Associate Director, Communications and Content

Congregation Emanu-El

New York, NY

Date Posted: 5/13/2024

ABOUT US

Congregation Emanu-El offers a warm and majestic environment to congregants while also acting as a bold leader in the greater New York Jewish community. Founded in 1845 by German Jews who invited all who come in peace to partake, Emanu-El is the largest Jewish prayer space in the world with one of the most remarkable memberships in the country. Led by Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson, it provides spiritual, religious, educational, and cultural programming to community members of all ages. The synagogue features a top-rated nursery school, an award-winning religious school, the Stettenheim Library, the Herbert & Eileen Bernard Judaica Museum, the Streicker Outreach Center, Emanu-El Downtown, and the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center with Judaic, cultural, and socio-political adult educational programming.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Congregation Emanu-El of the City is seeking an Associate Director, Communications and Content to manage the temple’s various marketing and communications initiatives. The Associate Director will join a talented team, working directly with and reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications. This position is both strategic and tactical, focused on raising the visibility and quality of temple messaging, and promoting departmental events and programming. The Associate Director, Communications and Content will also lead strategy and content for the temple’s social media platforms, enhancing the organization’s brand and increasing the size and diversity of its audiences through digital engagement that supports the mission of Congregation Emanu-El. The Associate Director, Communications and Content will partner with the synagogue’s clergy, lay leaders and other stakeholders to deliver excellence in communications strategy and execution. The salary range for this position is $100,000-$110,000.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications

• Write and execute marketing and communications campaigns for a variety of audiences that meet programmatic goals, including young professionals, families, older adults and community groups.

• Contribute to the development of the team’s editorial calendar and work collaboratively with the overall Communications department (including program liaisons, video, website, and digital content staff) to identify opportunities for cross-promotion and enhanced digital content strategies.

• Manage communications projects from development through implementation.

• Closely monitor relevant news, current events and trending social media topics to ensure the temple is part of important conversations.

• Contribute to the temple’s overall marketing and communications strategy, including graphic design, website updates, email distributions and special events.

Content

• Create and curate compelling content (e.g., copy, photography, graphics and video) that raises the temple’s profile by highlighting the warmth of our community and the vibrancy of temple life and programming.

• Manage a robust editorial calendar for social media in coordination with the communications team and temple programming.

• Coordinate with relevant clergy and senior leadership on key messages and content repurposing.

• Ideate, design and distribute various newsletters and ad hoc emails for clergy and other temple departments or programs, as needed.

Social and Digital

• Lead all social media efforts, including updating all existing platforms, implementing new social media channels, and tracking and analyzing statistics to measure success.

• Develop a social media strategy that is aligned and supportive of wider team and temple goals and campaigns, working in close collaboration with other members of the communications team, senior leadership and clergy.

• Liaise with colleagues to source content and assets, as well as to ensure that all posts are on-brand and comply with organizational values.

• Develop social-first marketing campaigns to attract new followers and engage existing community members.

• Implement the strategy by crafting and/or editing written, visual, and multimedia content.

• Support social media needs for myriad public events on- and off-site.

• Manage e-mail communications strategy and implementation. 

• Oversee, maintain and develop website content calendar; create and update website pages in CMS.

• Stay up-to-date with current social media trends, technologies and algorithm updates.

• Explore expansion to new social channels to reach new audiences.

• Propose and leverage influencer marketing on social media.

• Develop, manage, and report on KPIs for the temple’s social media activity.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Eight to ten  years of work experience in communications, marketing and social media strategy for an agency/consultancy, synagogue, non-profit, non-profit or school or a combination that includes volunteer and lay leadership experience.

• Excellent writing skills and ability to draft succinct and compelling short- and long-form copy.

• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

• Interest in and consistent awareness of current events, particularly as they affect the Jewish people and Israel.

• Proficiency with graphic design, image editing, layout, photography, and videography. Hands-on skill in Adobe Creative Suite, email campaign tools, social media management, editing websites in WordPress, and basic HTML.

• Understanding of various digital programs and platforms (including mobile) and experience with the same.

• Attention to detail and adaptivity with multiple projects, working well under pressure, prioritizing, meeting deadlines, and producing quality results on schedule.

• Professionalism and collaborative nature.

• Flexible work style with ability to work late and on weekends and holidays as required by the Jewish holiday calendar and special events.

• Strong skills as a project manager and team player who can collaborate well with peers and senior leadership.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university/college.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work in most settings.

• Ability to work some nights and weekends, provide support during the High Holy Days, and attend worship services, events or meetings as necessary.

• Flexibility to work staggered hours at times to cover evening or weekend events.

• The current work schedule is four days in the office and one remote day a week. 

Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Congregation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Director of Communications

Surgo Health

Washington, DC

Date Posted: 5/13/2024

Surgo Health is a behavioral AI company that delivers the deepest understanding of human behavior to power better health for all.

A life-saving drug or treatment is of no use if people don’t take it. Surgo Health believes that a complete understanding of what drives people’s behavior – and how their context impacts them – is critical to ensure every person lives a healthy life. Our proprietary data and AI-technology platform produce fit-for-purpose intelligence, analytics, and recommendations that enable biopharmaceutical companies to drive product uptake, address inequities, reduce costs, and improve outcomes.

Our world-class team of healthcare experts and scientists use behavioral science, data science, and artificial intelligence to build innovative, scalable solutions that power patient-centric care and improve outcomes. We are a growing team with ambitious plans, and we're searching for top-class talent who want to roll up their sleeves and dive into a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

As a DC-based start-up with a global footprint, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in start-up culture and wants to help shape the future of healthcare delivery. We believe our solutions can make healthcare more effective, personalized, equitable, and drive impact at scale.

Role Summary:

We are seeking  an experienced Director of Communications with proven experience in or related to the healthcare field. This is the right role for you if you are passionate about storytelling with proven innovative communications strategy and execution skills, with an emphasis on company positioning.  As our communications leader, you will be critical in developing and implementing a strategic communications plan that directly aims to grow Surgo Health’s market share. You will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment and work closely with the CEO and across the executive team to position Surgo Health in the health tech space and beyond. 

What you’ll achieve:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive external communications and PR strategy that aligns with our business goals and amplifies our mission.

• Identify and create a brand voice for Surgo Health, using key messages, short and long form narratives and media moments to position Surgo Health as a leader in behavioral AI. 

• Build and manage a strong thought leadership platform for our CEO and executive team supported by a robust editorial and events calendar.

• Manage a robust executive communications platform for Surgo Health’s CEO including but not limited to identifying key speaking opportunities at industry events and conferences, virtual convenings and engagement through social platforms, online communities, op-eds, bylined articles, media partnerships and more. 

• Develop the brand voice and act as chief writer of all materials, solely or in collaboration with other Surgo staff.  This could include but is not limited to press releases, op-eds, research papers, speeches, talking points and social media messaging and campaigns.

• Expand awareness among media and foster relationships with media, journalists, influencers and other thought partners to increase brand visibility and awareness. 

• As part of our comprehensive communications strategy, develop a strong social media presence for Surgo Health, building and leveraging new platforms to enhance online credibility. 

• Through collaboration and training, ensure all Surgo Health staff stand up and effectively promote the brand voice and are provided with materials including but not limited to talking points, company visuals and kept up to date on news, campaigns or other external messaging to be shared. 

About you: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree a plus. Specialization in communications, science communications, journalism or public relations preferred. 

• 10+ years of experience in communications, public relations is required. Experience in health related fields is strongly preferred. Early career journalism experience is a plus. 

• Demonstrated creativity in approaches to communications. 

• Knowledge of the U.S. mainstream, business, health/health tech or AI media. 

• Healthcare experience preferred but not required. Aptitude for swiftly learning about health tech, research and complex topics required. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent teamwork skills.

• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.

• Comfortable working in a small, nimble and growing environment. 

Location: Headquartered in Washington, DC . This role is ideally based in DC at our HQ 2+ days/week, open to remote. 

Travel: Some travel possible

Compensation: $150,000-$175,000

What you’ll love about Surgo:

• Competitive salary and equity compensation

• 80% of your medical premiums covered

• 100% of your dental and vision premiums covered

• Unlimited PTO with 11 holidays

• 401k employer match

• 3 months paid parental leave

• Hybrid or remote environment depending on the role

• Public Benefit Corporation with an impact mission

Our hiring philosophy:

• We hire for passion and core competencies.

• We look for problem solvers and lateral thinkers.

• We love it if you have done different things with your time.

• If you think you are ideal for this position, write to us even if your experience doesn’t match all the requirements listed above.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy:

Surgo believes a diverse, inclusive staff makes a stronger team and more impactful organization and we are committed to building and developing this team and environment. Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientation, gender identities and expressions, languages, social class, marital status, religions, veterans status, and disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply for this position:

Surgo Health has engaged Chaloner Associates to handle search efforts and candidate review. Please apply at www.chaloner.com.

Communications Director

Builders Network

New York, NY

Date Posted: 5/13/2024

Builders Network is a nonprofit organization committed to equipping people to overcome extremist thinking and toxic polarization to solve our toughest problems together. We are tackling extremist thinking leading to toxic polarization in the United States, the conflict in the Middle East, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Our initiatives seek to equip citizens to take constructive action in spheres that shape culture and thought, including media, civics, and education.

Builders Flagship Programs

• Media & Communications: We’re creating original content that fosters flexible thinking and problem-solving, while flooding the airwaves with constructive perspectives. Our Starts With Us social media channels have over 3 million followers and hundreds of millions of content views.

• Practical Toolkits: We’re building the go-to home for resources that equip citizens to solve divisive problems in their homes, schools, workplace, and communities.

• Network: Bridge-building is rooted in community, but current efforts to forge cross-divide alliances are fragmented. We’re connecting a dynamic, global community of Builders.

• Civic Engagement: To overcome hyper-partisan political stalemates, we’re equipping citizens with new methods for forging consensus-backed solutions, and supporting getting Builders into leadership roles.

Communications Director

Reporting to Daniel Lubetzky’s VP of Communications, the Communications Director will liaise and coordinate with Builders program leaders to leverage spokespeople and programmatic and impact to keep the Builders brand and worldview in the news all the time. The Communications Director will maintain a dynamic editorial calendar and news bureau function, and will execute creative approaches to inserting nuanced, constructive Builders perspectives and programs into timely conversations on our world’s most divisive issues.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Directly liaise with a network of nationally recognized spokespeople to engage them on earned media opportunities, including op-eds, broadcast interviews, podcasts, and more.

• Maintain a dynamic editorial calendar driven by disruptive ideas that will keep the voices and programs of Builders in the news.

• Oversee the planning and execution of Builders tentpole events and media moments that grow top-of-funnel awareness and brand equity for Builders.

• Liaise with programs teams across the Builders non-profit organization network to accurately represent our programs to media.

• Draft press releases and pitches with easy-to-understand language and perfect grammar.

• Manage at least one direct report dedicated to amplifying programs via earned media storytelling.

• Manage the Builders PR agency of record to ensure an ongoing pulse of top-tier media coverage for Builders voices and programs.

• Contribute to a dynamic and entrepreneurial communications team operation across Daniel Lubetzky’s philanthropy.

• In partnership with the VP of Communications, oversee Builders brand language across owned communications, which may include newsletter, website, fundraising collateral, brand decks, and impact reports.

• Partner with the broader Lubetzky Family Foundation team to support with communications related activities as needed.

To succeed in this role, you:

• Have a minimum of 7 years of professional communications experience.

• Are a seasoned communications professional with a strong pulse on the news.

• Possess a strong track-record of earned media results.

• Have the creativity and cultural savviness to plan activations that break through.

• Have excellent communications skills and the ability to work with talent.

• Are meticulously organized and detail-oriented.

• Able to thrive under pressure and tight deadlines.

• Know how to delegate and manage resources while simultaneously executing.

• Feel motivated by the Builders mission to overcome extremism in all forms.

• Personally identify as a flexible thinker and constructive problem solver who respects the dignity of all people.

• Seek to continuously learn and grow, maintaining an open mind and hunger for constructive feedback.

• Hold yourself accountable to achieving results and driving toward those results on your own initiative.

• Preferred experience: successful tenure within an agency environmentBonus: Possess excellent knowledge of, or highly willing to learn about, geopolitics, especially as relates to conflicts in the US, Middle East and/or Ukraine.

What Builders Network Offers:

• Competitive base compensation ($140,000 - $150,000)

• Flexible paid time off

• Mainly remote work opportunities

• Excellent health, dental & vision insurance with options to fit you & your family’s needs

• Matching 401K retirement savings program

• Charitable gift matching plan

• A dynamic, ambitious, entrepreneurial, fun, and kind culture

• An opportunity to make an impact through your day-to-day work 

EEO 

At Builders Network, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know. 

Program Manager (Transparency)

Center for Effective Global Action

Berkeley, CA

Date Posted: 5/13/2024

About CEGA

CEGA generates innovative research and ideas that leaders can use to improve policies, programs, and people’s lives. Headquartered at the University of California, Berkeley, our academic network includes nearly 200 faculty, over 70 scholars from low- and middle-income countries, and hundreds of graduate students–from across academic disciplines and across the globe–to produce rigorous evidence about what works to expand education, health, and economic opportunities for people living in poverty. 

CEGA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion – please read our values statement here.

Position Detail

The Program Manager will manage the implementation of all programmatic activities that fall under CEGA’s research transparency portfolio, including fundraising and financial management, coordination of research activities, BITSS program communications, and organization of BITSS-related events and trainings. The Program Manager will be a proactive team player with strong project management experience, awareness of threats to research credibility and promising approaches to mitigate them, and general knowledge of the academic research process. Specific responsibilities include the following:

Fundraising and Financial Management (30%)

• Work with CEGA Executive Director Carson Christiano, BITSS Faculty Director Edward Miguel, and Staff Scientist Fernando Hoces de la Guardia to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for BITSS, draft concept notes and proposals, and manage relationships with several current and prospective funders.

• Manage multi-year, multi-million dollar budgets, with numerous funding sources including grants, gifts, revenue, and contracts.

• Track expenses and payments and reconcile program finances on a monthly basis.  

Program Implementation (40%)

• Oversee implementation of all programs under the BITSS portfolio, identifying and leveraging synergies with other CEGA programs.

• Develop and maintain research and capacity building partnerships, and conduct outreach to policy-makers, implementing organizations, and other stakeholders.

• Coordinate the scale up of the Social Science Reproduction Platform (SSRP) and Social Science Prediction Platform (SSPP), liaising with partners, collecting feedback, and making recommendations for platform improvement.

• Manage operations for research projects led by BITSS scholars, such as recruiting study participants and research staff, and procuring software and other research materials.

• Provide technical guidance, on occasion, related to research transparency and reproducibility inquiries from CEGA staff and faculty, BITSS Catalysts, and other partners.

• Manage competitive grant-making processes as appropriate, including RFPs, peer review, contracting arrangements, and project monitoring.

• Lead performance management by gathering and analyzing data, recommending and implementing changes to program design based on metrics, and writing program plans, quarterly performance reviews, budget milestones, and theories of change. Aspirationally, identify and pursue opportunities for rigorous impact evaluations of BITSS activities.

• Develop expertise in research transparency subject matter (publication bias; p-hacking; pre-analysis plans; pre-results review; selective reporting; reporting guidelines; evidence aggregation; reproducibility; open data; ethics; and privacy; as well as how these translate to policy analysis); stay up-to-date on relevant research and policy developments.

• Mentor interns and other junior collaborators, as appropriate, including work plan design, performance management, and professional development.

Events and Communications (20%)

• Design and implement BITSS events in collaboration with CEGA’s Events and Communications Team, including negotiating contracts with vendors, developing timelines, budgets, agenda, and materials; coordinating media capture; overseeing logistics; synthesizing lessons learned; suggesting content improvement; making intellectual contributions to event programming, for example designing agendas and selecting speakers and participants; and speaking at events.

• Lead promotional outreach and community building for the SSRP and the SSPP, for example developing newsletters, FAQs, and promotional materials, and identifying opportunities to present to relevant audiences, and presenting themselves.

• Develop and coordinate content for the BITSS website, newsletter, blog, YouTube, Twitter, and community channels.

• Manage the dissemination of research and BITSS activities to policymakers and partners, including conceptualizing briefing materials and managing their production, monitoring media coverage, and managing relationships with relevant stakeholders. 

Center-wide responsibilities (10%)

• Participate in center-wide activities, including participation in internal working groups, maintenance of the CEGA Wiki, process documentation, center event planning and management, and performance management.

• Support mainstreaming of research transparency across CEGA programs, including strengthening (and conceptualizing processes for enforcing) CEGA’s Transparency Policy.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy, or related fields.

• Well-versed in issues related to research transparency subject matter (publication bias; p-hacking; pre-analysis plans; selective reporting; reporting guidelines; reproducibility; open data), and solutions for improved transparency (pre-registration and pre-analysis plans, data sharing, version control software, and other).

• Strong financial and project management skills and familiarity with academic research grant-making.

• Strong skills in short-term and long-term planning, analysis, problem-anticipation, and problem-solving; ability to independently investigate solutions to challenges and anticipate leadership/sponsor needs.

• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of evidence-based policy-making.

• Self-directed, intrinsically motivated; proven capacity to manage work independently, multitask, and be responsive to time-sensitive deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong and effective interpersonal skills in working with colleagues at all levels. Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality. Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work diplomatically with diverse constituencies. 

• Takes ownership of professional development. Highly coachable, anticipating and integrating guidance and direction.

• Strong competency with MS Office and Google Suite applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• MA/MS in Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy, or related fields.

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience

• Familiarity with journal review processes

• Previous quantitative research experience

• Experience with productivity tools such as GitHub/Git, Slack, Salesforce, and Trello.

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (including Adobe InDesign and PhotoShop)

• Sense of humor with a positive attitude in approaching challenges and uncertainty

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with CEGA’s compensation model; the approximate annual range for this position is $90,000 – $110,000.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through the UC Berkeley jobs website careers.berkeley.edu, using Job ID#68464.

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. In addition to a current CV, candidates should submit a cover letter outlining (1) qualifications for the responsibilities listed above, (2) specific interest in the position, and (3) three academic and/or professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Please note CEGA will only hire individuals who are eligible to work in the US, either through an Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa or as a result of being US citizen or permanent resident.

Senior Director of Communications

Prevent Child Abuse America

Chicago, Illinois

Date Posted: 5/13/2024

Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) is a leading champion for children in the United States. Founded in 1972, we are the nation’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to the primary prevention of child abuse and neglect, working to actively prevent all forms of child abuse and neglect before it happens. Our Theory of Change for Primary Prevention in the U.S. articulates a vision where all children and families are living a purposeful and happy life with hope for the future. We aim to achieve our vision and aspirational outcomes by building an aligned and comprehensive primary prevention ecosystem across our country. Our success is founded on a nationwide network of state chapters and six hundred Healthy Families America (HFA) home visiting sites. We also conduct, translate, and disseminate innovative research that our vast network then puts into action. A major component of our work is strategic communications and public awareness that includes supporting our networks and positioning PCA America as a national thought leader.

The Senior Director of Communications plays a critical role at the organization, creating a unified and common voice across the organization and network, growing PCA America’s national visibility, building critical public awareness and providing fundraising support for the primary prevention of child abuse and neglect. The Senior Director of Communications will develop and lead a strategic communications direction for the organization that will leverage and build our brand as a national leader in prevention in this country. This position also provides communications thought leadership and technical assistance to the state chapters and Healthy Families America networks, and other national partners.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee communications department, including managing employees, consultants and vendors, creating and overseeing the communications budget, managing communications projects across departments, and ensuring brand alignment across the organization.

• Create a comprehensive communications and media relations strategy aligned with PCA America's Theory of Change, goals, and priorities. Ensure that all communications portray PCA America in a positive manner, protect the integrity of the PCA America brand, and create a greater awareness of and positive attitude towards the organization.

• In partnership with Development, determine communications best practices and capacity to support PCA America’s goals for fund development, marketing, promotion, and community relations.

• Serve as the lead communicator for the organization, including in written and oral capacities. This includes overseeing the development of communications related to fund development, research, and policy consistent with the Theory of Change, and drafting speeches, talking points, slide decks, and other communications for the organization.

• Create original content, by identifying the most relevant and up to date communications methods, and overseeing the development and distribution of clear, credible, and compelling messages for electronic, broadcast, and print vehicles, such as website, social media, promotional videos and PSAs, marketing copy and collateral materials, reports, and e-communications.

• Oversee development of key materials, which includes the organization’s annual report, one-pagers, newsletters, and/or presentation decks for specific projects/issues, and more.

• Oversee all facets of media relations, including crafting, vetting, and circulating press releases and quotes; initiating and nurturing strong relationships with writers, editors, bloggers, influencers, and other media reps to get organization featured in high-profile print, broadcast, and digital publications; and coordinating interaction between media and the Executive Leadership Team.

• Manage crisis communications as they arise, cultivating responsive and defusing messages in urgent situations, often in coordination with state chapters. Serves as spokesperson for media inquiries in place of the President & CEO.

• Act as communications liaison to key internal and external audiences, including chapter and network partners, board members, and consultants, among others. Serve as staff to the Chapter Network Communications Workgroup.

• Enforce the Prevent Child Abuse America, Healthy Families America, and Pinwheels for Prevention brands, through brand usage policies; updating and disseminating templates of various materials; ensuring consistent “look and feel;” overseeing the consistent implementation of the brand by partners.

• Manage Pinwheels for Prevention®, Child Abuse Prevention Month, and other public awareness and impact campaigns.

• Oversee and continue to develop influencer engagement strategy, including establishing partnerships/relationships with high-profile individuals locally and nationally to help promote the organization, heighten awareness, and leverage their own audiences to engage and inspire action that benefits the organization and the prevention field.

• Build relationships and rapport with communications staff and volunteers across national and corporate partnerships to advance reach and alignment.

Please note: this list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary from time to time.

Expectations:

• Commitment to working in a mission driven organization with a focus on achieving equitable outcomes for all children.

• Demonstrate ethical behavior and business practices and ensure that one’s own behavior and that of others is consistent with ethical standards and aligns with the values of the organization.

• Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile, and tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.

• Establish and maintain a professional demeanor aligned with a senior member of an organization.

• Promote positive working relationships internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.

• Maintain a proactive, collaborative, and supportive management style that focuses on the development and empowerment of employees at all levels.

• Demonstrate the capacity to transform processes and strategy in a manner that motivates the team, fosters alignment, and produces strong results.

Necessary Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on marketing, communications, public relations, or related field required, Master’s degree preferred.

• At least 10 years of related experience. National non-profit experience preferred.

• Minimum of 4 years supervisory experience.

• Experience managing operational or project budgets.

• Superior communication skills, written, analytical, and verbal.

• Excellent project management, presentation and organizational skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Experience with email marketing platforms, such as Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, and Salesforce CRM platform.

• Experience with other software programs like Trello, Google Analytics, WordPress, FindHelp, Adobe products, Wufoo, and Zoom.

Travel:

5% - 10%. Local travel and national travel, including overnights and weekends, should be expected.

Work Environment:

This is a full-time position working on a hybrid schedule, requiring 2-3 days per week in the Chicago, IL office.

Compensation and Benefits:

PCA America’s compensation strategy is based on equity and transparency. When determining salary offers, the candidate’s directly applicable experience will be taken into consideration as well as internal equity within the range. The starting pay range is between $110,000 to $130,000 annually.

Benefits offered include medical, dental, and vision benefits options, company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability, paid time off including a sick leave policy and personal days, paid holidays and paid parental leave. We also offer a wellness benefit reimbursement, retirement plan with a company match, and the option to contribute towards a Health Savings Account.

Applications:

Please send your resume to Lauren Hampton, Senior HR Consultant to PCA America, at lhampton@bdo.com.

PCA America is deeply committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, inclusion, equity, and respect. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Aligned with our commitment to equity and justice, we provide additional opportunities through internal task forces, conferences, and staff retreats.

To learn more about Prevent Child Abuse America, please visit: www.preventchildabuse.org.

Prevent Child Abuse America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Media Strategy Director

People’s Action Institute

Chicago, Illinois (Remote)

Date Posted: 5/10/2024

About People’s Action/Institute

People’s Action Institute (501c3) and its sister organization People’s Action (501c4) are national progressive organizations supporting the mobilization and leadership of the grassroots in support of an agenda that reflects people over profits. People’s Action/Institute builds the power of poor and working people in rural, suburban, and urban areas to win change through issue campaigns and elections. 

With offices in Washington, DC, and Chicago, IL, and remote staff across the country, we support and advance state-based and national fights for progressive policies on the environment, decarceration, health care, economic security, housing, education, and more. Our member organizations, nearly 40 organizations across 29 states, improve lives by running local- and state-level issue and electoral campaigns, leading statewide tables, and collectively coming together to change national policy and politics.

People’s Action/ Institute has a track record of leadership in coordinating field mobilization and advocacy in advancing an array of issues at the local, state, and federal levels. Our member organizations have won important victories at the national, state, and local levels, including health insurance for millions and the reversal of health care laws that discriminate based on citizenship, stopping Wall Street banks from selling predatory payday loans to their customers, and historic legislation like the Community Reinvestment Act to victory and the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

For more information on PAI, please visit https://peoplesaction.org/.

The Opportunity

Are you an effective media strategy communicator who dreams of using your skills to grow our power and shift the public narrative to make more wins possible for the multiracial working class? Do you want to create and execute media strategies to position our organization as the go-to voice for community organizing? Are you interested in advancing our Big Ideas and defeating corporate/authoritarian narratives in the media? If you think this sounds like a great opportunity, read on!  

Overview of the Position

The primary function of the Media Strategy Director is to work with colleagues to create media strategies that elevate our visibility and convey our key messages in the press, as well as manage a pair of media professionals as they work to assist in achieving our strategic goals for the year. Fighting the Battle of Big Ideas is a crucial part of the Long Term Agenda, and this role is responsible for carrying that battle into the major media.

As Media Strategy Director, your typical day will include (but isn’t limited to):

Developing and managing the organization’s media strategy and media relations: 

• Develop media strategies aligned with the overall strategy as determined by the communications/digital director and supporting organizational objectives. 

• Develop media plans with program leads to ensure coverage of issue campaigns, training, and movement governing activities. 

• Serve as the primary media contact for organizational activities, including pitching stories, exclusives, embargoes, and sneak peeks/tips; managing media relationships and press inquiries; coordinating interviews; and building and maintaining press lists. 

• Work with program leads and organizational leadership to prepare for interviews and identify training opportunities to improve spokesperson performance.

• Lead on drafting and editing both public and internal media communications, including press releases, advisories, statements, notes, op-eds, ICYMI, quotes, prep docs, booking memos, talking points, etc.

Supervising and Mentoring Direct Reports

• Provide clear guidance, support, performance feedback, and leadership development opportunities

Lead department work with Discourse Disrupters (Communications Cohort)

• Organize a core team of network communicators to hold and drive work. 

  1. Prepare agendas for and attend and contribute to cohort meetings. 

  2. Ensuring that our network communicators are supported with template materials and training/advice in implementing their own digital programs. 

  3. Monitor cohort Slack for support requests and look for opportunities to share helpful material through this channel.

• Other Duties as Assigned

The ideal Media Strategy Director should have the following experience and qualifications: 

• At least 5 years experience in media strategy development in a progressive organizing, non-profit, or advocacy environment in a community/grassroots organizing, base-building organization.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role in a progressive, grassroots, or community organization communications team, directly responsible for managing a high-performing set of direct reports.

• Experience leading a fast-paced and effective media program for a progressive organizing and/or advocacy organization or campaign.

• Existing relationships in media that are relevant to our organizational goals.

• Strong experience in educating, engaging, and mobilizing key stakeholders on big ideas using creative approaches

• Proficiency with Associated Press style

• Exceptional skill in concise and compelling written and oral communications to internal and external stakeholders

• Experience writing, editing, and fact-checking on deadlines; able to capture a spokesperson’s voice in writing and match writing styles to various audiences.

• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to organize others to move toward a shared vision or goal.

• Knowledge of legal constraints of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofits.

• Commitment to social justice and experience with social change organizing.

• Strong commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice and their intersections, both inside and outside the organization.

• Ability to work with diverse people and organizations

Strongly Preferred But Not Required

• Bilingual in Spanish

Compensation and Benefits:

Status: Full-time, Regular, Exempt, benefits-eligible

Union Position (Yes/No): No

Salary Range: Level F: $96,910 - $132,613, salary commensurate with experience. 

Location: Can be based in our Chicago, IL, or Washington, D.C. office, but remote locations may be considered anywhere within the continental United States.   

Reports to:  Communications & Digital Director

Supervises: Communications Manager, Communications Senior Strategist

Travel Requirements (Yes/No): Yes. Travel will be at least twice a year; travel includes (but is not limited to) staff/team retreats

Benefits include: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Medical, on the first day of employment, and Dependent Care Flex Spending Account after 90 days, 401(k) plan after 30 days, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 4 floating holidays (Presidents Day, May Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Veterans Day, 9 paid holidays, a week off during the summer, plus the last two weeks of the year that include Christmas Eve/Christmas Day as well as, New Year’s Eve, and you accrue two weeks of vacation your first year of employment.  

Our Commitment to Equitable Compensation:

We believe in fair compensation for your work - no matter where you live. Our salary scale is comparable to salaries you would find in Chicago, IL, where our headquarters is based. It is based on your months/years of work experience.  While we do not determine education as a factor in whether we hire someone to work for People’s Action Institute, we do factor in any relevant higher education experience that you have. To further counter pay inequities and inequality on the team, we have a non-negotiable compensation practice and provide opportunities for advancement for full-time employees based on performance evaluation. Your starting pay reflects where you sit within our salary scale and is based on the information that you provide us on your resume. PAI continues to monitor wages through triennial compensation analysis to ensure that we continue to offer our prospective and current employees fair wages.  

Commitment to Disability, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

People’s Action/Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer; womxn, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQI people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Union

People’s Action Institute recognizes our staff bargaining unit affiliated with Chicago Midwest Regional Join Board, Workers United (CMRJB). Any position that is indicated as included in People’s Action Institute’s bargaining unit will be covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. 

Close date: May 21, 2024

No phone calls, please.

Associate Director, Communications, Digital Forensic Research Lab

Atlantic Council

Washington, DC

Date Posted: 5/10/2024

Overview

The Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) is a global leader at the intersection of government, media, and technology. Incubated at the Atlantic Council in 2016 as a field-builder studying, defining, and informing approaches to the global information ecosystem and the technology that underpins it, today DFRLab has grown to encompass DFRLab Research, the Democracy + Tech Initiative, the Cyber Statecraft Initiative, and in 2024, an expanded capacity-building initiative. We are an action-oriented team producing timely primary research, training an ecosystem of others who share our passion, and convening those on the front lines of our industry to elevate new ideas and chart a path forward.

We seek a creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial Associate Director, Communications to lead our communications strategies, channels, and processes. This includes managing and supporting social media content creation and distribution on social media and our website, media relations (writing press releases and coordinating press engagement), and communications inputs related to events coordination. The candidate will have worked in prior communications roles and is ready to take the next step in their career, be curious and hungry to experiment with new tools and approaches, and will be keen to engage with DFRLab’s global research team and elevate the work of our programs in collaboration with the Atlantic Council at large.

This position is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters on a hybrid schedule. Pay is commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers starting at $65,000. Applications submitted by May 10, 2024, will be prioritized for consideration. 

Job responsibilities

Strategic communications

• In collaboration with leadership, design, implement, and update as necessary a comprehensive communications strategy for the DFRLab to include brand and communications goals, channels for engagement (ie. social, email, web), and process for team management and implementation. As part of this:

  • Sustain and grow DFRLab’s strong social media following and presence;

  • Ensure that DFRLab branding and voice is consistent across digital platforms and in designed products; and

  • Create and maintain templates, processes, and systems to manage the implementation of DFRLab communications.

Media/press relations

• Coordinate incoming interview and other media requests to our global team;

• Coordinate established relationships with journalists covering our issues, maintain press lists, and regularly notify them of report launches, investigations, and events;

• Manage a press page on the DFRLab website;

• Draft and manage press releases, press notices, and other press resources;

• Track media mentions of the DFRLab, its work, and people; and

• As needed, coach DFRLab research staff on best practices for press engagement.

Social media channels

• Build out weekly social media content calendars for the DFRLab’s accounts, proactively planning to incorporate trainings from around the world, published articles, and event promotion throughout the week, to include strategic advertising posts when relevant;

• In collaboration with the Capacity Building team, engage with our external community (Digital Sherlocks) as DFRLab on social media, specifically via Facebook and LinkedIn;

• Stay current on changes in social media platform rules, performance, and audiences;

• Disseminate social media templates and best practices among our research team and provide direct training as needed in order to help DFRLab staff build their own followings and credibility;

• Track metrics across all digital platforms and produce monthly reports tracking engagement with DFRLab’s work.

Email/copywriting

• Build out monthly email calendars for routine newsletters, event invites, and reports;

• Build multiple emails each week in a marketing automation platform, ensuring quality and timeliness from initial build through to hitting send;

• Integrate events, reports, and other relevant releases into email calendars, with templates and communicated deadlines to staff for copy and input; and

• Manage, maintain and curate DFRLab email lists, in collaboration with the broader DFRLab team.

Events

• Develop and implement differentiated communications strategy related to DFRLab event promotion across the entire events lifecycle, including but not limited to:

  • Contributing to decisions on event format and platforms for hybrid or virtual events;

  • Liaising with Atlantic Council communications and events teams on event RSVP systems and webpages, event streaming sites and platforms, and other related tools;

  • Manage the input, formatting, clearance, and posting of event publication materials such as event webpages, email announcements, social media, and press releases;

  • Producing, managing, or facilitating event collateral such as logos, event tiles, and other imagery;

  • Tracking and facilitating team decisions on the request for event transcripts, write ups, clipping, or other additional resources;

  • Managing audience curation on social media, through email blasts, and with the press.

  • Tracking, facilitating, and managing post event promotions through write-ups, summaries, clips and their dissemination via our newsletter and other channels;

• Coordinate with internal Atlantic Council Engagements team to manage relevant event logistics (A/V, etc.) and metrics tracking/reporting.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years experience in prior communications roles with exposure to strategic communications, press and media management, social media strategy and management;

• Ability to work a minimum of 3 days/week from Atlantic Council’s offices in downtown Washington, DC;

• Demonstrable experience with drafting content for public-facing digital platforms, whether for email, social media, or web;

• Demonstrable interest in social media trends and best practices, with proven success with audience growth and engagement across digital platforms a plus;

• Demonstrated facility managing press relations; established relationships with journalists relevant to DFRLab work highly desired;

• Familiarity with email best practices and facility with email platforms, from creating drafts to proofreading and hitting send;

• Experience with tracking performance metrics for social media platforms, email, and web are essential; integrating performance metrics into communications strategy highly desired;

• Track record of managing competing projects on short and long deadlines, with demonstrated facility adapting to the news cycle on the fly;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential;

• Experience owning and managing processes, and working with distributed teams;

• Experience working across hierarchies with colleagues and counterparts in the United States and abroad will be an asset;

• Superlative writing skills and attention to detail;

• Passionate about the intersection of foreign policy, media, and tech. 

Bonus Qualifications:

• International experience and foreign language skills are highly desired;

• Work experience in graphic design and video production;

• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects);

• Familiarity with Salesforce/Marketo or other similar contact management systems;

• Experience with executing digital ad campaigns on social media platforms and web;

• Familiarity with Google Analytics, website development, UX/UI;

• Experience with website management (WordPress or others);

• Experience commissioning and managing relationships with outside vendors for graphics, videos, website maintenance, etc.

Vice President, Marketing

Point Source Youth

New York, NY

Date Posted: 5/9/2024

About Point Source Youth

Founded in 2015, Point Source Youth is a nonprofit organization working nationally to prevent and end homelessness. They help advocate for, implement, and evaluate proven, scalable, and replicable youth homelessness interventions to increase housing options for youth. The organization’s liberation-focused model trusts young people as experts in their lives and well-being. 

Point Source Youth believes society is morally obligated to amass ample resources to end youth homelessness collectively. To that end, they work alongside communities and partners to uplift the power of young people, especially historically marginalized youth, including BIPOC and Queer youth. 

They partner with service providers, funders, policymakers, government officials, and youth advocates nationwide to advance meaningful and affirming solutions to end youth homelessness. Their youth-centered solutions empower young people to make vital decisions that positively impact their lives. Programs and services include:

• Direct Cash Transfers: Point Source Youth provides direct cash transfers with youth-determined support to homeless youth so that they can afford necessities such as food, housing, and transportation. Point Source Youth also supports Direct Cash Transfers as Prevention, which provides youth with cash and support to prevent them from experiencing homelessness in the first place. 

• Housing: The organization supports housing for homeless youth, including rapid re-housing and youth-determined host homes.

• Advocacy: Point Source Youth advocates for policies and programs that support homeless youth at the local, state, and federal levels.

• Youth Leadership: Point Source Youth works to ensure that young people with lived experience create and lead programs that end youth homelessness locally and nationally. 

Point Source Youth also supports research and evaluation, partnering with leading researchers nationwide to evaluate the interventions it supports. Rooted in their belief in the power of local change, their team of regional training and technical assistance experts empower communities on the ground, working to end youth homelessness. In further support of their collective and regional approach to ending the national youth homelessness crisis, Point Source Youth convenes a National Symposium and an Innovation Summit, reaching over 1,450 registrants. 

The Mission

Point Source Youth envisions a world where all young people can enjoy the right to safety, stability, and joy. They believe that youth should be trusted to direct their own lives and that leadership by and advancement of the young people most impacted by the homelessness crisis is paramount. 

Organizational Highlights

Founded: 2015

Budget: $8.4 million

Board of Directors: 11

Staff: 30

Headquarters: New York, NY

The Position

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Development, the newly created Vice President, Marketing will work to achieve Point Source Youth’s ambitious revenue, partnership, conference, and impact goals. With guidance from the SVP, Development, Executive Director, and Board of Directors, the VP will lead all formal external communications, media tracking and metrics, brand strategy, and messaging for the organization. They will collaborate with the Development, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, and Policy teams to set an external growth strategy for Point Source Youth. Essential responsibilities include:

Strategy

• Develop and manage internal and external marketing strategies to promote public awareness and focus brand identity.

• Create and deploy a communication strategy for narrative change work focusing on authentic and persuasive storytelling.

• Curate donor-targeted, data-informed, revenue-generating messaging that effectively conveys the impact and promise of PSY’s interventions.

• Analyze complex program-related data and research and leverage data visualization to distill into compelling reports and packages for diverse audiences.

• Craft and implement public relations strategies to promote PSY’s message across traditional and social media.

• Design infrastructure and develop staff and budget plans to build a marketing department that supports the organization’s ambitious growth plans.

Marketing and Public Relations

• Develop campaigns and produce press releases to generate earned media coverage across various platforms, including television, print, and social media.

• Create a comprehensive digital strategy including website updates, SEO, email design, and digital placements.

• Increase PSY’s social media presence and social media video engagement, including building an active base of passionate fans.

• Refine and ensure organizational fidelity to brand and design guides.

Collaboration

• Partner with Executive and Senior Leadership Teams to develop consistent yet adaptable messaging for targeted outreach to diverse audiences across various platforms.

• Support the Development Team with targeted messaging and refined storytelling to raise brand awareness and engage donors.

• Support the Programs Team with messaging, media pitches, and campaigns to market PSY’s interventions to community partners and stakeholders.

• Coordinate with the Strategic Partnerships and Events Teams to enhance marketing materials to achieve registration and revenue goals.

• Work closely with the Government Affairs Team to craft rhetoric to shape policy, advance legislation, and unlock federal funds. 

• Cultivate productive relationships with journalists, influencers, and thought leaders across various industries and platforms.

The Opportunity 

This is an exceptional opportunity for an innovative marketing professional to create a theory of change to convince a broad national audience that ending youth homelessness is an achievable goal.

Position Overview

The Position: Vice President, Marketing 

Reports to: Senior Vice President, Development

Oversees:  Director, Digital Storytelling and Communications

Lives: Anywhere in the United States

Professional Requirements

The new VP, Marketing will be responsible for leading Point Source Youth’s strategy for external communications, marketing, and branding with a focus on impact goals and revenue generation. The VP will be an innovative and strategic thinker with outstanding collaboration, problem-solving, and communications skills. They will be equally adept at creating TikTok content as they are pitching to the New York Times. The successful candidate will bring the following:

• At least five years of senior leadership experience in marketing, public relations, or communications positions of increased responsibility. Experience in a mission-driven organization is valued.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to weave data and narrative storytelling into persuasive messaging.   

• Knowledge of cutting-edge marketing and communications strategies. Prior experience scaling strategies for start-ups and rapid-growth organizations is a plus.

• Demonstrable experience creating and implementing a comprehensive, multi-platform marketing theory of change.

• Public relations expertise, including active networks across various media outlets and social platforms. 

• Track record of success in growing social media followers with a focus on increasing engagement and expanding reach.

• Technical content creation skills including experience writing press releases and email marketing campaigns.

• Prior experience developing brand and design guides is ideal.

• Experience in the youth homelessness space, with lived experience prioritized.

Essential Qualities

The Vice President, Marketing will passionately believe that Point Source Youth’s interventions are practical solutions to ending youth homelessness. They will be unwavering in their trust in youth to direct their own lives. The new VP will be driven to and genuinely enjoy amplifying PSY’s message to advance its mission.

Personal Characteristics

The new VP, Marketing will be energized by PSY’s fast-paced, rapid-growth culture and they will be motivated to build the organization’s brand and create its national presence. In addition to their enthusiasm for raising awareness and resources to end the crisis of youth homelessness, the new VP will share PSY’s vision of a world in which all young people enjoy the right to safety, stability, and joy. The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Demonstrated ability to apply an intersectional and anti-racist lens to all work that lifts up and centers the voices of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth.

• Deep understanding of and commitment to social justice frameworks, including anti-racism, economic justice, and gender and LGBTQ+ equity.

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

• Alignment with PSY’s youth-centered and liberation-focused values, including a desire to collaborate with the Youth Advisory Council and youth with lived experiences of homelessness.

• Bold yet calculated and thoughtful decision-making ability.

• Capacity to thrive in a rapid growth, fast-paced, start-up culture.

• Ability, on occasion, to work evenings, weekends, and irregular hours.

• Ability to travel and work effectively in a variety of geographic, political, and cultural settings.

Compensation

The targeted annual salary for this position is $150,000 – $170,000 commensurate with the lived and professional experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. Point Source Youth provides an excellent benefits package including 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance and a fully funded Healthcare Spending Account equal to the annual deductible. Point Source Youth also provides a 401(k) with a 4% match, and a $300 monthly allowance for a home office and self-care. In addition to a generous PTO policy and holiday schedule, the Point Source Youth offices are closed for two weeks in July and three weeks in December.

Location

Point Source Youth is a fully remote organization. The VP, Marketing can work from anywhere in the United States.

Contact

Please submit a résumé and original cover letter that describes your interest in the organization’s mission and qualifications through the application portal on our website. 

Dr. Zaria Davis, Search Consultant

McCormack + Kristel
1740 Broadway, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212.531.5003 | Fax: 212.203.9599
Email: search@mccormackkristel.com
Website: www.mccormackkristel.com 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This position will remain open until it is filled. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. 

Individuals who are LGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, system-impacted, immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

EOE Statement

McCormack + Kristel works only with equal-opportunity employers. Point Source Youth does not discriminate in any of its employment policies or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

Director, Economic Speakers Bureau

Groundwork Collaborative

Washington, DC

Date Posted: 5/9/2024

Groundwork Collaborative is searching for a Director to lead their newly launched Economic Speakers Bureau (‘the Bureau’). The Bureau is a core piece of Groundwork’s mission to tell a new story about how the economy works and who it works for. Since launching in June 2023, the Economic Speakers Bureau has attracted high-caliber speakers, garnered widespread media coverage, and helped shape the conversation on the most important economic issues of the day. We’ve helped leading economic thinkers harness the news cycle to build reputations as go-to, on-air commentators and built trusted relationships with the morning cable news programs that put the economy in context for decision makers each day. 

As we enter a critical season for coverage of the economy, Groundwork is looking to hire an experienced leader to direct the day to day operations of the Bureau, expand its reach and influence, and transform the Bureau into an enduring piece of communications infrastructure that can shape media narratives about the economy. 

Position Summary

The Director is a senior leader and strategist who will oversee every aspect of the Bureau’s day-to-day operations and future growth. The Director will supervise a small team of staff and consultants. The Director will also serve as the face of the Bureau, representing the organization at public events, recruiting top thought leaders to join the Bureau, and working to build the Bureau’s public brand and credibility with the media, partners, and funders. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee and expand a promising new initiative, backed by a proven strategy and a depth of support, that is transforming how policymakers and pundits talk about the economy and building infrastructure to create a lasting shift in media narratives around the economy. 

As Director, you will…

• Create, execute, and manage an overall strategic plan for the Bureau;

• Oversee a team of staff and consultants to execute on the goals of the Bureau and manage their performance; 

• Identify, connect with, and recruit new members for the Bureau–including economic experts, former government officials, movement spokespeople, and grassroots leaders–both in the Washington, D.C. area and across the country.

• Provide strategic communications and thought leadership guidance and support to ESB members to help them build their profiles, sharpen their points of view, and drive their message effectively in on-camera appearances. 

• Plan, oversee, and attend regular in-person media trainings and develop continuous learning and capacity-building opportunities for Bureau members.

• Coordinate with Groundwork’s Communications, Narrative, and Research and Policy  teams to set message strategy, ensuring that the Bureau can provide message guidance to members that is clear, compelling, and responsive to a rapidly-shifting political, economic, and media landscape.

• Attend conferences, convenings, and events as an ambassador and recruiter for the ESB.

• Be a public champion of the Bureau, helping to attract top-tier spokespeople, foster strong media relationships, attract funding partners, and build influence and reach;  

• Work creatively, using all the communications tools at our disposal, to help create and advance a progressive narrative on the economy; 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You

• You’re committed to creating a just, inclusive, and robust economy that delivers opportunity and dignity to all and excited about identifying a diverse group of talented individuals who can tell new stories about the economy.

• You have an entrepreneurial spirit and are excited at the opportunity to grow and expand on the Bureau’s early successes.

• You love communications and media and understand that changing narratives is essential to shifting policy. 

• You have experience running a communications operation (e.g., governmental office, political campaign, non-profit, or private organization).

• You are an excellent manager and have experience hiring and managing a team.

• You have deep experience creating a communications plan and executing against specific, measurable outcomes.

• You have a track record of winning tough communications battles.

• You are a strong writer and editor with experience communicating to a wide range of audiences. 

• You aren’t afraid of wonky economic topics like inflation or the deficit and are excited by the idea of translating complex issues into digestible communications that resonate with large audiences.

• You have a strong grasp of the economic news media landscape, including print, digital, and broadcast.

• You understand the news cycle, know how to use it, and how the Bureau’s progressive economic worldview fits into it.

• You’re a pro at multitasking and working under tight deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

In addition, it would be a bonus if…

• You are already familiar with the progressive economic policymaking, think tank, and/or academic community.

• You have rapid response and/or crisis communications experience.

• You have existing relationships with reporters, editors, producers/bookers, and other media figures.

• You are proficient in the rapidly evolving social media landscape (e.g., TikTok, Instagram, Twitter). 

The starting salary for this position is $140,000, with flexibility to offer a higher salary for highly-qualified candidates. We offer a generous benefits package, including five weeks of vacation and personal leave, two week-long office closures, additional time off for floating and federal holidays, zero-premium health insurance, a generous HRA, a retirement match of up to 6%, up to 16 weeks parental leave, health club and cell-phone reimbursements, among other benefits.

How to apply

To begin the application process, please submit an application on our career page, including your resume, writing sample, and cover letter. The cover letter should describe your specific experience related to this position. 

About Groundwork Collaborative

Launched in 2018, the Groundwork Collaborative is driven by the idea that We Are The Economy: when all of us are doing well, that is when our economy thrives. We fight for progressive economic policy and narrative change that builds accountable public power, breaks up concentrations of private power, and affirmatively centers people too long left out of prosperity. We understand that taken together, these actions will lead to a stronger and more resilient economy.  

Groundwork’s unique structure – part strategic communications, part think tank, and part issue advocacy organization – allows us to drive narrative and policy change with credibility, expertise, and impact. We work across four core audiences – the media, policymakers, economic experts, and grasstops leaders – and use targeted policy campaigns and timely research and messaging to advance a truly inclusive economic worldview. 

New Venture Fund Careers

Groundwork Collaborative is a project of the New Venture Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. The New Venture Fund 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. The New Venture Fund’s 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.

E-Verify

NVF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.

New Venture Fund Careers

Groundwork Collaborative is a project of the New Venture Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. The New Venture Fund 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. The New Venture Fund’s 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.

Deputy Director and Chief Communications Strategist

Groundwork Collaborative

Washington, DC

Date Posted: 5/9/2024

About Groundwork Collaborative

Launched in 2018, the Groundwork Collaborative is driven by the idea that We Are The Economy: when all of us are doing well, that is when our economy thrives. We fight for progressive economic policy and narrative change that builds accountable public power, breaks up concentrations of private power, and affirmatively centers people too long left out of prosperity. We understand that taken together, these actions will lead to a stronger and more resilient economy.  

Groundwork’s unique structure – part strategic communications, part think tank, and part issue advocacy organization – allows us to drive narrative and policy change with credibility, expertise, and impact. We work across four core audiences – the media, policymakers, economic experts, and grasstops leaders – and use targeted policy campaigns and timely research and messaging to advance a truly inclusive economic worldview. 

Groundwork’s impact has grown considerably in recent years with the launch of several ambitious new initiatives including our Economic Speakers Bureau, designed to diversify the expert commentators who talk about the economy in the news. Groundwork seeks a Deputy Director and Chief Communications Strategist to serve as a senior leader and thought partner to work hand-in-glove with Groundwork’s Executive Director to help Groundwork achieve our mission, develop our organizational strategy and priorities, and execute our core programmatic work to achieve maximum impact. 

The Deputy Director will also act as Groundwork’s Chief Communications Strategist, directing how Groundwork can best advance a new story about how the economy works and who it works for. The Deputy Director will manage the core communications verticals at Groundwork including Communications, Narrative Strategies, and Economic Speakers Bureau. 

In addition to leading Groundwork’s impactful communications, narrative, and media work, the Deputy Director will work closely with Groundwork’s campaigns arm and its research and policy teams to ensure our communications, advocacy, and research are aligned and reaching our target audiences. 

As Groundwork’s Deputy Director you will… 

• Work closely with the Executive Director to develop Groundwork’s core programmatic, communications, and engagement strategy; 

• Advise the Executive Director on Groundwork’s strategic direction and organizational priorities, including the evaluation of new ideas and opportunities; 

• Closely track developing media, political, and economic narratives in order to recommend and execute on strategic deployment of Groundwork’s voice and resources to shape national conversations about the economy;

• Oversee Groundwork’s communications and media portfolio, including the Economic Speakers Bureau;

• Supervise members of Groundwork’s senior team including the Directors of Communications, Narrative Strategies, and Economic Speakers Bureau;

• Work closely with Groundwork’s Chief Economist as well as the Executive Director of Groundwork Action to ensure Groundwork’s communications, campaigns, and research work are aligned and effectively reaching their target audiences; 

• Represent Groundwork with media, partners, allies, and funders; 

• Serve as a mentor and leader for staff across Groundwork, modeling and building an results-driven, effective, and positive organizational culture;

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

About you 

• You excel in leadership roles and have a proven ability to bring people along to achieve common goals; 

• You are a savvy strategist who seeks out opportunities to advance organizational priorities, sees around corners, and knows the right partnerships to form to advance strategic goals; 

• You are a seasoned manager with considerable experience in senior leadership roles within organizations and experience running a communications operation:; 

• You’re a creative thinker and communicator who knows how to craft a message that breaks through and understands that changing narratives is essential to shifting policy;

• You aren’t afraid of wonky economic topics like inflation or taxes and are excited by the idea of translating complex issues into digestible communications that resonate with large audiences;

• You are a strong writer and editor with experience communicating to a wide range of audiences. 

• You are familiar with the progressive economic policy, think tank, and advocacy community in Washington and the Hill and have a strong grasp of the economic news media landscape, including print, digital, and broadcast; 

• You are detail oriented and organized and have a proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. 

• You’re committed to a just, inclusive, and robust economy that delivers opportunity and dignity to all. 

The starting salary is $170,000 with flexibility to offer a higher salary for highly-qualified  candidates. We offer a generous benefits package, including five weeks of vacation and personal leave, two week-long office closures, additional time off for floating and federal  holidays, zero-premium health insurance, a generous HRA, a retirement match of up to 6%, up to 16 weeks parental leave, and health club and cell-phone reimbursements, among other benefits. We are a hybrid workplace, with two days a week in the office and three days remote, as well as the occasional need to work in person for events and special projects. Groundwork is a unionized workplace and is represented by the Nonprofit Professional  Employees Union (NPEU). This position is not in the bargaining unit. 

How to apply 

To begin the application process, please submit an application on our career page, including your resume, writing sample, and cover letter. The cover letter should describe your specific experience related to this position. 

E-Verify

NVF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.

New Venture Fund Careers

Groundwork Collaborative is a project of the New Venture Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. The New Venture Fund 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. The New Venture Fund’s 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.

Director of Marketing

FuelEd

Remote

Date Posted: 5/9/2024

About Us
FuelEd is a non-profit organization whose mission is to grow emotionally intelligent educators who build relationship-driven schools. Our vision is a world where all students in every school benefit from at least one secure relationship with an educator that makes them feel safe and seen, and allows them to learn, explore and grow.

About the Role
FuelEd is seeking an experienced Marketing Director, with deep experience as a full stack digital marketer, to execute and evolve a newly developed marketing plan and continuously refine a comprehensive digital engagement strategy. This role is integral in enhancing our online presence and requires a professional with a preferred experience of marketing in the nonprofit and/or K-12 education sector. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who is passionate about building brand awareness and lead generation, on and offline, in the educational sector. You are a fit for this role if you understand solution-driven, market-driven messaging, and are eager to help FuelEd align the right messaging to the right audience, via the right communications channel or activity.

This role requires a high level understanding of marketing strategy - how to use the tools of digital marketing to build brand awareness, reputation, and generate revenue - as well as the ability to implement on plans, attention to detail, and project management skills. As this role will be the first full time Partners in a marketing position at FuelEd, you should thrive in environments where you will be leading and building, but very much involved in execution or "doing."

The Responsibilities
The Director of Marketing will own the marketing function for our small, but growing, team, which will include:

• Managing and search engine optimizing the FuelEd website.

  • Develop and refine new FuelEd website to improve customer journey and lead generation

  • Keep FuelEd website up-to-date with new product information, articles and content to improve customer journey and lead generation 2

  • Develop and implement SEO strategy to improve SERP results and domain authority/ backlinks, with the goal of increasing website traffic and generating more leads for business development. Monitor and report on SEO performance.

• Develop and implement content strategy aligned to FuelEd buyer personas and their desired solutions to lead maximum impact.

  • Create and/or project manage and publish new content including website content, case studies, video testimonials, and success stories to expand our organization’s digital footprint, awareness, subscribers, and leads.

  • Act as ‘editor-in-chief’ for all content marketing activities, liaising with internal subject matter experts and managing outside writers as needed.

  • Write and publish monthly e-newsletters and outbound, nurturing lead generation campaigns, while supporting email list management.

  • Manage overall social media strategy by supporting FuelEd Partner responsible for social media to build brand awareness, promote programs and products and engage prospects and other stakeholders.

• Lead all efforts related to FuelEd advertising.

  • Manage FuelEd Advertising for optimal performance of Google AdWords grant to generate conversions.

  • Explore and oversee other paid or unpaid advertising and advertorial opportunities e.g. sponsored blog posts on online channels/sites relevant to the target audience and make recommendations.

• Manage and develop an external relations strategy, including media relations and events.

  • Develop and implement a media relations plan by identifying journalists, bloggers and influencers, building relationships and pitching storylines, writing and submitting OpEds, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to support efforts.

  • Manage events calendar and activities, including conference research, attendance, sponsorship, and speaking engagement opportunities that can enhance brand awareness and bring in sales and fundraising leads.

• Optimize FuelEd Hubspot CRM platform for marketing operations.

  • Create audience segments /target lists for email campaigns.

  • Identify criteria and set-up MQL lead scoring for inbound marketing on new website.

  • Liaise with Hubspot contractor.

Our Ideal Candidate Has...

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

• 5-7 years strategic marketing experience with proven results

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Extensive experience of developing and implementing marketing plans with a strong buyer-centric and growth mindset

• In-depth understanding of how to use digital marketing to build brand awareness and grow revenue through lead generation

• Understanding of the industry, with an ability to attune to the realities of K-12 educators (teachers, school administrators, and district administrators) is a plus

• Experience managing and directing marketing agencies/vendors

• Excellent analytical skills to evaluate end-to-end customer experience across channels.

• Extensive knowledge and experience of web strategy and best practices including use of Content Management Systems, web architecture and visitor user experience

• In-depth knowledge of SEO best practices, strategies and tools

• Knowledge and experience implementing and optimizing multi-channel digital campaigns (PPC, social media, email marketing etc.)

• Ability to create a content roadmap and calendar for the FuelEd website and campaigns including the ability to conceptualize and create engaging content with an eye to aligning trends and initiatives in the K-12 sector to FuelEd programs and solutions.

• Knowledge and experience implementing marketing automation and outbound email marketing campaigns in Hubspot

• Ability to leverage data and insights to inform recommendations and drive results using Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console, Google Looker report

• Experience of working in a remote team with a distributed management structure

• Passion for FuelEd’s mission to grow emotionally intelligent educators and relationship-driven schools, with the ability to embody the company’s mission — with super skills in building relationships.

• A resourceful style with the ability to take initiative, collaborate effectively, execute independently and with excellent organizational skills such as project management, time management, decision-making and priority setting skills

• Strong “soft skills” (including high self-awareness, emotional intelligence, authenticity, interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication) and other leadership qualities (a desire to continuously learn, integrity, agility, and consistency, and accountability)

About the Fit
What makes FuelEd unique isn't just the work we do, it's how we do it: we identify as a Teal Organization utilizing Holacracy as our governance model. At FuelEd, we strive for all team members to be "owners of their work, not renters," so there are many opportunities for entrepreneurship, leadership, and ownership. We believe that growth occurs through honest and empathic relationships, and have built this into our team culture so that every team member can reach their full potential. Happy and successful team members will have passion for the cause and a desire to build a movement that can fuel schools with the power of relationships. Happy and successful team members will also posses abilities and enjoy opportunities to be flexible, take initiative, give and receive feedback, build relationships, wear multiple hats, and be challenged to grow personally and professionally. If this sounds like you, you may be a great fit for FuelEd. Learn more about FuelEd's culture and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Salary & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $90,000-110,000, and will be determined based on prior experience and qualifications. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401K match, unlimited PTO and ample opportunity to grow into your best self through challenging work aligned with your strengths and powerful relationships with colleagues. We also invest in staff wholeness through counseling and wellness stipends, technology reimbursements, childcare support, as well as professional development and leadership coaching.

We Value Diverse Perspectives
FuelEd is made better by the diverse experiences and perspectives of its employees. We value all diversity and evaluate applicants for employment on the basis of their qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender gender identify or expression, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, mental or physical disabilities, pregnancy, medical condition, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Communications Director

United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829

New York, NY

Date Posted: 5/9/2024

Job Description:
United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 is accepting applications for the position of Communications Director.

The Communications Director reports to the National Director and is responsible for devising and executing strategic communication plans for the union. With the Communications Associate, this role stewards and enhances internal and external communication efforts representing the union on a national level. From negotiations to governance and from safety to educational programming and beyond, the Communications Director collaborates with union leaders, rank-and-file members, and all Business Office departments to engage members, amplify messaging, and support the Local’s strategic planning mission, vision, values, and goals.

The Communications Director will work closely with the Business Agent, Corresponding Secretary, and the Local Union Executive Board’s Communications Committee to prepare materials, innovate communication efforts, and offer broader guidance.

The Communications Department, as led by the Director, believes in instilling member-led and collaborative engagement, delivering consistent and transparent access to information, strengthening community and relationship building, providing opportunity, and celebrating our members as artists and workers.

Description of Duties:

• Oversee the Communications Department, including the Communications Associate, by setting work priorities, managing schedules and various projects, and ensuring the operational effectiveness of all union communications and related platforms.

• Develop and implement communications plans in collaboration with union leaders and Business Office departments for numerous campaigns and projects (i.e. negotiations, education, industry and member crafts, etc.).

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of media relations, including drafting press releases, talking points, and providing general messaging guidance as needed.

• Oversee management of email program and union website and project management of technical enhancements.

• Assist in the creation and publication of quarterly newsletter and other union publications.

• Interface regularly with union leaders and committees, rank-and-file members, and Business Office to create strategy, devise assets, and implement collaborative goals.

• Bolster and evolve the union’s brand as a thought leader in labor and across the entertainment industry.

• Visit job sites, events, and meetings to engage with the membership and create content for the various union media outlets and publications.

• Perform other duties as required.

Skills Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentations.

• High degree of computer literacy (such as Microsoft Office) and knowledge of social media.

• Graphic design savvy and working comprehension using various design platforms, such as Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop) and Canva

• Experience with email and digital organizing platforms, such as Action Network and MailChimp.

• Proficiency using content management platforms and website CMS, such as Hootsuite, Tweetdeck, and DNN Platform

• High level of organization and effectiveness, participate in and lead multiple projects simultaneously to meet tight deadlines.

• Can lead a team, but also work independently while setting own and departmental SMART goals.

• High sense of emotional intelligence; experience working with people from a diverse array of backgrounds.

• Naturally enterprising, genuinely curious, and a good storyteller.

• Ability to work extended hours as needed.

The successful applicant will have good language skills both verbal and written, experience in public affairs, digital organizing, or communications. Previous experience with the labor movement or other advocacy organizations, and/or a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related subject is a plus. Labor or other social justice work experience strongly preferred.

The salary range for this position is $90K-$110K, plus an excellent benefits package. This position is based in our New York City office.

To Apply:

• Please provide a cover letter, résumé, and your portfolio (applicable materials include clips and press releases you’ve written, design and/or social media work, campaigns you’ve created and lead, etc.)

• Send all materials via e-mail to Operations Director LeVonne Barry at: JOBSEARCH@USA829.ORG.

• No phone calls or office visits will be considered.

• For more information on Local USA 829, visit: www.usa829.org.

Local USA 829 is committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We are interested in candidates who are not historically represented in our field and encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they fulfill and average of 60% of the criteria, yet women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So, whether you’re returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about what you hope to bring to this role and how your background and experience responds to the desired skills and qualities

Social Media Director

National Domestic Workers Alliance

Remote

Date Posted: 5/8/2024

About National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA)

The National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) is the leading national voice for dignity, respect, and recognition for domestic workers in the United States. NDWA was founded in 2007 by organizers and worker leaders in six cities representing nannies, house cleaners, and care workers, and now represents an alliance of more than 76 organizations across 22 states and 395,000 domestic workers nationally.

We envision a society where domestic work is valued as essential to our collective well-being, domestic workers are leaders in shaping the care sector, and domestic work jobs are good, economically secure jobs.

For over 15 years, we’ve worked to advance our mission by making domestic work visible. We’ve worked to pass policies that enable rights and higher wages for domestic workers across the country, changed public awareness and opinion about the dignity and value of care work, and built the capacity and leadership of domestic workers to organize and advocate for their rights.

We see the next era of our organization as an opportunity to move domestic work from newfound visibility towards transformation, and we’re ready to elevate care workers to the essential workers of the 21st-century economy.

We’re a multi-racial, multi-lingual organization building a powerful movement rooted in the human rights, dignity, and equality of domestic workers, care workers, immigrant women, and women of color.

Summary of the Social Media Director position

NDWA is seeking a superb channel strategist who thinks ambitiously about how social media can persuade and activate audiences. This person will set strategy and direct the creation of sharp and original creative at a high level.

The Social Media Director, reporting to the Vice President, Brand, Marketing and Culture Change, will collaborate cross team to release dynamic brand and advocacy content with the ultimate aim to engage and expand our supporter base.

We are looking for someone who has a deep commitment to the power of good content and authentic audience relationships. You should apply if:

• You have a passion for pop culture and a strong belief in the power of stories to change how people feel, think, and behave in the world.

• You can easily connect the dots between gender equality, labor rights, racial and economic justice, immigration reform, and the growing needs for care.

• You know how to maintain a strong brand presence across channels while staying on the cutting edge of technological changes and engagement trends.

Opportunities for Impact

Strategy & Expertise

• Develop and drive a robust, multi social media platform content and storytelling strategy across NDWA (c3) and Care in Action (c4), in collaboration with the team.

• Ideate compelling content that resonates with target audiences, meets big moments for our campaigns, and leverages opportunities for engagement.

• Ensure program plans are aligned with NDWA’s strategic plan and narrative strategy.

• Drive a metrics-driven social media strategy; delivering online metrics, reporting monthly, and utilizing that data to drive social media strategy and tactics.

• Collaborate with the Impact Department to set baselines for metrics, and translate those results into new or consistent work.

• Stay on the cutting edge of industry trends, current events, and pop culture. Then, develop innovative and responsive strategies for maximizing those trends to broaden and deepen NDWA’s reach and engagement.

• Lead NDWA’s rapid response across social media platforms, meeting critical moments in our campaigns.

Leadership & Management

• Coordinate and collaborate across departments, including Campaigns, Policy, and Impact departments.

• Confidently report and manage up, bringing the leadership team together around social media needs.

• Work closely with NDWA’s Content Studio to generate content that increases viewership, drives engagement, and brings our creative ideas to life.

• Manage NDWA’s Social Media Manager, hosting regular check in meetings, providing feedback and evaluation, and building up professional development opportunities.

• Manage consultants as needed.

Narrative Change & Digital Power Building

• Produce NDWA content related to human rights, dignity, and equality of domestic workers, care workers, immigrant women, and women of color.

• Engage NDWA’s multilingual, multi-racial audience to engage in our work, and respond to calls to action.

• Engage with members of our digital community by leveraging pop culture and current events, engaging in experimental ways, and exploring new ideas.

Location

This is a remote, full-time role open to candidates across the US.

Compensation

This is a full-time executive position with a salary range of $110,000- $116,000. NDWA offers an excellent benefits plan including 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match, healthcare fully paid by the employer, two annual office closures, and much more.

Personal and Professional Attributes

• 6+ years experience developing social media strategy, with a proven track record of developing and executing social media strategies that drive impact and action.

• A deep familiarity with social media platforms, including Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, Youtube, and TikTok.

• Strong people management skills, with experience managing staff, consultants and/or project teams.

• Highly strategic with a forward, big picture perspective.

• Alignment with NDWA’s vision and values, including a commitment to economic, race and gender justice.

• Metrics-driven; comfortable with online metrics and reporting and experienced with using data to drive social media strategy and tactics.

• Creative with a keen eye for compelling, dynamic content creation across social media platforms.

• Able to think like a marketer about what will grab our audiences and bring them in and hold them.

• Experience distilling complex concepts, narratives and messages into strong creative ideas and compelling content.

• Strong project management experience, with a proven ability to work independently, meet multiple deadlines, and have a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to work and collaborate with diverse staff remotely and as part of a high-performing team, in a fast-paced, experimental organization.

• Experience communicating with a team across multiple channels (Slack, Zoom, etc) in a remote environment.

• Familiarity with the domestic worker, care economy sector and/or issues facing domestic workers and other low-wage workers is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suites, Airtable.

• Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus.

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

We value a truly diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. People from historically disadvantaged communities, such as Women, People of Color, People with Disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people, are strongly urged to apply. NDWA is a union employer, this position is a senior management position. NDWA participates in the E-Verify program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women, People of Color, People with Disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people are strongly urged to apply. NDWA is a union employer, this position is a senior management position.

Application Process

The preferred application deadline is Friday, May 31, 2024. Please submit a resume and answer the application questions in lieu of a cover letter.

This search is being led by NRG Consulting Group. Please reach out to jobs@nrgconsultinggroup.org with any questions.

Senior Strategist

Mission Minded

Flexible

Date Posted: 5/8/2024

We’ve got a problem.

Our vision is to help good causes have greater impact. There are a lot of good causes out there, and we can’t help them all.

That’s where you come in.

Mission Minded, a strategy and creative firm that works solely with nonprofits, foundations, and schools, is looking for our next great Senior Strategist to ask “what if?” every day, unlocking new ways to elevate our clients’ impact.

About You

• You are a strategic thinker with excellent communications skills who understands that listening well is as important as talking.

• You are passionate about helping nonprofits better tell their story through airtight brand strategy and captivating communications.

• You find yourself admiring companies or organizations, both commercial and nonprofit, when they live their brand in bold and audacious ways.

• You actively think about social and racial justice and are comfortable engaging in dialogue with others to use communications to advance anti-racist practices.

• You think like a business builder, and the thought of contributing within a small company excites you. Expertly managing client projects while building internal capacity and culture are part of your DNA.

• You love nurturing talent, working in teams, and measure yourself by the success of your peers.

About Us

• We’re deeply committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse voices partake in all aspects of our company and have been actively working on overall DEI internal practices for several years. You can learn more about our commitments here.

• We’ve been a virtual office since our founding in 2002. We know how to create a strong culture remotely, and we’re energized knowing that every person who joins our small company contributes to that culture. We successfully create opportunities for connections with colleagues in many ways.

• We take our company values seriously and invite you to discuss them with any of our employees throughout the hiring process. You can learn more about them here.

• We’ve developed a very strong reputation in the nonprofit community. Much of our business comes through referrals from previous clients. We’re proud of that. So we set high standards for our work, and we’re very committed to excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client engagements from start to finish, ensuring that strategies are developed and executed to meet client objectives, drive results and elevate their brand

• Conduct in depth research and analysis to uncover insights, identify opportunities, and inform strategic recommendation to our clients

• Develop brand positioning strategies, messaging framework and brand architecture solutions that resonate with our clients audiences

• Collaborate with creative teams to translate brand strategy into compelling visual and verbal expressions, including brand identity elements, storytelling frameworks, and content strategies

• Mentor and coach developing strategists, providing guidance, thought leadership and recommendations to nurture their skills and advance in their careers

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in brand strategy, marketing and communications, and share insights and thought leadership with internal teams and clients

• Play a key role in business development, including developing proposals for potential clients, and identifying ways to continue working with existing clients

Our Ideal Candidate Has

• Minimum seven to ten years paid experience working in a nonprofit organization marketing department, advertising agency, PR firm, or marketing agency

• Demonstrated interest in the nonprofit sector through employment and/or significant volunteer responsibility

• A strong commitment to, and lived experience with, racial justice, equity and inclusion work

• Proven thought leadership in brand strategy, and high-level understanding of digital and website content strategy

• A dynamic presenter and session facilitator

• Experience working with or within a creative organization

• Experience in business development; both in proposal writing and new business meetings

• The motivation to work well both independently and in teams

• Excellent account and project management skills

• Fluent user of Google Workspace, project management platforms, Slack, Google Suite, Survey Monkey

The Logistics

• Although Mission Minded is a for-profit company, our clients work with limited budgets and often within constrained resources; our compensation reflects that reality. The pay range for this position is $78,000-90,000k annually.

• We offer additional non-salary benefits (such as 100% employer paid healthcare, generous vacation policy, professional development funds, etc.) that contribute another 25% above this.

• Applicants must live in the contiguous US and be legally authorized to work here.

• Applicants use their own office technology, including an Apple computer (we’ll provide if necessary), Apple software, and phone.

• We anticipate a start date no earlier than July 8th, 2024.

Cover letters present a wonderful opportunity for us to get to know you better. Therefore, please be sure to send BOTH your resume and cover letter.

Paid Communications Internship

Potomac Conservancy

Silver Spring, MD

Date Posted: 5/7/2024

Potomac Conservancy seeks an energetic and creative team player to join our Communications Team. The Communications Intern will work closely with the Director of Digital Communications, assisting the team with online content management to raise awareness and inspire action for local clean water initiatives. As a member of our team, you will be instrumental in helping the Conservancy inspire and build a growing movement for clean water! This is a great opportunity to support the inner workings of a dynamic nonprofit and expand multiple professional competencies.

Founded in 1993, Potomac Conservancy is a nationally accredited land trust and clean water leader in the Potomac River region. We’re fighting to restore the Potomac to full health for the five million people who depend on the river for drinking water and outdoor enjoyment. Our conservation strategies improve local water quality by strengthening natural defenses against pollution and the impacts of the climate crisis. Our passionate movement of 30,000 supporters empowers us to protect streamside forests, pass water protection laws, and restore shoreline habitat.

Key Responsibilities

The Communications Intern will support Potomac Conservancy’s brand and digital marketing strategy by contributing to online content production, data management and social media. Full responsibilities include:

• Research: Source content and conduct background research for digital materials.

• Editorial & Copy: Write, edit, and distribute content for our blog posts, social media, and other written materials as needed. Assist with website editing as needed.

• Image Inventory: Enhance our photography catalog by organizing and uploading high- quality images to a cloud-based platform.

• Data analysis: Maintain a filing system for communications materials, update email and media databases, research and organize publications, track key performance metrics for online platforms, and assist with other administrative duties.

Qualifications

This position is ideal for someone looking to gain additional skills and valuable experience in digital communications and marketing at a leading clean water nonprofit in the region.

Candidates with a background in communications, marketing, public relations, or journalism are preferred.

The core competencies include:

• A passion for the outdoors and protecting our local lands and waters;

• Strong writing and editing skills;

• Well-organized and detail-oriented;

• A creative and innovative thinker;

• A positive, can-do attitude and a strong penchant for learning;

• Strong teamwork skills with an ability to work independently or in a team environment;

• A background in communications, marketing, public relations, or journalism is a plus;

• Experience with photography, videography, social media campaigns, website programming, and/or graphic design is a plus.

Compensation, Benefits, and Location

• We are seeking an intern who can join our team for approximately 15 hours per week. The internship will start no later than June 30, 2024, and run 12–15 weeks.

• This internship is a paid position at $18 per hour. We will be happy to work with candidates who wish to earn college credit.

• Potomac Conservancy’s office is located in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, within a short walking distance of the Silver Spring MARC and Metro stations.

• As a regionally focused organization, we value having staff live locally in our watershed.

• The organization champions a flexible hybrid policy with generous allowances for remote hours.

To Apply

Please send a resume, thoughtful cover letter, and appropriate work sample (no more than two pages) to the Director of Digital Communications, Haley Epping at epping@potomac.org. Please include “Communications Internship” in the subject line.

We recognize that the environmental movement has a history of excluding historically discriminated communities including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), people from working class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. We encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities that have been historically excluded from the environmental movement.

Potomac Conservancy staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This vaccine requirement applies to all staff working remotely, in a hybrid work arrangement, and on-site. Effective June 2, 2022, new hires will be required to provide proof of full vaccination with a government-approved vaccine as a condition for employment. Requests for reasonable accommodation or exceptions (medical or religious reasons) will be considered. Candidates are NOT required to state their COVID-19 vaccine status in their application.

Communications and Program Associate

F. M. Kirby Foundation

Morristown, NJ

Date Posted: 5/7/2024

About the F. M. Kirby Foundation:

The F. M. Kirby Foundation is a family foundation which aims effectively to manage and utilize that which has been entrusted to it over multiple generations of the Kirby family. It strives to make thoughtful and prudent philanthropic commitments to highly selective grantee partners. The goal of the Foundation is to invest in opportunities that foster self-reliance or otherwise create strong, healthy communities. The Foundation’s grantees are largely located in geographic areas of family significance and are engaged in one of the seven areas of interest: arts, culture, and humanities; education; environment and animals; health; human services; public affairs; and religion.

About the Position:

The Communications and Program Associate plays a critical role in helping the F. M. Kirby Foundation achieve its mission. As a voice of the Foundation, this team member is responsible for ensuring that our organization’s public messages and platforms – including the website, press releases, and social media – elevate the work of our grantees and help the Foundation execute its strategic plan priorities. The Communications and Program Associate is additionally responsible for internal communications between the staff and the Board of Directors. The Associate will also oversee a cross-section of the Foundation’s grantmaking, serving as the primary lead for 30-40 grants. As such, the Associate will work with the Director of Finance in developing and maintaining a budget, with the Grant Administrator in evaluating and managing a grant, with other Program Officers and Associates in aligning goals, and with the Foundation President in overall grantmaking strategy and special initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Communications Responsibilities:

• Handle all external communication matters of the Foundation, including but not limited to press releases, social media, media inquiries, and website;

• Handle all internal communication matters of the Foundation, including but not limited to reports to the Board, Board document posting, materials for Board meetings, Board relations, and Board orientation processes;

• Develop and execute communication strategies for special initiatives of the Foundation, including, but not limited to, grantee workshops, online applications, and grant competitions.

Program Responsibilities:

• Evaluate grant requests in selected areas of the Foundation’s interests;

• Provide timely guidance and support to grant seekers throughout the application process;

• Steward the budgeting and strategy of assigned areas of interest and contribute to the stewardship of the Foundation’s overall grantmaking;

• Identify, research, and vet new funding opportunities in the assigned areas of interest;

• Develop and execute professional development and convening opportunities for grantees and other non-profit partners;

• Conduct site visits to organizations and prepare reports for review;

• Build and maintain strong and authentic relationships with grantee partners;

• Participate in the pollination of ideas across grantmaking areas of interest with other team members;

• Perform research and generate necessary reports for the President and other staff;

• Support the Foundation’s efforts to increase support to non-profits serving under-resourced communities;

• Regularly attend professional development opportunities and affinity group meetings;

• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

The well-qualified applicant will:

• Have 2+ years of experience in the non-profit or philanthropic sector, or related experience from an adjacent industry (i.e. government, education, health, etc.);

• Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, paired with attentive listening skills;

• Have superb interpersonal skills, with an ability to work respectfully and efficiently with a broad range of constituencies;

• Share a demonstrable personal commitment to the Foundation’s mission of fostering self-reliance and strong, healthy communities;

• Enjoy working with others, fostering talent, and contributing to the greater good of the team and the Foundation’s areas of support;

• Possess a natural curiosity; flexible mentality, sound judgment, and an entrepreneurial habit of mind;

• Share a commitment to continuing education and professional development;

• Be able to work efficiently and problem solve with technology;

• Be able to work onsite (Morristown, NJ) as well as occasionally travel, including out-of-state and overnight work-related trips.

Salary & Benefits

–           Salary ranges from $60,000 – $85,000, depending on experience.

–           Comprehensive benefits, including fully subsidized health, dental, and vision care

–           403(b) program, with 10% employer match

–           Hybrid in-office / remote work schedule

–           15 days of paid time off, as well as 11 paid holidays and 2 paid volunteer days

To apply:  Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@fmkirby.com. Please include in e-mail subject: “Application for Communications and Program Associate Position” and include the cover letter and resume as attachments (PDF or Word). Successful cover letters will explicitly frame why your experience and skills are a strong fit for both the position as listed and for the F. M. Kirby Foundation. At least three references will be sought for finalist candidates.

Application deadline: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  While we carefully review all materials received, we are not able to respond to every applicant. We will respond directly to applicants who have been selected to move forward in the hiring process.

The F. M. Kirby Foundation provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

Digital Communications Strategist / Senior Digital Communications Strategist

FrameWorks Institute

Washington, DC

Date Posted: 5/7/2024

Description

The FrameWorks Institute is an action-oriented think tank for progressive movements.

We conduct cutting-edge social science research to understand how to change the way people think, feel, and act on social issues and partner with organizations who can use this research to build power around progressive solutions.

We believe framing is critical to changing culture and systems. We’re a team of multidisciplinary researchers and real-world change-makers who design and test framing strategies and help organizations use them to create social change.

We are looking for a creative Digital Communications Strategist or Senior Digital Communications Strategist (depending on experience) to work collaboratively to distill and amplify FrameWorks’ tools, resources, and insights through the development of high-quality content and strategic promotion among target audiences through social media and other channels.

It is an exciting time to join FrameWorks. And we want you to be a part of it.

About the position:

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and content producer with experience in social media strategy and management; a strategic thinker and innovator; intellectually curious, adaptable, and insightful; knowledgeable about contemporary social movements and policy issues; and committed to principles of inclusion and equity.

This is a full-time position based in Washington, D.C, with the possibility of remote work. Currently, staff are strongly encouraged to work in our DC office at least two days per month. There is an expectation that remote staff will travel to the DC office at least quarterly, at FrameWorks’ expense, for key team meetings. Some other travel may be required for this position.

Key responsibilities

Social Media Strategy and Management: 50%

• Co-develop and implement long-term social media strategy, including objectives and benchmarks.

• Manage day-to-day social media presence on various channels.

• Grow our audience base/reach on key platforms, particularly among desired audience groups.

• Build strategic communications partnerships via joint social activations, amplification of partner materials, etc.

Content Production: 20%

• Produce digital content as needed (e.g., social media graphics, videos, visual representation of FrameWorks’ ideas, etc.).

• Produce videos, visuals, and/or other visualizations of key concepts and ideas.

External Communications: 10%

• Assist in rapid-response efforts.

• Amplify FrameWorks’ research and content via various online platforms, relevant listservs, etc.

• Help oversee FrameWorks’ editorial calendar and email marketing strategy.

• Host online events held on social platforms (e.g., Instagram Live, YouTube live) and collaborate on other virtual events (webinars, virtual roundtables, etc.).

Analytics: 10%

• Monitor and analyze digital communications and marketing metrics (primarily email and social media) to increase audience engagement and improve organizational practices.

Internal Communications: 10%

• Collaborate on FrameWorks’ quarterly and annual impact reports.

• Support FrameWorks staff in event scheduling, registration, and recording.

Skills needed

• Commitment to FrameWorks’ mission, including commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

• Ability to accurately translate complex concepts and research findings into digestible takeaways for audiences.

• Strong design and visual production skills, including videos/reels and social graphics.

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary, partner-oriented setting.

• Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated in interactions with staff, vendors, partners, and other key stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to integrate principles of equity, justice, and inclusion into daily work.

Experience required

The ideal candidate will possess:

• For Digital Communications Strategist: Four years of combined education and/or professional experience in communications and/or social media strategy, with two years of relevant professional experience or education above the undergraduate level. For Senior Digital Communications Strategist: Six years of combined education and/or professional experience with four years of relevant professional experience or education above the undergraduate level.

• Experience working on social media in research and/or think tank environments preferred but not required.

• Demonstrated ability to use communications and digital media software and applications (e.g., social media platforms, Canva, Buffer, Adobe, CRMs, etc.).

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced organization and adapt to dynamic needs and priorities.

Salary: Starting salary of $65,000, depending on experience, for Digital Strategist

Starting salary of $80,000, depending on experience, for Senior Digital Strategist

Key benefits include 4 weeks paid vacation leave per year; 21 days of holiday leave (including the week between Christmas and New Year’s and 4 days of holiday during summer months); paid sick leave and personal leave; 403(b) retirement plan; 100% employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision); life and disability insurance; flexible spending plan; cell phone and internet reimbursements, and professional development funding.

This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining and a potential future Collective Bargaining Agreement.

To apply

Please submit the following materials to jobs@frameworksinstitute.org, using the subject header line Digital Communications Strategist / Senior Digital Communications Strategist 2024:

• Resume or CV with relevant employment history and educational background

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position, its relevance to your career goals and past experience, and where and how equity and social justice fit into your professional and/or academic experiences

Review of all applications will begin immediately and continue until the search process concludes. Please check FrameWorks’ website (www.frameworksinstitute.org) to ensure that the position is still available before applying. No solicitations, please.

FrameWorks Institute is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Interested individuals who are BIPOC, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ are strongly encouraged to apply.

Buildings and Energy Outreach Specialist

Office of Sustainability & Environment, City of Seattle

Seattle, WA

Date Posted: 5/2/2024

Position Description

THE DEPARTMENT

The Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) develops and implements citywide environmental policies and programs that propel our city toward a sustainable, equitable, and carbon neutral future. OSE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The sustainability and environmental fields have often failed to reflect the experiences and identities of people affected by their decisions and outcomes, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Immigrants, Refugees, People with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people. We strongly encourage people with these identities or from other marginalized communities to apply.

THE CONTEXT

Seattle recently passed a new climate law, the Building Emissions Performance Standard (BEPS).   The law focuses on emissions reduction or “decarbonization” which requires owners of nonresidential and multifamily buildings in Seattle to upgrade their buildings, such as improving energy efficiency and upgrading to zero emissions equipment. This law, and the success of this program will have a real and lasting effect on Seattle’s climate future and climate justice.

THE JOB

OSE is recruiting applicants for an outreach and engagement role to help develop an equitable and collaborative public process for BEPS rulemaking, program development, and program implementation.  You will use your creative outreach skills to develop and implement a 5–10-year communications plan for sharing information about the new law and how to comply. This will include creating language accessible materials, trainings, and educational tools to engage and support building owners, facility managers, tenants, and energy service providers to meet and benefit from this new law. This position will join a growing and dynamic team at OSE led by the BEPS Program Manager that includes a Climate and Buildings Support Advisor, a BEPS and Benchmarking Rulemaking Specialist, and future technical and help desk positions. 

Job Responsibilities

To be successful in this job, you are committed to:

• Racial, social, and climate justice

• Helping solve the problem of climate change in ways that are equitable, and outcome driven.

• Positive and creative collaboration with teammates, citywide colleagues, elected officials, and community members, especially those most impacted by climate change. 

• Listening to the experience of current and potential program participants, local community organizations, and partner organizations to inform a responsive education, training, and support program for energy efficiency and building emissions reduction.

To be effective in this job, you have:

• Developed outreach and engagement plans which have evolved with a program or project as it changes and matures, providing ongoing consistency and content alignment.

• Created oral and written communications that are easily accessible by all audiences, for in-person, virtual, and online delivery and for program, leadership, and media purposes.

• Worked with technical experts to translate highly technical language, policies, requirements, or processes into written materials and presentations that are clear and understandable and help the intended audiences take actionable steps.

• An ability to constructively listen to the challenges of stakeholders, such as building owners, real estate, tenants, building facility and/or sustainability managers as they work to meet the new requirements.

• Presented to and engaged stakeholders in a project/program as it is being built to ensure that their needs and concerns are incorporated into planning. 

• Gathered, analyzed, synthesized, and escalated information, feedback, and recommendations to appropriate teams and leadership.

• Experience using and selecting website content management systems, newsletter email platforms, graphic design software, and customer relationship management tools (CRM platforms). Experience with e-learning platforms desired. 

• Some familiarity with or a desire to learn about energy efficiency, building decarbonization, utility incentive programs, energy benchmarking, energy codes and/or energy or emissions performance standards.

• Pivoted when new information, feedback, organization priorities, or emerging needs call for change.

• Managed budgets and consultants.

Qualifications

In addition to the skills and abilities listed above, this job requires the following or a combination of experience, training, and education that provides an equivalent background to perform the job:

Four years professional experience in community outreach and engagement, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field involving the preparation and distribution of public information materials.

OR

Three years professional experience in community outreach and engagement, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field involving the preparation and distribution of public information materials and an associate's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field.

OR

Two years professional experience in community outreach and engagement, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field involving the preparation and distribution of public information materials and a bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field.

Licensure:

Current Washington State License or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Additional Information

This job is classified as Public Relations Specialist, Senior and the salary range is from $40.08 - $46.68. It will include occasional travel within Seattle to present to community organizations and building owners.

Starting November 1, 2022, City employees will work two days a week in the office.

Why work at the City?

The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services. 

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans

In addition, to completing the application and supplemental questions at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle fully, please attach:

• A PDF of your current resume.

• A cover letter highlighting the work you have done that aligns most closely with this job and your commitment to race and social justice in your work and outreach experience.

Questions? Please contact Kate Moore at kate.moore@seattle.gov

Who may apply: This position is open to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Social Media Specialist

Unitarian Universalist Association

Remote

Date Posted: 5/2/2024

Purpose

To develop and post content for Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) institutional social media channels, in support of and to advance the mission of the UUA. This work is done in a highly collaborative context within the UUA Communications staff team and with staff across the Association. Social media management duties are carried out in a manner that cultivates and sustains relationships on our digital platforms and with internal staff and external content creators.

Principal Responsibilities

1. In collaboration with UUA Communications staff and colleagues across the Association, the Social Media Specialist implements a social media content strategy for the UUA’s primary social media accounts to support the UUA’s mission, strengthen its relationships with constituents, and attract newcomers to Unitarian Universalism.

2. Independently and proactively develops engaging content for the UUA’s primary social media accounts, including but not limited to the UUA’s official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Researches and makes recommendations about opportunities to grow the UUA’s presence on other platforms.

3. Independently and proactively uses platform tools and settings to engage with audiences and build relationships by resharing content, responding to messages and comments, and seeking audience interaction. This work is done in alignment with the UUA’s policy on social media management to support caring and constructive community engagement.

4. Supports and guides audience engagement to encourage constructive dialogue, spiritual exploration, faithful discernment, interpersonal connection, and conversation. Proactively removes and discourages false statements, disrespectful comments, and irrelevant, inappropriate, or trolling behavior.

5. Supports development and implementation of systems and workflows for curating content from across the Association in an ongoing way. Engages directly with UUA staff and stakeholders from partner and related organizations, among others, to develop and curate timely and engaging content for UUA social media platforms.

6. Adheres to UUA brand, accessibility, and intellectual property guidelines in content development and works with UUA staff and external partners to ensure content shared on UUA platforms conforms to these guidelines. Supports ongoing evolution of emerging practices and guidelines, proactively disseminating updates to staff and colleagues.

7. Tracks social media engagement in an ongoing way, developing benchmarks and reports to support institutional social media strategy. Translates data into actionable recommendations and presents recommendations in easily digestible formats for the UUA Communications team and other UUA staff.

8. Develops a directory of all UUA social media accounts and manages relationships with account holders to ensure brand alignment and support account management practices that embody spiritually grounded, inclusive, and anti- oppressive values. Provides guidance and support to staff managing social media accounts. Provides guidance and support to staff managing institutional social media accounts.

9. Collaborates with UUA Congregational Life staff to support social media messaging among UUs, congregations, and communities. Responds to questions from constituents and/or supports Congregational Life staff in their response.

10. Coordinates with UUA Communications team to implement social media components of Communications campaigns and strategic plans.

11. Performs other duties as requested by the supervisor, the Director of Communications, the Executive Vice President, or the President.

Qualifications

This is a Grade 10 position (expected hiring range $51,900 to $62,000 depending on experience). Note that qualifications may be met through lived experience, volunteer work, professional experience, and/or formal or informal training. Required qualifications include:

• Excellent writing skills, with careful attention to detail. Comfort with having work reviewed by one or multiple reviewers prior to publishing.

• Professional work experience in in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field. Note that this qualification can be met through part-time, internship, or full-time positions.

• Demonstrated experience managing social media platforms in a professional capacity. Familiarity with social media management tools such as Sprout Social or Hootsuite and willingness to learn new tools and systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Teams, Outlook, Word, and SharePoint), Trello or similar project management software, and Canva or similar graphic design programs.

• Experience with crafting messages of a spiritual or faith-based nature or in alignment with progressive movements for justice or social change.

• Demonstrated understanding of concepts of anti-oppression, intersectionality, equity, and marginalization. Humility and an eagerness to dismantle white supremacy within oneself, the UUA, and the wider world.

• Ability to be responsive outside of business hours in exceptional crisis moments. Willingness to travel on occasions when required for work. (All work or travel by staff is compensated by the organization.)

Preferred qualifications include:

• Familiarity with Unitarian Universalist spiritual community, congregations, practices, and principles.

• Lived experience within communities of color.

• A collaborative orientation to work and an understanding of relational principles and values.

• A storyteller with a love for digital spaces and fluent in digital communications trends and technologies.

* Location is open in the continental United States. You should have easy access to a major airport due to the travel requirements of this position.

How to Apply

People with disabilities, People of Color, Indigenous People, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQIA+ candidates are encouraged to apply. The UUA is committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply. Send cover letter and résumé—indicating “Social Media Specialist” in the subject line—via e-mail to careers@uua.org, via fax to (617) 948-6467, or to Human Resources, UUA, 24 Farnsworth Street, Boston, MA 02210. E-mail submissions preferred.

About the UUA

The Unitarian Universalist Association is a progressive religious denomination headquartered in Boston’s waterfront Fort Point Innovation District with offices in Washington, DC and at the United Nations in New York City. Our faith community of more than 1,000 self-governing congregations brings to the world a vision of religious freedom, tolerance, and social justice. Our normal workweek is 35 hours, we pay 80% contribution towards health insurance premiums, 10% towards retirement (after one year), and have generous paid time-off policies. We are a great place to work and we value diversity. The UUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all. As part of this commitment, the UUA will ensure that applicants and staff with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (617) 948-4648 or humanresources@uua.org. For more information on the UUA, visit us online at UUA.org and uuworld.org.

Support for the Mission and Values of the Association

The Unitarian Universalist Association is a progressive and historic religious denomination. While it is not generally required or expected that an applicant/employee identify as a Unitarian Universalist (UU) or be a member of a UU congregation to work at the UUA, all UUA staff members are expected to perform their job duties in accordance with the UUA’s values, principles, and mission.

Quantitative Researcher / Senior Quantitative Researcher

FrameWorks Institute

Washington, DC

Date Posted: 5/1/2024

The FrameWorks Institute is an action-oriented think tank for progressive movements.

We conduct cutting-edge social science research to understand how to change the way people think, feel, and act. We engage with partners who can mobilize this research to build power around progressive solutions.

We believe framing is critical to making cultural and systemic change. That’s why we’re building a unique, integrated team of multidisciplinary researchers and real-world change-makers. 

This is an exciting time to join FrameWorks. And we want you to be a part of it.

About the position: Quantitative Researcher / Senior Quantitative Researcher (depending on qualifications)

The Quantitative Researcher / Senior Quantitative Researcher will assist or lead quantitative research to map existing cultural mindsets and test frames that can build support for progressive solutions to complex social problems. Projects will vary by subject, but typically fall within our key issue areas (health equity, economic justice, children and families, and criminal legal reform).

The Quantitative Researcher / Senior Quantitative Researcher will primarily contribute to the development and analysis of survey experiments and descriptive surveys. They will also contribute to interpretation of quantitative results, assist with drafting quant-specific aspects of research reports and briefs, and present quantitative research findings to partners and advisory groups. The Quantitative Researcher / Senior Quantitative Researcher may also occasionally contribute to qualitative research, including conducting and analyzing interviews and focus groups. 

The Senior Quantitative Researcher position, as a more senior position on the team, involves leading a collaborative process for designing and interpreting quantitative work, including leading conversations with partners about experiments and descriptive surveys to ensure they are properly targeted at desired outcomes and project goals. 

The ideal candidate will have a social science research background and strong quantitative skills; have experience leading collaborative research projects; have experience working with partners and building and managing those relationships; be intellectually curious, innovative, adaptable, and insightful; be knowledgeable about contemporary social movements and policy issues; and be committed to principles of inclusion and equity.

This is a full-time position based in Washington, D.C, with the possibility of remote work. There is an expectation to come to the DC office for key team meetings. All research is currently being conducted virtually, although there is occasionally a need to travel for conferences and other events.  

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the design, development, and interpretation of survey experiments that test the effects of values, metaphors, and other frames, and occasionally lead the design of experiments with substantial support from managers and colleagues (Researcher)

• Assist with the design, development, and interpretation of descriptive surveys to map cultural mindsets and their relationship to attitudes and support for policies, and occasionally lead the design of descriptive surveys with substantial support from managers and colleagues (Researcher)

• Lead the design, development, and interpretation process for both descriptive surveys and experiments, with support from managers (Senior Researcher) 

• Analyze experimental and descriptive surveys, reporting descriptive statistics and conducting factor analysis, correlation, regression, and/or ANOVA. 

• Participate in calls with partners and funders to share findings and garner input

• Contribute to the content of reports and methods supplements 

• Contribute to research presentations 

• Contribute to innovations in theory and methods 

• Collaborate with qualitative researchers to integrate insights across methods and with strategists at FrameWorks to ensure framing research and recommendations are resonant with and useful for partners in the field

• Lead conversations with partners about descriptive surveys and experiments to ensure they are properly targeted at desired outcomes and goals and that frames tested are usable (Senior Researcher)

Skills needed

• Commitment to FrameWorks’ mission, including commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

• Understanding of at least some of the theoretical underpinnings of FrameWorks’ research and approach, such as theories of culture, framing, narrative, metaphor, and ideology.

• Strong quantitative methods background (e.g., survey sampling, experimental design, item development)

• Strong statistical analysis skills, including basic inferential statistics (regression, ANOVA)

• Familiarity with advanced statistical analysis (e.g., path analysis, latent variable modeling) (Senior Researcher)

• Familiarity with statistical analysis software, ideally R

• Strong writing skills and ability to present to audiences without social science backgrounds

• Ability to contribute to qualitative research (e.g., interviewing/focus group moderation and/or qualitative analysis)

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills; practical judgment to move work forward; flexibility and ability to adapt to changing needs

Experience required

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Minimum of 4 years combined education and professional experience in social science research (relevant disciplines include anthropology, sociology, linguistics, psychology, cognitive science, political science, and communications), with at least 2 years of professional experience or education above the undergraduate level for the Researcher position; Minimum of 7 years combined education and professional experience (at least 5 years above the undergraduate level) for the Senior Researcher position

• 2-3 years of experience leading projects in a collaborative research setting, preferably outside academia (Senior Researcher)

• Experience working in the fields of economic justice, health equity, children and families, and/or criminal legal reform is a plus

• Demonstrated experience integrating principles of equity, justice, and inclusion into daily work

• Experience working collaboratively on a diverse team

Salary: $65,000, depending on experience, for Quantitative Researcher

$80,000, depending on experience, for Quantitative Senior Researcher

Key benefits include 4 weeks paid vacation leave per year; 21 days of holiday leave (including the week between Christmas and New Years and 4 days of holiday during summer months); paid sick leave and personal leave; 403(b) retirement plan; 100% employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision); life and disability insurance; flexible spending plan; cell phone and internet reimbursement, and professional development funding.

This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining and a potential future Collective Bargaining Agreement.

To apply

Please submit the following materials to jobs@frameworksinstitute.org, using the subject header line Quant Researcher/Senior Researcher 2024:

• Resume or CV with complete employment history and educational background

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position, its relevance to your career goals and past experience, and where and how equity and social justice fit into your professional and/or academic experiences

• Up to three writing samples, preferably in a mix of styles and genres, and for a wide range of audiences

Review of all applications will begin immediately and continue until the search process concludes. Please check FrameWorks’ website (www.frameworksinstitute.org) to ensure that the position is still available before applying. No solicitations, please.

FrameWorks Institute is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Interested individuals who are BIPOC, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ are strongly encouraged to apply.