial and social justice movements. 

We believe that diversity in our team is not just a value but brings different lived experience and perspective that is essential to solving the climate crisis. We strongly encourage applicants from communities that have been underrepresented in the climate movement to apply for this position. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please email us at jobs@sunstonestrategies.org. 

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• 100% employee health, vision and dental coverage

• Employer sponsored life and AD&D insurance 

• 4 weeks vacation/paid time off

• 10 days of sick/personal leave 

• 12 paid holidays

• Automatic 5% 401k employer contribution after 3 months of continual employment that is 100% vested

• One-time, $500 home office stipend

• Annual $300 professional development stipend

• Quarterly $300 health and wellness stipend

• Monthly phone and internet reimbursement

• Year-end discretionary bonus

This position will remain open until filled. Candidate review and phone screens will be conducted on a rolling basis throughout the search period. The interview process will consist of an initial screening and two interviews, all via Zoom. Candidate finalists will also be asked to provide references.

Salary

$190,000 - $210,000 per year

Program Manager, Power Sector

Remote

Sunstone Strategies

Date Posted: 10/24/2024

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Who We Are

Sunstone Strategies is a mission-driven communications and public affairs firm focused on equitable solutions to the climate crisis. We lead state and federal communications campaigns to phase out the nation's largest sources of fossil fuel pollution. 

Sunstone was established in 2018, but our roots run deep—with a staff that pulls from decades of experience in issue communications, justice-oriented advocacy and climate policy. Sunstoners offer a rare mix of policy expertise, campaign strategy, digital communications and the best public relations skills in the business.

About the Role

Sunstone has recently launched ambitious new communications campaigns related to the power sector, and we’re looking for a talented, competent and climate policy-obsessed Program Manager with a strong background in communications, public relations and/or publics affairs to help tell the story of the benefits of renewable electricity, the importance of new transmission and to combat fossil fuel industry disinformation. 

With 100% renewable electricity becoming a reality, new energy demand and climate disasters raising the stakes, and the fossil fuel industry working overtime to derail this transition - there’s never been a more exciting time to work in power sector communications. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to work side-by-side with climate leaders on issues in the electric power sector. You’ll use your knowledge and passion for climate protection to help inspire dynamic coalitions and partners as they reach policymakers, the public and the nation’s media with a vision of the grid of the future. 

The ideal candidates have an interest in federal and state clean energy and climate policy and politics and 4+ years experience leading communications strategies for social change - with a driving passion for undoing the social license of the fossil fuel industry. We are looking for self-starters with a strong attention to detail, and a determination to develop professionally, while exemplifying human-centered values with colleagues at Sunstone and with partner groups.

Key Responsibilities

PR/Communications

• Work closely with internal team members and partner organizations to develop and implement joint communications strategies and tactics related to the power sector.

• Develop and edit high-quality media materials, including press releases, media advisories, and pitches and lead proactive and rapid response media efforts.

• Develop and foster relationships with key reporters.

• Support paid media strategies in collaboration with partners and Sunstone’s digital team.

• Draft messaging materials and background briefing documents.

• Develop and manage the production of print and digital collateral, including fact sheets, infographics, short videos and websites. 

• Draft and distribute social media content and oversee social media production for campaign teams. 

Campaign/Project Management

• Manage coalition and partner relationships, ensure deadlines are met and high quality deliverables are provided.

• Lead coalition and partner calls and speak on behalf of Sunstone, as needed.

• Monitor campaign issues, legislative, regulatory and political developments, as well as media and social media trends, to keep the team informed on issue areas. 

• Regularly report on work to Sunstone team, clients, and provide support to funder updates.

• May eventually manage staff.

Qualifications

Sunstone values the unique contributions each individual candidate may provide. We encourage candidates who may not fulfill the qualifications listed below to still apply!

• 4-8 years of experience with focused work in communications, public relations or campaigning, preferably with increasing responsibility in a role related to fighting climate change.

• Experience and interest related to the energy sector and its policies.

• Strong writing and research skills.

• Experience with digital strategy and a knowledge of evolving digital marketing and communication trends.

• Commitment to elevating the views of diverse communities and working across lines of race, class, gender and geography and an analysis of how climate change and energy-related issues intersect with historically oppressed and marginalized communities.

• Ability to analyze complex policy issues and communicate them in a compelling, easy-to-digest manner for diverse audiences to encourage and drive coalition support.

• Ability to meet strict deadlines, juggle many competing priorities and work well under pressure.

• Openness to giving and receiving direct, compassionate feedback.

• Highly reliable, organized and self-motivated.

• High level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness, with ability to engage empathetically. 

Our Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Climate Justice:

Sunstone Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to transparent and equitable recruitment, hiring and promotion processes that foster inclusion and belonging. The climate movement has long suffered from, and been less effective, due the absence of partnership with impacted communities and racial and social justice movements. 

We believe that diversity in our team is not just a value but brings different lived experience and perspective that is essential to solving the climate crisis. We strongly encourage applicants from communities that have been underrepresented in this space to apply for this position. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please email us at jobs@sunstonestrategies.org. 

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• 100% employee health, vision and dental coverage 

• 4 weeks vacation/paid time off

• 10 days of sick/personal leave 

• 12 paid holidays

• Automatic 5% 401k employer contribution after 3 months of continual employment that is 100% vested

• One-time, $500 home office stipend

• Monthly phone and internet reimbursement

• Annual professional development stipend

• Quarterly health and wellness stipend

• Year-end discretionary bonus

This position will remain open until filled. Candidate review and phone screens will be conducted on a rolling basis throughout the search period. The interview process will consist of an initial screening and two interviews, all via Zoom. Candidate finalists will also be asked to provide references.

Salary

$75,000 - $85,000 per year

Director of Strategic Communications and Informed Communities

Denver, CO

Gates Family Foundation

Date Posted: 10/24/2024

The Organization
Gates Family Foundation celebrated its 78th anniversary in 2024. Since its creation, the Foundation has distributed more than $550 million in grants, with another nearly $60 million committed to impact investments in recent years. Representing a partnership of family and community representatives, the Foundation maintains a strong commitment through its grantmaking and other strategic efforts to four key areas:

• Education: Expanding access to educational opportunity for all children in Colorado.

• Natural Resources: Supporting land and water conservation, forest and watershed health, and management  and protection of Colorado’s natural resources.

• Community Development: Addressing the root causes of economic inequality and inequitable community development.

• Informed Communities: Ensuring all Coloradans have access to trustworthy, rigorous, fact-based local news and information about important civic issues.

In recent years, the Foundation has sought to increase its impact through more creative approaches to grantmaking, an expanded impact investing program, additional staffing and expertise, and an increased focus on convening, partnering, and where appropriate, leading in the community. Climate impact has become a lens through which all Foundation grantmaking, investments, and activity are viewed, and since 2018, the Foundation has made an intentional commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts internally and through its grantmaking and impact investing.

To learn more about Gates Family Foundation and its programs, visit the Foundation’s website at www.gatesfamilyfoundation.org.

Salary range: $135,000 - $162,000

Work environment: Hybrid (at least two days per week in the office)

The Position
Gates Family Foundation is seeking a Director of Strategic Communications and Informed Communities. This  position will lead a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with the Foundation’s broader goals, support all program teams in leveraging strategic communications to deepen the impact of their work, and oversee the Foundation’s grantmaking efforts to ensure widespread access to reliable information and strong civic engagement across the state. The position reports directly to the President, regularly oversees contractors, and joins a team of 11 other staff members across programs, learning and evaluation, finance and grants management. Job responsibilities of this role include the following:

Strategic Communications Leadership

• Provide strategic direction to continually develop, refine and implement a multifaceted strategic communications plan that advances the Foundation's mission, amplifies its initiatives and the work of its grantees and partners, and fosters informed and engaged communities across Colorado

• Work with program teams to develop strategic communications strategies, highlight impact, and amplify success stories in all program areas

• Collaborate with the Director of Learning and Evaluation to help codify and share key learnings from the Foundation’s grantmaking and initiatives

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies, making data-driven adjustments as needed

• Lend strategic thought leadership and hands-on communications support to key high-impact initiatives across program areas 

• Oversee all aspects of external communications for the Foundation, including digital strategy, content creation, media relations, and public relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including community and foundation leaders, strategic partners, and media outlets

• Serve as a spokesperson and representative for the Foundation at public events, conferences, and other engagements

• Support internal communication and learning among the board of trustees and the staff

Informed Communities Program Leadership

• Provide intellectual leadership to continually develop and refine the Foundation’s theory of action and the strategy behind its grantmaking and initiated work for Informed Communities (see detail below)

• Serve as an active partner and key voice on the Executive Committee of the Colorado Media Project, a broad coalition of stakeholders working to expand and protect access to reliable, local news for all Colorado citizens

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with grantee and non-grantee partners in the media sector, serving as a thought partner and support, surfacing common challenges, and identifying new opportunities to ensure a strong local news ecosystem

• Identify strategic grantmaking opportunities, analyze their feasibility, shape specific opportunities, present recommendations internally, and negotiate grant agreements

• Review grant applications, conduct due diligence, and make recommendations on funding

• Identify and track outcomes to evaluate the impact of foundation investments and inform its strategy for Informed Communities

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will bring:

• Passion for the Foundation's mission and a deep commitment to fostering a thriving, diverse local news ecosystem accessible to all Colorado citizens

• Leadership experience in communications, with experience developing and executing successful communication strategies that affect positive change at a systems level (e.g. across a city, state, or field); Experience in the nonprofit, public, and/or philanthropic sectors preferred

• A robust and well-rounded communications skillset, including experience in digital media and multimedia content creation, media relations, public relations, and campaigns

• A track record of leading powerfully through collaborative relationships, with deep experience in coalition building, facilitating partnerships, and playing an advisory role to a wide array of stakeholders

• Exceptional storytelling, writing, and oral communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences and distill complex information into concise, digestible formats

• Experience working in an ambiguous, entrepreneurial context and launching innovative projects or initiatives

• A track record of building trusted relationships across many lines of difference (ideological, sector, political, racial, socioeconomic, geographic, etc.)

• Experience working on a small team with a highly collaborative, “all hands on deck” approach; ability to juggle many competing priorities at once

• Familiarity with Colorado’s local journalism landscape and trends in the field

Desired Mindsets and Orientations

• An entrepreneurial orientation, with experience and comfort in an environment that requires generating new ideas and approaches, handling shifting priorities, working autonomously, and adapting to rapid change

• A demonstrated commitment to equity, community-driven change, and disrupting traditional power dynamics

• A bold strategic thinker who achieves impact while maintaining ease, values-alignment, and voice for all stakeholders

• A servant leader who centers listening, humility, and relationships to achieve goals

• A collaborative team player who thrives in a culture of learning, feedback, coaching and reciprocal support among the team

• A commitment to Colorado and a never-ending curiosity regarding the challenges and opportunities the state faces, ideally including working knowledge of the state

• A leader who brings new and varied perspectives and experiences to the team that are reflective of Colorado’s diverse communities

Informed Communities Priorities and Strategies

Gates Family Foundation is committed to supporting community-based newsrooms and promising new ventures in Colorado that are building a more inclusive, responsive, resilient, and sustainable local news and civic information ecosystem. We support public-service journalism and communications that serve historically ignored communities and provide platforms for underrepresented storytellers. We work to fill civic news gaps in our core focus areas by supporting organizations that report on urgent issues in education, natural resources, and community development.

The priority strategies for Gates’ Informed Communities program are:

Evolve and Strengthen the Civic News Ecosystem

Catalyze and support innovations that help make Colorado’s civic news ecosystem more collaborative, resilient, inclusive and responsive to community needs.

Address Gaps in Civic News Coverage

Support civic news organizations that increase the amount and reach of high-quality reporting on Gates’ key focus areas of public education, natural resources and community development.

Build Inclusive News Leadership, Voices and Models

Engage a broader range of people and institutions in rebuilding the public square, with an emphasis on better service to underserved communities of color and rural areas.

A list of grantees and more information can be found on the Foundation’s  website:
https://gatesfamilyfoundation.org/strategic-priorities/informed-communities/  

Working at Gates Family Foundation

Currently, staff is expected to be in the Foundation’s downtown Denver office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The balance of the week is flexible and each team and team member is free to decide what approach is optimal. This position is expected to require travel within the state, as well as occasional out-of-state travel.

Gates Family Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package and paid parental leave. Our work environment is characterized by a culture of collaboration, a commitment to continuous learning, and an inclusive environment that empowers staff to bring their unique perspectives and skills to the work. We place heavy emphasis on the following values:

• Respect – We seek out diverse perspectives and listen with humility and a spirit of learning.

• Creativity – We harness all resources to find new approaches, support experimentation, and drive systemic, lasting solutions.

• Engagement – We partner, convene, collaborate, and lead to catalyze transformative change.

• Place – We are deeply rooted in Colorado, with a long-term commitment to its people, communities, and civic capacity.

• Equity – We prioritize individuals and communities that have been historically marginalized by addressing systemic barriers and creating pathways to opportunity.

To Apply

To apply, please complete our online application . We will accept applications through November 17th, 2024, and we encourage early submissions. The application asks for a resume and, in place of a cover letter, responses to the following questions in 250 words or less:

• What compels you about the work of Gates Family Foundation, and about this position specifically?

• What past experiences have best prepared you for this role?

• What professional values are most important to you? How have those values shaped your behavior and decisions in your career so far?

Gates Family Foundation believes that diverse teams lead to better solutions, creative thinking, and greater depth in experiences and perspectives. We strive in our hiring to ensure that our candidate pool is diverse in terms of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, lived experience, socioeconomic background, physical or mental ability, origin, and religion.

Research suggests that women and people of color are more likely to self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

Director of Individual Giving

Santa Fe, NM

Girls Inc. of Santa Fe

Date Posted: 10/21/2024

Reports to: Chief Philanthropy Officer

Compensation: This is a full-time salaried exempt position. Compensation of $70,000+ commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package, including fully paid health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation & wellness time, and a 403(b) retirement plan. 

Purpose of Position: To foster a trusting, positive relationship between Girls Inc. and our donors by maintaining a donor-centric philosophy.

assuring that as many as possible are retained as continuing donors to the organization.   Grow a broad-base of individuals giving annual support to Girls Inc. of Santa Fe through prospecting and stewardship 

The Director of Individual Giving will play a crucial role in advancing the mission of Girls Inc. of Santa Fe by developing and implementing strategies to secure major gifts from individual donors, and family foundations. The Director of Major Gifts will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of high-net-worth donors, building strong relationships, and ensuring sustainable financial support for the organization’s programs and initiatives.

The Director of Individual Giving is responsible for the annual plan for individual giving: stewardship and recognition; donor engagement; prospect research; donor cultivation; oversight of gift processing and data entry; and supporting major fundraising initiatives.  

Occasional night and weekend work will be required in order to attend prospecting events and organizational events for donors.

Responsibilities:

Develops the overall plan to increase donor engagement in our giving programs and build genuine relationships through stewardship, cultivation and recognition. 

Donor Stewardship and Recognition:

• Develop and oversee creative donor acknowledgment, stewardship and recognition programs that increase donor engagement and build genuine, long-term relationships for the organization.

• Approve stewardship reports and materials for donors. 

• Develop annual giving, planned giving, and monthly donor programs.

• Identify stewardship engagement opportunities, not limited to inviting current donors to specific events including program events, one-on-one meetings/thank you calls with CEO/ Chief Philanthropy Officer/Donor Relations Manager/Board Members, and private and public tours.

• Serve as staff liaison to girlFRIENDS group: attend quarterly meetings and associated planning sessions, provide oversight for volunteer-led projects, offer administrative support from the organization on behalf of the group

Prospect Research:

• Identify opportunities for growing new and current donor support.

• Develop fundraising and cultivation strategies by researching and identifying methods to gather information (biographical and financial, philanthropic interest, history of previous donations, prior solicitation, etc.) pertaining to current donors and prospects. 

• Provide high-level research on individuals, corporations, and foundations using various electronic and print resources and tools. Proactively identify connections between donors and prospects as well as current and upcoming programs and projects.

• Compose, write, edit, and proofread briefing materials including, but not limited to, donor research profiles or reports, and other basic research reports. Ensure accuracy and completeness of reports and other documents.

• Support donor and fundraising events and activities including pre-event, night-of-event, and post-event donor relations tasks. 

• Work with the Development Manager to plan and participate in special events and activities that engage major donors and prospects.

• Represent Girls Inc. of Santa Fe at community events, networking opportunities, and conferences to build relationships and increase visibility.

Management Role:

• Work cohesively with the Development team members to ensure the overall objectives of the department are met.

• Supervise Development administrative activities as related to donors, for example, Salesforce database entries, acknowledgements, etc. 

• Participate in regular department, committee, and Manager Meetings and prepare reports as requested.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Philanthropy Officer.

• Participate in periodic assessment of own performance and develop individual performance goals and objectives in consultation with the Chief Philanthropy Officer.

• Take initiative to seek training and other developmental/professional growth opportunities to ensure effective job performance.

• Represent Girls Inc. in a positive and professional manner.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

• A belief in and commitment to the mission of Girls Incorporated of Santa Fe and a passion for nonprofit excellence;

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in major gift fundraising or related roles, preferably within a nonprofit organization.

• Proven track record of successfully soliciting and securing major gifts ($10,000+).

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Knowledge of the philanthropic landscape in Santa Fe and the surrounding region is a plus.

• Commitment to open communication, teamwork and collaboration, transparency and authenticity, accountability and professionalism;

• Experience with CRM required; experience with Salesforce preferred;

• Demonstrated computer proficiency within the Google environment, with Microsoft Office and an ability to manipulate database information in a PC environment;

• Critical-thinking skills, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude;

• Experience working with confidential information;

• Highly organized with attention to detail;

• Ability to work as part of a team and work independently with little supervision;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; 

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines while maintaining a positive and professional attitude;

• Ability to anticipate problems and use judgment appropriately to plan solutions and manage obstacles as they arise.3

Disclaimer: The preceding job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an employee assigned to the job.

Girls Inc. of Santa Fe is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. GISF encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, and/or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, and veterans are all strongly encouraged to apply.

Content Innovation Manager

Santa Fe, NM

Girls Inc. of Santa Fe

Date Posted: 10/21/2024

Reports to: Chief Storyteller

Compensation: This is an hourly part-time non-exempt position. Compensation of $23-$28/hour depending on experience.

Purpose of Position: The Content Innovation Manager plays a vital role in telling the stories of the girls and community of Girls Inc. of Santa Fe. You will develop and create content that uplifts girls’ voices and fosters meaningful connections through social media, podcasts, photography, and other digital platforms. Working hand-in-hand with our Programs team and youth participants, you will capture authentic moments, amplify their experiences, and build relationships that strengthen our community. This position also plays a strategic role in supporting campaigns, such as our 70th-anniversary celebration, to inspire and engage our supporters.

Responsibilities:

Content Creation & Storytelling:

• Develop and manage content across social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.), ensuring it reflects our mission and the diverse experiences of our community.

• Design graphics, write posts, and produce multimedia content (videos, photos, stories) that resonate with our audience and highlight the voices and experiences of the girls we serve.

• Capture and curate visual content at events and programs, ensuring every image tells a story that empowers and celebrates our youth.

Video, Podcast, and Multimedia Production:

• Plan, storyboard, film, and edit video content that showcases the impact of Girls Inc. programs and shares the real stories of our participants.

• Produce, edit, and manage podcast episodes, from scripting and recording to post-production, that reflect the perspectives and voices of our youth.

• Capture high-quality photography and videography at events and activities to visually document the vibrancy and energy of our community.

Social Media & Community Engagement

• Build relationships and engage with our community by creating and sharing social media content that sparks conversation, celebrates our programs, and highlights the experiences of the girls we serve.

• Plan, schedule, and execute a content calendar across platforms, ensuring messaging is consistent, mission-driven, and supports key campaigns like the 70th-anniversary celebration.

• Track and analyze social media metrics to assess content performance and engagement, using insights to refine strategy and enhance our community-building efforts.

Copywriting & Creative Development:

• Craft compelling copy for social media, blog posts, newsletters, and other digital marketing materials that tell the authentic stories of our girls and their achievements.

• Support fundraising and awareness campaigns with persuasive and genuine storytelling that inspires support for our mission.

• Develop scripts for videos, presentations, events, and podcast episodes that engage, uplift, and inspire action from our audience.

Qualifications:

• Experience in social media management, content creation, digital storytelling, and podcast production.

• Proficiency with digital tools and software, such as graphic design (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Canto), video editing (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro), and photography equipment.

• Strong writing and editing skills for a variety of platforms and audiences, with a passion for using media to inspire and connect with youth.

• Ability to work collaboratively with the programs team to tell powerful, authentic stories of our community and the youth we serve.

• Familiarity with SEO best practices and website management (WordPress).

• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while focusing on relationship-building and community impact.

• Commitment to the mission of Girls Inc. and a dedication to amplifying the voices and experiences of young people.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an employee assigned to the job.

Girls Inc. of Santa Fe is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. GISF encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, and/or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, and veterans are all strongly encouraged to apply.

Communications Manager

Lacey, WA

WA State Department of Ecology, Air Quality

Date Posted: 10/21/2024

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations.  

Program Mission: To equitably protect and improve air quality for all of Washington.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 80% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on October 30, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before October 29, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information 

About the Department of Ecology

Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan. 

Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.

• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.

• Continuous growth and development opportunities. 

• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

Our commitment to DEIR

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

• Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.

• Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.

• Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.

• Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.

We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.

Duties

What makes this role unique? 

You will have the opportunity to join a high performing team of skilled, knowledgeable, and caring people working together to equitably protect Washington’s air. Many Washingtonians are highly engaged in these issues so the work is fast-paced and high profile.

What you will do: 
Strategic communications planning and managing

• Lead and manage communications planning and strategy for the program.

• Plan, organize, develop and implement strategic public information and public involvement strategies and activities with a primary focus on air quality.

• Advise program management on communications strategy, policy, public involvement, community engagement, media relations, social media, and external relations. 

• Collaborate with web, outreach, public involvement, and program staff on strategic public involvement and education efforts. 

News media and social media

• Strategically leverage news media and social media to share agency news broadly.

• Serve as media liaison and lead spokesperson for the agency on program and emergency response issues and topics. 

• Plan, organize and facilitate media briefings to share agency news broadly.

Web

• Leverage the agency website as our greatest communications venue and channel. 

• Develop and oversee the program’s web content strategy. 

Public relations and involvement

• Strategically plan and organize public involvement opportunities for communities – community meetings, public hearings, webinars, newspaper ads, social media ads, and mailers. 

Supervises, leverages communications & outreach unit to meet highest priority outreach needs

• Supervise four positions including two community outreach positions and one graphic design position.

• Set the direction, priorities, and expectations of the team, and allocates resources.

• Work with employees to provide opportunities for their continued professional development.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:

• 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent

• 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent

Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.

A combined total of eight (8) years experience and/or education.

Experience in: Journalism, public relations/information, news media, digital/social media, marketing, digital accessibility, writing/editing or related experience. 
Education in: Journalism, communications, public relations, news media, digital/social media, English, marketing, humanities, or closely allied field. 

All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:

Possible CombinationsCollege credits or degree - as listed above.Years of required experience - as listed above.Combination 1No college credits or degree8 years of experienceCombination 230-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.7 years of experienceCombination 360-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (AA degree).6 years of experienceCombination 490-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.5 years of experienceCombination 5 A Bachelor's Degree4 years of experienceCombination 6 A Master's Degree2 years of experienceCombination 7A PhD1 year of experience

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: 

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's license. 

Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.

• Proficiency in a language other than English.

Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.

Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Supplemental Information

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?

• Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.

• If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

• If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.

• If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.   

Application Instructions:
It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.

• A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.

• A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.

• A writing sample.

Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.  
 
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):

• Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc. 

• Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. 

Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:

Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.

Application Attestation: 

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

Other Information:

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Kathy Taylor at: Kathy.Taylor@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Kathy to inquire about the status of your application.
 
To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov

Why work for Ecology?

As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.

To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.

Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.   

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

National Communications Manager

Remote

Reach Out and Read

Date Posted: 10/14/2024

The Opportunity

As the Communications Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to shape and support visual and verbal communications and marketing campaigns across the Reach Out and Read network.

As a member of Reach Out and Read National’s Department of External Affairs, the Communications Manager will write and/or design content for a variety of digital and print communications, from crafting text and creating visuals for a social media post for an emerging Affiliate to designing a digital ad or one-sheet for National. The new position requires both a keen eye for design and a keen ear for words — they’ll be deeply involved in both writing and design across the nonprofit’s network.

The position will create, manage, and share engaging, brand-oriented, paid and organic content for Reach Out and Read National and its Affiliates and/or support Affiliate staff in doing so. They will coordinate print and digital collateral, e-newsletters, website content, and more. The position also handles a variety of administrative tasks, including working with vendors, creating processes, scheduling meetings, and more. The role reports to the National Senior Director of External Affairs and the National Director of Marketing and Design.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

Content and Collateral Creation (45%):

• Work with Senior Director of External Affairs and the National Director of Marketing and Design to identify communications and marketing needs and strategies and to create and deploy brand content for internal/external audiences.

• Plan, draft, revise, and design Reach Out and Read print and digital collateral, including advertising, mailers, paid social media, posters, one-sheets, infographics, donor materials, branded items, and more.

• Research, write, and create original, brand-aligned content for Reach Out and Read National to use on social, digital, and print platforms.

• Work with the External Affairs team to execute email marketing, including newsletters, fundraising campaigns, news updates, and more across Reach Out and Read National.

• Draft copy for press releases, event invitations, print collateral, and more.

• Write, edit, and place web and promotional copy, including alt text for images. Ensure information presented on sites is current and correct.

• Upload and embed videos and other content. Edit photos for the web.

• Work with web developer to design compelling landing pages.

• Track digital analytics across multiple platforms and create reports.

• Track media mentions. Catalog notable media coverage on web pages.

• Maintain a content calendar.

• Ensure that Reach Out and Read’s promotions are accessible across all platforms and inclusive for all audiences.

Affiliate Communications and Marketing Functions (45%):

• Work with Senior Director of External Affairs and Reach Out and Read Affiliates to identify communications and marketing needs and strategies and to create and deploy brand content for internal/external audiences.

• Research, write, and create original, brand-aligned content for Reach Out and Read Affiliates to use on social, digital, and print platforms and/or tailor Reach Out and Read National content for Affiliate use.

• Plan, draft, design, and/or localize a variety of Reach Out and Read print and digital collateral for Affiliates.

• Work with National Director of Marketing and Design to utilize National’s marketing and promotional budgets for Affiliate work and/or to help Affiliates build their own.

• Review and track ROI and engagement data and analytics.

• Liaise with National’s PR consultants and handle requests for Affiliate interviews, quotes, etc.

• Work with the External Affairs team to assist Affiliates with select email marketing, including newsletters, fundraising campaigns, news updates, and more.

• Make edits and maintain some internal and external Affiliate websites.

• Manage engagement across social channels for select Affiliates, particularly in new geographies.

• Develop and grow the scope of tools, training, and resources provided to Affiliate leaders and staff to drive the impact of marketing across the organization.

Other Communications Functions (10%):

• Edit copy for accuracy, clarity, grammar, style, campaign continuity, and brand consistency. Recommend edits that improve the quality of the copy, the meaning of the message, and reflect Reach Out and Read’s overall brand voice and tone.

• Ensure consistent messaging and image, both visually and verbally, across all platforms.

• Generate creative ideas.

• Work comfortably with varied stakeholders.

• Handle other administrative duties – scheduling meetings, communicating with vendors, and more – as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

There are innumerable ways to learn, grow and excel professionally. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. We’ll honor your lived and professional experience as key aspects of your candidacy for the role and prioritize applicants with experience dismantling the structural inequities that disproportionately impact children and families with traditionally marginalized identities. We are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below and are committed to doing this work from an equity lens:

• Commitment to increasing equity in opportunity and outcomes for children and to recognizing factors known to significantly impact differential outcomes for children, including race, ethnicity, language, and socio-economic status.

• Three to five years’ relevant work experience in graphic design.

• Two to three years’ relevant work experience in writing and editing, content creation, email marketing, and website management.

• Experience in public relations, communications, or marketing for a nonprofit highly desired.

• Experience in social media management. Adept across social media platforms, including basic experience creating multimedia content.

• Experience working on websites and within content management systems.

• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite with experience in Canva.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office, with a strong knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Strong writing, editing, and design skills.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote environment on tight deadlines.

• Team player used to working collaboratively and in an editing environment.

• Able to clearly and precisely express complex ideas with interesting and compelling angles.

• Strong organizational skills, including a track record of balancing and prioritizing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Position Specifications

This is a full-time, exempt position. This remote role will work from a home-based office and will require national travel for meetings and projects four to five times each year.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $63,000-$67,000 and is commensurate with experience. Reach Out and Read offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with match, paid time off, and more.

Commitment to Diversity

Reach Out and Read is committed to building an organization that embraces diversity, pursues equity, and fosters an environment of inclusion. Reach Out and Read sits at the intersection of health and education, uniquely positioned to play a critical role in addressing systemic disparities and inequities in the public health framework. Reach Out and Read strives to be an antiracist organization, using its influence to fight against social injustice by supporting a culture of learning, empowerment, equity, and a deep appreciation for the unique experiences that we each bring to our communities. And, we believe that changing the world begins with holding ourselves and our workplace to that same standard.

About Reach Out and Read

Founded in 1989, Reach Out and Read is a national non-profit organization working to ensure all families have the opportunity to create meaningful everyday moments through shared reading aloud and building relationships. By leveraging pediatric care to champion the positive effects of reading daily and distributing books, Reach Out and Read gives young children a foundation for success and reaches 4.2 million children across the county – half of whom identify as BIPOC and a quarter of whom come from low-income families.

Reach Out and Read’s tens of thousands of trained pediatric providers use books as a diagnostic tool during regular check-ups, and teach parents how to engage their child with a book to promote positive parent-child interactions during the rapid brain growth between birth and age five. The daily practice of reading aloud with a parent supports children’s literacy and math skill development, their social-emotional development, and prepares them for future success in school. Working together with our sites and providers, we leverage our three decades of expertise, build on our literacy foundations, and engage our shared networks as a catalyst for change, focusing on equitably strengthening and deepening our impact on the children, families, and communities we serve.

The Impact

• Reach Out and Read program sites are located in 6,200 clinics, safety net hospitals, medical systems, and other healthcare settings in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

• Reach Out and Read serves 4.4 million children and their families annually.

• More than 7.1 million new, developmentally appropriate books are integrated into well-child visits with families annually.

• 36,000 clinicians currently participate in Reach Out and Read

• Our peer-reviewed body of evidence demonstrates that Reach Out and Read parents are two-and-a-half times more likely to read regularly to their children, and that children experiencing Reach Out and Read show enhanced language development.

To learn more about Reach Out and Read, visit www.reachoutandread.org.

ROR is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reach Out and Read is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability or veteran status. Reach Out and Read is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and we are committed to making special accommodations for your interview or work as a member of our team. If specific accommodations are needed, please email HR @ reachoutandread.org and our HR team will work to accommodate your needs.

Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)

American Friends Service Committee

Date Posted: 10/11/2024

Location: Philadelphia-area preferred, (Please note that Philadelphia-area preferred, open to candidates between NYC and Washington D.C. corridor).

Application Deadline: November 8, 2024

For consideration, please attach your Cover Letter and Resume to the online application in addition to answering the Application Questions.

Summary of Principal Responsibilities:

The Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO) has responsibility for overall communications, research-based messaging, marketing, and branding activity for the American Friends Service Committee. The CMCO serves as a member of the leadership team. The position represents, promotes, and increases the overall visibility of AFSC. The CMCO supervises the areas of Donor Marketing/Annual Giving, Media Relations, Public Engagement (including Friends Relations, Alumni, and Archives), Communications Research and Analytics, and Content and Engagement (including Digital).

The CMCO provides strategic direction and coordination for marketing and communications to donors, Friends, and many key constituencies, with a focus on strategic communications that advances our program’s advocacy and fundraising goals.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:  The key responsibilities of the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer include the following:

• Provide supervision, leadership and vision for the Donor Marketing/Annual Giving, Media Relations, Public Engagement (including Friends Relations, Alumni, and Archives), Communications Research and Analytics, and Content and Engagement (including Digital), units and functions, for approximately 20 staff and interns.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate AFSC’s long-term marketing, branding, and communications strategy consistent with Quaker values and AFSC’s objectives and mission. Ensure that AFSC’s major donor marketing and other communications (online, in social media, print, and major events) are compelling, timely, and reflect a common identity as an organization. Guide overall messaging.

• Develop long-term annual giving strategies and set annual goals to guide donor marketing work. Ensure annual giving staff, in collaboration with programs, Development and Communications, effectively communicate with and engage donors to sustain loyal donor relationships; attracting and retaining a new, diverse donor base; and increasing our donor support year-over-year.

• Provide overall strategy in partnership with program staff on strategic communications and public campaigns that advances advocacy objectives, consistent messaging, and outcomes.

• Serve as a spokesperson to the media, especially in the context of crisis communications, using an affirmative and team-driven approach.

• Create a collegial, team-building work environment, motivating staff and volunteers, and cultivating productive, collaborative relationships with all constituent groups.

• Supervise the development of systems, resources, and procedures that help all staff and volunteers communicate well on AFSC’s behalf.

• Develop and manage plans and budget for Communications.

• Advise the General Secretary and Leadership Team on internal communications.

• Work with colleagues in the Information Technology, Communications, and Development Departments to ensure the security and integration of constituent data integration across the AFSC.

• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies (including AI) to continuously improve the organization's communication and marketing efforts.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in communications, marketing, market research, public policy or business development or related area desirable. Extensive experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.

 Experience: 

• At least ten years of communications and donor marketing experience with demonstrated accomplishments in communications, media and public relations, donor marketing, content marketing, social media, web content, marketing research, and publications.

• Demonstrated success in leading, managing and implementing an overall marketing strategy with a demonstrated track record of growth, in all of its dimensions.

• At least five to seven years leading communications and marketing teams in a nonprofit setting.

Other Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communications skills with a capacity for active listening and a demonstrated ability to speak and write in community-centered voice.

• Initiative and imagination, with a strong track record in creative problem solving, strategy formulation and message development.

• Exceptional analytical skills, and experience with modeling, forecasting, constituent-relations databases, and targeted marketing. Familiarity with best practices in public relations, analytics, and marketing research.

• Demonstrated leadership, managerial, and organizational learning skills. Management experience in staff development, budgeting, process and internal policy development, project management and evaluation, and building effective teams is required.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor others, building a strong, cohesive and diverse team committed to the greater good of the organization.

• A sound sense of design and production as applied to various media, including new and emerging technologies.

• Broad knowledge of AFSC approaches to social justice issues and style of work; ability to speak articulately about AFSC programs. Familiarity or background working on issues within an international context is desired.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with people of other cultures, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds. Experience working with and clear commitment to the anti-oppressive, inclusive, and anti-racist principles and practices. Knowledge of best practices in cross-cultural communications

• Ability to facilitate consultative decision-making processes and work with volunteer committees.

• Ability to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings, consult outside of normal business hours, and travel internationally.

• Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and/or demonstrated compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic equal worth of every individual.

• Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and consideration of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff within a language justice context.

Compensation:  Salary Family - Senior Leadership ($130,000 - $150,000) – Exempt – Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, accident and salary continuation insurances, defined benefit pension plan, plus fringe benefits; participation in unemployment and worker’s compensation and social security.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

The AFSC central office is a unionized workplace, represented by District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO.  This is a non-represented position.

The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace.

Communications Director

Remote

Greener by Default

Date Posted: 10/9/2024

At Greener by Default, you will be working towards the ambitious goal of completely transforming institutional foodservice - and the food system as a whole - by making plant-based food the default. 

We recognize that the fate of humans, animals, and ecosystems are bound together, and strive to create a food system that will allow all life on earth to flourish. In order to achieve our vision, we develop strategies rooted in science, sustainability, and inclusivity to empower institutions to serve plant-forward food. 

Position Objective:

Plant-based defaults have the potential to impact millions of meals, thereby transforming community health, institutional procurement and societal norms. As the Communications Director, you will drive Greener by Default’s communications strategy to spotlight our work- enhancing our reputation with stakeholders and the media- and cement our reputation as a respected leader, snowballing our institutional impact by amplifying our programmatic successes.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Establish and drive a multi-channel communications strategy to engage target audiences effectively.

• Prepare and manage all communications material, ensuring consistency and accuracy.

• Develop a strong brand voice and maintain brand integrity across all platforms.

• Foster media relations by establishing contacts with reporters, influencers, and community leaders.

• Lead a team of communication, marketing, and design professionals (contractors) to deliver creative and impactful solutions.

• Collaborate in the creation of digital, video, audio, and print content that resonates with the target audience.

• Monitor engagement metrics across platforms and use data-driven insights to optimize communication strategies.

• Manage all aspects of the company newsletter, including preparation, drafting, and analyzing metrics.

• Management and monitoring of all social media channels.

Individual Attributes Required

• Intellectual integrity: Provide information rooted in science, adapt messaging based on the latest behavioral research.

• Ambition: Create a media strategy that supports GBD’s goal to boldly drive change within institutional foodservice norms.

• Open communication: Continuously seek out new information and dialogue, cultivate trust with staff and partners.

• Foster inclusion: Meet people where they are, strive to understand and acknowledge the different cultural contexts within which you’re working, hold space for divergent perspectives.

• Growth mindset: See challenges and mistakes as opportunities to adapt and improve. Continuously strive to hone your expertise and refine your skills in order to best serve the organization’s and client’s goals.

Position Requirements:

• 3 years of communications, marketing or public relations experience

• 3 years of experience managing digital content

• Strong proficiency with copywriting

• Familiarity with social media platforms and social media marketing

• Proficiency with LinkedIn marketing

• Experience with search engine marketing, Google Analytics, and Google AdWords

• Impeccable copywriting and copy editing abilities

• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills

• Prior experience managing employees

• Great people and networking skills

• Commitment to the organization's mission, vision, and strategic plan

• Passion for sustainable food systems and plant-based food

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and take initiative

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

We prefer candidates who have the following:

• Established connections with journalists

• Strong proficiency with graphic design, including familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva

• Relevant degree/credentials

We strongly encourage people of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate during the application process and after you join the team. We encourage candidates with most of the above qualifications to apply; we do not expect all candidates to fit this job description 100%.

Reports to:

Katie Cantrell, CEO 

Compensation:

This is a salaried employee position paying $75,000 to $85,000 per year, depending on experience and credentials

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Plan

• 401k plan, with a dollar for dollar employer match up to 3%

• $150 monthly cell phone and internet expense reimbursement

• $500 annual office equipment stipend (can be rolled over)

• 20 vacation days per year, 14 paid federal holidays, 8 sick days and 1 personal day per year, to be used during your birthday month

Location:

This is a remote position. We are currently only able to hire employees who can work in the U.S.

To Apply

In order to apply, please fill out this form. We will not consider any candidates who have not filled out the form. Please do not contact us via email or message to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Manager of Media Relations

Remote

Main Street America

Date Posted: 10/9/2024

About the Position

We are seeking a strategic and responsive manager who excels at building relationships with the media with demonstrated success in crafting narratives that amplify an organization’s mission. 

The Manager of Media Relations is a new position in our growing Marketing and Communications department at Main Street America. The team’s core focus is to raise the profile of the Main Street Movement, support our network with valuable resources, and expand the organization’s reach and impact.

We do this by:​highlighting and amplifying the work of Main Streets across the country; connecting local leaders with resources and opportunities to help with revitalization efforts;​providing thought leadership that equips commercial district practitioners with the knowledge they need to move their communities forward; and​continuously assessing and adapting our outreach and engagement strategies to ensure they are centered in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. 

In collaboration with the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications and Associate Director of Strategic Communications, and sometimes, the CEO, the Manager of Media Relations will plan, develop, and execute media and public relations campaigns in collaboration with key stakeholders.

This is a remote-first position. You can reside anywhere in the United States’ 50 states and the District of Columbia to be employed at Main Street America. (Unfortunately, at this time, we are not able to employ residents of Puerto Rico.)

Pay & Benefits
Hiring Range: $68,000-$71,000 per year

This is a full-time exempt level position funded under a two-year grant, eligible for full benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement benefits, and 3+ weeks of vacation, plus sick time, and holidays. Click here to see benefits >

To Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you love the mission of Main Street America through Workable by the deadline of October 25, 2024.

No phone calls, please.

Communications Coordinator

Remote

Azul

Date Posted: 10/9/2024

The Organization

Azul is a Latinx-led ocean justice organization working with Latinx communities to protect the ocean and coasts. Our work is rooted and guided by equity, social justice and intersectionality, and grounded in a community-centered theory of change. 

We are the only organization in the country working in the ocean conservation space that focuses specifically on working with Latinx communities – and we engage these (our) communities by leveraging culturally relevant organizing and outreach strategies.

Our team is small, nimble, and extremely mighty. Azul was founded in 2011 to elevate Latinx perspectives and participation in ocean conservation and has long advocated for environmental justice and equity at the international and national levels, as well as in the state of California.

About the Position

We seek to expand our team by hiring a full-time Communications Coordinator. This position reports to the Digital Manager. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day communications activities. 

The Communications Coordinator will be an enthusiastic writer with experience in communications strategy and tactics to support policy campaigns and solutions. They will work to deepen Azul’s presence in the media and advance its mission at national and state levels where Azul’s work is seen, heard, and felt by communities and decision-makers. Their ability to pivot and exhibit flexibility in rapidly changing environments while working independently to manage communications projects and related campaigns will be essential.

This position is fully remote within the United States, with a preference for candidates near a major airport.

Responsibilities

• Draft quotes, talking points, op-eds, LTEs, press materials, emails, blog posts, video scripts

• Pitch news stories, op-eds, and LTE’s to news outlets relevant to our key programmatic areas of work

• Create and maintain a robust press list and cultivate positive relationships with journalists in key markets

• Schedule and staff media interviews in-person or virtually 

• Organize and help staff press events, including press conferences, town halls, community gatherings, and fundraising events; collaborate with digital team to coordinate amplifications  

• Monitor, track, and analyze relevant media coverage of Azul and our policy priorities

• Act as an organizational spokesperson and serve as a liaison for Azul at various community gatherings and coalition meetings

• Manage editorial calendar and content development for Azul’s website blog in collaboration with Digital Manager  

• Identify high-impact campaign communication moments and flashpoints, including breaking news – and help us capitalize on them.

• Identify compelling stories that highlight the experiences and perspectives of Latinx communities related to ocean conservation, and integrate them into our communications work.

• Collaborate with external partners to develop and leverage marketing campaigns and new opportunities

• Support the execution of communications strategies that include planned activities across multiple channels 

• Ability and willingness to travel as needed (when consistent with public health guidelines) 

Qualifications 

We know there are great candidates who might not check all the boxes listed below, or who possess important skills we haven’t thought of as it relates to this position and the organization writ large. If that’s you, please don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. A strong candidate might have some of the following:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills in English 

• 1-3 years of relevant communications experience

• Deep familiarity with Latinx culture and/or significant experience in a communications role in an organization with a heavily Latinx audience or membership base

• Established relationships with relevant media outlets and journalists

• Experience with media monitoring and outreach tools 

• Experience working in strategic communications in a movement, coalition, or partnership setting where the audience included elected officials and the public

• More than abstract/academic familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities of color engagement in the environmental movement

• A background that includes active involvement in social change movements

• Experience working with designers, artists, and consultants

Salary, Benefits and Work Conditions

Azul is an independent operating project of the nonprofit umbrella organization Multiplier, a nationally recognized nonprofit with a growing portfolio of innovative initiatives that conserve and protect a sustainable and resilient world (www.multiplier.org).

Multiplier provides a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary ($65,000-$70,000) and a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-paid health, vision, dental, short- and long-term disability, voluntary life, employer-matched retirement contributions, and a generous vacation and sick leave policy.

In addition, employees will need to possess the ability and willingness to travel (when consistent with public health guidelines) for staff retreats, meetings and professional development opportunities.

How To Apply

The priority deadline to apply is Friday, November 1, 2024. We strongly encourage candidates to apply ASAP. NRG Consulting Group is leading the search. Please contact Megan Severson at megan@nrgconsultinggroup.org and jobs@nrgconsultinggroup.org with any questions.

About the Hiring Process

The first step of the interview process, if invited, will be a phone screen interview with NRG Consulting Group. We are hoping to have most of these interviews completed in October 2024. The following step will be a written exercise, followed by a hiring manager interview with Azul’s Digital Manager, Jessica Vazquez. Finalists will be invited to a final interview with the Executive Director. We are hoping that the candidate we hire for this role will be able to start by the week of November 25, 2024.

We will confirm receipt of your application and will communicate with you when we have made a decision about your application (either to close your application or to move you forward in the process).

Questions about this position or the application process (including any requests for reasonable accommodation) can be sent to Megan Severson at megan@nrgconsultinggroup.org and cc jobs@nrgconsultinggroup.org.  

Director of Communications

New York, NY

Population Council

Date Posted: 10/9/2024

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Communications will join the Population Council at an exciting time, with a recently launched Strategic Plan 2023-2030 and increasing opportunities to advance our mission through longstanding relationships in the more than 30 countries in which we work around the world.

Reporting to the President, the Director of Communications will serve as a strategic advisor to a dynamic Executive Leadership Team and will provide vision, direction, and oversight of our global brand, communication, and dissemination of our scientific content to a range of audiences beyond the research community. The Director will lead a team of communications and publications professionals and work collaboratively with researchers and scientists around the world to align communications and amplify content across programs and geographies, grow the Population Council’s sphere of influence, augment our communications platforms, promote and protect our reputation, and nurture diverse voices. 

The ideal candidate will be a visionary communications leader with experience in international development, global health, and/or research/academic sectors. They will have knowledge, understanding, and/or curiosity about the value of science and research; a commitment to the Population Council’s vision, mission, and values; and an appreciation of the breadth and depth of the work we undertake. They must be willing to spend time and be excited by the opportunity to engage with the Council’s scientists and researchers around the world. They will collaborate with the scientists to identify the right audiences for the diversity of scientific work produced by the Council, and develop effective strategies to connect and engage with those audiences. Further, the candidate will work closely with the Council’s Resource Mobilization/Business Development team to ensure communications strategies align with broader organizational goals and support fundraising efforts. The incumbent must have a track record of bringing people together, managing and motivating colleagues (both direct reports and beyond) to deliver results, and collaborating across diverse contexts and cultures.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Strategy and Leadership (30%): Develop and deliver an integrated, Council-wide communications strategy that advances our Strategic Plan, and that: 

a) Secures strategic opportunities to raise the voice and visibility of executive, scientific, and country leadership, providing messaging, talking points, and coaching as needed;

b) Intensifies digital and social media presence in both global and country-level contexts, including new digital and social media tools;

c) Strengthens media relations by building and maintaining relationships with relevant journalists and outlets and fostering opportunities to feature Council research and experts; 

d) Aligns communications with the Council’s resource mobilization strategy to position the Council for funding and partnering opportunities based on our comparative advantage;

e) Advances our Global DEI Program — our commitment to become an antiracist organization and address wider issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion— in particular efforts to nurture and amplify diverse voices, experiences, and insights, including those of colleagues in low- and middle-income countries in an effort to design and implement solutions to improve the lives of people around the world; and

f) Produces metrics, including media, social media and web analytics, to measure and report on progress to the Board of Trustees, President, and Executive Team.  

g) Works with the Office of the President and Human Resources to strengthen internal communications to foster a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration.

2. Branding, Corporate Messaging, and Reputation Management (25%)

a) Ensure that brand, quality assurance, and editorial standards are consistently implemented across the Council, sensitive to geographic contexts, and in-line with the Council’s values of DEI;

b) Curate content for and oversee production of corporate publications including the Council’s Ideas that Matter e-newsletter and annual report, as well as the website; 

c) Identify, provide counsel on, and offer solutions to potential communications and reputational risks and opportunities; identify and implement mitigation strategies; and

3. Scientific Communications and Publications (25%)

a) Commission thought leadership and other high profile content for publication in a variety of fora to raise the Council’s profile and bridge the gap between research and policy action;

b) Identify and oversee high-level events to raise visibility and connect with key audiences; and

c) Strengthen capacity within the Council to communicate research findings to non-academic audiences through a variety of channels (e.g., science communications writing, digital storytelling, data visualizations). 

4. Team Development and Management (20%): Manage, develop, mentor, and foster a high performing team of communication professionals responsible for:

a) Design, editing, and production of technical publications and content, including reports, briefs, and infographics, as well as the Council’s website; 

b) Professional conference presence; and

c) Scientific knowledge management including the Council’s library, external platforms (Knowledge Commons, Dataverse), and internal platforms (Pure, Altmetric).

d) Ensure team is strategically positioned for current and future success.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

We understand that there are many paths to acquiring expertise and experience and strong candidates may not have every qualification listed here. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse and/or nontraditional backgrounds who bring passion, skills, and experience in many or most of these areas. 

1. At least 12 years of experience developing and implementing communications strategies to build an organization’s influence and impact; and enhance positioning, brand, and reputation, preferably with an international non-profit organization, research/academic institution, or think tank. 

2. Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in journalism, marketing, business, communications, public health, international relations, or another related field preferred. 

3. Exceptional English-language written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with a broad range of constituents, including Board of Trustees, senior management, and multidisciplinary scientists. 

4. Expertise utilizing digital and social media technologies to expand, engage, and influence both scientific and general audiences.

5. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and develop a team of communication and publishing professionals  under direct supervision and embedded in Council’s programs and offices around the world to implement a wide range of activities including digital and social media presence, media relations, conference strategies, corporate and technical publications and products.

6. Proven ability to work with and across diverse contexts and cultures, to collaborate with multidisciplinary scientists, and to work independently and within a complex, international organization.

7. Finely-tuned organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple initiatives effectively and efficiently.

8. Ability to travel internationally and within the U.S.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary range between $132,000 - $200,000 annually, depending on knowledge, skills, and experience. Excellent benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance available immediately upon hire; 

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution equal to 12% of annual salary (up to a maximum salary of $200,000) after one year of employment; 

• 24 annual and 12 sick days per year (accrued semi-monthly) * 

• Approximately 10 paid holidays; 

• 13 weeks of paid parental leave; 

• Educational assistance* 

• College tuition support for dependents** 

We strive to provide an environment of professional growth and development. 

*Pro-rated for part-time staff who work a minimum of 20 hours per week. 

**Employees must work full-time to be eligible for this benefit 

Application Deadline:  November 4, 2024

When applying through the web portal please attach your CV and Cover Letter in Word or PDF format. 

The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council conducts biomedical, social science, and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. Established in 1952, the Council is governed by an international board of trustees. Its New York headquarters supports a global network of country offices. We are seeking an individual to fill the position described.  If you know of a qualified candidate or are interested in this position, please apply at: http://www.popcouncil.org/employment/index.asp. 

The Population Council provides equal opportunity; it does not discriminate against any person with regard to age, color, creed, national origin, disability, political belief, veteran status, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Decisions on employment are based on an individual’s qualifications as related to the position for which they are being considered. The Council especially encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups including but not limited to Black people and people of African descent, Indigenous people, people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, including people who identify as transgender, non-binary, or gender expansive, people with disabilities, first-generation college graduates, and those from communities with the most to gain from expanded access to sexual and reproductive health services and information. The Population Council is international in the composition of its board of trustees and its staff, as well as in the nature and deployment of its activities. 

Communications Strategist

Remote

Economy Security Project

Date Posted: 10/8/2024

Position Summary

The Communications Strategist for the Economic Security Project (ESP) will serve as a key executor of the organization’s communication efforts, directly supporting the Deputy Communications Director in implementing day-to-day tasks that drive ESP’s messaging and brand presence. This role involves hands-on involvement in media materials, web copy, social media posts, and op-eds. There will be an emphasis on writing in this role, with a significant responsibility for drafting the first versions of various communication materials. The Communications Strategist is a great opportunity for candidates experienced in media relations, stakeholder engagement, issues management, and communications strategy.

About Us 

We believe in an America where everyone has the freedom and stability required to thrive. 

We are strongest when people are the authors of their own lives. But the inequalities in wealth and power created by bad actors, structural racism, and outdated ideas on how the economy should work have left us all more insecure and less resilient. We can make a different set of choices. 

The Economic Security Project advocates for ideas that build economic power for all Americans. We legitimize bold ideas by supporting cutting-edge research and elevating champions, win concrete policy victories for the communities that need to see change now, and provoke the conventional wisdom to shift what’s considered possible. Our team of academics, organizers, practitioners and culture makers disburse grants, run issue campaigns, develop creative interventions and research products, and convene to encourage investment and action from others. 

We pick our fights based on our analysis of where strategic mobilization of people and resources could turn emerging trends into concrete policies. Our current efforts include putting cash into people’s pockets with a guaranteed income and policies like the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit; and keeping corporations out of them by checking the unprecedented concentration of economic power with antimonopoly action. We believe these fights will get us closer to a world where families can pay the heating bills and make the rent, where consumers have choices and small businesses, a fighting chance. A future where we all have a chance not to just survive, but thrive with dignity. 

Our Track Record 

We’ve convened thousands in briefings, workshops, and marquee events to strategize and set the agenda for a more just political economy. We passed policies in over seven states to modernize the tax code, won over $1 trillion in checks for families in response to the pandemic, and spearheaded the federal fight for a guaranteed income for kids in the form of the expanded Child Tax Credit. These cash-based policies reduced poverty in the middle of a recession, in the words of one observer, “defying gravity”. 

And we’ve built the field by investing over $25 million directly into groundbreaking research; pilots and task forces; coalitions and campaigns; new initiatives and organizations; and trend-setting narrative and cultural interventions to advance racial and economic justice and reset the conversation. As a result, ideas that were once considered impossible are now at the center of a vision for an economy where people are the authors of their own lives. 

We’ve worked alongside thousands across the country exercising political muscle, moral imagination, and on-the-ground experimentation. It’ll take this and so much more in the years ahead; we are in a broader fight for a multiracial democracy and an economy that works for all. Our task is to deliver and we’re looking for talent to join us in the fight. 

Our Team and Culture

Our successes are due in large part to the diverse team we’ve assembled from a wide range of fields – from campaigners to policymakers to activists to academics. We’re building an organization that supports and resources our staff to drive forward work that is critical to our mission. 

We are committed to creating a best-in-class staff experience that promotes growth and performance, which requires a culture of active problem-solving, feedback, communication, and accountability. As a fully remote organization, ESP staff can work from anywhere in the country. We actively support and encourage people taking time away from work, including two weeks of full office closures and a six-week sabbatical at 5 years of service, in addition to our standard PTO. You can find more information on our full benefits offerings below.

Our internal work is deeply rooted in our values around diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that our policies and processes are equitable and informed by a wide range of lived experiences. We invest in our people’s professional development and promote regular conversations about career goals and growth opportunities. We provide opportunities to come together in person for both strategic planning and relationship-building, and we’re always up to take a game of trivia a little too seriously.

Responsibilities        

Media Relations

• Work with the Deputy Communications Director and the Communications Director to develop and implement media outreach strategies to pitch stories regularly, ensuring alignment with the organization's messaging and campaign goals.

• Provide support for federal and state campaign and coalition efforts, including drafting press releases, statements, and social media content to amplify key messages and initiatives.

• Support Economic Security Project Action’s political program by playing a role in public affairs, including the creation, dissemination, and promotion of events, polling, ads, and other campaign materials with political implications.  

• Engage journalists and media outlets by identifying appropriate contacts, and drafting compelling pitches and press releases.

• Maintain and update media contact lists to be current and comprehensive, monitor media coverage, and prepare press clippings emphasizing building and nurturing relationships with key reporters and media outlets.

• Assist in media engagement at ESP events, including inviting and hosting media, under the guidance of the Deputy Communications Director.

• Coordinate media interviews, manage logistical details, and ensure spokespeople are provided with key messages and prepared to deliver consistent and clear communication.

Editorial

• Draft and revise consistent, high-quality content for various communication channels and stakeholders, including press releases, media materials, web copy, social media posts, blog posts, political advocacy content, newsletters, and op-eds, often serving as the initial creators of these documents.

• Simplify complex concepts for broader audiences by creating and polishing key messages, fact sheets, explainers, social media posts, and other digital materials.

• Repurpose reports and publications into accessible formats such as one-pagers, social media content, and infographics to broaden reach and impact.

• Collaborate with the Deputy Communications Director and other team members to refine and finalize content, ensuring alignment with ESP’s strategic goals and maintaining a cohesive narrative across all platforms.

• Assist in the creation of speeches, talking points, and materials for ESP leaders’ public appearances and thought leadership initiatives, contributing to the development of messaging from scratch when necessary.

• Support the development and execution of communication plans for state affiliate-related campaigns, including content creation and coordination with external consultants.

• Provide logistical support for press opportunities at ESP events, including coordination of media engagement and follow-up activities.

• Assist in developing and editing training materials for ESP grantees and partners, contributing to the preparation and execution of training sessions.

Administrative Support

• Track and report communications and media deliverables for grant reports and brainstorm ideas for fundraising pitches in collaboration with the Development team.  

• Manage and prioritize incoming requests for communications support across the organization, particularly from the Build the Field and Campaigns teams, and work with teams to deliver requested materials within given timelines. 

• Assist in the management of external vendors and consultants, ensuring that project timelines and deliverables are met.

• Manage and process invoices, ensuring timely submission, tracking, and reconciliation of payments in coordination with the finance team.

Experience and Qualifications 

• 4+ years of experience in communications, public relations, digital media, or a related field, with a strong focus on writing and content creation.

• Familiarity with media relations processes, including drafting press materials, coordinating interviews, and managing relationships with reporters.

• Proficiency in using digital tools such as G Suite, Slack, Canva, content management systems, social media platforms, and analytics tools.

• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience elevating the voice and expertise of high-level influencers by polishing opinion pieces at key moments, prepping them for interviews, and drafting speeches and talking points for events.

• Interest in and commitment to ESP’s mission and values, particularly in the areas of economic justice and policy advocacy.

Desired Skills

• Superb writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, compelling first drafts across various formats.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Strong organizational skills, with a strong ability to think analytically and creatively.

• Attention to detail and dedication to producing high-quality work, especially during the drafting phase.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and think creatively to enhance communication efforts while multitasking.

• Enthusiasm for learning and professional growth, with a willingness to take on new challenges.

• Ability to track trends in media coverage, key announcements, and high-level conversations relevant to ESP’s priorities.

• Interest in political advocacy around economic issues, particularly those in line with ESP’s mission. 

Work Environment

The Economic Security Project is a virtual office with staff across the country.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$95,000. The final salary will depend on experience and location. This role includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

ESP provides a robust benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical, vision, dental insurance with premiums fully covered for employees and their dependents

• Worker’s Compensation

• Long and short-term disability insurance

• Basic Life Insurance with a 50K maximum

• 401K with up to a 4% match

• Full office closures for Summer & Winter breaks

• PTO: 136 vacation hours, 80 sick leave hours, 9 standard holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 20 hours of volunteer leave

• 6-week paid sabbatical after 5 years of full-time service

• Connectivity and home office stipends, and wellness use bonuses (taxable)

• Annual professional development budget

• Organization-provided computer or $50/month bonus for employees who choose to use their own

• Access to commuter and flexible spending accounts

Because the Economic Security Project values a diverse and representative workplace, people who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, and people of all gender identities are strongly encouraged to apply. ESP is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

Senior Director of Engagement and Experience

Louisville, KY

American Printing House for the Blind

Date Posted: 10/2/2024

We know that access to the right tools and information at the right time can change lives. At APH, our job is to break down barriers and empower students, families, adults, and educators, creating a future that belongs to everyone.

Located in Louisville KY, we manufacture and distribute products and services for people who are blind or low vision, including braille large type books and educational aids.

We’re not just looking forward to an accessible future - we’re making it happen every day.  And, with the latest technology, we think the future has never been brighter for people who are blind or have vision loss.  Come join us.

“We embrace and value access, belonging, inclusion, diversity, and equity.  Women and Minorities, along with Veterans and others who are members of a protected class, or who may need a workplace accommodation, are encouraged to apply.” 

Senior Director of Engagement and Experience

This role assures strategic and efficient deployment in how we communicate with our customers, stakeholders, and partners and respond to their needs.  Reporting to the Vice-President of Innovation and Strategy, this key leader supports Dot 6, our internal marketing/creative/sales services agency.  Key to our goals is the agency’s ability to provide active listening and responses to our customers who are babies, students, and adults who are blind or low vision, and the professionals who support them, collecting and analyzing their information continually to produce better products and services.

This position requires a professional with the right mix of relevant experience and skills, an ability to flex between strategic, business, and mission-focused decisions, the ability to negotiate and find win-win compromises, and a high level of energy to get things done in a fast-paced, high-growth, cross-team development environment.  They should exhibit the APH core values of respect, growth, and innovation in all aspects of work.

Location:

This position is based in Louisville, Kentucky and allows for a hybrid work schedule.

Compensation and Benefits

 $119,000.00 – $148,000.00 | Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance covered at 80% for employees – plans include family planning benefits

• HSA Plan and FSA Plan – both include company contribution!

• Competitive Dental and Vision Plans

• Health and Well-being initiatives

• 4 weeks PTO

• 11 Paid Holidays

• 401(k) Plans with company match and immediate vesting

• Company provided Short Term Disability

• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to employees

• Voluntary Life Insurance with Accidental Death and Disability

• Educational Assistance and Professional Development Opportunities

• Optional Hybrid Work Schedule for approved positions only

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Be the keeper and the guardian of the APH brand and its house of brands, including the Dot Experience (museum), APH Connect Center (website and information/referral), Hive (LMS), APH Press (publishing), and more.  Keep brand standards updated, have a plan for brand evolution, and ensure brand discipline across the organization.  Ensure all external and internal messaging is consistent, aspirational, accessible, and appropriate for our audiences.  Develop and maintain a comprehensive marketing strategy for the organization.

• Oversee department, project, process, and data intake governance and procedures.  Use science to measure how effective processes are at communicating information accurately to ensure efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction, and mission impacts.  This includes internal processes to submit creative and marketing projects; the response, collection, and analysis of customer feedback through appropriate channels; the collection and analysis of digital metrics; measurements of employee efficiency, and more.  Communicate and drive adoption and alignment of these standards and policies across the organization.

• Provide direct supervision and performance evaluation to the Director of Creative Services, Director of Communications and Engagement, and Director of Social Enterprise (sales).

• Broker cooperation across departments internally at APH to build teamwork and expertise necessary to assure that projects are completed on time, on budget, and to high standards of quality.

• Be the source of business intelligence for the Engagement and Experience departments by monitoring financials to ensure that revenue goals are being met, expenses are meeting budgeted expectations, grant-funded projects are meeting financial requirements, and partner projects are falling in line according to contractual agreements.  Prepare and submit the annual budget working with department directors and the Finance department.

• Oversee the development of contracts and agreements with partners, consultants, and vendors assuring productive and respectful business relationships.  Lead and monitor RFP processes to assure they follow guidelines for fairness and transparency.

• Oversee a professional development program for staff as their roles evolve to meet APH’s changing structures.  Provide sufficient learning opportunities, coaching, training, and knowledge transfer to ensure success with new job responsibilities.  Develop an onboarding training plan for new employees and measure effectiveness.

• Take ownership responsibility and be the manager and point of contact for all decisions concerning front-end content, processes, user experience, and philosophy for the APH website.  Keep the site accessible, cohesive, manageable, and user-friendly, managing growth sufficiently so that it is always relevant and fresh, but never unwieldy.  Establish clear hierarchies for content decisions, customer communication, and goals for user growth.  Protect brand integrity.  Manage cross-department collaborative decision-making as needed.

• Support the strategic plan goals of core and partnership development by nurturing and maintaining strong, key relationships with EOTs, field influencers, vendors, top customers, international distributors, parents, teachers, and professionals.  Act as a positive APH representative in these relationships and at public events, moving our “welcome everyone” philosophy through actions, words, and deeds.

Minimum Qualifications – Experience – Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business, or related field.  Master’s preferred.

• 8+ years’ relevant work experience in Sales, Business, Marketing, or Communications.

• 5+ years’ experience in a supervisory role.

• 3+ years’ work experience in the field of blindness and low vision or a related social sector field.

A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted when competency in the role is demonstrated.  Reasonable accommodation may be provided for those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• Solid general management capability with skills in the following areas: strategy, operational management, supervision, collaboration, and marketing/sales.

• Strong leadership qualities and organizational skills.

• Independent judgment and mature decision-making skills to deal with situations that have significant financial, mission, and compliance impacts.

• Knowledge of nonprofit marketing/communications/social impacts.

• Understanding of the nuances of communicating mission objectives nationally and internationally.

• Solid understanding of project management techniques, methodologies, and best practices.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills and able to communicate technical, business, and mission issues in support of strategic goals.

How to Apply

If you have trouble accessing the application through Paycom, please contact Ryan Ward at rward@aph.org.

Development & Marketing Director

Remote

City Parks Alliance

Date Posted: 10/2/2024

Background

City Parks Alliance is the only independent, nationwide membership organization solely dedicated to urban parks. The mission of the City Parks Alliance is to educate and elevate a diverse constituency to leverage the power of parks in shaping equitable, resilient, and thriving cities.  

Our vision is that everyone in urban America will have access to high quality parks and green spaces that are clean, safe, and vibrant.  

Our membership network includes a cross section of organizations from public, private, non-profit, academic, philanthropic, and community benefit sectors. 

City Parks Alliance believes that parks and recreation services play a critical role in advancing racial equity. Equity is about fairness: Full and equal access to opportunities, power, and resources so all people may thrive and prosper regardless of demographics. Equity is embedded in all of City Parks Alliance’s work, from inclusion of a range of voices and community-based stories in our programs to our research focus on creating more equitable city-wide systems, to our advocacy efforts to increase investment in urban parks and recreation in neighborhoods of greatest need.  We continue to learn and grow as an organization to broaden cultural, racial, and ethnic perspectives on our board and staff.  See our organizational values on equity and justice for more about our commitment to advancing these principles. 

City Parks Alliance offers a range of programs and service formats, from virtual webinars and peer conversations to in-person workshops and study tours.  Every two years, we present Greater & Greener, a 4-day international conference for urban park leaders, city planning and design professionals, public officials, advocates, funders, and local change-makers.  The next conference will take place in Austin, TX, in June 2026.  

Position Description

The Development & Marketing Director will oversee implementation of City Parks Alliance’s comprehensive long-term strategy for fundraising to ensure organizational sustainability.  The Development Director will oversee fundraising, marketing, and communications to support an annual $2 million budget. 

This position reports to the Executive Director, oversees two direct reports (Assistant Director, Membership and Board Engagement; Digital Communications Manager) and two consultants (development and communications), and works closely with the program and advocacy staff and board members.

Responsibilities

Strategy (10%)

• Work with the Executive Director and relevant staff and consultants to develop and manage a cohesive multi-year strategy for City Parks Alliance’s fundraising (grants, corporate sponsorships, fee for service, membership, and individual giving) and marketing/communications to meet our strategic plan goals through a diverse and sustainable revenue stream. This strategy work would be a priority project for the first year and would include Greater & Greener marketing and fundraising.

Fundraising (60%)

• Lead corporate fundraising based on the strategy developed above to build deeper support from corporate members and prospects. Oversee all aspects of corporate fundraising, including prospect research, cultivation, outreach, proposal preparation and submission, preparation of sponsorship MOUs, donor recognition fulfillment and stewardship, and financial reporting:

• Build ladder of engagement and sponsorship pricing structure for corporate members with input from Program and Membership staff.

• Develop and implement strategy to maximize revenue potential of biennial Greater & Greener conference:

• Manage fundraising relationship with Greater & Greener Local Host Team to coordinate outreach to the local funding community, including on-site visits and delivery of partner and sponsor benefits to meet budget goals. 

• Oversee execution of Greater & Greener sponsored events to ensure fulfillment of sponsor obligations in partnership with the Greater & Greener project team. 

• Oversee continued cultivation of multi-year grants, working with Development Consultant, to secure funds for implementation of strategic plan. Work with Advocacy and Program Directors to explore grants through cooperative partnerships with relevant federal agencies related to City Parks Alliance’s strategic priorities.

• Oversee continued development of Funders Learning Network peer conversations twice annually, working with Development Consultant, Program staff, and Digital Communications Manager to advance program strategy, marketing, and execution of virtual and in-person events. 

• Manage Membership staff to ensure board and non-board contributions budget goals are met. Explore ways to increase individual giving, including through legacy gifts.

Marketing (20%) 

• Lead organization’s messaging and communications strategy and manage the Digital Communications Manager to implement it.

• Oversee development of marketing materials, facilitate opportunities for sponsored content, and development of thought leadership content. 

• Manage media relations.

Administration (10%) 

• Provide direction to and ensure coordination of all fundraising-related and communications staff and consultant positions.

• Work with the Executive Director to create an annual revenue budget.

• Track and provide relevant fundraising and communications updates and metrics for board, committee, and staff reports. 

• Provide strategic direction to technology consultants to ensure efficiency and system integrity as part of technology systems upgrade project. 

• Support Assistant Director of Membership’s leadership of Development & Membership Committee

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in development or corporate marketing, with demonstrated success 

• Strong strategic and entrepreneurial approach to building a sustainable stream of revenue from multiple sources

• Experience raising funds through corporate sponsorships

• Experience working with large scale and special events

• Experience with online fundraising and email marketing

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills; strong attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and presentation skills

• Ability to work in a small, collaborative, virtual setting and in partnership with other groups

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Salesforce or similar CRM platforms

• Experience working with mission-driven non-profits in the parks and recreation, environmental, or community and urban development fields a plus

• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience managing a team

• Ability to travel (10% of time)

City Parks Alliance is committed to building a diverse staff and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.  

Compensation

• Annual Salary: $105,000 - $115,000

• Up to 15 days per year vacation (first two years with increases thereafter)

• Up to 12 days per year sick leave

• 10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

• Health/dental/vision coverage (employer pays 90%)

• Flexible Spending Account

• Short term disability

• Employer contribution to tax-deferred annuity plan after 2 years of employment

• Flexible schedule 

City Parks Alliance is headquartered at 1777 Church Street, NW, Washington DC.  City Parks Alliance supports a fully remote workforce (Eastern time zone preferred), with a drop-in space for occasional use for those located in the DC area. The City Parks Alliance team connects in-person roughly 3-4x/year for occasional retreats or other work-related events.

To apply for this position, send the following materials as PDF files via email with the subject line “Development & Marketing Manager” to hiring@cityparksalliance.org 

• Cover letter

• Resume, 

• Writing sample, and 

• Marketing material used in successful fundraising campaign (i.e. corporate sponsorship package), along with a brief description about the strategy and results

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The preferred start date for this position is December 2024.