Vice President of Strategic Communications & Marketing

Washington, DC (Hybrid)

The NEA Foundation

Date Posted: 3/04/2026

Position Overview

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President of Strategic Communications & Marketing serves as a core member of the Foundation’s leadership team and as its chief narrator and senior communications strategist. The VP leads an integrated communications, marketing, and public affairs strategy that advances the Foundation’s mission, strengthens its national voice, and builds trust among educators, policymakers, funders, partners, and the public at a moment when public education sits squarely at the center of national debate.

This leader is responsible for shaping how the Foundation is understood and valued in the public sphere. The VP sets and safeguards the Foundation’s narrative architecture, ensuring its mission, values, and impact are communicated with clarity, credibility, urgency, and moral coherence across all platforms and audiences. The VP is a skilled storyteller and a driver of the Foundation’s engagement ecosystem. By integrating high-level strategic communications with sophisticated digital marketing and audience-development strategies, the VP expands the Foundation’s influence, visibility, and reach while protecting its reputation and public standing.

In close partnership with the CEO, the VP also supports the Foundation’s executive communications, thought leadership, and external presence, while building the internal systems, team capacity, and digital infrastructure required to scale engagement and impact. The VP supervises communications and marketing staff and relationships with external partners, manages the communications budget, and collaborates closely with program, development, and policy leadership to ensure communications strategies advance fundraising, field-building, and strategic priorities.

The VP represents the Foundation externally as appropriate, cultivating strong media relationships and strategic partnerships, and plays a central role in navigating reputational risk in a complex and evolving public environment. This role demands intellectual rigor, political and cultural fluency, creative instinct, and operational discipline. The ideal candidate can move seamlessly from executive ghostwriting and board-level messaging to data-informed growth strategies—while maintaining an unwavering commitment to the Foundation’s mission and activity.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & Narrative Leadership

• Narrative Stewardship: Develop, refine, and institutionalize the Foundation’s core narrative framework, ensuring consistency, integrity, and resonance across programs, platforms, and moments of public engagement.

• Strategic Positioning: Translate complex programmatic, policy, and philanthropic work into compelling, values-driven stories that elevate the Foundation’s role as a trusted national voice for public education.

• Executive Partnership: Serve as a close strategic advisor to the CEO, shaping her written and spoken voice, keynote remarks, op-eds, and external presentations with precision and strategic intent.

• Internal Communications: Design and oversee systems that ensure the Board and staff are well-informed, aligned, and equipped to act as confident ambassadors for the Foundation’s work and vision.

• Lead creation of key thought-leadership assets (annual impact report, research briefs/white papers, educator insight reports) that build credibility with educators, donors, and partners.

Integrated Marketing & Audience Growth

• Audience Strategy: Lead a comprehensive growth strategy that expands and deepens engagement with educators, donors, partners, and influencers, moving audiences from awareness to sustained relationship.

• Conduct audience insights and research (educator sentiment, donor/funder perceptions, segmentation, and message testing) and use what you learn to shape narrative, campaigns, and content.

• Partner closely with Development to drive donor marketing, including acquisition and retention campaigns, stewardship communications, and monitoring donor/funder trends.

• Content Strategy & Excellence: Oversee the creation of high-quality, mission-aligned content across formats (print, digital, video, social) that is both intellectually substantive and emotionally resonant.

• Digital Ecosystem Leadership: Own the Foundation’s digital presence, including website strategy, UX design, and platform integration, ensuring accessibility, discoverability, and alignment with strategic goals.

• Oversee digital marketing to grow reach and results, including SEO, email strategy, conversion optimization, and paid media/paid social (as applicable), with clear performance goals.

• Campaign Integration: Align marketing campaigns with development, programs, and policy priorities to support fundraising, partnerships, and field-building efforts.

• Own brand strategy and standards, including messaging, visual identity, and brand voice; set and track brand awareness and brand health measures over time.

Media Relations, Public Affairs & Reputation Management

• Media Strategy: Serve as the Foundation’s principal media strategist and, as appropriate, spokesperson, cultivating strong relationships with national and regional education reporters, editors, and digital media leaders.

• Earned Media Leadership: Proactively shape and execute an earned-media agenda that includes op-eds, feature stories, podcasts, and speaking opportunities that elevate the Foundation’s impact and thought leadership.

• Public Narrative Defense: Anticipate and respond to reputational and political risks with clarity, speed, and sound judgment, protecting the Foundation’s credibility and public trust in a contested environment.

• Crisis Communications: Lead crisis-response planning and execution, ensuring consistent messaging, disciplined decision-making, and alignment with organizational values.

Team Leadership, Operations & Impact Measurement

• Team & Vendor Leadership: Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing communications and marketing team, while overseeing relationships with external partners (PR firms, creatives, web developers).

• Operational Management: Develop and manage the communications and marketing budget, ensuring strategic allocation of resources and measurable impact.

• Analytics & Learning: Establish clear metrics for success, using data and social-listening tools to assess reach, engagement, narrative penetration, and return on investment—and to inform continuous improvement Including metrics prioritized in the Foundation impact assessment framework.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with other Foundation teams to ensure communications strategies advance organizational priorities and reinforce collective impact.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in strategic communications, public relations, marketing, or related fields; experience in philanthropy, education, or nonprofit organizations strongly preferred.

• Strategic Writing Excellence: Exceptional writing and editorial skills, with demonstrated ability to translate complex ideas, data, and policy contexts into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

• Digital & Marketing Fluency: Deep understanding of digital strategy, website management, social platforms,-adjacent tools and analytics; and an ability to connect storytelling with audience growth and engagement.

• Judgment & Presence: Proven ability to operate at the executive and board level with discretion, political savvy, and sound judgment in high-visibility or high-stakes situations.

• Mission Alignment: Deep commitment to public education, democratic values, and equity; energized by purpose-driven work in a fast-paced, intellectually demanding environment.

• Education: Master’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public affairs, or a related field strongly preferred.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to understand key audiences, identify what drives action, and translate insights into clear messaging, smart plans, and measurable results.

• Proven brand leadership, including the discipline to maintain a consistent voice and standards across channels while keeping the brand current and credible.

• Demonstrated ability to partner with fundraising/development teams to support donor engagement, stewardship, and growth through effective communications and marketing.

• Experience developing high-credibility content (e.g., impact reports, briefs, thought leadership) that builds trust with educators, donors, and partners.

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Salary & Benefits

The NEA Foundation offers a rich tapestry of benefits that include medical, dental, life, and vision insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off. The salary range for this position is $140,000-$150,000. Should a candidate with a combination of education and experience over and above what is required emerge, The Foundation may consider hiring at the Senior Vice President level with a higher level of compensation.

How to Apply

Please submit resume, cover letter, references and salary requirements to neafhr@nea.org.

Equal Opportunity Hiring Statement

The NEA Foundation is committed to equity and diversity in all it does, and to that end, not only abides by all requisite Washington, DC laws, but champions the recruitment, hiring, and retainment of diverse candidates in every way.

About The NEA Foundation

The NEA Foundation is a national nonprofit and philanthropic organization that achieves its mission by investing in educators’ leadership, shared learning and collaboration; supporting partnerships that advance the best in teaching and learning; and sharing improvements in education policy and practice resulting from educators’ and organizational partners’ thought leadership. The Foundation’s aims are furthered through grants programs, strategic initiatives, fellowship and awards programs, and numerous collaborative efforts.

The Foundation believes that the most innovative and effective policies and strategies emanate from educators engaged in authentic partnership with policymakers, students, parents, and others committed to educational justice, equity, excellence, and opportunity. They envision schools as places that foster both educators’ and students’ love of learning, enabling both to excel. They also envision education as every child’s civil right.

The NEA Foundation recognizes that the realization of this vision will require rigorous teaching and learning at every educational level; equitable and just educational resources and practices; an appreciation of students’ and educators’ full identity, physical, social, and emotional well-being; the eradication of racism, prejudice, and negative biases or mindsets; and both the public and policymakers’ openness to innovation and change.

Creative Copywriter

United States (Remote)

The Pivot Group

Date Posted: 3/04/2026

Summary 

Pivot seeks a Creative Copywriter to join our team ahead of the 2026 election cycle. This is a fully remote position in our Creative Department.

Under supervision of the Creative Director, the Creative Copywriter works closely with the Client Services staff to develop creative ideas, headlines, taglines, unique mail pieces and other advertising materials for our clients. Ideal candidates care deeply about democratic politics and are committed to getting results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We are looking for a storyteller who can elevate our clients’ brands and messages. We need someone who can be creative but also educate our audience on our clients.

This is a full-time, temporary position through Election Day 2026 with competitive salary and excellent benefits. The nature of our business requires long hours during the election cycle, and we expect all staff to be flexible in this area. Weekend and evening work will be required. However, Pivot works to ensure all staff maintain a healthy work/life balance. 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Qualifications   

What you bring to the team: 

• Previous experience writing for diverse audiences across a socioeconomic or political spectrum.

• Experience with print advertising.

• Strong time management and prioritization skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail; please include the word "penguin" in your cover letter.

• Commitment to racial equity, social justice, and democratic causes.

• Proven experience managing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

Special consideration will be given to candidates who also demonstrate:  

• Previous experience with political communications or direct mail is a plus, but not required for this role.

We understand that no applicant will meet 100% of the above qualifications. If you are interested in the role and believe you have the right skill set, we want to hear from you. 

Applicants located in or able to work from a state where Pivot is registered as an employer are preferred. Eligible states include AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MT, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WI.  

Responsibilities 

• Translate political strategies into effective direct mail concepts.

• Communicate directly with client teams and the Creative Department.

• Write concise, thoughtful, and informative body copy.

• Create thought provoking headlines and taglines that communicate the client’s message effectively.

• Work with staff to select appropriate client and stock photography.

• Collaborate with other members of the Creative Department to produce visually compelling design.

Compensation & Benefits 

The annual salary for this position is set at $5,600 per month. There is also the opportunity for end of election bonuses, based off individual and firm performance. To ensure pay equity across our team, salaries are non-negotiable.  

In keeping with our commitment to a healthy workplace, all staff receive the following benefits:  

• 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance  

• Flexible Spending Accounts  

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement  

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Life Insurance 

• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance 

• Equipment and other supplies to furnish your home office 

• Annual membership to One Medical 

• Deskpass membership and $200 in monthly credits  

Our Hiring Process 

Pivot proudly signed the Progressive Hiring Pledge created by Progressive Pipeline + Arena and we are committed to running a hiring process aligned with our values.  

If we think you’d be a good fit, here’s what you can expect from our hiring process:  

 1. Your Application 

Our hiring team personally reviews every application, meaning a real human reads your resume. We look for applications that are personalized to the role so tell us why you’re a great fit for Pivot. (And yes, we can usually spot a ChatGPT cover letter.) 

2. Phone Screen (20 min) 

This introductory phone call will be between you and a member of our team. We use this call to learn more about you, what you bring to the team, and answer your questions about life at Pivot. 

3. Zoom Interview (45-60 min)  

You will meet with 3 members of our team in a panel-style interview to discuss the position more in depth.

4. Paid Hiring Exercise 

You will be asked to complete a brief exercise. The goal is to give you an idea of the type of work you’ll do as a writer at Pivot. You are compensated upon completion of the exercise. 

5. Reference Checks  

For our final stage, we will ask you to provide contact info for 2-3 professional references.  

Who We Are 

A woman-majority owned firm, Pivot is committed to electing Democrats up and down the ballot. We are an energetic team of experts specializing in voter communications through direct mail, advanced targeting, and provide strategic guidance to Democratic causes, organizations, and campaigns across the country. And we’ve created a workplace that lets us live out our deepest values. Thank you for wanting to join us. 

We are proud to work with organizations, including Planned Parenthood, ACLU, Democratic Governors Association, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Emily’s List, AFL-CIO, as well as Democratic candidates throughout the US.  

Want to learn more? Find us on social media or visit our website: www.thepivot.com.   

Diversity & EEO Statement 

Pivot is committed to building a team of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Women, people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, gender non-conforming people, and people from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Pivot follows all Equal Employment Opportunity Policies and employs personnel without regard to: race, ethnic or religious background, descent or nationality, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification, physical or mental disability, marital status, age, height, weight, or military service. This policy applies to employment, internships, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with vendors, use of contractors and consultants and in dealing with the general public. 

Accessibility  

If you require an accommodation to complete any part of our hiring process, please contact us at 202-524-0048 or jobs@thepivot.com.

Communications Associate

Remote, U.S. (West Coast preferred)

Future of Life Institute

Date Posted: 3/04/2026

Job Description

The Future of Life Institute (FLI) is hiring a Communications Associate to join our fast-paced and dynamic team! Our outreach projects currently include (but are not limited to) top-tier press outreach, building a network of aligned content creators, creating a series of AGI-focused PSAs, executing a national public engagement campaign and more. In the next 6-12 months, we plan to scale up our outreach and campaign efforts even further to produce targeted content for a broad range of key audiences. To enable this, we need creative and detail oriented talent to drive these projects forward. The Communications Associate will report directly to the US Communications Manager. 

Who we are

FLI educates and engages lawmakers, key stakeholders, and the general public about transformative technologies and their implications. We advocate for policies and approaches that mitigate catastrophic risks while advancing positive futures for humanity.

As the Communications Associate you will:

• Support our robust media relations apparatus. You'll craft press releases that actually get read, pitch stories that land, and become reporters' favorite person to hear from. This will probably be about 30% of your time.

• Help take our social media presence to the next level, dreaming up posts that stop the scroll, keeping our content calendar humming, and jumping on trends before they're over. This will be about 30% of your time.

• Be the glue that holds our communications operation together, partnering with designers to bring ideas to life, keeping our internal systems from descending into chaos, making sure nothing falls through the cracks, and generally being the person who makes everyone else's job easier. This will be about 30% of your time.

• Take the lead on exciting earned media initiatives, support the policy team's public communications work, and generally help FLI keep the future human. This is the "other duties as assigned" part, which will be about 10% of your time.

Required Experience:

• Based in the US.

• 2+ years of getting your hands dirty in communications, PR, public affairs or a similar field where you picked up a bias toward action.

• A way with words: you can write a killer press release or oped in your sleep, and craft social posts that people actually want to engage with. 

• Fluency in social media platforms and the tools that make them work.

Required skills and qualities:

• The confidence to pitch journalists and producers with the savvy to know what'll make them bite.

• The organizational superpowers to juggle seventeen things at once without breaking a sweat.

• A collaborative spirit and genuine willingness to roll up your sleeves on whatever the team needs, whether that's wrangling print vendors or keeping everyone's calendars in sync. 

• The courage to raise your hand when you need help.

• Solutions-focused mindset, with proven aptitude and initiative in solving comms problems. 

Preferred qualifications, skills and qualities:

• We prefer this role to be based in the West Coast of the US. 

• You've navigated the non-profit or tech world before, can speak designer-ese, and/or know your way around project management tools.

• Familiarity with the AI landscape, and a passion for steering AI away from unacceptable risks and towards amazing human futures. 

• Familiar with platforms like Muck Rack, SproutSocial, Canva 

• You've worked with very busy bosses, so you know how to manage up and work proactively with minimal supervision.

Compensation: $75,000 - $115,000/year. Exact compensation will vary depending on experience and geography.

Additional benefits include: health insurance, 24+ days of PTO per year, paid parental leave, 401k matching in the US, a generous professional development budget, and a work from home allowance for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. 

Application Deadline: 20 March, 2026

Start Date: We'd like the chosen candidate to start as soon as possible after accepting an offer.

Application Process: Apply by uploading your resume, two writing samples demonstrating your comms ability, and a short answer to the following question(s):

• Why are you interested in working at FLI in particular? (200 words max)

Please apply via our website. Email applications are not accepted.

FLI aims to be an inclusive organization. We proactively seek job applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. If you are passionate about FLI’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even though you may not check all the boxes, please still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Questions may be directed to jobsadmin@futureoflife.org.

About the Future of Life Institute

Founded in 2014, FLI is an independent non-profit working to steer transformative technology towards benefitting life and away from extreme large-scale risks. Our work includes grantmaking, educational outreach, and policy engagement.

Our work has been featured widely, including in The Washington Post, Politico, Vox, Forbes, The Guardian, the BBC, The Economist and Wired.

Some of our achievements include:

• Pause Giant AI Experiments, an open letter calling for a 6 month pause on the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4. The letter has been signed by more than 30,000 people, including Yoshua Bengio, Stuart Russell, Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, Yuval Noah Harari, and Andrew Yang.

• The Asilomar AI Principles, one of the earliest and most influential sets of AI governance principles.

• How would a nuclear war between Russia and the US affect you personally?- A scientifically accurate simulation showing the consequences of nuclear war, with over 6 millions views and a feature in Time Magazine.

• AI Safety Index - an objective rating of AI companies on key safety and security domains, as judged by experts in the field.

• Superintelligence Imagined Creative Contest - From 180+ submissions, we selected 6 winning artworks that best illustrate the risks of advanced artificial intelligence.

FLI is a largely virtual organization, with a team of >30 distributed internationally, mostly in Europe and the US. We have four offices: Campbell in California, Brussels in Belgium, London in the UK, and Washington DC. We meet in person as a full team twice a year.

Content Marketing Manager

Bozeman or Missoula, MT

MoFi

Date Posted: 2/25/2026

Tell the stories that expand economic opportunity.

At MoFi, we believe access to capital changes lives. For nearly 40 years, we’ve helped small businesses grow, families build stability, and communities thrive across the Rocky Mountains, Pacific Northwest, and Great Plains.

We’re looking for a Content Marketing Manager who can bring those stories to life.

If you’re a strong writer, natural interviewer, and creative thinker who thrives on meaningful work, this is your opportunity to shape how a mission-driven financial institution tells its story to donors, financial partners, policymakers, and the public.

What You’ll Do

This is not a behind-the-scenes content role. You’ll be out in the field and at the center of our storytelling strategy:

• Interview inspiring small business owners and turn their journeys into compelling stories

• Collect, build and manage a dynamic library of content used across fundraising, advocacy, and marketing

• Shape website content and key publications, including our annual report

• Develop materials that drive engagement with financial partners 

• Help translate policy impact into clear, powerful messaging

You’ll work closely with a collaborative communications team in a fast-moving, mission-driven organization where your work directly supports economic opportunity.

What We’re Looking For

You might be a great fit if you:

• Have 5+ years of experience in communications, journalism, marketing, or advocacy

• Are an exceptional writer who can adapt tone for different audiences

• Can manage multiple deadlines without losing attention to detail

• Enjoy building systems and organizing content so it’s accessible and reusable

• Care deeply about community impact and economic equity

Why MoFi?

• Meaningful, mission-driven work

• Full employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer contribution

• Generous paid time off

• Monthly wellness stipend

• Supportive, collaborative team culture

Salary range: $75,000 – $110,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

If you’re ready to tell stories that move capital, influence policy, and strengthen communities, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more and apply at: https://www.mofi.org/meet-our-team/join-our-team/#current-job-listings

Head of Communications

NY, DC or Remote

Potential Energy Coalition

Date Posted: 2/25/2026

Chaloner has partnered with Potential Energy Coalition on their search for a Head of Communications.

Potential Energy Coalition is a world-class, nonpartisan nonprofit transforming the way the world thinks about climate. We operate at the intersection of data science, behavioral insight, and award-winning creative—bringing the tools of modern marketing to one of the greatest challenges of our time. Built by veterans of the private sector, our team crafts breakthrough narratives that shift culture, shape public opinion, and spark action. In just five years, we’ve developed a powerful, proven model for accelerating the global energy transition—and we’re just getting started.

We’re on a mission to shift the cultural and political landscape on climate—and we’re looking for a visionary Head of Communications to help lead that charge. As a senior leader on our executive team, you’ll drive an ambitious, high-impact communications strategy that amplifies our voice, elevates our brand, and mobilizes audiences across platforms. Building on our proven track record, you’ll harness the full power of our research, creative, and coalition assets to influence the global climate conversation and make climate a top-tier issue for more people, more often.

You’ll lead Potential Energy’s Corporate Communications efforts and emerging rapid-response communications efforts to get the right messages, messengers, and stories into the world fast. You’ll work across teams to package our narratives, research, and creative for maximum impact, then drive their distribution through earned media and partner channels. A key part of your remit will be proactively positioning Potential Energy’s leaders and allied spokespeople in the moments that matter—ensuring our voice breaks through at the exact right time. Leading an internal team of communicators and several external partners, you’ll also build the broader Potential Energy brand into a recognized global leader. Your week might include steering bold campaigns and narratives, cultivating relationships with national and local media, managing our digital presence (website, social, and email), cultivating influencers and driving thought leadership—all in service of shifting culture and sparking climate action.

As Head of Communications, you will also help us navigate the evolving world of AI and emerging technologies—ensuring Potential Energy remains on the front edge of innovation. From content generation to audience targeting, you’ll help integrate the tools that keep us agile, effective, and future-ready.

We’re looking for a bold, strategic communicator with the vision to shape culture and the discipline to deliver results. The ideal candidate is a mission-driven leader with deep expertise in media relations, narrative development, and influencer strategy—someone who knows how to make headlines and move hearts. The right candidate thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments, with a keen understanding of how to navigate today’s polarized media and political landscape. Success means being comfortable operating at both 30,000 feet and on the ground—leading big-picture strategy while rolling up your sleeves to get the work done.

Our portfolio sits at the intersection of purpose and performance—mission-driven work powered by a team with deep roots in advertising, media, and brand strategy. We bring the creativity, rigor, and ambition of the private sector to one of the most urgent challenges of our time. This is where big talent meets big purpose—where seasoned strategists and storytellers come together to drive cultural change at scale.

Major Responsibilities

• Craft and execute an integrated communications and thought leadership plan to elevate Potential Energy’s knowledge and insights about climate messaging and to position the organization as the leading global expert in climate marketing.

• Leverage the expertise and public profiles of senior executives through media engagement, publishing, events, and other activities.

• Lead the packaging and placement of our most compelling narratives—rooted in research and creative excellence—across earned media and through key partners. Ensure the right message reaches the right audience at the right moment..

• Drive Potential Energy’s rapid-response strategy to deliver high-impact storytelling at speed and scale. This is where strategy meets urgency—and where the right message, delivered at the right moment, can shape the national conversation.

• Serve as a key member of the leadership team.

• Act as a strategic advisor to leadership during high-stakes moments, providing calm, direct counsel and rapid, thoughtful action.

• Proactively develop and drive newsworthy story ideas and pitch angles, in some cases working closely with our outside PR partners to amplify messages.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key members of the consumer, business and trade media on various relevant beats (climate, energy, public policy, communications, advertising, industry/business, etc.). Proactively pitch and secure top-tier exposure and, as appropriate, identify and coordinate applications for award opportunities.

• As needed, serve as an on-the-record spokesperson for the organization. Prepare other PE leaders and spokespeople for interviews.

• Develop and regularly update in collaboration with others at PE a comprehensive rapid response/crisis communications plan.

• Prepare spokespeople - including executives and board members for high-stakes media moments and stakeholder communications. 

• Create and distribute messaging materials, including news releases, op-eds, pitches, media alerts, and memos.

• Oversee the creation of content for PE's owned media channels, including the website, social channels, and monthly newsletter. Develop and execute a strategy to significantly expand the reach of these channels within key audiences.

• Develop and implement metrics for tracking, measuring, and reporting on the impact of the communications program. Work closely with the analytics team to show metrics-driven ROI for PE’s paid campaigns.

• Collaborate with external partners (e.g.: polling firms, stakeholders, spokespeople, PR firms, etc.) to promote PE’s programmatic efforts.

• Help to cultivate influencers and other spokespeople on climate.

Ideal Skills and Experience

• Political and advocacy experience is preferred, as is a strong familiarity with the climate policy discourse in the United States.

• Must have 10+ years of strategic communications or closely related experience, including 4+ years managing a team.

• A demonstrated track record of sound judgment, good instincts, and prudent decision-making.

• Strong knowledge of the core elements of the communications field including experience in integrated client communications, media relations, press campaign development, crisis management, and execution of creative, strategic, and effective communications plans.

• Successful experience with proactive and reactive earned media relations, with a track record of securing impactful coverage.

• Deep understanding of the media landscape including across key social media platforms – TikTok, X, Instagram, Bluesky. Tested experience with rapid response and crisis communications including the ability to filter signals from noise and act quickly without sacrificing accuracy or mission alignment.

• A team approach to problem-solving; collaborative; a coalition builder and partner.

• Outstanding written and oral communications skills with demonstrated experience communicating about complex subjects and tailoring messages to specific audiences.

• Serve as a strategic voice on how Potential Energy leverages AI and emerging technologies to maximize reach, efficiency, and impact. Stay ahead of the curve on tools and trends—from content generation to audience targeting—and help integrate them into our communications strategy. Ensure we remain innovative, agile, and equipped to lead in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

• Ability to thrive in a data-driven environment with multiple priorities.

• Proactive and independent work style blended with an ability to thriving in a team environment.

• Proficient in Google Docs, media databases (i.e. Cision/Meltwater/Muck Rack), and major social media platforms; familiarity with web publishing platforms and the use of tools like Google Analytics

Reports to: President

Location: NY, DC or Remote

Location, Salary & Benefits

This is a remote-first position, open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Most team meetings take place during East Coast business hours, and occasional travel to New York, Washington DC, and other cities may be required.

The annual salary range for this position is $220,000 - $240,000.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance: 100% premium coverage (medical, dental, and vision)

• 401k plan with up to 6% match

• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $75/month)

• Generous time off and paid holidays

We are a close-knit, mission-aligned team that values inclusion, collaboration, and creativity. We work hard, laugh often, and support one another. If this sounds like the right environment for you, we hope you’ll apply—we can’t wait to meet the next member of our team.

If you’re hungry to help rewrite the climate story and work with a team that’s redefining what’s possible, we want to hear from you.

Potential Energy is an equal opportunity employer, 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. PE’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.

Interested candidates should apply by using the application form. Chaloner will review all applicants and, upon qualification, contact you to determine next steps.

Digital Communications Assistant

Hybrid (Chicago or Washington, DC)

NORC at the University of Chicago

Date Posted: 2/24/2026

JOB SUMMARY:          

NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking a Communications Assistant to join the digital communications team within Strategic Communications. This is a role for someone who believes that rigorous, independent research can help make the world a better place, and wants to be part of getting it into the right hands.

You’ll be part of a small, high-impact team responsible for NORC’s digital presence across social media, web, and email. You’ll craft content that translates complex research into compelling stories, design scroll-stopping social graphics and videos, and help manage the digital channels that connect NORC’s work with the policymakers, researchers, clients, and partners who can put it to use.

This is a hands-on role that rewards initiative, curiosity, and a sharp eye. You’ll have real ownership over work that matters, and the opportunity to grow alongside a team that values both creativity and precision.

Please note: This is a hybrid position available from either our Chicago Loop or Washington, D.C. office, with a minimum of 6 days per month in the office.

DEPARTMENT: Strategic Communications              

The Strategic Communications department drives NORC’s brand, reputation, and visibility across every channel and audience. The department brings together expertise in corporate communications, creative services, digital communications and marketing, internal communications, and project-level communications support. We manage NORC’s social media presence, email marketing, and website properties, and we partner with project teams on dissemination strategies that help NORC’s research reach the people who need it. NORC partners with government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world to inform the critical decisions facing society, and we ensure that work gets seen, understood, and used, both for our clients and for broader public impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, write, design, and publish social media content across all of NORC’s channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, X, Threads, YouTube, and others as they emerge), using both Sprout Social and native platform tools.

• Develop social copy that distills complex research findings into clear, engaging language appropriate for each platform and audience.

• Design social graphics and short-form video content using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other similar tools, working within established brand templates while bringing a strong visual sensibility to every piece.

• Support digital advertising campaigns, including ad creation, placement, and performance monitoring across social and search platforms.

• Maintain and update content on NORC’s website (built on Adobe Experience Manager), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with brand standards.

• Monitor platform algorithms, trends, and best practices across all social channels, and proactively recommend adjustments to content strategy and posting approach.

• Employ AI tools thoughtfully and strategically to enhance content workflows, always maintaining human editorial judgment and quality control.

• Track, analyze, and report on social media, web, and advertising performance metrics, translating data into actionable recommendations.

• Assist in the coordination of digital communications projects, including participation in timeline, budget, and content management activities.

• Proofread and fact-check all content with meticulous attention to detail, catching errors in copy, data, attributions, and formatting before anything goes live.

• Work closely with communications colleagues and stakeholders throughout the organization as needed and appropriate.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in the field.

• 1 year of relevant work or internship experience.

• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong client-service orientation.

• High attention to detail, especially around branding, design, format consistency, and timeliness of deliverables.

• Proven examples of strong content for a variety of social media channels, from ideation to writing and editing to publishing.

• Demonstrated organizational, coordination, and task management abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong performance/results.

• Team player with a commitment to a collaborative work environment, both virtually and in person.

• Interest in and commitment to social science research and mission-driven work.

• Capable and eager to work effectively with multiple departments, stakeholders, and internal clients; and ability to work with multiple layers of the organization (including C-level executives).

• Design experience and familiarity with Adobe Create Suite, AEM, HTML, SharePoint a plus. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS:     

• The pay range for this position is $54,000 - $68,000.

• Hybrid work schedule in the heart of Chicago.

• This position is classified as regular. Regular staff are eligible for NORC’s comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include, but are not limited to:  

• Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment

• Dental and vision insurance 

• A defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement program 

• Group life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Benefits that promote work/life balance, including generous paid time off, holidays; paid parental leave, bereavement leave, tuition assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

NORC’s Approach to Equity and Transparency 

Pay and benefits transparency helps to reduce wage gaps. As part of our commitment to pay equity and salary transparency, NORC includes a salary range for each job opening along with information about eligible benefit offerings. At NORC, we take a comprehensive approach to setting salary ranges and reviewing raises and promotions, which is overseen by a formal Salary Review Committee (SRC).

WHAT WE DO:             

NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.

WHO WE ARE:             

For over 80 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we’re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale. 

EEO STATEMENT:      

NORC is an equal opportunity employer. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Advertised: February 23, 2026 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: Open until filled

Executive Director

Orlando, FL

Peer Support Space, Inc.

Date Posted: 2/24/2026

Peer Support Space is a grassroots peer-led organization that is 100% led for and by those with lived experience. All of our services and advocacy initiatives are led for and by those the services are intended for. We recognize that holding aspects of identity and experience that diverge from the dominant societal and cultural standards can be distressing, oppressive, and challenging. In our care work, we center those who are too often pushed to the margins, reclaiming the power we hold respectively as peers, and lead with consent and compassion.

We consciously create spaces that strive to nurture those who have navigated grief, trauma, madness, disability, or other life experiences that deserve intentional space for connection and support. We celebrate the ways in which we relate to one another and also respect the individual nuances that make us distinctively unique. This is done through community gatherings (peer-led support groups), individualized peer support, overnight peer respite care, and lived experienced centered advocacy.

We use, and help others use, the power of lived experience to support, educate, and guide one another while providing additional, free options for emotional justice. We exist to fill gaps in our mental health system using solutions that are created and executed by those most deeply impacted by our current system’s harms.

The Executive Director is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of Peer Support Space. They center the organization's vision and use communal and team input to create, implement, drive, and oversee plans to assure organizational growth and sustainability. They are directly involved in PSS business functions including fundraising, marketing, outreach, managing of budget, respite operations, program quality assurance, compliance with grant contracts as well as regulatory and accreditation requirements, professional development, human-resources, and program development. Most importantly, our E.D. provides leadership and assures the rest of the team has clear direction, the skills, and the support to do their roles, and work together towards a shared mission.

The Executive Director is highly focused and mission driven. They believe in the goals of Peer Support Space and embody our core values when interacting with employees, guests/participants, donors, partner organizations, and other community contacts. They are creative and have a visionary spirit, considering both the present needs and the long-term path of our organization. The Executive Director is highly aware of current trends, evolving sociopolitical climate, and community perspectives and uses that layered insight to guide PSS. The Executive Director works to uplift others and be approachable, accountable, and open to feedback.

Senior Vice President

Remote

The Pivot Group

Date Posted: 2/20/2026

WHO WE ARE

A woman-majority owned firm, Pivot is committed to electing Democrats up and down the ballot. We are an energetic team of experts specializing in voter communications through direct mail, advanced targeting, and providing strategic guidance to Democratic causes, organizations, and campaigns across the country.

We bring together the best creative minds and political strategists in the business and have over a century of combined experience moving public opinion. We’ve won some of the toughest races in the country and partnered with some of the country’s most important advocacy organizations to communicate with voters on the issues that matter to them.

We are proud to work with organizations, including Planned Parenthood, ACLU, Democratic Governors Association, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, EMILYs List, AFL-CIO, as well as Democratic candidates throughout the US. 

We’re innovative and data-driven; we’re proud to be one of the only Democratic direct mail firms to offer an in-house analytics department. Our combination of campaign experience, design expertise, production know-how, and data fluency delivers the best counsel for our clients.

Pivot brings together a diverse team with a wealth of experience from all over the country. We care deeply about our employees and live our values through the clients we support. Our team of 30+ year-round staff are passionate, talented, and bring joy to their work – from our creative artists to the production staff to the client services team.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking an energetic, collaborative political strategist to join our leadership team as Senior Vice President (SVP).

We are seeking a colleague who will develop and powerfully execute strategic direct mail programs, help grow our professional networks, and broaden our business reach.

The ideal candidate brings an extensive network across the political landscape and can cultivate high-level client relationships while leading complex campaigns and cross-functional teams.

WHO YOU ARE

·     Politically Savvy: You have deep experience in electoral campaigns and understand the complexities of political strategy and paid media execution.

·     Relationship-Driven: You possess an established network of contacts and the ability to quickly earn trust and respect with new clients and stakeholders.

·     An Exceptional Communicator: You have superb interpersonal skills and effective and persuasive communication skills, both verbal and written. You are engaging and can command attention.

·     An Experienced Manager and Mentor: You have a demonstrated track record of managing people, creating healthy team dynamics, and fostering professional growth among staff.

·     A Detail-Oriented Strategist: You bring precision to execution—budgets, timelines, and deliverables—while keeping the big-picture goals of a campaign front and center.

·     Process-Disciplined: You have excellent project management skills. You respect internal systems and promote accountability among team members to ensure quality, consistency, and client satisfaction.

·     An Inclusive Leader: You value diversity and differences in perspectives. You actively create an environment where people feel included and heard.

·     A Team Player: You are a collaborative leader who supports your colleagues across departments and clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing and Business Development

·     Leverage your extensive network across progressive politics—including campaigns, nonprofit organizations, labor unions, independent expenditure groups, and party committees—to generate high-quality business leads.

·     Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities; demonstrate confidence in networking and building new relationships at the highest levels.

·     Develop actionable, tailored political marketing strategies based on current political trends.

·     Respond to RFPs and actively collaborate with the firm’s leadership to grow and diversify Pivot’s client base.

·     Identify strategic marketing opportunities—by issue area, geography, or electoral level—and help shape the firm’s outreach in those areas.

·     Help lead marketing research and support firmwide marketing efforts in odd-year cycles.

Client Leadership and Strategic Management

·     Serve as either the Client Lead (primary strategist and day-to-day contact) or Client Support (in partnership with a Partner), depending on the client relationship.

·     Ensure strategic quality, timeliness, and adherence to Pivot standards for all client work, overseeing budgets, concepts, timelines, and internal workflows.

·     Provide ongoing strategic guidance to clients and partners, often serving as a senior voice of counsel.

·     Maintain and grow relationships with high-level clients, ensuring a positive, collaborative experience that leads to long-term partnerships.

Internal Team Leadership

·     Manage and mentor client services staff.

·     Oversee and review work to ensure quality and process compliance.

·     Encourage a positive and inclusive team culture.

·     Conduct regular feedback sessions and formal performance reviews to promote staff growth, development, and accountability.

·     Encourage cross-departmental collaboration and serve as a model of professionalism and productivity.

·     Lead and support internal initiatives, including training programs, mentoring opportunities, and company-wide working groups or committees.

COMPENSATION AND LOCATION

This position can be located anywhere in the country. Occasional travel may be required depending on client and firm needs.

The base salary range for this position in the first year is $150,000. The total compensation package will include commission and firm-wide bonuses.

In keeping with our commitment to a healthy workplace, all full-time staff receive the following benefits:

·     100% employer-paid premiums (for employees and family) for health, dental, and vision insurance

·     Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability

·     Retirement + 5% employer match

·     Flexible Spending Accounts

·     Health Reimbursement Arrangement

·     Employee Assistance Program

·     Paid Leave

·     Equipment and other supplies to furnish your home office

·     Free membership to One Medical

·     Deskpass membership and $200 in monthly credits

TO APPLY

Pivot is conducting this search in partnership with Grossman Solutions. To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume online at https://grossmansolutions.applytojob.com/apply.

The cover letter should be concise and compelling and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position.

If you require an accommodation to complete any part of our hiring process, please contact Christina at Grossman Solutions, christina@grossmansolutions.com.

Pivot is committed to building a team of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Women, people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, gender non-conforming people, and people from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Pivot follows all Equal Employment Opportunity Policies and employs personnel without regard to: race, ethnic or religious background, descent or nationality, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification, physical or mental disability, marital status, age, height, weight, or military service. This policy applies to employment, internships, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with vendors, use of contractors and consultants and in dealing with the general public.

Director, Communications Operations

Washington, DC or San Juan, PR (Hybrid)

Flamboyan Foundation

Date Posted: 2/20/2026

About Flamboyan Foundation

Guided by the belief that all children deserve the opportunity to live a fulfilling life, the Flamboyan Foundation works to ensure every child in the US and Puerto Rico receives an outstanding education. In Puerto Rico, we are focused on improving reading proficiency for students in the early grades and revitalizing the island by making strategic investments in arts, culture, and education. Our work in Washington, D.C. centers on strengthening family engagement in schools and school systems across the country through trainings, fellowships, and school- based partnerships.

Role Overview

Please note that this role requires full bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate oral and written proficiency in both languages throughout the course of the interview process. 

The Director, Communications Operations provides essential systems, operational, and administrative support to Flamboyan’s communications function. This role ensures that communication systems run smoothly, workflows are understood and followed, data is accurate, and content creation is consistent and reliable. This role helps to support the regional Content Creators to effectively and equitably build and share content aligned with Flamboyan’s values.

The Director, Communications Operations supports all back-end administration of  Flamboyan’s communications platforms, including SproutSocial, our organizational website, microsites, and Meta Business Suite. This position assists with the collection and analysis of communications data to help catalyze and advance Flamboyan’s communications goals in both regions. This person plays a critical behind-the-scenes role that enables content creators and the rest of the organization to work efficiently and effectively. Reporting to the Managing Director, Communications, this role is ideal for an early-career communications professional who is highly organized, systems-oriented, and eager to build strong operational and technical systems in a mission driven environment.

Job Responsibilities

Communications Systems Management

• Manage day-to-day operations of communications platforms, including Sprout Social, WordPress, and Meta Business Suite

• Maintain user access, permissions, and basic configurations across platforms

• Support content scheduling, publishing, and monitoring across social channels

• Document and maintain standard operating procedures for communications tools and workflows

• Manage and monitor shared communications inboxes and social media inboxes

• Triage incoming messages and route them to appropriate team members for response.

• Draft and deploy approved responses using established guidelines and templates

• Serve as primary editor of the Flamboyan website, ensuring consistently fresh content aligned to our external priorities

• Maintain Flamboyan’s Mailchimp email system, responsible for ensuring email strategy is effectively implemented

Content Support & Redundancy

• Provide operational support to content creators by preparing drafts, scheduling posts, and ensuring backup coverage when needed

• Maintain content inventories, templates, and shared assets for easy access.

• Support bilingual content workflows, including coordinating English and Spanish versions of posts and materials

• Conduct basic quality checks to ensure accuracy, formatting, and brand alignment prior to publication.

• Serve as a back-up content creator for both regional content creators, as needed.

Vendor & Invoice Management

• Support relationships with external vendors, including photographers, designers, translators, and media services.

• Track contracts, scopes of work, and deliverables.

• Process invoices and maintain accurate records in coordination with the Managing Director.

• Monitor vendor timelines to ensure deliverables are received on schedule.

Data Tracking & Analysis

• Track and report on key communications metrics, including reach, engagement, growth, and inbox activity

• Maintain dashboards or tracking documents for recurring reporting needs

• Support analysis of performance trends to inform execution improvements

• Prepare summary reports for internal review and planning

Special Projects & Cross-Team Support

• Provide operational and logistical support for communications-related special projects and campaigns

• Assist with content preparation for events, announcements, and time-bound initiatives

• Support cross-team coordination by tracking tasks, deadlines, and dependencies

• Take on additional projects as needed to support the communications team’s priorities

Organizational Stewardship

• Serve as an ambassador for Flamboyan’s organizational brand

• Model and foster the Flamboyan core values of People, Impact, Catalytic Action, and Equity

• Responsibly steward financial and human resources

• Continuously deepen your expertise and readiness to be an equity-centered team member and contributor in our programmatic efforts, self-awareness, inclusivity in your work, and serve as an agent of change for Flamboyan.

• Other duties as assigned.

Organizational Equity + Culture Responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities of the role detailed above, as a member of the Flamboyan team, you will be expected to carry high standards, contribute to a positive workplace culture, and exercise a deep and active commitment to equity and inclusion. As a member of the staff, you will be expected to:

Self Awareness + Maturity

• Carry a strong sense of your authentic self.

• Carry high self-efficacy and ownership of goals.

• Acknowledge and correct mistakes without ego.

• Maintain a willingness to learn and grow.

• Understand where your strength and growth areas are.

• Manage upward proactively and with confidence.

• Be discrete and trustworthy, able to handle confidential information with care and grace.

• Have high emotional intelligence and be able to navigate nuance.

Anti-Racists + Bias Competence

• Actionably live your commitment to social justice.

• Confidently speak openly and courageously about your own equity journey.

• Be willing to confront your own biases and hold yourself accountable for disrupting them.

• Ask who is not at the table.

• Build time into projects to prioritize the voices that are not historically heard or valued.

Collaboration + Influence

• Be a skilled collaborator and look for ways to include internal and external stakeholders in your work.

• Know how to get results by leveraging the power of your expertise and informal authority to influence internal and external stakeholders, and discern which to use, and when.

Qualifications + Interview Process

• Bachelor's degree in strategic communications, marketing, or public affairs

• 2-3 years of related professional experience in communications, marketing, or digital media

• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken)

• Hands-on experience with digital communications platforms, including Sprout Social and Meta Business Suite

• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through

• Strong organizational and project coordinator skills

• Experience in education, philanthropy, or other mission driven organizations (preferred)

Candidates can anticipate a multi-step interview process that will include opportunities to demonstrate oral and

Compensation

The starting salary range for the Director, Communications Operations role is  $57,000 - $82,000. At Flamboyan, our starting salaries are based on four beliefs: we are competitive, we maintain internal equity across functions, there is room to develop, and salaries are aligned with the market. We avoid negotiating starting salaries to create equity across our team, and we set our salaries in such a way that staff can increase their compensation as they develop over time within their role.

Total rewards include an excellent benefit package including employer-sponsored health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), access to FSA and HSA plans, a retirement plan that includes employer matching, and a generous paid-time-off policy.

Work Location + Schedule

This position is based out of either our Washington, DC office or our office located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. All staff are required to live a commutable distance to our offices located at 1730 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (if based in Washington, DC) or 800 Avenida Roberto H Todd, San Juan, PR (if based in San Juan, PR).

Flamboyan has a hybrid work schedule which is 4-days in the office (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) and 1-day remote (Wednesday) each week along with 1 fully remote week quarterly. Our in-person workplace design is based on our belief that being physically present with colleagues internally and partners externally is essential to building relationships and optimizes our ability to achieve our individual and collective goals.

Local and national travel may be necessary.

Communications Specialist

Oakland, California (Hybrid)

For The People

Date Posted: 2/19/2026

About the Role

For The People (FTP) is seeking a self-motivated, high-achieving Communications Specialist who is passionate about elevating mission-driven stories and thrives in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments. This role is ideal for someone who has worked in settings like PR, communications, or creative agencies, where pivoting is part of the work, feedback is welcome as a tool for growth, and excellence is critical to impact. 

This role plays a critical part in elevating FTP’s national thought leadership and bringing forward the human stories behind legal and policy innovations. You will work closely with the Communications Director to advance the organization’s communications goals and overall mission. Additionally, you will work closely with FTP’s leadership, formerly incarcerated advocates, prosecutors, and consultants to develop and execute high-impact media, events, awards, and creative communication strategies that advance this area of law. 

Who Will Thrive in This Role:

• Ownership: You bring a strong sense of ownership and take pride in producing excellent work.

• Solutions-Oriented: You see possibilities where others see barriers, and seize solutions with relentless imagination. 

• Iterative: You welcome feedback as part of the creative process, using it as a tool for growth. You find energy in iteration and refining ideas over time.  

• Mission-First: You approach the work with humility, always keeping the mission front and center. 

• Fast Learner: You learn quickly, ask strategic questions, and pick up context, nuance, and direction with ease.

• Adaptable: You are comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment where priorities may change. 

• Close to the Work: You are motivated by proximity to impact, including collaborating closely with formerly incarcerated people and prosecutors.

Core Responsibilities

Media Strategy & Execution 

• Maintain and evolve a robust media pitch bank, developing new ideas for pitches

• Research, pitch, and cultivate relationships with journalists at local and national outlets

• Coordinate media opportunities from pitch to publication—including executive prep and follow-through with press 

• Support amplification of earned media opportunities on a rolling basis

Events 

• Research, track, and submit applications for external events and speaking opportunities (e.g., TED, Aspen, national conferences)

• Produce prep materials and talking points for FTP leaders and partners who will be speaking at events 

• Support the project management and execution of in-house events such as prison visits, film screenings, DA convenings, among others

• Source and coordinate logistics with vendors, consultants, and internal teams for in-person and virtual events

Awards & Recognition

• Identify awards and recognition opportunities that elevate FTP and its partners

• Draft and submit compelling award applications (similar to grant writing)

• Coordinate with staff to help amplify wins and recognitions

• Manage timelines and approvals to ensure submissions are strategic, on-brand, and polished

Creative Communications & Strategy

• Contribute original ideas to advance FTP’s narrative and national profile

• Brainstorm and help execute creative campaigns, partnerships, and storytelling initiatives

• Support light design needs, including on Google Slides and Canva, bringing a creative vision to manage external consultants to support a consistent brand

• Work with the Communications Director and Reentry Manager to gather stories for media, events, videos, and other communications opportunities

• Support amplification of communications wins across our monthly newsletter and other platforms, including developing copy and ensuring a consistent brand voice

Project Management

• Manage communications projects using Asana, Salesforce and other tools

• Develop and maintain trackers, timelines, and workflows

• Track projects efficiently and collaboratively across teams

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptionally strong writing skills across formats (pitches, press releases, briefs, newsletters)

• Familiarity with some of the following tools: Asana, Salesforce, Canva, Adobe 

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

• Strong organizational instincts and attention to detail

• Familiarity with media, editorial calendars, and brand voice

• Willingness to learn new tools, systems, and subject matter 

Location

This position will be hybrid and located in California’s Bay Area.  The Communications Specialist will be required to work in our Oakland office a minimum of 2 days a week.  The Communications Specialist will also be required to attend various in-person events, including prison releases, special events, and conferences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience; starting range $80-90K depending on experience

• 100%-paid benefits package for the employee, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, holidays and paid time off

• Option to enroll in 403(b) retirement plan

How To Apply

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Submit the information below at:
https://fortheppl.bamboohr.com/careers 

1. A resume;

2. A cover letter that describes why you are interested in the role and your qualifications;

3. Work sample: 2-3 work samples showcasing your communications strengths 

Diversity, Inclusion, Justice and Equity Statement

FTP works every day to serve justice and that begins with our team.  We are inclusive.  We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view.  We believe diversity drives creativity, understanding and effectiveness, so we are continuing to build a culture where difference is not only valued but sought after.  We strive to create a team that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic selves to work.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this role.

Request for Accommodations

If you require accommodations to review and/or apply for this position, please contact For The People at info@fortheppl.org and appropriate accommodations will be provided.

For The People is an Equal Opportunity Employer and wants our staff to reflect the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including formerly incarcerated and/or system-involved individuals.  We look at each applicant’s full experience and consider each applicant.  We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.  Individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system and its impacts are strongly encouraged to apply.

Marketing Coordinator

Ft. Collins, CO

CSU Strata

Date Posted: 2/17/2026

CSU Strata is a private, not-for-profit corporation, legally separate from Colorado State University (CSU), located in Fort Collins, CO. Founded in 1941, CSU Strata supports and serves the Colorado State University System (CSU System) through intellectual property management and technology transfer services, strategic real estate management, development services, advanced laser services, special project oversight, and operational management. The CSU System consists of Colorado State University Fort Collins (CSU), CSU Pueblo, CSU Global, CSU Todos Santos Center, and the CSU Spur campus at the National Western Center.

MARKETING COORDINATOR                                                                                                             

CSU Strata is seeking a Marketing Coordinator as part of the Technology Transfer business unit, responsible for supporting the promotion and commercialization of university innovations and advancing industry-facing marketing efforts for Advanced Laser Services. The position is responsible for executing integrated marketing efforts across events, digital channels, and print collateral, with a strong emphasis on event planning and execution, content development, and cross-campus collaboration to raise awareness of CSU Strata Technology Transfer and Advanced Laser Services. The role is expected to collaborate with CSU Strata’s Director of Communications to produce content for organizational websites, press releases, and reports that support both Technology Transfer and Advanced Laser Services.

QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Digital Media, Journalism, Communications, or equivalent major.

Experience

Required

·     3-5 years professional marketing/communications experience.

·     Demonstrated skills in graphic design, social media, writing, and web development.

Preferred

·     Experience in science, technology, research, or innovation-focused communications.

·     Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and WordPress.

·     Ability to translate complex or technical concepts into clear, engaging messaging for diverse audiences.

Expectations

·     Demonstrate professionalism, ethics, integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment in all interactions and decision-making.

·     Work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple projects and deadlines with strong attention to detail and follow-through.

·     Communicate clearly and effectively, adapting messaging for a variety of audiences.

·     Foster productive relationships with internal and external partners, providing excellent customer service and supporting business development efforts.

·     Thrive in a fast-paced environment, using critical thinking, curiosity, and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality work.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Internal Marketing

Promote Technology Transfer services within the CSU System to faculty, staff, and students to generate engagement and encourage submission of technologies for commercialization. Build and maintain strong relationships with CSU communicators in all eight colleges to ensure stories, events, and technologies are widely shared. Collaborate with faculty, students, and staff innovators to identify and communicate technology news and advancements. Develop and implement marketing plans that leverage both digital and event-driven approaches. Lead planning and execution of the annual Demo Day event each spring that attracts 300+ attendees to celebrate CSU student and faculty inventors. Support sponsorships and engage with on campus events led by colleges and organizations.

External Marketing

Support Licensing and Venture Creation teams to attract commercial partners and investments through integrated marketing and communications efforts. Develop and implement strategies to increase the volume and effectiveness of Technology Transfer marketing campaigns. Cultivate relationships with external organizations (e.g., CBSA, NoCo BioComm, and similar partners) to share technologies, stories, and opportunities. Manage and grow the Technology Transfer social media accounts (LinkedIn, X, and Instagram), ensuring consistent messaging and audience engagement.

Support Advanced Laser Services by developing and maintaining industry-facing marketing materials, including presentations, one-pagers, and digital collateral. Coordinate logistics for external events, industry visits, and facility tours, and assist with outbound communications that support awareness-building, lead generation, and partner engagement. This work is conducted in close coordination with the Vice President of Advanced Laser Services and Director of Communications.

Content Development and Organizational Communications

Work with the Director of Communications to produce monthly newsletters, annual reports, website content, and press materials. Support Technology Transfer and Advanced Laser Services leadership in preparing reports and communications for the CSU Strata Board of Trustees and CSU administration. Ensure all collateral and communications are consistent with the corporate brand guidelines and messaging standards.

General Responsibilities

Stay informed about market, industry trends, and the competitive landscape. Research, analyze, and prepare reports to assist with decision making. Recommend and implement improvements to marketing processes, storytelling approaches, and event promotion strategies. Remain current with best practices in marketing, communications, and technology transfer promotion. Perform other duties as assigned to support CSU Strata’s Technology Transfer and Advanced Laser Services objectives.

Salary Range:    $69,000-75,000 annualized, depending on qualifications

Job Type:          Full-Time/Nonexempt

Reports To:       Vice President of Technology Transfer

Location:          2537 Research Blvd, Suite 200 Fort Collins, CO 80526

BENEFITS for full time eligible employees:

•       Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

•       Health Savings Account

•       401(a) and 403(b) retirement plans

•       Life and Disability insurance

•       Paid time off

•       Standard mileage reimbursement over 15 miles

To apply go to https://csustrata.org/careers/

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by March 11, 2026. Job is open until filled.

CSU Strata is committed to equal opportunity and equal access for all employees and applicants providing an environment of excellence in which all individuals can participate to the full extent of their capabilities, realize their aspirations, and contribute toward our goal of being the trusted partner to the Colorado State University System.

CSU Strata prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race (including hair texture, hair type, hair length, or a protective hairstyle commonly or historically associated with race, such as braids, locs, twists, tight coils or curls, cornrows, Bantu knots, Afros, and headwraps), color, religion, creed, age (40 or older), sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), in certain circumstances, marital status and marriage to a co-worker, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws, in its employment, programs, services, and activities. CSU Strata will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and professional development.

Note: This position is an at-will position in accordance with the laws of the state of Colorado and the United States federal government. This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

Communications Manager

Philadelphia, PA

SAADA

Date Posted: 2/17/2026

The stakes are really high right now. Over the past year, politics have changed the way that history is being taught in our country. As the leading source for South Asian American history and an independent non-profit organization, SAADA is on the frontlines of ensuring that the diversity of the American story is being preserved and shared.

We’re looking for a Communications Manager to join our team at this pivotal moment. You will play a central role in ensuring that South Asian American voices are part of the national discourse and that our community’s history can never be erased.

We are looking for a hard-working and dedicated colleague, and are excited to receive applications from those with diverse professional backgrounds, including from non-profit, corporate, and other sectors. A background in marketing and/or communications is not required if you can demonstrate relevant abilities in other ways. At least five years of full-time experience in a professional setting is required, and additional professional experience is a plus.

If you’re curious about what you can achieve as part of a high-performing team at a mission-driven organization, then SAADA is the right environment for you. Every day we do work that matters to the world. We’d love for you to join us!

About the Role

In this role you will be working directly with SAADA’s Executive Director to implement our marketing & communications strategy—reaching hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. This is a role that requires execution at a high level. Superb organizational skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking are must-haves.

SAADA is a cross-functional organization, and all SAADA team members have opportunities to staff major events, participate in donor cultivation, and support organization-wide efforts. SAADA is not an organization where you will show up each day and do the same thing over and over. We take risks, value learning, and embrace experimentation. If the thought of being part of a team like that excites you, then we invite you to please apply!

Specific responsibilities of the Communications Manager role will include:

• Owning and maintaining SAADA's communications calendar, developing channel-specific content, tracking performance analytics, and recommending strategic improvements

• Serving as a steward of SAADA's brand, maintaining our style guide, and ensuring consistency in voice and visual identity across all channels

• Writing compelling copy for print and digital channels, including our website, email newsletter, social media, event listings, flyers, and direct mail

• Drafting communications on behalf of SAADA leadership for internal and external audiences, including board members, donors, foundation program officers, and volunteers

• Producing engaging visual, audio, and video content that brings SAADA's initiatives to life

• Keeping SAADA's website and digital platforms current, ensuring all news, events, and programs are accurately and promptly reflected

• Growing SAADA's email subscriber base and social media following through list-building and audience engagement strategies

• Cultivating relationships with journalists and media outlets, pitching stories and responding to press inquiries to elevate SAADA's visibility

• Partnering with SAADA's programs team to develop and implement communications that support organizational initiatives and events

• Managing relationships with contractors, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines

• Other duties as assigned by SAADA’s Executive Director

Skillsets

Here are the skillsets required for this role, and why they're important:

Writing — You will be writing in the voice of the organization and SAADA's Executive Director, so it is essential that you are both a strong technical writer and a strategic communicator. You should be able to adapt your tone and style for different audiences and channels, from a formal letter to a foundation officer to an engaging Instagram caption.

Organization — You'll be managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, from daily social media posts to quarterly campaigns. This requires both short-term and long-term planning, maintaining content calendars, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

Attention to detail — We take publishing error-free content very seriously. You're the last line of defense before our communications reach the public, so strong proofreading skills and a careful eye for accuracy are essential.

Management — You'll supervise relationships with contractors and coordinate with other SAADA staff to ensure deliverables are high-quality and on schedule. This requires clear communication, follow-through, and the ability to hold others accountable professionally.

Analytical thinking — You'll track performance across our communications channels and use data to inform strategy. We're looking for someone who can identify what's working, what isn't, and make thoughtful recommendations for improvement.

Relationship-building — You'll report directly to SAADA's Executive Director and interact regularly with board members, donors, and partners. Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills, discretion, and the ability to navigate professional relationships with care.

Strong work ethic — The work SAADA does matters to a lot of people, and there are many who trust us as stewards of their own, their family’s, and their community’s history. We take that responsibility seriously and put in the time, energy, and effort required to demonstrate our value of that trust and responsibility.

Interest in the field of marketing and communications — You're eager to grow your expertise in this field, staying curious about emerging trends, new platforms, and evolving best practices. You don't need to know everything, but you should be excited to learn.

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time exempt position. The salary range for this role is $70,000 – $80,000 per year.

Benefits include:

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees

• Fully covered short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance policies

• 3% retirement matching through our SIMPLE IRA program

• Generous paid time off

• Professional development and wellness funds

Location

This role is based in-person at SAADA’s office in Center City, Philadelphia. Fridays are remote with manager approval.

How to Apply

Please send your résumé and cover letter as separate attachments in an email with the subject line “Communications Manager” to jobs@saada.org. Please also include how you found out about this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

SAADA is an equal opportunity employer.

Project Lead — Philosophy Research & Development Lab

Washington, DC

The Aspen Institute

Date Posted: 2/17/2026

ABOUT US

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

PHILOSOPY AND SOCIETY INITIATIVE

The Philosophy & Society Initiative is dedicated to reigniting a national tradition of public philosophy. Through publications, events, and original research we seek to stimulate the appetite for reflection about our largest and most haunting issues of societal purpose—What is justice? What is a good life? What is society for?

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Aspen Institute’s Philosophy & Society Program seeks a Project Lead to lead our Philosophy R&D lab and related activities. The R&D lab is the primary incubating mechanism for Philosophy & Society’s activities. The person in this role is responsible for assisting the Director in leading our core intellectual activities and ensuring their implementation, including managing a team of research fellows and other junior staff. This position is about curating ideas and sharpening them for public debate. The successful candidate will combine intellectual judgment, editorial excellence, strong operational capacity, and the flexibility to support the program’s evolving needs.

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $97,000. The Project Lead will report to the Director of the Philosophy & Society Program. Candidates must also have the ability to meet the regular attendance policy of the Aspen Institute and be based in Washington D.C.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• R&D Lab Management: Take delegated responsibility for R&D Lab and all associated Philosophy & Society outputs, including research and editorial publications, by leading a team of research fellows and other junior staff to implement P&S priorities.

• Operational Stewardship: Track grant deliverables, monitoring progress toward milestones, prepare reporting materials, and work closely with the Director on outcome measurement. Manage budgets associated with publications and related projects, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with institutional requirements.

• Intellectual Agenda-Setting: In coordination with the Director, develop vision to shape the program’s publications agenda, identifying themes, authors, and outputs that advance the public role of philosophy.

• Cross-Sector Collaboration: In partnership with the team, engage with philosophers, practitioners, policymakers, journalists, and civic leaders to produce work that resonates across audiences.

• Editorial Leadership: Serve as lead editor for the program’s portfolio of publications—including essays, policy papers, podcasts, books, and experimental formats. This entails not only ensuring clarity and precision but also making publishing decisions that foreground the most urgent and impactful questions. It involves primary accountability for the quality and detail of all outputs.

• Audience Development: Build pathways for our research and publications to reach beyond traditional readerships—developing strategies for placement, amplification, and media presence. This includes leading research fellows and junior staff to experiment with new channels and strengthen digital engagement to reach diverse audiences.

• Standards & Systems: Create and enforce research and publication guidelines, workflows, and publishing practices that balance quality, timeliness, and adaptability. Maintain the intellectual precision and stylistic consistency necessary for a public philosophy initiative.

• Strategic Growth: Contribute to fundraising, partnerships, and institutional positioning around publications. This may include drafting proposals, representing the program in external forums, and conceptualizing new publishing ventures.

• Innovative Dissemination: Translate complex ideas into formats that capture public imagination and spark discourse, including audio, video, and digital-first projects.

• Flexibility & Program Support: Contribute to the broader success of the program by taking on tasks beyond the day-to-day, for example including support for speaker events (from program design to light logistics), assisting with convenings, and any other tasks as the program grows.

• Any other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE

• Bachelor’s degree required. We are considering particularly two types of candidates:

  • Individuals with advanced degrees in philosophy and a related field (political theory, history of ideas, literature)

  • Alternatively, we will consider candidates with very strong track record of ideas focused experience in journalism

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, with management, editorial, and operational experience (e.g., tracking grants, budgets, or funded projects).

• A portfolio of research, editorial, or authorial work that demonstrates both intellectual rigor and public clarity.

• Proven ability to lead complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Experience managing budgets, grants, and/or funded projects, ideally in a nonprofit or academic setting.

• Facility for both high-level vision and scrupulous attention to intellectual and stylistic detail.

• Demonstrated ability to move fluidly between philosophical depth and public accessibility.

• A disposition oriented toward curiosity, intellectual generosity, operational rigor, and public impact.

• Willingness to embrace flexibility, supporting tasks outside of core work when needed.

• Experience with multimedia editing (audio, video, digital platforms) is an asset.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave.

The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please email hrsupport@aspeninstitute.org or call 202-736-2127 in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.

Media Specialist

Washington, DC (Hybrid Position)

National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU)

Date Posted: 2/17/2026

Salary: $88,852 to $115,504

Bargaining/Non-Bargaining: Bargaining

Management/Non-Management: Non-Management

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid Position)

Deadline to Apply: February 24, 2026

The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) is the nation’s largest independent union of federal employees, representing 150,000 workers in 38 federal agencies and departments. NTEU is the voice of the federal workforce on Capitol Hill, in the courts, at bargaining tables, and in the media. We fight for fair pay and benefits, improved working conditions, and other issues that affect the working lives of federal employees.

There is a vacancy at the NTEU National Office, located in Washington, DC, for a Media Specialist to assist the Director of Communications and Public Relations in developing and maintaining strong, reliable, and consistent relationships with members of the media that will assist NTEU in continuing to grow, becoming more efficient, and fulfilling its mission:

To organize federal employees to work together to ensure that every federal employee is treated with dignity and respect

NTEU places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LBGTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop strategies to get NTEU’s message out in op-eds, letters to the editor, pitch notes, social media, and other vehicles.

• Draft news releases and talking points for media calls.

• Research news coverage.

• Maintain media lists, by developing a thorough knowledge of reporters covering NTEU issues, following coverage of those issues, and ensuring that NTEU’s message is included in the appropriate outlets.

• Organize media briefings and media coverage at events, as well as oversee public service campaigns.

• Draft copy for the NTEU Bulletin, news releases, electronic newsletters, websites, fliers, brochures, marketing materials, and other communications as needed.

• Post news releases to the website and maintain the Media Center page on the website. 

Qualifications

• At least ten years of work experience in the communications field.

• Demonstrated knowledge of public relations, media relations, news writing, editing, and writing for online media.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Excellent time management skills, and ability to work under tight deadlines and with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.

• No travel is required.

Personal Qualities of Top Candidates

• Equity: Prioritizing fairness in employment practices, working conditions, and treatment; advocating for equitable opportunities and diversity in all forms; and demanding respect and dignity for all federal employees. 

• Safety and Health: Ensuring workplaces provide safe and healthy spaces for all federal workers.

• Community: Fostering a sense of community and solidarity through expression of common interests, mutual support, and united effort toward achievement of goals.

• Commitment and Responsibility: Focusing on understanding federal workers’ needs and obstacles; taking responsibility for members’ welfare; and being passionate about advocating fiercely for workers’ rights and well-being.

• Honesty and Integrity: Exemplifying professional, transparent, and ethical conduct in all dealings, at all times.

• Leadership: Employing decisive decision-making; motivating, coaching, empowering, and encouraging staff; showing empathy and humility; and challenging others to excel despite obstacles and demands. 

• Problem-Solving: Approaching work by embracing creativity; seeing challenges as opportunities; and taking initiative to explore issues and find innovative solutions.

• Teamwork: Increasing the effectiveness of teams through collaboration, constant learning, and supporting others; and being committed to learning from others.

• Dependability: Consistently delivering with high quality under tight deadlines; successfully managing work using strong organizational skills; and exemplifying ability to manage multiple priorities. 

• Emotional intelligence: Having high emotional intelligence which translates into strong collaborations and relationships with members, national and local chapter leaders, and NTEU staff. 

• Communication: Communicating clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; and anticipating and responding to customer needs in a courteous manner.

How to Apply

Qualified individuals should submit a letter of interest and resume by mail or email by close of business on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 to:

Mike Givens

Director, Communications & Public Relations

National Treasury Employees Union

800 K Street, NW

Suite 1000

Washington, DC 20001

Mike.Givens@nteu.org

Account Associate

Remote

The Campaign Workshop

Date Posted: 2/13/2026

Who We Are:

The Campaign Workshop is a fully remote company made up of fun and quirky political and advocacy professionals. We help progressive nonprofits, labor unions, and advocacy groups to develop new strategies, create digital ads, design direct mail, deliver training, and develop content.

We build award-winning, strategically driven campaigns for our clients. For samples of our work, please visit our website. Also, we have done an extensive amount of writing on our blog and in our eBooks.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we’re working to build an actively anti-racist organization. We’re working to create a company where everyone can show up fully as themselves, where we engage directly with our identities and biases, and where we work together to create inclusive and equitable systems.

What You’ll Do:

The Account Associate is a full-time, temporary position from April 6 through November 6, 2026. You will support a wide variety of strategic communications programs, including direct mail, digital advertising, print, out-of-home, and more for our clients. You’ll report to a member of our full-time staff and work with other members of staff on assigned projects. As a member of our election cycle team, there will be significant evening and weekend work. As an Account Associate, you will:

●      Develop and implement eye-catching creative for direct mail, digital, and other communications programs for our clients, in partnership with the rest of the TCW team

●      Develop and review budgets for client programs

●      Own database entries and scheduling for client programs—you are the keeper of dates and deadlines

●      Draft and review memos that effectively communicate strategy proposals and recommendations to send to clients

●      Develop creative memos to share with designers, programmers, and clients

●      Draft creative copy for ad concepts

●      Coordinate with graphic designers to shepherd direct mail and digital advertising through the design process

●      Produce organized, well-sourced research documents and reference sheets to fact-check our work

●      Conduct QA of your and others’ work to prevent errors going out the door

Who You Are:

This is an entry-level role at The Campaign Workshop, and we’re excited to work with candidates who are new to the industry. The ideal candidate will be:

●      An adept organizer and problem-solver. You can juggle multiple complex projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You can predict roadblocks before you reach them, and plan ahead to make sure that we deliver results for our clients.

●      A clear communicator. You are willing to engage with all team members to determine priorities and ensure that everyone has the information they need to maintain internal and external workflows so deliverables remain on schedule.

●      A quick and eager learner. We don’t require past professional experience for this role, but we are looking for folks who can learn how to do our work quickly. We’re a small team, and we all wear lots of hats, and you’ll help us fill gaps. You can pick up on new ideas, ask questions to fill in knowledge gaps, and find solutions to problems that you don’t already know the answer to.

●      Deeply committed to racial justice and all forms of equity. You understand how your identities impact the way you show up at work, and you’ll use your platform at The Campaign Workshop to help us build an inclusive and equitable workplace.

This role is open to candidates with a range of backgrounds and experience, including candidates that have just graduated from college or who haven’t worked in politics or advocacy before. We’re primarily interested in folks who are eager to learn more about our work and are interested in launching careers in politics and advocacy.

What You’ll Gain        

●      You’ll make an impact. You’ll be at the frontlines of our work to champion progressive causes, and you’ll gain firsthand experience in political consulting, client management, and the creation, production, and management of campaigns. Working in a high-intensity election cycle environment can be challenging, but it will give you deep insight into what moves the needle and also what makes you tick.

●      We’re committed to learning and growth. We really invest in our people through training, feedback, and mentorship. Some folks stay at TCW for decades, while others use this as a launchpad into careers across the progressive ecosystem. We create space for mistakes and take dedicated time for learning and professional development.

●      We show up for each other. We’re a diverse team with a wide range of experiences – some of us have been at TCW through 15 years and 4 promotions, and others are just starting out here as their first job out of college – but we share a commitment to building a workplace where we can all thrive. We respect each other’s boundaries, recognize that we all have commitments beyond work, and trust each other to get work done.

●      You’ll love working here. We’re a small, collaborative team of people who really care about doing good work and who treat each other with compassion and respect. We offer great benefits and real opportunities for growth.

Additional Information

The salary range for this role is $57,000-$69,000 annually, which will be prorated for the election cycle, along with great benefits, including:

●      Paid vacation days before September 1, 2026

●      Blue Cross PPO platinum plan with the premium fully covered

●      $45 per month cell phone stipend and a $65 per month internet stipend

●      $100 per month student loan reimbursement

●      Fully remote office

The Campaign Workshop is committed to building a diverse team and a culture where different backgrounds and perspectives are welcome, and we strive for equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, physical and/or mental disability, race, age, national origin, color, religion, veteran’s status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, personal appearance, family responsibility, and any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. 

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and will be required to sign an I-9 form. Please apply here by February 20, 2026.

We’ve worked to build a work environment where people with all backgrounds and identities can thrive, and we want our hiring process to reflect that. If there are any accommodations that would help you in submitting your application, interviewing, or completing our hiring tasks, please email jobs@thecampaignworkshop.com and reference the job title in the subject line.

Outreach & Engagement Specialist (Contract)

Remote; Bay Area preferred

ADU Resource Center of San Mateo County

Date Posted: 2/13/2026

Organization: ADU Resource Center of San Mateo County
Type: Part-time contract (10-15 hours/week)
Duration: Initial 4–6 month contract, with potential to extend
Location: Remote; Bay Area preferred

Overview

The ADU Resource Center of San Mateo County aims to drive housing production and infill development across San Mateo county by providing tools, educational materials, and expert staff to help jurisdictions and homeowners build more Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) – especially affordable ADUs. Partnering closely with local jurisdictions, the Center provides ADU resources at residents’ fingertips and ensures that local governments are equipped to meet housing requirements.

The Center is seeking a part-time Outreach & Engagement Specialist to help expand our reach to homeowners and community partners. This role is ideal for a mid-level communications or marketing professional who can develop outreach strategies and execute them directly.

The contractor will focus on growing our audience, building partnerships, and increasing engagement across digital and community channels.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Outreach & Partnerships

• Develop and implement a partnership strategy to grow the Center’s audience

• Conduct outreach to local organizations, community groups, and real estate professionals

• Identify and coordinate cross-promotion opportunities with partners

• Identify in-person community events where the Center could promote its services

Social Media & Online Engagement

• Develop social media strategy to organically grow audience and engagement

• Manage social media accounts, draft and schedule regular posts

• Engage in relevant online communities (e.g., Nextdoor, Reddit) to share resources and answer questions

Email, Content & Website

• Draft and send regular email newsletters

• Support promotion of webinars, events, and new resources

• Update Center’s WordPress website as needed

Media & Publicity

• Identify relevant publications and outlets

• Pitch story ideas related to ADUs, homeowner resources, and local housing initiatives

Ideal Candidate

• 4–8 years of experience in communications, marketing, or community engagement

• Comfortable developing simple strategies and executing them independently

• Strong writing and outreach skills

• Experience managing social media and email campaigns

• Organized, proactive, and comfortable in a small, mission-driven team

Bonus:

• Experience working with local governments, housing programs, or community-based organizations

• Familiarity with the Bay Area

Contract Details

• Estimated 10-15 hours per week

• Hourly rate: $50–65/hour, depending on experience

• Initial 4–6 month contract, with potential to extend

To Apply

Please send the following information to info@smcadu.org:

• A short note of interest

• CV

• Links to 1–3 relevant work samples

• Your hourly rate and weekly availability

Senior Lead, Digital Communications

Kirkland, WA

Pivotal Ventures

Date Posted: 2/13/2026

Chaloner has partnered with Pivotal Ventures on their search for a Senior Lead, Digital Communications.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal is a group of organizations working to accelerate the pace of social progress for women and young people in the U.S. and around the world.

Inspired by our founder, we reach across communities and sectors to bring together innovative thinkers who can scale up proven ideas and catalyze new ones. We learn from their experiences, amplify their resources, and support them as they lead.

Pivotal includes Pivotal Philanthropies, focused on charitable grantmaking and impact investing; Pivotal Initiatives Fund, focused on policy and advocacy work; and Pivotal Ventures, focused on direct investments and partnerships.  

ROLE DESCRIPTION                                   

The Senior Lead, Digital Communications works across multiple entities within the Pivotal ecosystem and is responsible for designing the strategy and leading the execution to grow and optimize the Principal’s voice and audiences across social channels. This position drives the day-to-day management of the editorial calendar, and in partnership with the Director, Digital Communications, identifies and shapes digital editorial strategy to include key social campaigns, timely and relevant content, and other initiatives in support of the Principal’s priorities. In collaboration with others, this role guides the development of creative content for the Principal’s social channels and monitors digital measurement, engagement metrics, and industry trends to ensure quality content optimized for each channel. This position advises others on the Communications & Public Affairs team and represents the Principal’s social channels to internal collaborators and partners within the Pivotal ecosystem. This individual also works closely with the Creative Studio. The role spans all aspects of operations and includes direct oversight of multiple vendors and contributors to deliver sharp editorial programming, paid media planning, reputation management, and real-time interactions with partners and influencers. Responsibilities within this role may be distributed based on evolving team priorities, with this individual expected to flex across the full scope of work as needed. Clear focus areas are defined in partnership with the Director, Digital Communications to ensure alignment and clarity. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Digital Strategy & Measurement

• Design and implement a digital strategy for the Principal’s social channels that optimizes growth and supports influence on priority issues.

• Advise on digital strategies for Pivotal-led campaigns and initiatives, in partnership with the Impact Communications & Creative Strategy team.

• Define social media priorities, goals, and targets, ensuring alignment with high-priority issues.

• Lead measurement and reporting for social channels, updating best practices and presenting weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance data to communications and leadership teams.

• Develop a strategy to monitor and mitigate misinformation—in partnership with the Senior Measurement & Research Manager—adjusting content and editorial strategy accordingly.

Social Channel Management & Optimization

• Supervise the editorial calendar, ensuring long-range planning across content channels.

• Plan and manage the daily social content calendar, coordinating amplification of earned/owned media, inbound partner requests, and tone/voice alignment with Pivotal channels.

• Be responsible for social copy process from start to finish, collaborating with agency partners, writers, and other communications team members, as appropriate.

• With agency support, monitor peer activity and social trends, identifying opportunities to optimize multi-channel content.

• Manage social publishing tools and posting, including influencer engagements.

• Grow and manage online community, identifying discrete ways to amplify Pivotal’s impact and sharing digital expertise with colleagues.

• Refresh and optimize social channel strategy regularly.

• Serve as day-to-day lead for digital agency management 

Campaign Development & Activation

• Plan and implement social campaigns to drive audience acquisition, issue awareness, and engagement.

• Develop and manage paid media programs to expand reach and campaign objectives.

• Track and report performance of channels, content, and campaigns relative to goals.

• Support influencer and network strategy through social listening and real-time activation.

• Apply strong communication techniques, including audience segmentation, stakeholder analysis, and adherence to brand parameters.

• Lead content for partnerships for high-impact campaigns and initiatives.

Content Creation & Event Support

• Staff and create digital content for the Principal's media engagements and events (domestic and international).

• Collaborate with Creative Studio to shape content briefs and ensure deliverables are optimized for social, website, and email.

Cross-Team & Platform Relationship Management  

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal collaborators across multiple entities and with external partners across social media platforms, consultants, influencers, and creator partners.

• Represent Pivotal with partners and provide regular updates on digital strategy and execution.

• Partner with Technology teams to manage social media platforms.

• Build and maintain relationships with social networks, partner organizations, and others to amplify Pivotal’s campaigns and initiatives.

Team & Culture Contributions

• Foster a culture of inclusivity and accountability across the Communications & Public Affairs team and its partners.

• Adapt to evolving strategy by remaining flexible.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

To perform this role successfully, individuals must demonstrate the skills and behaviors aligned with our Pivotal Principles that define what success looks like across all roles. These competencies reflect the expectations for how we work together, lead, grow, and deliver impact for all employees regardless of function or level.

Build and Maintain Trust

Act with integrity and foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

• Is Inclusive – Advance a culture of equity and belonging.

• Act with Integrity – Tell the truth, take responsibility for your actions, meet your commitments, and act ethically.

• Collaborate – Build trusting relationships and treat people with dignity and respect.

Drive Impact

Deliver high-quality work that is aligned with Pivotal Strategic Initiatives.

• Solve Problems – Identify issues and seek diverse perspectives to develop potential solutions.

• Propel Work Forward – Take initiative, prioritize work appropriately, and complete work on time.

• Center Stewardship – Use resources responsibly, consider and manage risk, and follow Pivotal policies and procedures. 

Learn and Grow

Demonstrate a commitment to continuous individual and organizational development.

• Contribute Constructively – Participate in advancing individual, team, and organization-wide well-being and resilience.

• Occupy Growth-Mindset – Embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and focus on improvement.

• Share Knowledge – Document work appropriately, assess outcomes, and share explicit and tacit learning.           

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience running large, multi-channel social media networks on behalf of organizations or high-profile leaders, or an equivalent combination of advanced training and experience.

• Ability to conceptualize and implement successful social media campaigns and initiatives aligned with long-term strategic goals.

• Experience conveying complex ideas through compelling copy and social-friendly content.

• Strong understanding of analytics and measurement, with the ability to extract and communicate actionable insights.

• Up-to-date knowledge of emerging communication trends, including new channels, tools, and platform features.

• Proficiency using Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and SharePoint).

• Fluency in use of systems necessary to role (e.g., Salesforce, Workday).

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ability to collaborate across teams, such as creative, program and media, to ensure integrated planning and alignment to objectives.

• Proven project management and execution skills. 

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

The Salary range for this position is $131,300 - $138,600. This position is based in Pivotal's Kirkland, WA office.

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Chief of Strategic Marketing and Communications

Golden State Opportunity

Date Posted: 2/13/2026

Golden State Opportunity (GSO) is a statewide nonprofit leader working to end financial hardship and advance economic dignity for working families. Founded in 2015, GSO has become one of California’s most trusted anti-poverty organizations—combining bold communications, grassroots outreach, community partnerships, and policy engagement to help millions of Californians access the tax credits and benefits they have earned. Through its flagship CalEITC4Me campaign, GSO helps return billions of dollars annually to low-income workers, strengthening families and communities across the state. As the organization looks ahead, GSO is preparing for a significant rebrand and an expanded advocacy strategy, with ambitions to influence the public narrative and drive policy change in California and nationally.

To meet this pivotal moment, Golden State Opportunity seeks a dynamic and visionary Chief of Strategic Marketing & Communications to shape the organization’s public voice, elevate its influence, and build a modern, integrated communications function. Reporting to the President and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, this executive will lead brand and marketing strategy, storytelling, media relations, and narrative change efforts that inspire public will and support systemic solutions to poverty.  The Chief will guide a talented internal team of 4 and work cross-functionally to ensure consistent, compelling communications across programs, fundraising, advocacy, and executive thought leadership.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience leading integrated marketing or communications strategies in nonprofit, advocacy, political, or public-sector environments. They are a trusted thought partner to executive leadership, a strong people manager, and a systems-minded leader who translates big vision into disciplined execution. This individual will be comfortable modernizing tools and platforms, leveraging digital and social media, guiding video and multimedia storytelling, and using data and analytics to measure impact. Grounded in equity and lived experience, they communicate complex policy ideas through clear, human-centered narratives that resonate across diverse audiences.

This role requires a leader with at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing, digital strategy, or narrative change, including a minimum of five years in senior leadership positions managing teams and leading integrated campaigns across paid, earned, and owned media.

GSO is looking for a strategic, collaborative, bold, creative, and results-oriented leader who is energized by narrative change, dissatisfied with the status quo in public messaging, and eager to build communications that move culture, policy, and resources at scale.

The salary range is $150,000–$180,000, with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

First consideration will be given to applications received by March 20, 2026.  To apply, please submit a resume and a letter of interest as outlined in the full leadership profile to chief.mar.comm.gso@byersgroupca.com.

Confidential inquiries are encouraged and can be directed to Ms. Brett Byers at

brett@byersgroupca.com or 323-403-8279, and/or Mr. Cary Jordan at

cary@byersgroupca.com or 718-753-4008.

The complete leadership profile is available at www.byersgroupca.com

Golden State Opportunity is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities it serves.

Senior Director of Communications

Los Angeles, CA

Michelson Philanthropies

Date Posted: 2/11/2026

Reports to: Executive Director

Direct reports: 3 (Senior Communications Manager; Senior Media Relations Manager; Visual Design Specialist)

Location: Los Angeles, CA (hybrid; regular in-office presence required)

Michelson Philanthropies Overview

Michelson Philanthropies (MP) is a private operating foundation advancing scalable solutions to some of society’s most pressing challenges. Through advocacy, grantmaking, impact investing, and direct programs, we serve underserved communities across California and beyond. With staff primarily based in Los Angeles, our divisions and initiatives—Michelson Medical Research, Found Animals, 20 Million Minds, and the Center for Public Policy and International Affairs—focus on medical research, animal welfare, education, intellectual property, and criminal justice reform.

As Michelson advances evidence-based ideas into real-world policy and practice, communications will be central to shaping the public and policy landscape—amplifying partner voices, shaping public narratives, and mobilizing influence for measurable change. The Senior Director of Communications will lead this cross-foundation effort, building campaigns that advance policy, elevate grantees, and expand our impact.

Position Summary: The Senior Director of Communications will lead Michelson Philanthropies’ external influence across the foundation network, translating program evidence into policy-facing campaigns and persuasive public narratives. This senior leader will oversee a three-person communications team, set measurable KPIs for outcomes, and partner with program, policy, and operations leaders to time campaigns for legislative cycles, coalition moments, and high-impact media opportunities.

Why This Role Matters: This role will lead Michelson’s public voice at a moment when we are pushing program evidence into policy and practice. The Senior Director will drive advocacy-focused campaigns that elevate grantees, inform state and sector policy, and translate complex program outcomes into compelling change narratives. You’ll build on recent wins—including advocacy that contributed to a $115M California allocation for the Zero-Textbook Cost Degree Program, support for the GAINS Act for student parents, and work on AB 867 to restrict cat declawing—to expand Michelson’s influence across higher education, animal welfare, and medical research.

Key Tasks/Responsibilities 

• Strategic Planning & Organizational Leadership

  • Develop and lead a unified, multi-year communications strategy that advances MP’s mission and sets measurable external goals (e.g., policy/advocacy wins, coalition growth, public awareness, media reach).

  • Define KPIs tied to external outcomes (legislative engagement, grantee/partner adoption, campaign-driven behavior change) and build reporting that ties communications work to organizational impact.

• Team & Department Leadership

  • Lead and mentor a communications team, fostering a collaborative, efficient, and united department.

  • Oversee hiring, professional development, performance management, and vendor/agency relationships.

  • Lead communications for organizational initiatives, launches, and transitions to ensure staff and stakeholders are informed, prepared, and engaged.

  • Manage the communications budget, contracts with consultants/agencies, and vendor relationships.

• External Communications & Media Relations

  • Lead an integrated media and public affairs strategy across earned, paid, owned, and rapid-response channels, aligned to program and policy objectives.

  • Design and execute advocacy and policy communications—partnering with program and policy teams to time campaigns for legislative cycles, rulemakings, and high-impact public moments.

  • Serve as senior spokesperson as needed.

  • Cultivate and manage relationships with California and national journalists, coalition partners, and allied organizations to amplify grantees and drive policy conversations.

  • Lead crisis and issues management communications, serving as a senior advisor to executive leadership on reputational risk, rapid response strategy, and stakeholder messaging during high-stakes moments.

• Content, Digital & Brand Management

  • Oversee brand stewardship and messaging frameworks for MP—ensuring consistent tone, voice, and visual identity across platforms.

  • Develop an impact-first content and digital strategy for owned channels (web, newsletters, blogs, social, video) that elevates evidence and partner voices, supports policy and adoption goals, and drives measurable engagement tied to program outcomes.

  • Co-create storytelling toolkits with grantees and program teams (case studies, explainers, media kits) to center partner voices in advocacy.

  • Harmonize editorial and campaign calendars, shared media lists, and a cross-foundation advocacy calendar so programs and foundations coordinate around campaigns, policy windows, and public moments.

  • Set and report on content/digital KPIs (traffic/engagement, newsletter metrics, conversion for calls-to-action, and campaign outcomes), and use results to continuously optimize strategy.

• Executive Engagement

  • Advise executive leadership on when and how to use the foundation’s voice for advocacy (op-eds, testimony, coalition sign-ons, major events).

  • Translate executive priorities into communications plans, deliverables, and approval timelines; define approval workflows for high-profile external communications.

  • Represent communications in senior leadership discussions, surfacing opportunities and risks tied to policy and public engagement.

• Other Duties As Assigned

Position Skills & Characteristics

• Demonstrated commitment to equity and community-centered partnership, including experience co-creating communications with grantees and elevating partner-led narratives.

• Experience building/guiding cross-channel communications campaigns, spanning earned media, paid media, social media, digital communications, and marketing 

• Strong grasp of communications metrics (earned media reach, sentiment, share of voice, engagement) and ability to synthesize data into leadership-ready reports and ROI storytelling.

• Proficiency in content management systems (WordPress, Squarespace), email marketing platforms (HubSpot), and social listening platforms (Meltwater).

• Experience with SEO, Google Analytics, and paid/digital advertising strategy.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent writing, editing, and executive-communications skills.

• Role requires someone who exhibits: compassion, resilience, proven people skills, creative thinking, adaptability, urgency,  and community-centered activism. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive communications experience, including senior leadership managing cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated experience leading policy- or advocacy-focused communications that produced measurable outcomes (e.g., legislation, rulemaking, coalition wins, or system adoption).

• Proven success leading brand strategy and architecture for multi-entity organizations (umbrella brand and sub-brands).

• Strong presence and credibility with executive, board, and sector-level stakeholders.

• Deep media relationships in California and strong ties to national philanthropic and policy networks.

• Excellent writing and executive communications skills; proven experience amplifying grantee and partner voices.

• Inspiring leader capable of enhancing existing staff capacity through trust and open communication.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public policy, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Salary Description

$150,000 - $175,000 (DOE)

Manager or Senior Manager of Media Relations

Remote (preference for DC)

Democracy Defenders Action

Date Posted: 2/9/2026

Organizational Overview

The Democracy Defenders family of organizations (a c3, c4, legally separate PAC, and The Contrarian) is a leader in the fight against authoritarianism, working strategically in the courts and court of public opinion to restore American democracy by: upholding the rule of law, safeguarding free and fair elections, and fighting corruption.

Role 

The manager (or senior manager) of media relations will oversee the  robust media relations program of Democracy Defenders Fund and Action. On any given day, the organization may file a FOIA request, publicly respond to a federal court decision in active litigation, file to intervene in a legal case, release a major policy report, and work with stakeholders in a state government responding to an urgent threat to democracy. This role requires sound judgment, clarity of thinking, and the ability to make confident, timely recommendations about how and when to engage the media in a constantly shifting news cycle.

Media relations at Democracy Defenders Fund and Action is a strategic function. It involves building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and emerging media voices to secure credible earned media coverage that shapes public understanding of our work. This positions our organizations as a trusted source and ensures our legal and policy activities and expertise influence public discourse at critical moments.

To best protect, strengthen, and rebuild our democracy, it is critical that DDA’s staff reflects the diversity of backgrounds and experiences represented in the democracy we seek to defend. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Responsibilities

Media relations and rapid response

• Lead media relations for Democracy Defenders Fund and Action in a high volume, high stakes environment.

• Maintain and manage a dynamic calendar of litigation, policy activity, and external developments, and develop and execute proactive media relations plans.

• Monitor daily news and assess how breaking events intersect with the organization’s legal and policy work.

• Make clear, strategic recommendations on media engagement, including timing, framing, and spokesperson selection.

• Pitch journalists, respond to media inquiries, and cultivate strong relationships with journalists across mediums.

• Draft news releases, media advisories, statements, talking points, media briefs, and other materials, often under tight deadlines.

• At the senior manager level, independently lead media strategy for major litigation, policy initiatives, or crisis moments. 

Executive and expert visibility

• Support proactive and reactive media engagement for co-founder Norm Eisen and other senior legal and policy experts, including the executive director and DDA’s leadership team.

• Develop media outreach strategies that position organizational experts as trusted voices on democracy, rule of law, anti-corruption and accountability.

• Work with the Director of Communications to oversee consultants supporting executive media engagement.

• At the senior manager level, serve as a strategic advisor on executive media engagement and high-profile appearances.

Team collaboration and project management

• Help oversee the work of the communications assistant, providing guidance on media tracking, pitching, and logistics.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast moving environment.

• Track media coverage and support reporting on reach, impact, and effectiveness.

• Help strengthen team processes and standards

• Partner closely with the Communications Director and Senior Manager for Digital Strategy to ensure media outreach reflects how people are receiving and engaging with information.

• Ensure earned media, digital content, and rapid response efforts are coordinated and mutually reinforcing.

Qualifications

Required

• For Manager of Media Relations, a minimum of six (6) years of professional experience (excluding internships); for Senior Manager of Media Relations, a minimum of nine (9) years of professional experience (excluding internships).

• Demonstrated success developing and executing media strategies that secure consistent, high-impact earned media.

• Proven experience managing media relations in fast-moving, high-stakes environments. 

• Strong news judgment and the ability to quickly assess how legal, political, or policy developments intersect with organizational priorities.

• Experience serving as a primary point of contact for journalists, including pitching stories, responding to inquiries, and managing ongoing press relationships.

• Strong understanding of how earned media integrates with digital strategy, rapid response, and online engagement.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions with incomplete information.

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment.

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with a track record of drafting press releases, statements, talking points, and media briefs under tight deadlines.

• Comfort translating complex legal or policy concepts into clear, accessible narratives for the press.

Preferred

• Existing relationships with national and/or state reporters covering democracy, elections, law, accountability, or public policy, and experience working on democracy, rule of law, civil rights, anti-corruption, or related public interest issues.

• Experience supporting senior leaders or high-profile experts in media settings, including interview preparation and strategic positioning.

• Experience independently leading media strategy for major initiatives and serving as a strategic media advisor to senior leadership.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who is both strategic and tactical. You should be comfortable operating at speed without sacrificing judgment, able to absorb complex information quickly, and confident making recommendations in high-pressure moments. At the senior manager level, we are looking for someone who can anticipate needs, lead independently, and serve as a trusted partner to the Director of Communications. At the manager level, we are looking for someone ready to grow into greater leadership while owning significant responsibility from day one.

Role and Compensation Details 

• This role is ideally based in the Washington DC/ DMV area. Candidates who are available for in person tasks and meetings will be given preference, but we are open to this role being remote for the right candidate. 

• Expected start date: April 1 2026

• The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 for Manager and $120,000 - $150,000 for Senior Manager, commensurate with experience. 

• The manager/senior manager of media relations sits in our communications department and reports to the Communications Director. 

• This role primarily supports Democracy Defenders Action and Democracy Defenders Fund. 

• DDA provides a comprehensive benefits package including 20+ days of PTO, 12 holidays, health insurance (100% paid for employee and 50% paid for family), 401K with match, tech and home office stipends, coworking space access, and recurring teambuilding opportunities. 

Application Instructions 

To apply, include a resume, and in lieu of a cover letter, respond briefly (350 words or less per prompt) to each the below prompts:

1. Why are you interested in working at Democracy Defenders Action, and what in your personal or professional experience makes you a strong fit for this role?

2. Describe a time when you led media relations strategy for a specific issue or project. Please include who you worked with, your role in shaping the strategy, how you led the work, and how you navigated the media environment.

3. Describe a time when your media relations work contributed to meaningful change. This could include narrative change, policy change, behavioral change, or social change. Please explain the context, your approach, and the impact of your work.

4. In your roles within the last two years, have you spent more than 50% of your time on media relations? Please summarize your responsibilities.  

Democracy Defenders Action is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

If you think you meet only some of the qualifications and are unsure about applying, we encourage you to make a case as to why you are a compelling candidate. A human reviews all application materials, and we are eager to hear from candidates who may not meet all of the qualifications, who possess transferable skills, and who have non-traditional work histories.