Digital Communications Assistant

Dupont Circle, Washington DC

The Phi Beta Kappa Society

Date Posted: 4/22/2026

Position Summary

The Phi Beta Kappa Society seeks a full-time Digital Communications Assistant to support the day-to-day execution of digital communications across social media, email, website, and visual content.

This role reports to the Director of Communications & Digital Strategy and plays a key role in bringing PBK’s communications to life, ensuring that content is published consistently, visually cohesive, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Working across departments, the Digital Communications Assistant serves as a central point of coordination for digital requests, helping to streamline workflows, maintain brand consistency, and expand PBK’s capacity to communicate effectively across platforms.

This position has a strong focus on social media management, digital design (particularly in Canva), and content publishing, as well as supporting website updates and email production.

This is an ideal role for an early-career communications professional who is highly organized, visually oriented, and excited to build experience across multiple digital platforms in a mission-driven environment.

Position Title: Digital Communications Assistant

Reports To: Director, Communications & Digital Strategy

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Dupont Circle, Washington DC- in person required

Key Responsibilities:

Social Media Management + Content Publishing

• Draft, schedule, and publish content across PBK’s social media channels

• Maintain and manage a centralized social media content calendar

• Coordinate social media requests across departments, ensuring alignment with messaging and priorities

• Identify timely content opportunities (member highlights, program updates, advocacy, events, partner content)

• Monitor platform performance and contribute to monthly reporting

Digital Design + Brand Application

• Serve as a central resource for digital design needs across the organization, ensuring consistent application of PBK’s brand across all digital channels.

• Create and adapt digital assets using Canva (or similar tools), including:

• Social media graphics

• Event and program promotions

• Web graphics and banners

• Simple digital flyers and one-pagers

• Apply PBK’s brand guidelines consistently across all visual outputs

• Support staff in developing visually cohesive materials aligned with organizational standards

• Ensure visual content meets accessibility best practices (contrast, readability, etc.)

Website Content Publishing Support

• Build and publish web pages in PBK’s CMS using provided content and direction

• Format content for clarity, readability, and consistency across pages

• Support routine website updates, including swapping images, updating text, and maintaining page accuracy

• Assist with ongoing website cleanup efforts, including broken links, formatting fixes, and accessibility improvements

Email + Newsletter Production

• Draft and format newsletters, announcements, and digital communications

• Support email production workflows including proofreading, link-checking, and scheduling

• Maintain templates and recurring elements to improve efficiency and consistency

Digital Operations + Coordination

• Serve as a central point of coordination for incoming digital communications requests (social, web, email, design)

• Help maintain communications calendars and workflows in Asana

• Support tracking of media mentions and assist in maintaining records of external visibility

• Help ensure consistency in formatting, branding, and accessibility across digital outputs

Analytics + Reporting Support

• Pull and organize data from platforms such as Google Analytics and social media insights

• Support monthly reporting across website, social media, and email channels

• Track basic performance trends and flag notable insights

Qualifications:

Required:

• 2–3 years of experience in communications, digital media, marketing, or a related field

• Strong writing and editing skills, with attention to detail and clarity

• Experience managing or contributing to social media accounts

• Experience using Canva or similar design tools, with strong visual judgment

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Comfort working across multiple digital platforms (social, web, email)

Preferred:

• Experience in nonprofit, higher education, publishing, or mission-driven organizations

• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress, Kentico, or similar

• Familiarity with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor, etc.)

• Basic understanding of accessibility best practices for digital content

• Familiarity with Google Analytics or other reporting tools

The anticipated salary is in the range of $50,000-55,000 depending upon experience.

The Phi Beta Kappa Society offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. The national office of Phi Beta Kappa is in the heart of Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C.

How to Apply

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to HRHiring@pbk.org.

All materials should be in a single pdf file titled “Digital Communications Assistant, applicant’s last name” (e.g., Digital Communications Assistant, Jones)

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until a successful applicant is found.

About The Phi Beta Kappa Society

The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation's most prestigious academic honor society, champions education in the liberal arts and sciences, fosters freedom of thought, and recognizes academic excellence.

The invitation to join Phi Beta Kappa is widely recognized as a mark of distinguished accomplishment. Every year, working with dedicated volunteer leaders at chapters at over 290 U.S. colleges and universities, we welcome over 20,000 new students to membership. With well over 700,000 members worldwide, we engage this member network through innovative national and virtual programming as well as local activity with more than 40 alumni associations.

Through the work of a dedicated team in the national office in Washington, D.C., we create diverse opportunities for volunteer-led programs, networking, and lifelong learning, as well as champion the arts and sciences in higher education and in communities across the country. For more information about The Phi Beta Kappa Society, visit www.pbk.org.

The Phi Beta Kappa Society is an equal opportunity employ.

Editorial & Digital Content Manager

Dupont Circle, Washington DC

The Phi Beta Kappa Society

Date Posted: 4/22/2026

Position Summary

The Phi Beta Kappa Society seeks an Editorial & Digital Content Manager to lead the evolution of its flagship publication, The Key Reporter, and to shape high-quality written content across the pbk.org website.

This role will oversee a hybrid editorial model that includes a donor audience focused print publication and a significantly expanded digital presence designed to increase visibility, engagement, and discoverability through search platforms (SEO/GEO).

Reporting to the Director of Communications & Digital Strategy, this position plays a central role in defining PBK’s voice across long-form content: writing, editing, and managing contributions that advance the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.

This is an ideal role for a strong writer and editor who is excited to blend editorial storytelling with digital strategy and performance.

Position Title: Editorial & Digital Content Manager

Reports To: Director, Communications & Digital Strategy

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Dupont Circle, Washington DC- in person required

Key Responsibilities:

Key Reporter Editorial Leadership

• Lead the editorial direction and production ofThe Key Reporterprint publication, including planning, writing, editing, coordinating with freelance writers, and managing production timelines

• In coordination with the Director, design an annual impact-focused publication aligned with organizational priorities and donor communications and board reports as assigned

• Manage and evolveThe Key Reporter’s digital presence, transitioning it into a more dynamic, web-integrated content platform Edit and refine contributions from internal staff, scholars, and external writers

• Manage freelance writers and contributors as needed

Digital Content Strategy + SEO/GEO Implementation

• Collaborate with the Director of Communications & Digital Strategy to implement a digital content strategy that supports SEO and GEO visibility

• Write and edit high-quality web content designed to improve discoverability, engagement, and clarity

• Optimize long-form and evergreen content for search performance, including structure, keywords, and readability

• Identify opportunities for new content based on organizational priorities, programmatic work, and audience interests

Website Content Development

• Serve as a copywriter for pbk.org, helping to develop and refine content across program pages, initiatives, and campaigns

• Partner with departments to translate complex information into clear, compelling, and audience-focused web content

• Support the development of new web content tied to major initiatives, including the 250th anniversary campaign

Analytics + Performance Insights

• Monitor performance of digital content, including page engagement, search visibility, and audience behavior

• Use insights to refine content strategy and inform future editorial decisions

• Support reporting efforts related to content performance and visibility

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5–7 years of experience in editorial, communications, digital content, publishing, or a related field

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, engaging, and high-quality long-form content

• Experience managing editorial projects or publications

• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and manage contributions from others

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Preferred:

• Experience in nonprofit, higher education, publishing, or mission-driven organizations

• Familiarity with SEO best practices and interest in optimizing content for search and AI discovery

• Experience working with freelance writers or contributors

• Familiarity with CMS platforms and digital publishing workflows

The anticipated salary is in the range of $60,000-65,000 depending upon experience.

The Phi Beta Kappa Society offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. The national office of Phi Beta Kappa is in the heart of Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C.

How to Apply

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to HRHiring@pbk.org.

All materials should be in a single pdf file titled “Editorial & Digital Content Manager, applicant’s last name” (e.g., Editorial & Digital Content Manager, Jones)

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until a successful applicant is found.

About The Phi Beta Kappa Society

The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation's most prestigious academic honor society, champions education in the liberal arts and sciences, fosters freedom of thought, and recognizes academic excellence.

The invitation to join Phi Beta Kappa is widely recognized as a mark of distinguished accomplishment. Every year, working with dedicated volunteer leaders at chapters at over 290 U.S. colleges and universities, we welcome over 20,000 new students to membership. With well over 700,000 members worldwide, we engage this member network through innovative national and virtual programming as well as local activity with more than 40 alumni associations.

Through the work of a dedicated team in the national office in Washington, D.C., we create diverse opportunities for volunteer-led programs, networking, and lifelong learning, as well as champion the arts and sciences in higher education and in communities across the country. For more information about The Phi Beta Kappa Society, visit www.pbk.org.

The Phi Beta Kappa Society is an equal opportunity employ.

Digital Communications & Media Relations Manager

Remote

Farm Aid

Date Posted: 4/22/2026

Farm Aid is a national nonprofit whose mission is to cultivate a vibrant and just family farm-centered system of agriculture in the United States. Through our annual music festival, grant funding, public education, activism, direct service, and strategic partnerships, we amplify the voice of family farmers, connect farmers to resources and to eaters, and invest in efforts that bring lasting, positive change to the farm and food system. We work to empower farmers and eaters alike to participate in a democratic, just, and sustainable agriculture.

Farm Aid is at an energizing moment: a milestone 40th anniversary in the rearview, a growing team, and excitement about what comes next. Our communications work is central to all of our work. We reach a vast and varied audience, from people who showed up for the music and stayed for the mission, to farmers seeking help, to advocates and policymakers shaping the future of food.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Reporting to the Online Marketing Senior Director, the Digital Communications and Media Relations Manager is Farm Aid's voice online and in the press. This role combines consistent execution across social media, email, and the web with front-line media coordination and on-the-ground storytelling at our annual festival. It calls for someone who is genuinely at home on social media, can hold a high volume of varied responsibilities, and brings creativity and initiative to a close-knit, mission-driven team.

Create and manage compelling digital content that drives engagement and community building.

• Own Farm Aid's presence across all social channels (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bluesky, LinkedIn and TikTok).

• Create, schedule, and post content aligned with organizational priorities and an editorial calendar.

• Build and maintain relationships with partners and supporters across platforms; engage actively with our community by responding to comments, messages, and mentions.

• Track engagement metrics and use data to identify trends and measure effectiveness of messaging.

• Manage paid social advertising on Meta and other platforms, including setting up, monitoring, and optimizing campaigns.

• Build and send biweekly newsletters and other email communications using Campaign Monitor, curating content from team members and the field.

• Publish content to farmaid.org using WordPress, including press releases, stories, festival updates, and visual refreshes, following SEO and accessibility best practices.

• Partner with development team to better leverage digital communications in fundraising.

• Coordinate responses to general inquiries through the organization's public-facing email inboxes

• Maintain Farm Aid's photo and video archive.

Coordinate press, earned media, and public storytelling to broaden Farm Aid's reach.

• Serve as the first point of contact for incoming media inquiries: triage requests, coordinate scheduling, and manage logistics in collaboration with Farm Aid staff and our external PR agency.

• Monitor news related to agriculture, food, and farmers for opportunities to inform our audience and pursue earned media.

• Develop story pitches that highlight Farm Aid's work, individual farmers, and the issues at the center of our mission.

• Track Farm Aid's media exposure and identify opportunities for op-eds, letters to the editor, and proactive outreach.

• Serve as an on-the-ground storyteller during festival week, creating real-time social content that captures the energy of the event and the farmers and food at its heart.

• Support Farm Aid's annual festival communications from announcement through post-event, including festival-period emails, photo and video archiving, and mobile app content.

WHO YOU ARE

• You are a genuine supporter of Farm Aid's mission. You care about family farmers, healthy food, and strong rural communities. A background in or demonstrated affinity for the food, farm, or environmental movement is essential.

• You are a social media maven. You bring with deep fluency for how platforms work and what makes content land. You have experience managing multiple social media accounts, personal or professional, with a focus on engagement and community building.

• You are media savvy with a baseline understanding of public relations. You can triage and respond to media inquiries independently, recognize a strong story angle, and coordinate effectively with press and an external PR agency.

•  You are a strong, versatile writer. You adapt your tone across audiences and formats, from a casual social caption to a press pitch to a donor-facing email, while keeping the organization's voice consistent and intact.

• You are organized and self-directed. You manage multiple priorities and workstreams simultaneously without losing the thread, and bring sound judgment about when to act independently and when to loop in your manager.

•  You are a collaborative team member. You work effectively across departments, draw on what colleagues are producing, and carry it across channels without losing momentum or quality.

• You are an expert using digital tools. You have experience with CMS (WordPress or equivalent), email platforms (Campaign Monitor or equivalent), and Meta Business Suite. Familiarity with social scheduling tools, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or video editing is a plus. You pick up new platforms with ease.

COMPENSATION, LOCATION, AND TRAVEL

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $74,000. Benefits include 100% health insurance premium coverage (for up to full family coverage, ranging in value of up to $30K+ annually depending on family size); 20 days (4 weeks) of paid vacation; 10 days paid sick and excused time; 2 civic engagement days; 11 holidays & general office closure from December 24 through January 1; option to participate in company IRA, FSA and Employee Assistance plans; longevity bonus program rewarding each year of service and a paid, twelve-week sabbatical after seven years of service; as well as an exciting work environment with smart, passionate people seeking to make change in our food and farm system.

Farm Aid operates in a hybrid environment with one physical office in Cambridge, MA. This position may work full-time from our office, hybrid, or fully remote. Candidates based in or near the Boston area are particularly encouraged to apply.

This position requires travel to Farm Aid's annual festival and may involve occasional additional in-person time for events and team gatherings. Festival-related work can be physically demanding, with long hours and setup and breakdown of supplies.

TO APPLY

Please apply with 1) a thoughtful cover letter explaining why this opportunity interests you and 2) your resume, 3) a relevant digital work sample, such as an email newsletter or social media post. We review applications on a rolling basis and strive to respond to applicants within two weeks.

Farm Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe a diversity of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone. Farm Aid does not discriminate against any team member or candidate because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Farm Aid has retained DH Search to support the hiring of a Digital Communications and Media Relations Manager. DH Search is a national search firm that works exclusively with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations to recruit and hire extraordinary people. Learn more at www.dhsearch.net.

Event Operations Manager

Hybrid (Menlo Park, CA)

William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

Date Posted: 4/22/2026

Chaloner has partnered with the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, based in Menlo Park, California, on their search for an Events Operations Manager to support the Communications department.

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation invests in creative thinkers and problem solvers working to ensure that people, communities, and the planet can flourish. Together with its partners, Hewlett is harnessing society’s collective capacity to solve our toughest problems — from the existential threat of climate change to persistent and pervasive inequities, to attacks on democracy itself. A nonpartisan philanthropy, the Hewlett Foundation has made grants in the U.S. and globally for nearly six decades based on an approach that emphasizes long-term support, collaboration, and trust. Globally, Hewlett makes grants to address both longstanding and emerging challenges like its efforts to advance gender equity and governance, reimagine the economy and society, and reduce the growing threat of climate change. U.S. efforts prioritize strengthening democracy, advancing education for all, and supporting community-led conservation. In the San Francisco Bay Area Hewlett calls home, it makes grants to support meaningful artistic experiences in local communities and support regional foundations working on critical issues such as housing. Hewlett’s grantmaking also invests in advancing racial justice and in strengthening the effectiveness of its grantees, and of philanthropy itself. The Hewlett Foundation’s assets are nearly $14 billion with annual awards of grants totaling more than $631 million. More information about the Hewlett Foundation is available at: http://www.hewlett.org/

The Foundation has approximately 130 employees, in programmatic, operational, and investment roles, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Across the organization, its employees are challenged with meaningful work, have the resources for ongoing professional development and learning, and contribute to a collegial and engaging environment where they can thrive. Hewlett is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion as part of its guiding principles and encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Events and convenings are powerful tools for dialogue, learning, and connection—bringing people together around shared goals to advance our mission. Hewlett’s convening ability is highly valued by grantees, funders, and other partners, creating inclusive spaces for collaboration and learning that reflect Hewlett’s guiding principles. Convenings go beyond grantmaking; they serve as strategic tools for impact—engaging stakeholders, strengthening networks and fields, and reinforcing Hewlett’s role as a trusted convener.

The Hewlett Foundation seeks an experienced and highly organized Events Operations Manager (EOM) to support the planning and execution of impactful convenings that advance Hewlett’s mission and goals. This newly created position will help ensure operational and logistical excellence in convenings, serves as a member of the Communications team, and reports to the Organizational Learning Officer who partners cross-functionally to lead internal learning events and help design external convenings.

Success in this position requires close collaboration with colleagues across the foundation on both internal and external events, flexibility to take on different roles and troubleshoot when needed, the ability to closely track details while maintaining a big-picture perspective, and a willingness to step in and fill gaps when needed to ensure seamless execution in alignment with Hewlett’s institutional and program goals.

This position manages timelines and deliverables, oversees logistics, ensures events are accessible and equitable, coordinates vendors and processes contracts, invoices, expenses, and tracks budgets. The EOM also develops and maintains tools to support major events planned at the foundation such as standardized project trackers, an events dashboard, and planning templates, so they become an internal go-to person for logistics questions related to events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Events Management & Logistics Coordination (80%)

• Serve as the primary logistics lead for Hewlett signature events led by Communications, including one to two annual large-scale external events and three annual all-staff convenings, and serve as logistics adviser to external events led by program teams, such as grantee convenings.

• Create and manage timelines, project trackers, deliverables, and planning meetings to ensure seamless execution for Hewlett signature events.

• Manage Shop Talks, a lunchtime speaker series for Hewlett staff, by receiving and vetting ideas, scheduling dates, and liaising with colleagues to execute the event.

• Advise, facilitate, and support logistical needs for major Hewlett events led by other programs and departments as needed.

• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the foundation on internal and external events, demonstrating flexibility to take on different roles and maintain a big-picture perspective.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external speakers and attendees through transparent, timely, and professional communication.

• Liaise with external vendors and venues as well as with internal finance, legal, facilities operations, and IT teams to review budgets, process contracts, and coordinate logistical and administrative details.

• Process events-related contracts, invoices, and honorariums, track budgets and ensure accuracy and adherence to financial and legal guidelines.

• Travel as needed to conduct site visits and support on-site execution of convenings.

• Maintain inventory of event swag and collateral; place orders as needed and coordinate distribution across departments for events and other foundation needs.

• Contribute creative and innovative session ideas and formats, leveraging internal capabilities or sourcing qualified vendors.

• Ensure use of best practices related to accessibility and equity in event operations.

• Stay up to date on the current state of the art and best practices in event planning, management, and concepts.

Resource Development (15%)

• Act as a central resource hub for event planning and provide advisory support for other foundation events.

• Develop, maintain and update events guidance and dashboard to enable smoother cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence.

• Identify process improvements to streamline event planning and execution in support of program and institutional goals.

Contribution to the Communications Team and Foundation (5%)

• As a Communications team member, contribute to the team’s institutional communication strategy and the foundation overall.

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience preferably in a nonprofit or philanthropy).

• 5–7 years of experience in operations, logistics, and production management for content-driven in-person and virtual events.

• Experience supporting event logistics and protocol for high-level, VIP, and/or government speakers.

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and high-volume communications while meeting deadlines; brings basic project management skills and quickly adapts to new processes.

• Proven problem-solving skills (especially in tech/AV) and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to remain calm and troubleshoot effectively under pressure.

• High proficiency with Salesforce, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Canva, and Zoom.

• Tech-savvy, with proficiency in common event and communication platforms like Cvent, Whova, and Mailchimp.

• Demonstrated expertise in event budget management.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong research skills, including the ability to efficiently conduct and synthesize online research.

• Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information.

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

• Approaches work with curiosity and collaboration, demonstrates integrity and professionalism, and contributes to a respectful, inclusive team environment.

• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, paired with humility, perspective, and a sense of humor that helps create trust and a positive, inclusive, work culture.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The Hewlett Foundation is committed to providing compensation that is competitive within the philanthropic sector. We offer a generous total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and comprehensive benefits. The salary range for this is $120,000 – 150,000. Offers are based on the candidate's years of experience and our practice of maintaining salary equity within the foundation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND TRAVEL

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The position is based in Menlo Park, California. Staff are working in a hybrid environment and are currently expected to work from the Hewlett Foundation office at least 2-3 times per week when not traveling; Tuesdays and Wednesdays are required. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to spend extended periods of time at a computer and to travel via various modes of transportation for extended periods of time.

Travel will vary, but may be asked to travel domestically multiple times a year.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation embraces the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally, in our hiring process and organizational culture, and externally, in our grantmaking and related practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

TO APPLY

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

Communications Associate, Nuclear Engineering in Cockrell School of Engineering

Austin, Texas

The University of Texas at Austin

Date Posted: 4/22/2026

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

As a top-10 engineering school, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century.  The Nuclear and Radiation Engineering (NRE) area within the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering includes six faculty, along with researchers and students, in the study and application of nuclear and radiation engineering, including imaging, robotics, high-performance computing, reactor design and materials development.  The groups provide a supportive community striving to solve the most pressing challenges of the 21st century through world class research, unsurpassed student education, and dedicated service to the community. This is a fixed-term state funded position, funded through August 31, 2027, with the possibility of renewal upon performance and continuation of funding.

Purpose

The Communications Associate is responsible for all communications efforts of the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Area including creating news content for all mediums (print, e-newsletter, web and social media, engaging target audiences and promoting news stories.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the writer, content creator, copy editor and public affairs specialist for the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Area. Researches, writes, and edits news releases and stories. Updates and creates original content for the NRE websites and for distribution on social media accounts. Constructs and sends regularly scheduled NRE e-newsletters.

• Create short-form videos, reels, graphics and social copy

• Works directly with Area Leadership to ensure that key Area messages, news and research breakthroughs are publicized appropriately across all platforms. Provides basic photography needs for news pieces and events.

• Produce select print materials, including flyers, promotional items, signage

• Plans and executes integrated NRE communications strategies. Develops and maintains direct and email distribution lists and serves as project manager on a variety of NRE communications initiatives.

• Supports event programming as needed, creating and ordering print materials, emails, digital signage, and social promotion.

Required Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in content strategy, social media, or digital communications

• Demonstrated ability to develop content that resonates with tech-savvy audiences

• Interest in nuclear engineering and storytelling that elevates research and impact

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than two years of professional experience in content strategy, social media, or digital communications

• Experience working in a complex organization such as a university, nonprofit, or mission-driven institution

• Familiarity with web and email marketing best practices and coordination

• Understanding of brand strategy and content planning in an academic or professional environment

Salary Range

• $30/hour, part time 20 hours per week

• This position is based on currently available funding that will continue through August 31, 2027. 

• Extensions beyond position end date is possible but based performance and the availability of funding.

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Use of manual dexterity.

• This position may be eligible for a hybrid (on-campus and off-campus) work based on business needs and at the discretion of the supervisor.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• Letter of interest

• Working samples of your work/portfolio or digital links to examples of your work

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin 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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]

• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]

• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Vice President, Strategic Communications and Advocacy

Hybrid (Buffalo, New York)

John R. Oishei Foundation

Date Posted: 4/22/2026

About the John R. Oishei Foundation

The John R. Oishei Foundation is a private, place-based foundation working in the Buffalo-Niagara region of New York State. Established in 1941, the Foundation manages approximately $360 million in assets and operates with an annual budget of around $15 million. With a current team of 11 and plans to grow to 15–17 staff over the next two years, the Foundation is evolving steadily and with purpose, shifting from a traditional grantmaking approach toward a  focused strategy that addresses root causes and centers community voice to advance financial prosperity for a racially just Buffalo Niagara region. Beginning on Buffalo’s East Side, this work reflects a belief that lasting change is shaped through relationships, proximity, and partnership, and that philanthropy has a role to play not just in funding solutions, but in supporting the conditions that allow them to emerge and grow.

Over the past two years, the Foundation has been actively transitioning from strategy to practice. This has included investing more than $15 million in transition funding to support longtime partners, redesigning internal structures and governance, and beginning to operationalize the strategy through a strategic framework centered on community power-building. This approach reflects a fundamental shift in how the Foundation shows up, moving beyond traditional grantmaking toward deeper relationships, shared influence, and investments that support the leadership, assets, and priorities already present in the community. As this next phase takes shape, the Foundation is building the internal and external conditions needed to advance its work alongside partners, with a growing focus on initiatives that connect community voice, organizational strength, and long-term financial prosperity.

Mission, Vision, and Values

The Foundation’s work is driven by its mission, vision, and values:

Mission: We work with communities to change systems and build financial prosperity for a racially just, vibrant Buffalo-Niagara region.

Vision: A thriving, prosperous community for all, where diversity is our strength.

Values:

• Act against racism: We actively counter racism and systemic barriers faced by Black and other residents of color.

• Build on strengths: We center communities' and colleagues' agency, assets, and opportunities.

• Be trustworthy: We build trust through transparency, accountability, and humility.

• Work together: We listen, collaborate, and build partnerships across sectors and difference.

• Make a difference: We invest in our capacity to learn, improve, and create positive change.

The Opportunity

This is not a traditional communications or marketing role. For this newly created leadership position, the Foundation is seeking a leader who understands communications as a tool for influence, someone who can help shape narratives, support policy and systems change, and amplify community voice. Reporting directly to President, Christina Orsi, and serving as a member of the Leadership Team, the Vice President of Strategic Communications & Advocacy will shape and steward the Foundation’s public voice, advancing its mission, strengthening relationships, and supporting narratives that center racial equity and financial prosperity.

This defining moment for the Foundation is also a unique opportunity for a senior communications leader who is passionate about racial equity and is ready to help shape both narrative and practice. As the organization deepens its focus on community power-building, communications and advocacy are not siloed supporting functions, they are closely connected, mutually reinforcing and central to how the work moves forward. The Vice President of Strategic Communications & Advocacy will help lead how the work is understood, experienced, and advanced, building alignment across stakeholders, strengthening partnerships, and playing a key role in translating a bold strategy into shared understanding and action. The role calls for someone who is both a strategist and a doer, able to think at a high level while also rolling up their sleeves to move the work forward. 

Strategic Communications is a core function, holding responsibility for how the Foundation’s strategy and community power-building framework are understood and carried forward across multiple audiences—including staff and Board, community partners, East Side organizations, leaders, and residents, and peer funders. This work includes developing shared language, building internal alignment, and translating complex ideas into clear, accessible communications that reflect the Foundation’s commitment to community power-building and partnership. Above all, it requires a commitment to hearing, supporting, and amplifying the voices of those most proximate to the challenges and opportunities that exist on Buffalo’s East Side.

Advocacy is an emerging area of focus that builds on the strategic communications foundation, connecting the work to broader systems, partnerships, and, over time, policies and resources. Grounded in community power-building, advocacy at Oishei will emphasize community-informed priorities, strengthen relationships and coalitions, and help to shape the conditions that support long-term change. This role offers the opportunity to help define and build this function in alignment with the Foundation’s values and strategy.

Working across all internal teams and organizational levels, the Strategic Communications and Advocacy functions ensure that the Foundation’s work is both clearly understood and meaningfully advanced.

In the first six months, the VP, Strategic Communications & Advocacy will have:

• Established a community power-building communications approach that staff, board, and key external partners understand and can articulate.

• Created systems and frameworks for internal messaging, brand consistency, and external storytelling.

• Begun building authentic relationships with key community stakeholders, media partners, and peer organizations.

• Developed a clearer picture of the Foundation's emerging role in policy and advocacy     .

• Ensured that community voice is meaningfully reflected in the Foundation's communications decisions.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Strategic Communications Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic communications plan aligned with the Foundation's strategy and framework, in support of the mission, values, and goals.

• Steward a clear, cohesive public voice and brand across all platforms and channels.

• Maintain and evolve internal messaging frameworks that guide all public-facing content.

• Commission or conduct community-informed research to ensure language reflects the Foundation's values (e.g., "equity," "financial prosperity," "community power building").

• Create consistent feedback loops among the Foundation’s key audiences to ensure clarity.

Narrative Change & Community Power Building

• Lead the development of a community power building communications approach, creating shared understanding among staff, board, and external partners.

• Support community members, organizations, and leaders as they tell their own stories of joy and resilience and challenge harmful narratives.

• Directly engage and amplify leaders of color and community-rooted organizations.

• Help define the Foundation's role in policy and advocacy work—a new and emerging area the organization will shape over the next year.

Internal Communications & Capacity Building

• Lead internal communications strategy in partnership with the Vice President, People, Culture & Operations, supporting cultural transformation.

• Develop talking points, presentations, and tools to support staff and board communications.

• Build internal capacity through training in asset-based framing, media coaching, and narrative strategy.

• Mentor and coach team members and partners in communications practice.

Media Strategy & Brand Stewardship

• Build authentic relationships with local and national media aligned with the Foundation's mission, including nontraditional, independent, and community-driven media outlets.

• Lead proactive media outreach, storytelling partnerships, and issue response strategy.

• Ensure brand consistency and community-centered imagery across print, digital, and experiential touchpoints. Ensure Foundation storytelling is not extractive, exploitive, or insensitive to any audiences.

• Oversee the Foundation's website, social media, and digital platforms.

• Retain and manage consultants (designers, writers, photographers) as needed. 

Partnerships, Field Leadership, & Board Engagement

• Serve as a visible ambassador for the Foundation in public forums, conferences, and collaborative spaces.

• Build relationships with communications and philanthropic partners to advance aligned messaging around racial equity and prosperity.

• Cultivate trust with the Board; support board members as external ambassadors of the Foundation.

• Support grantees and partners in strengthening their own communications and influence strategies.

• Share tools and research findings that strengthen the field's collective narrative work.

Organizational Strategy & Culture

• Collaborate with the Leadership Team on enterprise-wide efforts, including strategic planning, risk management, and community engagement.

• Manage the communications and policy budget and contribute to organization-wide planning.

• Model leadership grounded in feedback, learning, shared accountability, and a commitment to racial equity.

• Demonstrate communications’ impact as a change tool throughout the organization.

• In the near term, hire and manage at least one direct report to support implementation of communications strategy, along with external contractors/consultants.

• In the longer term, shape the Foundation’s approach to Policy & Advocacy work, and hire and lead a team to support related initiatives.

Candidate Profile 

While it is understood that no candidate will offer every desired skill, quality, and characteristic, the following offers a detailed, aspirational view of the ideal candidate profile:

A Strategic and Community-Centered Storyteller, with a Change-Maker’s Mindset

This leader will:

• Be able to share and lead a communications strategy that advances the Foundation’s strategic priorities and drives narrative change.

• Bring experience synthesizing complex ideas into clear, compelling messaging for a variety of audiences.

• Have experience designing and leading campaign-based communications to influence public dialogue, policy agendas, and community understanding.

• Bring a track record of using communications as a tool to advance policy and advocacy goals.

• Navigate conversations about race and equity with care and clarity; guide messaging for sensitive issues in partnership with Foundation leadership.

• Produce strong written content and messaging frameworks that align internal messaging and external storytelling.

• Bring deep experience communicating around topics including racial justice, equity, and community power-building

• Center community voices and lived experiences in strategy and storytelling. 

• Ensure that all storytellers have agency in how, when, why, and where they share their stories.

A Strategic Leader and Builder

This leader will:

• Be comfortable with ambiguity; able to thrive in a newly created role at an organization that is actively building and evolving its strategy, structure, and functions. This leader will hit the ground running even when not everything is defined, and will help shape the role as the Foundation grows.

• Be a “builder”; able to operate in a lean, startup-like environment in an established organization which also has a long institutional history within traditional philanthropy.

• Have comfort both rolling up their sleeves and also building the systems and team to enable scale.

• Balance strategic vision with day-to-day execution in an organization that is growing and evolving.

• Embrace the “messiness” of systems change, showing adaptability and perseverance in the face of evolving needs and obstacles.

• Respond to feedback with resilience and flexibility.

• Bring a growth mindset and flexibility in navigating ongoing organizational change.

A Trusted Partner and Coalition-Builder

This leader will:

• Have the natural ability to build trust-based relationships with staff, board members, community partners, media, policymakers, other funders, and additional key stakeholders and influencers.

• Be a collaborative leader, able to drive alignment across teams to ensure cohesive messaging.

• Collaborates with influencers and thought leaders to amplify impact. 

• Foster internal trust through strong listening and communication. 

• Represent the Foundation with approachability and authenticity. 

• Embrace the opportunity to amplify community voice, and specifically the voices of East Side residents.      

A Commitment to Buffalo and Racial Equity 

This leader will:

• Bring deep experience communicating around topics including racial justice, equity, and community power-building.

• Operate with an abundance mindset – seeing the strengths and assets within the Buffalo and East Side community, rather than the problems.

• Fundamentally believe in the Foundation’s mission and vision, with a demonstrated commitment to racial equity. 

• Bring a strong commitment to the greater Buffalo area. If lacking direct experience in the region, the candidate’s ability to embrace and be embraced by the community, particularly Buffalo’s East Side communities, is key.

• Be energized by the opportunity to play a key role in advancing the Foundation in a way that reflects its values and produces wide-sweeping results.

• Be an individual of unquestioned integrity, ethics, and values — someone who can be trusted without reservation. 

Location

The successful candidate must be based in or willing to relocate to Buffalo, New York, and will be expected to be in the Foundation’s office 3 days per week, depending on specific responsibilities, and flexible on night and weekends in community to best achieve role outcomes. Flex office time is offered to support this schedule.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary for the role is anticipated to range from $150,000 - $200,000 commensurate with experience.

A comprehensive benefits package includes 401(k) (7% match), and health, dental, and vision insurance (100% coverage by employer). The Foundation provides a very generous benefits package to ensure the whole wellness of the team.

 Contact 

DSG | Koya has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Cheryl Stevens and Claire Hunt. Express interest in this role by filling out our Talent Profile  or emailing the search team directly at oishei_vpsca@dsgco.com.  All inquiries are strictly confidential.

DSG | Koya is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email NPSIsearchoperations@dsgco.com. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

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The John R Oishei Foundation (JROF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Interview Process 

Our goal is to lead a thorough search process, during which both candidates and the client can gain a robust understanding of each other. To that end, candidates can expect the following steps in the interview process:

• Candidates Express Interest: Candidates can express interest by completing a ‘Talent Profile’ on the Koya site.

• Initial Screening: DSG|Koya will review all expressions of interest. For those who look to be a potential fit with the role, the process will include:

  • Introductory phone call with DSG|Koya to learn more about you and your background and a deeper discussion about the Foundation and the role.

  • Zoom interview with DSG|Koya to confirm interest and alignment. Following this meeting, specific candidate materials may be requested.

• First Round Interviews: Selected candidates will participate in virtual interviews (45–60 minutes) via Zoom with members of the Search Committee. It is anticipated that 5–6 candidates will advance to this phase.

• Second Round Interviews: Finalists—typically three—will engage in more in-depth interviews, which may be conducted either virtually or in person. These interviews will focus on role-specific scenarios and deeper discussions about their approach to leadership and collaboration. This phase may also include engaging with a broader group of stakeholders such as Foundation team members, Board members, etc.

• Final Selection: Referencing, assessments, background and other checks will follow before offers are extended.

Senior Digital Strategy & Engagement Associate (Part-Time)

Remote (Eligible U.S. Locations Only)

National Center for Youth Law

Date Posted: 4/15/2026

National Center for Youth Law  

NCYL is a national nonprofit that puts children — especially those pushed to society’s margins — at the center of every fight for justice. For more than 50 years, we have partnered with young people, families, and communities in efforts to dismantle racism, discrimination, and inequity wherever they appear. We recognize that harmful policies don’t affect children in isolation. Each young person’s well-being depends on their family’s stability, their community’s resources, and the opportunities they can access. By working across all systems that shape young people’s lives in a rapidly evolving society, we advance solutions that are holistic, intersectional, and transformative. 

At NCYL, digital communications is a core part of how we reach people, shape narrative, and turn attention into action.

Position 

NCYL seeks a strategic, highly organized digital associate to help manage the organization’s core digital channels and drive audience engagement across platforms. 

This role is responsible for translating NCYL’s priorities into compelling digital storytelling that informs, moves, and activates audiences. The person in this position will help lead email strategy and execution, oversee website and social media content, help shape video-forward storytelling, and ensure NCYL’s campaigns, ideas, and public voice are carried clearly and consistently across platforms. 

The right candidate brings strong editorial instincts, sound digital judgment, and a sharp understanding of what drives engagement and conversion. They know how to use email, video, and storytelling to deepen audience connection and motivate action. 

The position is a part-time position at 50% FTE, and will report to NCYL’s Managing Director, Public Affairs & Advancement.

Essential Functions 

• Support day-to-day management of NCYL’s website, email, and social media channels. 

• Execute digital engagement strategies that strengthen audience growth, deepen engagement, and increase conversion rates. 

• Help execute NCYL’s email program, including strategy, production, testing, segmentation, and performance optimization. 

• Help shape compelling email storytelling that uses strong narratives, clear calls to action, and audience-centered messaging to drive opens, clicks, donations, registrations, and other forms of engagement. 

• Maintain digital content calendars in coordination with communications, development, and program staff. 

• Draft, edit, schedule, publish, and optimize content across email, web, and social platforms, in coordination with the Communications & Development Writer and Digital Content & Design Manager. 

• Partner with internal colleagues and external creatives as needed to ensure video and visual storytelling are compelling, strategic, and platform-appropriate. 

• Manage website updates and publishing workflows to ensure content is timely, accurate, and strategically presented. 

• Track performance across digital channels and recommend strategies to strengthen reach, engagement, and conversion. 

• Help maintain a high standard of editorial quality, consistency, and execution across platforms. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in digital communications, digital marketing, advocacy communications, nonprofit communications, campaigns, or related fields. 

• Experience managing websites and social media channels in a fast-paced environment. 

• Basic coding experience (email coding, WordPress page creation, etc.). 

• Experience developing email content and strategies that drive engagement and conversion. 

• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt content for different digital formats, audiences, and platforms. 

• Experience using storytelling to strengthen digital performance, especially in email and campaign contexts. 

• Experience creating video content. 

• Experience building content calendars, managing workflows, and balancing multiple deadlines. 

• Experience using analytics to evaluate performance and improve strategy over time. 

• Meticulous attention to detail, sound editorial judgment, and a high bar for execution. 

• Possess a service-oriented ethos: support others, collaborate cross functionally, and continuously seek feedback to elevate employee satisfaction and productivity. 

• Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with the ability to apply a racial and social justice lens to advocacy while centering the marginalized voices of children, youth, and their families. 

Physical Requirements  

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. This position will require some travel.

Salary, Benefits and Location  

This is a part-time (maximum of 18.75 hours per week), non-exempt position with a competitive part-time salary range of $38,500.00 to $42,500.00 annually. Once an offer is made, the salary is not open to negotiation. 

NCYL provides a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurances, generous vacation and sick benefits, paid family leave, flexible spending account, employer contribution to a retirement plan, paid sabbatical, and short-term and long-term disability insurance. 

A geographic salary differential may be applied if the candidate resides somewhere other than the Oakland, Los Angeles, Boston, New York City, Washington, DC or equivalent metro areas. This means that the salary would be reduced if the candidate resides in an area where the cost of labor is less than that of the San Francisco Bay Area. 

NCYL is registered to do business in the following 13 locations: California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, and Wisconsin. The candidate must reside in one of these locations. 

All positions at NCYL are at-will and paid for by grants and donations, thus employment with NCYL will be contingent upon continued receipt of funding. Nothing in the statement changes the at-will employment relationship. 

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by the National Organization of Legal Services Workers (NOLSW). While a collective bargaining agreement is not currently in place, it is anticipated in the future. 

How to Apply  

Please submit a cover letter and resume at the link below. Please, no emails or calls. 

Apply at: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4057765

We welcome applications from individuals with different ideas, experiences, and perspectives. Applicants who meet the above criteria with lived experience within any of our practice areas are strongly encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of NCYL to provide equal employment opportunities to all Applicants (including Employees) regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, reproductive health decision-making, breastfeeding, national origin, age, abilities/disabilities, neurotypicality, socioeconomic status, veteran status, marital status, prior convictions, or any other protected classifications under federal, state, or local law. NCYL makes all employment decisions based on job-related factors. 

Communications Manager

Remote (Eligible U.S. Locations Only)

National Center for Youth Law

Date Posted: 4/15/2026

National Center for Youth Law  

NCYL is a national nonprofit that puts children — especially those pushed to society’s margins — at the center of every fight for justice. For more than 50 years, we have partnered with young people, families, and communities in efforts to dismantle racism, discrimination, and inequity wherever they appear. We recognize that harmful policies don’t affect children in isolation. Each young person’s well-being depends on their family’s stability, their community’s resources, and the opportunities they can access. By working across all systems that shape young people’s lives in a rapidly evolving society, we advance solutions that are holistic, intersectional, and transformative. 

At NCYL, communications is a strategic function. It helps shape public understanding, elevate urgent threats and solutions, and ensure that the rights of children and youth remain part of the national conversation. 

Position 

NCYL seeks a strategic and nimble Communications Manager to drive earned media and external visibility for the organization and its senior leaders. 

This person will monitor daily developments across our issue areas, identify the moments that require a public response, and turn those moments into meaningful media and thought leadership opportunities. They will build relationships with reporters, editors, producers, podcast hosts, and other influential partners, while working closely with NCYL’s writers to shape an editorial calendar that strengthens the organization’s public voice. The position will also work to help support cross-team relationships with organization leadership, program leads, development, and others to identify communications goals 

This is a high-judgment role for someone who understands how to connect policy, litigation, and advocacy to the news cycle and how to elevate leaders and experts in ways that are timely, disciplined, and impactful. 

The position reports to NCYL’s Managing Director, Public Affairs & Advancement.  

Essential Functions 

• Manage NCYL’s earned media strategy, monitoring daily news and developments relevant to NCYL’s work, identify emerging opportunities and risks, and recommend when and how NCYL should engage publicly, including securing interviews, podcast appearances, and other thought leadership opportunities for NCYL’s leaders 

• Help implement the strategic communications plan for the Communications team and organization, including setting priorities and goals, measurable objectives, strategies, and tactics.  

• Manage strong cross-functional partnerships with organizational leadership, program leads, and the development team to identify communications goals, define target audiences, and execute timely, strategic opportunities that advance shared priorities—while delivering effective communications support and project management to NCYL’s program teams. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters, editors, producers, podcast hosts, newsletter writers, and other external partners, with a focus on high-impact and national outlets. 

• Draft and edit press releases, statements, talking points, media materials, and other public-facing content. 

• Partner with NCYL’s writer to develop and maintain an editorial calendar for blogs, op-eds, statements, and related thought leadership content. 

• Ensure earned media, thought leadership, and digital distribution are aligned and mutually reinforcing and lead digital rollout for major moments, including reports, campaigns, events, rapid-response efforts, and fundraising communications. 

• Help manage strategies and priorities with communications consultants (creative and website), including needs assessment, timelines, and budgeting.  

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in media relations, strategic communications, journalism, public affairs, advocacy communications, or related fields. 

• A deep record of securing media coverage, interviews, podcasts, op-eds, and other thought leadership opportunities. 

• Experience elevating the public profile of senior leaders, experts, or spokespersons. 

• Sharp news judgment, strong editorial instincts, and a clear understanding of how to move quickly without losing discipline. 

• Experience working with advocates, attorneys, youth, elected officials, and/or community leaders. 

• Excellent writing and editing skills, including experience drafting for media, executive, and public audiences. 

• Experience managing editorial calendars and translating complex issues into compelling public language. 

• Experience with promoting responsible, human-centered storytelling – including thoughtful partnership working with people affected by systemic racism and other injustices. 

• Strong knowledge of values-based or asset framing and working with diverse audiences to advance solution-oriented messages. 

• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment across multiple complex issue areas. 

• Meticulous attention to detail, sound editorial judgment, and a high bar for execution. 

• Experience supervising the work of a small team. 

• Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with the ability to apply a racial and social justice lens to advocacy while centering the marginalized voices of children, youth, and their families. 

Physical Requirements  

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. This position will require some travel.

Salary, Benefits and Location  

This is a full-time, exempt position with a competitive salary range of $105,000.00 to $130,000.00 annually. Once an offer is made, the salary is not open to negotiation. 

A geographic salary differential may be applied if the candidate resides somewhere other than the Oakland, Los Angeles, Boston, New York City, Washington, DC or equivalent metro areas. This means that the salary would be reduced if the candidate resides in an area where the cost of labor is less than that of the San Francisco Bay Area. 

NCYL provides a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurances, generous vacation and sick benefits, paid family leave, flexible spending account, employer contribution to a retirement plan, paid sabbatical, and short-term and long-term disability insurance. 

NCYL is registered to do business in the following 13 locations: California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, and Wisconsin. The candidate must reside in one of these locations. 

All positions at NCYL are at-will and paid for by grants and donations, thus employment with NCYL will be contingent upon continued receipt of funding. Nothing in the statement changes the at-will employment relationship. 

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by the National Organization of Legal Services Workers (NOLSW). While a collective bargaining agreement is not currently in place, it is anticipated in the future. 

How to Apply  

Please submit a cover letter and resume at the link below. Please, no emails or calls. 

Apply at: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4056352

We welcome applications from individuals with different ideas, experiences, and perspectives. Applicants who meet the above criteria with lived experience within any of our practice areas are strongly encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of NCYL to provide equal employment opportunities to all Applicants (including Employees) regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, reproductive health decision-making, breastfeeding, national origin, age, abilities/disabilities, neurotypicality, socioeconomic status, veteran status, marital status, prior convictions, or any other protected classifications under federal, state, or local law. NCYL makes all employment decisions based on job-related factors. 

Communications Manager

Eden Prairie, MN

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

Date Posted: 4/15/2026

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) is a philanthropic organization stewarding the legacy of Margaret Cargill through thoughtful, values-based grantmaking that supports communities, the arts, and the environment around the world. 

The Communications Manager role provides strategic planning, messaging, and operational support to effectively communicate MACP’s mission, values, and key priorities to internal and external audiences. This role strengthens organizational visibility by developing and delivering compelling communication strategies across internal, digital, and social media channels. The Communications Manger plays a key role in advancing long-range communication goals and supporting cross-functional initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings strong communications experience in complex, mission-driven settings and excels at translating strategy into clear, effective messaging. They are a skilled writer and thoughtful partner who builds trust across teams, manages multiple priorities with focus, and has a track record of executing integrated communications across internal and digital channels. They approach their work with strong judgment, a commitment to learning, and an awareness of intercultural dynamics and systemic inequities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 8 or more years of professional communications experience, preferably in nonprofit, social impact, HR/People communications, or multi-layered environments.

• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and active listening skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and develop clear, compelling messages.

• Proven success developing and executing integrated communication strategies across multiple channels.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build strong and sustainable professional relationships, navigate sensitive topics with diplomacy, and interact with people at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft platforms sufficient to effectively and independently use relevant platforms, including PowerPoint and Word.

• Strong project management skills including proven ability to prioritize, develop realistic action plans, and work on multiple, complex projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization.

• Demonstrated success managing digital content, social media, and analytics tools in in a professional context.

• An understanding of the principles of artificial intelligence, how it can be used responsibly, and how communications professionals can use AI productively.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to intercultural understanding and sensitivity and awareness of systemic racism and other forms of structural injustice.

Compensation: $120,000 - $143,000 and a very comprehensive benefits package. More details in the full position profile.

Applications due by May 08, 2026. Review of materials begins immediately. We encourage early application.

Communications Director

Hybrid (Tucson, AZ)

Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA)

Date Posted: 4/15/2026

Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) seeks a strategic and creative Communications Director to lead the development of a modern communications program that elevates the Foundation’s position as a leader in science philanthropy. This leader will reshape how RCSA communicates its impact, strengthen the visibility of its scholars and programs, and position the organization as a catalyst for early-career scientific discovery and collaboration.

About RCSA

Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) is a private foundation dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and strengthening the future of science in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1912 as the first Foundation dedicated entirely to advancing the physical sciences, RCSA has over a century-long legacy of supporting exceptional scientists at pivotal moments in their careers.

RCSA is widely recognized for its focus on early-career faculty at U.S. colleges and universities, providing catalytic funding and community-building programs that enable promising researchers to pursue innovative ideas, develop leadership in science education, and build collaborative research networks.

Through programs such as the Cottrell Scholar Award and Scialog, RCSA supports high-potential scientists across disciplines and fosters communities that accelerate discovery and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Position Overview

The Communications Director will lead the development, implementation, management and execution of an integrated and comprehensive communications strategy that amplifies the mission, impact, visibility, and influence of RCSA.

Reporting to the President and working closely with program leadership, the Communications Director will help position RCSA to enhance its position as a premier catalyst for early-career scientific discovery and leadership. The role combines strategic communications leadership, network building, science storytelling, narrative strategy, media relations, and brand stewardship within a collaborative and mission-driven organization.

Why This Role Matters Now

The landscape for scientific research and philanthropy is evolving rapidly. Federal research priorities are shifting and volatile, philanthropic investments are becoming increasingly strategic and impact-driven, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and interdisciplinary team science are reshaping discovery.

As RCSA enters its next strategic chapter, communications will play a critical role in ensuring that the Foundation’s impact, programs, and thought leadership are widely recognized. The Communications Director will help articulate and amplify RCSA’s unique value, elevate the visibility of its scholars and programs, and position the organization as a trusted voice in science philanthropy.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications Leadership

• Develop and implement a multi-year communications strategy aligned with RCSA’s strategic priorities.

• Partner with the President and program directors to support institutional goals.

• Develop content and updates for the RCSA Board of Directors.

• Establish communications goals, metrics, and performance indicators.

Brand and Institutional Narrative

• Define and communicate RCSA’s distinctive value proposition in the scientific and philanthropic landscape.

• Ensure consistent messaging across programs, publications, and communications platforms.

• Steward the RCSA brand and visual identity.

• Ensure the RCSA staff, Board, and stakeholders are informed and prepared to speak on Foundation initiatives, programs, and values.

Media Relations and Thought Leadership

• Build relationships with journalists, editors, and science communicators.

• Identify and pitch stories highlighting RCSA programs and awardees.

• Support leadership in communicating RCSA perspectives on science funding and philanthropy.

Content and Publications

• Serve as editor and curator of all RCSA communications content, including but not limited to the development and execution of:

  • Annual reports;

  • Institutional publications;

  • Awardee communications; and

  • Conference and event materials

Digital Communications

• Oversee RCSA’s website and digital communications platforms.

• Ensure online presence effectively communicates mission, programs, and impact.

• Utilize emerging digital tools, including AI-enabled communications technologies.

Community Engagement

• Support communications activities for RCSA meetings, initiatives, and programs.

• Attend programmatic events and conferences to document and share program impact.

• Foster connections across the RCSA community of scholars and partners.

Opportunity and Impact

This is a unique opportunity for a communications leader passionate about science, discovery, and the role of philanthropy in advancing the research enterprise.

The Communications Director will help shape how one of the nation’s most respected science foundations communicates its impact and engages the scientific community. By elevating the visibility of RCSA scholars and programs, the successful candidate will contribute directly to strengthening the national scientific ecosystem and supporting the next generation of research leaders.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in communications, journalism, marketing, science communication, or related field.

• At least five years of professional experience in communications, media relations, or strategic communications.

• Demonstrated experience developing communications strategies for mission-driven organizations.

• Exceptional writing and editorial skills across multiple communications formats.

• Ability to translate complex scientific or technical topics into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in scientific, research, higher education, or philanthropic organizations.

• Experience building relationships with journalists and securing media placements.

• Experience developing communications strategies for national organizations or foundations.

• Familiarity with the scientific research ecosystem.

• Experience managing digital communications platforms.

• Familiarity with AI-enabled communications or analytics tools.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and institutional communications leadership

• Science communication and storytelling

• Media relations and public engagement

• Relationship building and collaboration

• Brand stewardship and organizational alignment

Other Information:

Position Type: Full time, exempt 

Location: Tucson/Hybrid

Salary: $135,000-$145,000 commensurate with experience

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement plan

• Life insurance

• Flexible spending plan

• Paid time off to include vacation, sick, holiday, parental leave

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@rescorp.org.

Communications Manager

Hybrid (Albany, NY)

Open Space Institute

Date Posted: 4/15/2026

Department: External Affairs – Communications

Reports To: Director of Communications

Direct Reports: None

Work Arrangement: Minimum of 3 days per week in the office, with flexibility to work from home up to 2 days, and in accordance with business needs

Salary Range: $82,000 - $91,000

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date: April 2026

About the Open Space Institute

The Open Space Institute is a national leader in land conservation and efforts to make parks and other protected land more welcoming for all. Since 1974, OSI has partnered in the protection of more than 2.5 million at-risk and environmentally sensitive acres in the eastern U.S. OSI’s land protection promotes clean air and water, improves access to recreation, provides wildlife habitat, strengthens communities, and combats the devastating impacts of extreme weather.

Position Overview

The Communications Manager is responsible for development and execution of communication materials that maximize external awareness and understanding of mission, programs, and accomplishments of an established organization specializing in land conservation and park development. The work of the Communications Manager is integral to the overall success of the Open Space Institute’s brand recognition, reputational awareness, development effectiveness, and identity.

The position is responsible for developing compelling and effective storytelling across new and established multimedia platforms that reflect strategic OSI messaging, generate engagement from key audiences and the public, and galvanize support for land protection and other vital initiatives.

The position works closely with the full External Affairs team and other program staff in developing materials for a wide variety of platforms including press releases; content for monthly e-newsletters and print collateral; videos and StoryMaps; social media; OSI’s website; and more.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

Media and Public Relations

• Develop and execute strategic media relations programs, including cultivation and management of relationships with contacts at new and traditional media platforms.

• Research, write, and edit press releases and related materials (advisories, talking points, op/eds, background materials, etc.).

• Manage day-to-day media inquiries and press events.

• Develop opportunities for local, regional, and national press coverage.

• Manage relevant social media assets and supporting social media outreach.

• Maintain and expand media contact lists.

• Track placements, impressions, and keep up with media trends.

Content Creation and Management

• Produce high-quality content for monthly e-news and other periodic organizational e-blasts, social media campaigns and weekly posts, print pieces (annual print newsletter, annual report, and others as needed), and other organizational and programmatic collateral needs.

• Multimedia video production management.

• Website content and maintenance.

• Manage relationships with contract writers, videographers, and other vendors as needed.

• Create advertising content and managing placements.

• Support fundraising goals through occasional writing/editing of fundraising materials.

Strategic Communications and External Relations

• Clearly articulate and promote work from various program areas while ensuring consistent messaging.

• Track topics relevant to OSI’s conservation, park development, and strategic goals.

• Track organizational data sets as needed.

Shared Programmatic Commitments

• Embed equity in OSI’s overall communications strategy, messaging, and diversify the stories OSI tells and images we present on website and publications.

• Provide communication guidance to all staff as it relates to diversity and equity.

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position.  There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

Culture & Equity Responsibilities

All OSI staff are expected to contribute to a workplace culture grounded in respect, fairness, and inclusion. This includes highlighting the importance of group identity and considering how personal bias or favoritism may affect interactions or result in inequitable treatment or communication-sharing throughout the organization.

Staff are also expected to cultivate networks and candidate pipelines that include group identities currently underrepresented at OSI, and to draw from those networks when positions are open.

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams and with external partners.

• Proven ability to translate complex issues into clear, compelling narratives for a variety of audiences.

• Strong grasp of adapting messages for different platforms (e.g., website, print, video, and social media).

• Demonstrated success in media relations, including cultivating press contacts and organizing media events.

• Strategic thinker who can connect day-to-day communications work to larger organizational goals.

• Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across departments.

• Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

• Ability to move seamlessly between working independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to create and edit video a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills.

• Minimum of seven years’ experience in communications.

• Experience in environment, conservation, and/or park fields preferred.

Location & Physical Requirements

• This position is based out of our Albany, New York.

• A minimum of three days per week in office expected weekly.

• Work indoors in an office with occasional outdoors work.

• Frequently sits for long periods of time.

• Frequently speaks, reads, writes and uses a computer keyboard.

• Requires standing, walking, lifting, stooping, bending, lifting up to 30 lbs.

• Occasional travel required.

• Have an appropriate home workspace for remote days.

Please note: If you do not wholly meet the above qualifications but believe you are otherwise well-suited to meet the needs of this position, we encourage you to apply. 

Working Arrangements, Pay and Benefits

This is a full-time position requiring 37.5 hours per week within regular business hours. All of our offices are open and fully operational five days per week, as we believe that working together in person can facilitate spontaneous interaction, clearer communication, efficient problem-solving, stronger team cohesion, and support for newer employees. However, OSI recognizes the importance of flexibility for our staff. This role involves working onsite at our Albany, NY office a minimum of three days per week.

Pay for this position is $82,000 - $91,000, commensurate with the candidate’s skill level and experience. The recruiting team is committed to sharing details regarding compensation based on the candidate's qualifications during the interview process.

OSI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package, including a choice of medical plans (both traditional and high-deductible health plans with HSA), with premiums for employees and their dependents covered up to 100% on some plans; dental and vision coverage, with premiums for employees and their dependents 100% covered by OSI; flexible spending accounts; a 403(b) plan with both an up to 4% employer match and 4% discretionary employer contribution after 2 years of service; paid time off, including paid holidays, accrued PTO and sick days, 3 “Summer Fridays”, and 2 floating holidays; life insurance; disability coverage; an employee assistance program; and more.

How to Apply

Apply here: https://j.brt.mv/jb.do?reqGK=27775300&refresh=true. Include a cover letter that includes where you learned of the job posting along with your resume and a relevant writing sample. Applications without a cover letter and writing sample are not likely to be considered. Please note: your cover letter and writing sample must be combined into one file and uploaded together in the “Cover Letter” section of the application.

Applications will be actively reviewed on a rolling basis from the time of posting in April 2026, with earlier submissions receiving priority consideration. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your application as soon as possible, as the role will be unposted once a strong candidate pool has been identified. You will receive an acknowledgment once your application has been submitted, and we will contact you if we would like to schedule an interview.   

Equal Opportunity Statement

OSI is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize that our conservation mission is best advanced by the contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, beliefs, and cultures. We are committed to cultivating and retaining a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters belonging.

OSI offers accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to resumes@osiny.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line. 

Consistent with New York State law, OSI does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, height, weight, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. OSI will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Manager or Senior Manager

Remote (U.S. only)

SINA Communications

Date Posted: 4/15/2026

ABOUT US

​​SINA is a trusted strategic partner to organizations unlocking economic opportunity worldwide, including philanthropies, funder collaboratives, innovative nonprofits and forward-thinking companies. We position our clients as the leading voices shaping the future of learning, workforce development and social impact. Our core strengths include strategic thought partnership and idea incubation, audience-focused content strategies, compelling event and thought leadership initiatives, messaging development, and cross-industry stakeholder management.

Agency Values and Employee Attributes 

• Commitment to Excellence — We set high standards for our work, refine our approach based on feedback and celebrate successes. 

• Strategic Thinking — We anticipate opportunities and challenges, using insights to guide our decisions. 

• Creativity and Innovation — We approach challenges as opportunities to think outside the box, explore new ideas and push our boundaries. 

• Passion for Learning — We are curious, growth-oriented and committed to staying ahead of trends in our industry.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We're hiring for this role at either the Manager or Senior Manager level. We'll assess the appropriate level based on the depth and breadth of your experience, with particular weight given to years of client-facing or project-based communications work, familiarity with the learning and workforce sectors, and demonstrated ability to independently manage projects and produce high-quality content. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator and strategic thinker who is eager to deepen their expertise and ready to take on meaningful client-facing responsibilities within a collaborative, fast-moving agency environment. 

We believe that every job should offer opportunities for the expertise you already possess to shine, as well as provide the chance to continue building and expanding your skillset through new responsibilities. The nature of strategic communications means that your ongoing daily activities may change regularly, and we hope you're excited about the chance to join a small and growing team. Some regular travel will be required.

Key Responsibilities and Estimated Time Breakdown

• Execution of Communications Strategies and Content Development (45%) — Produce clear, compelling and well-researched content across a range of formats and channels, including written materials, social and digital content, op-eds, messaging frameworks and talking points. Translate complex ideas into accessible narratives for diverse audiences. Contribute to the development of client-facing materials with increasing independence over time. Undertake media outreach efforts and pitch stories aligned to broader strategic communications goals. Assist in planning small events and convenings, as well as proactively identify new ways to position our clients with their stakeholders.

• Client Support and Project Management (40%) — Support the management of client engagements under the guidance of senior staff, serving as a reliable project lead for a portfolio of 4-6 clients. Coordinate project timelines, manage deliverables and ensure work is completed on time and to a high standard. Develop an understanding of client goals and begin identifying opportunities to add strategic value and deepen relationships.

• Professional Growth and Team Contribution (10%) — Actively invest in your own development by staying current on trends in workforce development, learning and social impact. Contribute to a collaborative team culture by sharing insights, supporting colleagues and bringing a solutions-oriented mindset to your work. Participate in proposal development as opportunities arise.

• Industry Awareness and Engagement (5%) — Build familiarity with the workforce and learning sectors through research, event participation and ongoing engagement with sector conversations. Support SINA's industry presence by contributing to the company’s owned content channels and identifying relevant opportunities for visibility.

Requirements

• Knowledge Base: Foundational understanding of education, workforce development, philanthropy and/or social impact. Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, with strong attention to detail and a focus on meeting deadlines. 

• Experience and Education: At least five years of experience in communications, content development, public relations or a related field, with a preference for client-facing or agency experience. Bachelor's degree is not required. 

• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to adapt voice and style across audiences and formats. Collaborative, organized and comfortable working independently in a remote environment. 

• Travel: Periodic travel (1-2 trips quarterly) for client meetings, internal team retreats, strategic planning sessions and industry events will be required, with advance notice provided. 

• Personality Traits: Curious, growth-oriented and self-motivated. A team player who takes initiative, welcomes feedback and is excited to grow their skills within a dynamic agency setting.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and benefits 

• Employer-provided laptop; monthly cell phone/WiFi credit 

• Health, dental and vision insurance (100% paid premium for employees) 

• Company-paid life insurance policy (1x annual salary) 

• 401k program with 4% employer match

• Unrestricted PTO policy; two week-long recesses in July and December; Summer Friday program (closing at 12pm local time)

• Generous commission structure for secured new business efforts 

• Opportunities for professional growth and development 

• A collaborative, remote work environment

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit 1) a cover letter detailing your experience and why you’re passionate about changing the future of learning and work, 2) your resume, and 3) a writing sample. Yes, we know everyone hates cover letters — but in this role, you'll regularly have to write succinct and engaging content, so this is our first opportunity to see those skills in action! Please do not dump this job description into ChatGPT to write your cover letter either, we can tell. We do not use AI to review applications, so please don’t use AI to write yours.

Send all application materials as one combined document to info@sinacomms.com. We will not accept applications received by any other method.

Senior Campaigns Director

Remote

PolicyLink

Date Posted: 4/15/2026

Chaloner has partnered with PolicyLink on their search for a Senior Campaigns Director to join their team.

About PolicyLink

PolicyLink is a research and action institute working to advance a nation that truly governs for all. We advance structural solutions, shape conditions, build connections, and strengthen the field infrastructure needed to deliver on the promise of a nation where all can thrive. We are relentlessly focused on delivering results at a scale that matches the challenges — and the potential — of this country.

To achieve this vision, we concentrate our efforts in five key arenas that shape how the nation governs and delivers for its people:

• The legal and regulatory systems that shape our democracy and economy, including amending and advancing the U.S. Constitution

• Federal agencies, which are the engines of public policy and implementation that must deliver results

• State and local governments that deliver the benefits of citizenship to our everyday lives in the cities and states where we live

• We the People — whose collective consciousness and action must be activated toward everyone’s thriving

• The institutional leaders, decision makers, and capital allocators who hold disproportionate influence over how the nation governs

Across these arenas, we are working to awaken a shared consciousness that embraces the humanity of every person; to shape government to deliver results for all; and to align the full force of our public, private, and civic resources to realize this future.

Position Overview 

PolicyLink is seeking a Senior Campaigns Director to join its Communications team and lead the implementation of our omnichannel, research-driven efforts to help people imagine, believe, and make real a nation that works for all. 

Our research reveals a paradox. A majority of Americans believe this nation should care for all and ensure equal protection for everyone, and that we have a responsibility to make that real. Yet many of the strongest believers in this vision feel the most hopeless about their power to effect change. Across the entire population, people struggle to name any pathways forward.

Five years of proprietary audience research have revealed how to transform these bottlenecks into breakthroughs. We now understand the specific barriers that prevent people from imagining transformative solutions, believing in their power to advance them, and ultimately taking action to make change real. More importantly, we have identified the precise interventions—the narratives, organizing strategies, and engagement approaches—needed to address each barrier.

The potential is extraordinary. And the Senior Campaigns Director will play a critical role in helping us realize it. 

The Senior Campaigns Director will oversee the implementation of various communications campaigns, including our core campaign We Are The Founders, one of the vehicles by which we are addressing barriers and seizing opportunities to catalyze imagination and action. The Senior Director will also ensure the implementation of issue-focused campaigns and ensure alignment across the organization and strategies. 

Through these campaigns, we will deliver content, leverage rigorous insights around technology and mass and popular culture, and facilitate engagement. 

As an organization, we have ambitious aims to deliver results over the next five years, including:

• Reaching 10 million people through technology platforms, popular culture partnerships, and mass communications campaigns—meeting them where they consume information and form beliefs about what's possible

• Positioning a clear, actionable path forward in the national consciousness

• Increasing the number of people who strongly believe everyday people have power to drive change

• Creating real online and offline opportunities that increase the number of people who can imagine at least one convincing / hope-generating pathway forward

In this role, the Senior Campaigns Director will oversee the implementation of strategies that include harnessing digital infrastructure, our field network, and popular and mass culture. The Senior Campaigns Director will work closely with consultants and team members across the organization to deliver measurable progress toward the four aims listed above. This role requires an exceptional operational leader: someone who can translate bold strategy and research into disciplined execution, manage complexity across partners and platforms, and consistently deliver results at scale. The Senior Campaigns Director reports to the Managing Director of Communications and will manage multiple team members over time. 

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Work in partnership with the Managing Director, the Vice President of Communications, team members across the organization, and partner agencies and consultants to ensure a clear strategy that leverages digital infrastructure, field activation, and popular and mass culture

• Translate long-term organizational aims and research insights into phased campaign roadmaps with clear milestones, decision points, and success metrics

• Develop campaigns that leverage emergent and innovative digital technologies

• Develop and manage campaign communications budgets, timelines, and scopes of work, ensuring accountability

• Advise leadership on risks, opportunities, and strategic pivots in response to political, cultural, zeitgeist, and technological shifts

Implementation for Results

• Serve as the operational lead for communications activities to support PolicyLink communication campaigns, ensuring priorities are clear, dependencies are managed, risks are surfaced early, and execution stays on track.

• Oversee the development and deployment of integrated campaign activity spanning digital, popular and mass culture, and owned channels, ensuring consistency of narrative and tone.

• Manage regular communications and touchpoints with partner agencies and consultants

• Cultivate and manage relationships with external partners to extend reach and impact

• Ensure the smooth and coordinated execution of supporting tactics and activities, documented in the Communication team’s project management system

• Ensure alignment with organizational positions and aims and across teams

• Provide regular status updates to internal stakeholders and partners 

Measurement, Monitoring, and Learning

• Incorporate and adapt strategies based on research insights, performance data, and emergent learning

• Support organizational storytelling by elevating lessons learned and evidence of impact for funders, partners, and stakeholders

• Ensure learning and results are accessible to internal team members

• Document and share best practices, playbooks, and case studies to strengthen internal capacity and the broader field

• Oversee establishing and ensuring the tracking of measurement for campaigns, which includes measures of success and milestones aligned with the objectives of the campaign  

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Required

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-channel campaigns that integrate digital, field, and cultural strategies.

• Strong judgment in navigating complex issues and environments with confidence and agility  

• Comfortable with results-based accountability and continuous learning. 

• Passion for, and fluency with, applying rigor to campaign efforts, including harnessing the power of data and research

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex ideas for different audiences.

• High degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to hold urgency, hope, and rigor simultaneously.

• A builder’s mindset, with deep satisfaction in making ambitious campaigns work in practice—on time, on budget, and with impact.

• Tested experience managing staff and external resources.

• Ability to travel approximately up to 35% of the time.

Experience Qualifications  

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in communications and campaigns, with a record of delivering large-scale change and measurable outcomes. 

• Experience managing integrated communications campaigns that deliver behavior change or structural change. 

• Demonstrated experience translating research and data into actionable campaign strategies and measurable outcomes.

• Experience managing significant budgets and multiple external vendors or consultants.

• Track record of working with creative agencies, digital platforms, or cultural partners to reach broad or nontraditional audiences.

• A belief in a nation that truly governs for all and a true commitment to advance the promise of a nation where all can thrive.

Compensation and Benefits

PolicyLink offers competitive salaries commensurate with the experience and skills of our employees. The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $190,000. 

Additionally, PolicyLink provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans.

• 401(k) with employer and employer-matching contributions that vest immediately. New employees are eligible to participate within one month of their date of hire.

• Flexible Spending Account.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Group term life insurance plus guaranteed-issue voluntary life insurance.

• Unlimited vacation and sick leave and other generous leave benefits.

• Three required organization reset weeks plus 13 paid holidays.

Work Environment

The position will involve leading and participating in frequent remote video and telephone conferences. It is a 100% remote position, though travel will be required.

To Apply

Interested candidates should apply by using the application form. Chaloner will review all applicants and, upon qualification, contact you to determine next steps. All applications must include: a resume, a cover letter that includes the responses to the two following prompts: 

1. What drives your belief in the possibility of a nation that governs for all?

2. Which campaign impact are you most proud of, and what role did you play in achieving it? 

Please also submit 2-3 relevant work samples. Candidates who do not provide complete responses to the prompt and who do not submit work samples will not be considered.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

PolicyLink strongly values equity and believes in a just and fair society where all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. We work toward a more inclusive world and as such we are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. PolicyLink is committed to maintaining a diverse and multicultural working environment.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

Director of Strategic Communications

Albuquerque, NM

Bernalillo County

Date Posted: 4/09/2026

Job Posting Title:

Director of Strategic Communications

Department:

Office of the Chief of Staff

Location:

415 SILVER AVE SW

Pay Range:

$145,787.00 - $182,250.00

Close Date:

April 13, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Director of Strategic Communications leads Bernalillo County’s internal and external communications strategy, overseeing media relations, messaging, branding, and content across digital, print, social media, audio, and video platforms. The role manages staff, budgets, and communications infrastructure while advising county leadership and elected officials. The Director ensures consistent messaging aligned with county priorities, leads community engagement and emergency communications, and works with stakeholders to effectively communicate programs, policies, and strategic initiatives. Manage and supervise staff through hiring, training, performance assessment, coaching, discipline, and termination actions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and mentor a team of communications professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment, proactively in support of the County Manager, County Commissioners, staff. Clearly communicate expectations, goals, direction, responsibilities, and feedback. Understand needs of the team and nurture employee growth, provide mentorship, and leverage the teams and individual’s strengths. 

• Create and implement comprehensive multi-channel communication plans (public relations, media relations, digital/social media, TV production, material creation, community engagement) to advance organizational goals. Oversee goals, timelines, and actions to meet communication needs and external impacts of our communication work. Develop and oversee a strategic communications plan with priorities, goals, and measurable outcomes. Direct multi-channel content creation and digital platform management, including speeches, media materials, and multimedia content, while overseeing teams that track public sentiment and social media trends.

• Ensure a consistent, compelling, and accurate narratives that reflects the Bernalillo County brand across all internal and external platforms; conduct quality control of all communications; and lead in the internal development of standard operating procedures and policies for communication needs.

• Maintain oversight and editing of official announcements. Cultivate relationships with journalists, bloggers, editors, and others to secure earned media coverage. Track news coverage, Bernalillo County mentions in the media, and analyzes the sentiment of the public towards county initiatives. Prepare staff and elected officials for interviews and media appearances. 

• Manage communication efforts, developing strategies and messaging to effectively address sensitive issues and maintain public trust. Oversee the development and review of the emergency communication plans for the county. Act as a primary spokesperson and manage emergency communications to mitigate reputational risk for the County. 

• Direct efforts to build meaningful relationships through team leadership, foster trust, and drive collaboration between Bernalillo County and the public through event planning, outreach programs, meeting facilitation, and communication management to support community needs and organizational goals.

• Serve as a primary spokesperson for the County of Bernalillo, for relevant meetings, legislative hearings, external engagements, and other activities as identified.

• Spearhead the process of identifying communications goals, target audiences, and timely, strategic opportunities to advance Bernalillo County priorities.

• Work and collaborate effectively with external stakeholders and all levels of cross-functional teams, including senior leadership and elected officials, to align communications, provide/share information, and consult across strategic communication needs. 

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field.

• Eleven (11) years of work experience in any of the following: communications, public relations, media, journalism, community engagement, executive communications, social and digital strategy, organizational brand and marketing communications, or public affairs. 

• Three (3) years in a managerial role.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PREFERENCES

• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Management or other relevant degrees.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated excellence in writing, editing, and public speaking.

• Strong leadership and managerial abilities with a proven record of guiding teams to successful outcomes.

• Ability to quickly analyze, synthesize, and distill complex policy or issue‑related information.

• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills with the capacity to develop effective communication and messaging strategies.

• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

• High level of initiative and independence in leading communication efforts.

• Proficiency with media tools, digital platforms, and content management systems.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate needs and plan proactively.

• Experience in communications and managing sensitive or high‑pressure situations.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Ability to build, manage, and sustain strong professional relationships.

• Commitment to public service and community impact.

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

• Successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.

• Comply with County safety guidelines.

• Complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.

• Complete required Supervisor classes, if applicable.

• Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the employment date, or obtain within 90 days of hire, and maintain it while employed in this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties are performed in various locations and conditions:

• Indoors in temperature-controlled environments.

• In newsrooms/TV studios with bright lights and loud noises.

• Indoors in dark editing and recording venues.  

• Outdoor venues with dust, dirt, sun, rain, and inclement weather. 

• Press conferences.

• Community events throughout the state.

• Work is conducted with a select team with direct supervision and will involve working with large groups and teams throughout the organization.

• Will be required to work extended hours.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Equipment typically used includes a telephone, computer, printer, copy machine, TV camera, video equipment, sound equipment, etc.

• Will drive a county vehicle.

Email Marketing Program Director

Remote

Vitalant

Date Posted: 4/09/2026

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.

Job Description:

At Vitalant, our mission is to save and improve lives through blood donation, research, and innovation. We’re seeking an experienced, creative, and innovative Email Marketing Program Director to lead and evolve our national email marketing strategy. In this highly visible role, you will oversee campaigns that reach hundreds of thousands of donors each week, driving engagement through strong storytelling, fresh creative approaches, and continuous experimentation. As a hands-on leader and skilled writer, you will play a critical role in inspiring donor action and supporting our ability to meet lifesaving blood collection needs. 

Compensation: $108,000 - $118,000 annually 

This is a remote, work-from-home position open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. 

As an Email Marketing Program Director, you'll get to: 

• Lead the creative strategy for email marketing by designing and executing an annual plan that prioritizes innovation, testing, and new approaches, while defining visual and messaging standards for donor communications. 

• Manage the national email calendar for donor recruitment, ensuring timely delivery of all deployments and coordinating closely with Targeted Marketing and Marketing Operations teams. 

• Oversee and enhance email content development, balancing promotional, impact-driven, and urgent messaging while identifying opportunities for fresh storytelling and adapting quickly to blood supply needs. 

• Write and edit a significant portion of donor email communications, particularly for major campaigns and urgent appeals, while guiding content development across teams. 

• Partner with the Creative Solutions Team to elevate design standards, developing mobile-first, visually compelling email layouts that drive engagement beyond standard templates. 

• Drive innovation and experimentation by testing new approaches, analyzing performance, and applying insights to improve future campaigns and inform broader marketing strategies. 

• Provide guidance and establish standards across the organization to ensure consistency in email quality, voice, and donor experience. 

• Stay current on email marketing trends, introducing new ideas related to dynamic content, personalization, and AI integration. 

• Oversee operational excellence of the email channel, including deliverability, unsubscribe trends, list hygiene, and vendor relationships. 

This role plays a critical part in strengthening donor engagement and ensuring Vitalant can effectively connect with communities to support its life-saving mission. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

Knowledge/Education 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field, preferred. 

Experience 

• 5+ years of experience managing email marketing campaigns, with a proven track record of increasing engagement and improving results through creative approaches, preferably in a nonprofit setting. 

Skills/Abilities 

• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities. 

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality. 

• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate complex marketing concepts to non-experts. 

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to define strategy while managing day-to-day execution. 

• Ability to collaborate effectively with Digital teams, Marketing Operations, and Creative Solutions partners. 

• Proficiency in analytics and data visualization tools, with the ability to interpret data and adjust strategies for maximum impact. 

• Expertise in email marketing platforms (Eloqua experience a plus) and working knowledge of HTML/CSS for email. 

• Strong focus on creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement through testing and experimentation. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing business needs. 

• Knowledge of blood banking is a plus. 

Additional Requirement 

Portfolio required demonstrating past email campaigns, including at least three examples with objectives and results. 

Location:

Vitalant Remote Work Phoenix, AZ 85007

Project Coordinator, Communications & Marketing

Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA)

The Energy Coalition

Date Posted: 4/09/2026

Location: Hybrid-Remote; Occasional office and in-field travel throughout Southern CA

Compensation: $23.08 -$31.25/hour ($48,000 - $65,000 annually); Based on qualifications and experience

Benefits: Eligible for all company benefits

To apply: Upload resume, cover letter, and 3 work samples; You may provide a visual portfolio link in lieu of work samples

Interviews: Interviews are scheduled as applications processed; Ideal start date 5/11/26

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to create a brighter energy future as part of a passionate and purpose-driven organization? The Energy Coalition (TEC) seeks a full-time Project Coordinator (PC) on our Marketing, Education, and Outreach (ME&O) team with a specific focus on communications and marketing.

Communications and marketing projects assigned will focus on providing the necessary informational tools, templates and resources to support project execution of several contracts from TEC’s portfolio. Projects will include collateral development and supporting outreach deliverables such as educational workshops, webinars and presentations for programs such the San Diego Regional Energy Network (SDREN) Spark Your Education program and TEC’s Energy is Everything program. This position will also provide administrative and coordination support to the ME&O department and other team members as needed. The position will report to a TEC Project Manager on the ME&O team.

A successful candidate will be able to expertly craft collateral, graphics, and content in response to marketing needs across TEC, have a passion for energy efficiency/ green building, and effectively support multiple team members. TEC is interested in candidates who can leverage their skills across several TEC projects and initiatives and is specifically looking for a marketing generalist to provide well-rounded content development support to our team.

Responsibilities

The primary functions of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Develop visual identities, websites, print materials, newsletters, social media assets, icons, illustrations, and other marketing materials

• Support and coordinate in-person and virtual marketing events, such as conference sessions and webinars, and maintaining marketing materials inventory

• Track project details and documents, keeping the team up-to-date on progress and potential barriers to meet project timelines

• Provide copywriting support as needed

• Maintain and coordinate updates to websites

• Provide other support, as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience

• 1 - 3 years of relevant work experience

• Experience supporting marketing campaigns, including content development, scheduling, and participating in team strategy planning conversations

• Creative thinking skills and an eye for design

• Experience and skills to develop communications, including:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Proficient in English (verbal and written)

  • Familiarity translating legislation and other government-related news items for targeted audiences

  • Knowledge of print and broadcast media style guide

  • Experience supporting social media campaigns including editorial calendars and content management

  • Organizing and maintaining program documents

• Graphic design & print skills:

  • Strong graphic design skills (able to adapt style to align with brand guidelines with minimal team review/oversight)

  • Design layouts, proposal templates, and other documents as needed using appropriate software

  • Familiarity with industry printing standards (PMS colors, page sizes, etc.)

  • Familiarity with the following programs/applications: InDesign CC, Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, Acrobat DC, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Figma, or Inkscape

• Website skills:

  • Basic knowledge in HTML and CSS

  • Familiarity with Google Analytics, website CMS (Squarespace, Wordpress)

• Writing skills:

  • Strong copywriting skills (able to write articles, newsletters, blog posts, etc. in alignment with brand guidelines)

  • Strong business correspondence skills, able to interface confidently with TEC staff supporting multiple programs

• Experience executing with attention to detail and follow-through in tasks that meet contract deliverables

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

• Ability to “manage up” to keep management informed about priorities and progress

• Ability to independently complete assignments in a thorough, accurate and timely manner

• Experience coordinating with vendors

• Must be available to work occasionally outside of regular business hours when needed, including nights and weekends

• Has a “can-do” attitude, flexibility, and commitment to promoting a positive work environment for all

• Able to represent TEC and the ME&O team confidently

• Serve as a company-wide resource for TEC

• Active cell phone plan service

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in and knowledge of community engagement, including cultural awareness and respect of environmental justice communities

• Event coordination experience

• Experience with Google Docs, Drive, and Apps

• Familiarity with SalesForce platform

• Video Skills:

  • Ability to work with video recording equipment (camcorders, audio mics, etc.);

  • Familiarity with video editing and media encoding techniques

  • Proficient in motion graphics

  • Familiarity with the following programs/applications: Premiere Pro CC, After Effects CC, Media Encoder CC, HandBrake

• Photography Skills: Basic knowledge in portrait shooting and lighting equipment

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Energy Coalition (TEC) is a California-based 501(c)3 nonprofit with fifty years of experience partnering with communities, public agencies, private companies, educators, and policymakers to design and implement sustainability strategies. As a social change organization, TEC’s mission is to empower communities to leap into the future of clean energy.

TEC’s team consists of passionate self-starters motivated by their dedication to creating a resilient and sustainable energy future. We nurture the professional growth of our employees by offering opportunities for staff to apply and develop their skills, encouraging staff to learn from one another, and through in-house training and professional development funds to build expertise. TEC strives to create a great working environment that is open, flexible, and collegial.

Company-Wide Expectations:

• Ability to work comfortably in a collaborative environment and make high contributions to the team and program in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive initiative and excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and define the problem, develop solutions, exercise good judgment, and make decisions

• Adaptable, flexible, and able to pivot based on company and program needs

• Intrinsic sense of high moral code and ethical conduct, and ability to use discretion with confidential information

• Passion for energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, and environmental conservation

• Strong attention to detail that results in concise, consistent work products

• Professional appearance and demeanor

Work Environment: This position can work remotely except when business needs require in-person attendance at meetings and events at TEC offices or customer sites. TEC will continue implementing a hybrid model to allow us to innovate and gather in person when it makes sense while championing a flexible work environment and promoting work-life balance. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

COMPENSATION

Salary: This position's starting base pay range is $23.08 -$31.25/hour ($48,000 - $65,000 annually). This hiring range is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the salary range at the time of the posting and is subject to change. The compensation offered will be determined by various factors, including a candidate’s experience, education, training, skills, and certifications. Project Coordinators become eligible for a promotion to Sr. Project Coordinator upon their one year service anniversary.

Benefits: TEC offers a competitive benefits package that includes salary, medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability; access to employee assistance programs and behavioral health programs; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%; and a 9/80 work schedule with 13 paid holidays and paid time off (increases with time in service). TEC values professional growth, and we invest time and resources into quality training for team members.

The Energy Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to reflect the diverse community it serves.

Posted 04.07.2026

Director of Strategic Marketing & Community Outreach

Los Altos, CA

Pinewood School

Date Posted: 4/09/2026

SUMMARY

Pinewood School is a three-campus K–12 independent school in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, known for a student experience that is personal, participatory, and grounded in strong relationships. With approximately 600 students, split evenly between K–6 and 7–12, Pinewood offers an intentionally small environment where students are known well and encouraged to engage fully across a program that combines academic depth with opportunities in the arts, athletics, and community life.

Pinewood offers a well-developed, outstanding, and challenging academic program at its core, supported by a college preparatory curriculum spanning kindergarten through grade 12. At the same time, Pinewood’s roots as an after-school arts program continue to shape its identity. Creativity, expression, and confidence are not separate from the academic experience but woven into it. Meanwhile, STEM disciplines including computer science and engineering are also a key part of the program, with students developing skills in areas such as programming, robotics, and design thinking throughout their time at Pinewood. This balance reflects a school that values both academic depth and exploration.

The director of strategic marketing and community outreach is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing Pinewood’s marketing strategy at a moment of visible growth and momentum. Reporting to the associate head of school, this leader will oversee how the school positions itself across digital, print, and in-person channels, ensuring that marketing efforts effectively support enrollment, retention, and community awareness. The role includes oversight of the communications team and close partnership with admissions and development. This is a fully on-site role, with a visible presence across all three campuses and active engagement in the daily life of the school.

Pinewood seeks a thoughtful and perceptive leader who brings both strategic perspective and a collaborative approach. This is a role for someone who listens closely, builds trust across a community, and can translate the lived experience of the school into messaging that is clear, engaging, and aligned. Pinewood looks forward to welcoming the director of strategic marketing and community outreach to begin later this summer.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Priority Deadline: May 3, 2026
Application Review: Early-to-mid May
On-site Final Round: Late May
Decision Announced: Early-to-mid June
Start Date: Summer 2026
Reports To: Associate Head of School
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Salary Range: $160,000–$200,000

The New Media Firm - Digital Media Buyer

Hybrid (Washington, D.C.)

The New Media Firm (TNMF)

Date Posted: 4/09/2026

Overview

The New Media Firm (TNMF) is one of the country’s leading progressive media firms, working with candidates and organizations to connect with voters in the ever-changing media landscape, from television to digital. A pioneer of narrative messaging, TNMF uses the power of media to persuade, touch hearts, change minds, and motivate action.

TNMF knows the key to effective communication is authentic storytelling. Building a diverse team that accurately reflects the authentic stories we tell is imperative to our success. We believe our work is stronger when our team is representative of the diverse communities and cultures found in our storytelling. We strongly encourage women, Black, Latino, Hispanic, AAPI, indigenous people, LGBTQ+, people of all ages, disabled people, and veterans to apply.

We are seeking a digital media buyer to join our growing team. The ideal person will thrive in a collaborative setting, have an eye for detail, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be part of a small, nimble, and creative team that is constantly seeking to innovate and reimagine digital communications in support of our progressive clients. Knowledge of both programmatic and direct buying is appreciated but not required for this position. We are looking for an individual who is curious about the latest digital advertising trends and wants to make a difference helping progressive political candidates and organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review digital advertising plans that help clients reach their strategic goals, including helping clients define and measure success.

• Build out digital advertising plans on our DSP and place the related buys across multiple platforms with precision.

• Provide day-to-day monitoring on video, display, OTT, SEM, and paid social campaigns, including bid management, budget allocation, forecasting, performance monitoring, creative testing, keyword expansions, etc.

• Monitor and analyze paid digital trends, investigate irregularities in performance, identify strategic opportunities for improvement, and present recommendations to optimize and improve campaigns.

• Collaborate effectively and confidently with clients and colleagues.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must bring 2+ years of professional experience, including internships.

• Some knowledge of digital advertising - programmatic, OTT, and/or social.

• Has worked in and around teams of digital media buyers.

• Familiarity with the pieces of our tech stack - GCM, GTM, Basis, Facebook Business Manager, Google Ads, and Asana - or similar platforms is a plus.

• Experience working on political, advocacy, or union campaigns - and a knowledge of the strategies, tactics, goals, and timelines of running those campaigns is a plus.

Salary, Benefits, and Location

• Salary range for this position is $55K-$60K.

• 100% company-paid healthcare, vision & dental for employees and families.

• Generous holiday, vacation, and sick leave policies.

• Pre-tax commuter benefits.

• Company paid SEP IRA contributions.

• Training and professional development.

This position is in Washington, DC. The New Media Firm employees are currently working a hybrid schedule. To prioritize the health and safety of all employees, The New Media Firm employees are required to provide proof of up-to-date COVID vaccination. Some nights and weekends may be required to support our clients during high-volume times such as elections.

To Apply

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume online at https://grossmansolutions.applytojob.com/apply/

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

The New Media Firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. The New Media Firm does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.

Director, External Affairs

Hybrid (New York City, NY)

Ford Foundation

Date Posted: 4/08/2026

The application deadline is on April 28th. Please submit both a resume and a cover letter to be considered.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Director of External Affairs will be responsible for managing and coordinating a wide range of activities concerned with risk prevention, issues management, crisis response, and U.S government affairs. The Director reports to the VP and Chief External Affairs Officer, and serves as a strategic partner to and extension of the VP using experience in political communications, government, public affairs, and crisis management to support the mission and objectives of the foundation. The Director works collaboratively with the Office of the President, Office of Legal Services and Office of Communications and members of the Executive Leadership Team in all areas of mutual interest.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE 

Issues Management & Crisis Response 

• Lead the execution of the rapid response system for the Foundation during issues and crisis situations, supporting the VP in refining existing procedures for efficiency and tactical response.

• Work with partners across the Foundation to monitor and manage emerging issues from start to finish. Track media inquiries, news clips, legislative updates, and social media landscapes to inform the response strategy.  

• Provide real-time updates and recommendations to the President and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on reputational risk, crisis situations, and government affairs.

• Distribute daily and weekly risk clips to keep senior leadership informed of key developments.

• Work with the VP to build and maintain relationships with the press for response efforts (answering complex, flagged, or sensitive inquiries).

Government Affairs

• Work with the VP to set strategic priorities for government affairs work, to advance the Foundation's mission.

• Provide updates and advice on U.S. government affairs developments to U.S-based and global Foundation staff. 

• Prep the President and senior leadership for meetings with elected officials and policy makers. 

• Work with the VP to engage with elected officials and their staff regarding meetings, events and correspondence. 

• Monitor policy developments and Congressional activities as it relates to the non-profit sector.

• Help manage the work of government affairs consultants with the VP and Chief Legal Officer.

Risk Prevention

• Lead proactive risk prevention initiatives, including developing risk meeting materials and training sessions with Legal.

• Maintain and refresh rapid response playbooks, holding statements, and incident archives throughout the year.

• Partner with program teams to stay informed on developments and ensure coordinated communication during issues.

• Conduct risk analysis when items are flagged, as directed by the VP of External Affairs and Legal team.

• Assist in managing the relationship with external communications consultants for risk and crisis management work, ensuring deliverables and timelines are met in coordination with the VP.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 10+ years experience at a senior level in public relations, public affairs, media, government, or a related field. Varied and broad experience is preferred over specialization.

• Deep experience in political communications, government, public affairs, and crisis management; with a preference for recent government experience (within the last 10 years).

• Strong background in stakeholder coordination and real-time reputational risk mitigation. 

• Proven ability to think strategically, analyze critically, and translate ideas and insights into action through coherent and viable programs and plans.

• Excellent communication skills: a strong writer, editor, and presenter of ideas.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and to organize multiple and varied priorities. 

• Demonstrates grace and polish under pressure, with unwavering soundness of judgment.

• A proven record of making sound judgments about competing priorities and managing time and resources well.

• Strong leadership skills including flexibility, collaboration, diplomacy, empathy, and listening skills.

• Commitment to the foundation’s mission and core values.

• Degree in journalism, communications, or policy preferred or relevant communications/government experience a plus.

• Ability to travel as needed. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

This position is primarily a sedentary role. However, the person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with internal staff, access files, office machinery and a copy machine/printer.

The Ford Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its programs, and operations. As part of this commitment, the Foundation will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact, talentacquisitionhr@fordfoundation.org. 

SALARY: The Ford Foundation is committed to salary transparency. The minimum salary for this position is $232,000, and the maximum is $240,000. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of this range. A candidate’s relevant experience and our commitment to internal equity determine the final offer. We review global compensation regularly to ensure market competitiveness and equity. The hiring range for this position has been carefully crafted to align with the market.

LOCATION: This position is based in the foundation’s New York office. We operate in a hybrid model and require staff to be in the office three days per week.

WORK AUTHORIZATION: This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: This is a permanent position. 

WORKING AT FORD

• Commitment to creating a culture where everyone feels respected

• A hybrid working model and flexible work arrangement policies offer colleagues the opportunity to engage in meaningful ways and the space to maintain a healthy work-life balance 

• Professional development and ample opportunities to build your expertise and expand your network

• Comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and work-life needs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on your first day

• Generous time off, including personal, vacation, sick, extended holiday time off, and wellness days

• Generous parental leave policy, including birth, surrogacy, adoptive, foster parents, and resources for backup child and elder care that support our colleagues’ ability to attend to family responsibilities 

• Comprehensive retirement benefits options (with employee and employer contributions of up to 13%), allowing you to invest in your financial future with confidence

Learn more about what it’s like to work at the Ford Foundation.  

Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at The Ford Foundation, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law. The Ford Foundation does not discriminate against formerly incarcerated individuals.

Executive Director, Crooked Ideas

Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA)

Crooked

Date Posted: 4/08/2026

At Crooked, we believe the answer to a rising authoritarian movement is a democratic movement powerful enough to fight it and (fingers crossed) defeat it. That means using all the tools at our disposal as a media company to help build a massive, diverse coalition united behind a core set of democratic values: freedom, equality, compassion, and the rule of law.

Job Summary:

Crooked is hiring for an Executive Director to lead Crooked Ideas, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. The Executive Director is a seasoned leader who can help Crooked Ideas execute on its content-based strategy for 2026 and beyond. They will lead a small but nimble team working alongside the Crooked Media ecosystem and ensure the organization meets its strategic content goals while delivering value to their fundraising partners. 

This role is based out of our Los Angeles office, and follows a hybrid schedule based on the jobs needs. We are ideally looking for Los Angeles-based candidates or candidates willing to relocate within the first 3 months of accepting an offer. 

How You’ll Spend Your Time:

Organizational Leadership & Strategy

• Provide executive leadership for all aspects of Crooked Ideas, and oversee ongoing development and growth.

• Guide high-level strategic planning and continue to develop priorities and programs based on learnings and opportunities, and the external landscape, and in alignment with potential and committed funding.

• Establish and develop partnerships, projects, and ongoing strategic alignment.

Fundraising & Budget Oversight

• Lead and ensure the achievement of the organizational budget and fundraising targets on an ongoing basis, including support of current projects.

• Cultivate relationships with philanthropic partners, individual donors, and aligned funders.

• Ensure timely and accurate assessment of program goals and reporting of outcomes to donors.

• Oversee and manage organizational budget and finances.

Operational & Legal Oversight

• Ensure organizational health, legal compliance, and strong governance practices.

• Oversee and manage key vendor relationships, contracts, and nonprofit reporting requirements.

Board Management 

• Oversee, plan and lead quarterly board meetings with accurate and concise reporting on program outcomes, budget health, and fundraising goals. 

• Manage board composition, development and ongoing communication/relationships. 

Content Strategy, Program Development, and External Partnership Development 

• Lead strategy development and execution of Crooked Ideas’ impact-focused content and campaigns, and ensure alignment with overall program goals and donor and grant commitments. 

  • Partner and develop collaborative projects and campaigns with internal teams and external creators and influencers to develop truly impactful editorial, social and media content, in accordance with the current donor and grant commitments and in alignment with audience growth goals. 

  • Develop, manage and extend partnerships with the external social movements associated with the various campaigns, including the climate movement.

  • Monitor and stay connected to the various cultural, political, and policy landscapes to ensure programming is timely and relevant. 

• Support evolution of Crooked Ideas strategy.

Marketing & Communications 

• Oversee execution of marketing, social media, and audience development strategy in order to achieve program strategy and outcomes, according to donor goals and commitments, as well as potential fundraising opportunities, and in line with audience growth goals.

• Guide messaging and public-facing communications and campaigns in alignment with the organization’s voice and values.

• Represent the organization in public forums and key partner convenings.

• Oversee development and execution of an Annual Report on Crooked Ideas, for distribution to external partners and stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Hire, support and manage a high-performing, mission-driven team.

• Collaborate with key constituents and colleagues who provide services to Crooked Ideas.

• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, experimentation, and fairness.

• Work with the board to ensure strong organizational health and team support.

What You Bring to the Table:

• A strong sense of ownership and excitement related to our mission,

• A self-starter and leader who will guide the way of our program initiatives.

• A strong collaborator who is eager to create a positive environment to work well with others and bring multiple stakeholders together to accomplish amazing things.

• A strategic thinker and doer who maintains a strong balance between creative vision and project management skills, which many times will require one to actively roll up their sleeves to bring great ideas to life.

• A facilitator of constructive conversations, who values diverse perspectives and promotes critical thinking to ensure compelling ideas are shared and valued.

What Experience You Have:

• Senior leadership experience in nonprofit organizations.

• Strong fundraising track record (especially with foundations, high-net-worth donors, and/or content-based funding)

• Experience in content development, strategic communications, or storytelling for change

• Deep familiarity with climate and democracy issues, social-impact work, or movement-building.

• Strong understanding of nonprofit operations and legal compliance.

• Values-driven, collaborative, and the ability to navigate complexity with humor and humility.

• Have startup experience (especially in nonprofit or media ventures).

• Know your way around political media, the impact/narrative space, or cultural campaigns.

• Have successfully managed a leadership transition before

This job description provides a summary of how you’ll spend your time, but is nowhere near exhaustive, so other duties may be assigned over time. 

Pay and Perks:

At Crooked, we believe in paying employees at market rates that are informed by salary surveys and industry benchmarks. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer full-time employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive salaries 

• Paid healthcare

• 401k match 

• Unlimited discretionary time off 

• Paid leave including, sick, bereavement, pregnancy loss, and disability leaves

• 20 weeks of paid parental leave

• Commuter reimbursement or paid parking

• Communications stipend 

• Professional development opportunities

• Did we also mention our offices are closed at the end of the year? 

Once we’re ready to extend an offer, we look at the individual’s years of relevant experience and other compensable factors to determine a competitive offer. And for this role, the total potential cash package ranges from $175,000-$200,000, which is inclusive of a base salary and an annual bonus. We evaluate bonuses based on company and individual goal achievements.

About Us

We welcome everyone—as an inclusive workplace, we invite all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Our mission and intent is to encourage people from every nation, race/ethnicity, belief, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, and culture to feel respected and valued for their unique contributions to our company.

We approach our work courageously, adapt and improve constantly, and celebrate the wins big and small. We cultivate a culture of creativity and expression at Crooked Media. We hire the best talent, ensure they have the tools and training they need, and set them free. If you have a high degree of ownership and are driven to excel, you’ll fit right in. 

That’s it. End of mission.