Director of Learning and Partnerships

Remote

The Communications Network

Date Posted: 12/10/2025

About The Communications Network

The Communications Network connects, gathers, and informs leaders from the most influential foundations, nonprofits, and social-sector consultancies across the globe.

We are a vibrant, diverse, and generous community of 3,000+ communicators, storytellers, strategists, designers, researchers, and community builders.

Driven by our core values of community, learning, and leadership, The Network helps social-sector leaders solve complex problems and use communications to advance a more just, healthy, and equitable world.

We work remotely, flexibly, and collaboratively — balancing excellence with warmth. Our team culture is curious, kind, creative, and candid. We believe in big ideas, smart systems, and doing good work with good people.

About the Role

The Director of Learning and Partnerships is the strategist and connector behind The Network’s learning agenda, strategic partnerships, advancement, and external collaborations.

You will design and execute learning programs — from webinars to conferences to summits to editorial projects — while cultivating strategic partnerships that deepen impact and extend The Network’s reach. 

You’ll collaborate across the organization, ensuring that learning initiatives, events, and partnerships reflect The Network’s culture, values, and strategic priorities.

This is a cross-functional leadership role — part educator, part producer, part connector — ensuring that members learn with and from one another, that knowledge flows across programs, and that every initiative amplifies the field of communications for good.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Strategy and Design

• Identify and cultivate partnerships with foundations, nonprofits, academic institutions, and communications and community building experts that strengthen the reach and quality of The Network’s learning programs.

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of The Network’s learning programs across in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats.

• Develop and execute a cohesive annual learning and thought leadership strategy, informed by field/members’ needs, sector trends, strategic opportunities, and organizational priorities.

• Curate and coach facilitators, speakers, and partners to ensure high-quality, relevant, and engaging learning experiences.

• Build structures that help members translate learning into actionable insights for their work.

Program Integration and Collaboration

• Partner closely with the Director of Community Experience, the VP of Community, and other staff to embed learning into all major programs and events — including Circles, LOCALs, ComNet, editorial partnerships, and issue-focused summits.

• Ensure all learning initiatives are interconnected and reinforce a unified member experience.

• Evaluate program effectiveness, gather feedback, and iterate to enhance relevance, accessibility, and impact.

Partnership Development

• Build and deepen strategic relationships. Cultivate the partners, allies, amplifiers and champions who can expand the organization’s reach, credibility, and impact.

• Spot and shape new opportunities. Track what’s happening in the field — new coalitions, funder priorities, cross-sector initiatives, and emerging issues that could open new doors or strengthen the work.

• Serve as the connector. Represent the organization in meetings, working groups, networks, and convenings — translating the mission in a way that sparks interest and invites partnership.

• Work across teams to bring ideas to life. Translate program goals into partnership-ready concepts and coordinate internally so opportunities are realistic and well-scoped. Work with comms to refine messaging, pull impact data, and ensure what you share externally matches the work happening internally.

• Steward partners with intention. Keep relationships warm and consistent, follow through on commitments, and make sure partners feel valued and engaged. Keep a clear pipeline of active conversations, potential collaborations, and long-shot ideas.

• Collaborate with the Development & Partnerships Manager to align partnership strategies with programmatic priorities and funding goals.

• Serve as a thought partner to staff, volunteers, and external partners on programmatic innovation and collaborative opportunities.

Leadership and Staff Collaboration

• Act as a bridge across teams, ensuring learning and partnership efforts reinforce, not silo, organizational initiatives.

• Report on progress and outcomes to the Chief of Staff and VP of Community, providing strategic recommendations and insights.

• Advise leadership on opportunities and ways to pursue them. Bring back insight on trends, risks, and openings — helping the team decide where to lean in and where to pass.

What Success Looks Like

Within six months:

• You’ll have built the trust of the team, the board, and the community.

• Learning programs are structured, consistent, and clearly aligned with The Network’s mission and member needs.

• Staff and partners have clarity on how learning initiatives intersect with events, Circles, LOCALs, and member engagement.

• Early partnership opportunities are identified, scoped, and moving with a visible pipeline of active conversations and potential collaborations.

• You’re representing The Network confidently in outreach and discovery calls, and partners know who to reach out to when they want to collaborate.

Within one year:

• Programs across the organization feel cohesive, high-quality, and impactful.

• Partnerships are actively contributing to program quality, reach, and member experience.

• Members report measurable gains in knowledge, skills, and network connections.

• Learning and partnership strategies are shaping The Network’s thought leadership and influence in the field.

• You’ve brought forward new opportunities — coalitions, cross-sector collaborations, and thought leadership avenues — that have shaped The Network’s direction.

• Partners feel engaged, valued, and well-supported through clear communication and follow-through.

• You are a key advisor on trends, opportunities, and increasing impact.

You’ll know you’re succeeding when members consistently say: “I learned something here I couldn’t have learned anywhere else, and I feel connected to people and ideas that matter.”

Who You Are

• A learning strategist, educator, or program leader with 8+ years of experience creating professional development, leadership, or collaborative programs.

• A natural connector and do-er with experience building, nurturing, and sustaining strategic partnerships and opportunities that enhance programs and reach.

• Someone who thrives in finding new opportunities — tracking what’s happening in the field, spotting openings, and turning loose connections into real opportunities.

• Skilled at designing and executing high-touch learning experiences that balance rigor, practicality, and human-centered engagement.

• A collaborative leader who can navigate cross-functional projects, guide teams, and influence outcomes without formal authority.

• Strong project manager — able to translate vision into actionable steps while juggling multiple priorities.

• An empathetic communicator who models curiosity, warmth, and candor in all interactions.

Experience in philanthropy, nonprofit communications, or professional networks is a plus but not required.

The Details

• Salary range: $105,000–$115,000, commensurate with experience.

• Benefits include: 401(k) with 5% match, health/dental/vision insurance, generous PTO, and a winter office closure.

• Occasional travel required.

• This is a hybrid-remote position, with occasional in-person team meetings in Washington, D.C. 

• The role is full-time (approximately 40 hours per week, generally 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern), with flexibility and a team culture rooted in trust, accountability, and kindness.

• You must be able to stand, walk, and be physically active for extended periods of time during Network conferences, gatherings, and events. 

Communications Coordinator

Remote

The Communications Network

Date Posted: 12/10/2025

About The Communications Network

The Communications Network connects, gathers, and informs leaders from the most influential foundations, nonprofits, and social-sector consultancies across the globe.

We are a vibrant, diverse, and generous community of 3,000+ communicators, storytellers, strategists, designers, researchers, and community builders.

Driven by our core values of community, learning, and leadership, The Network helps social-sector leaders solve complex problems and use communications to advance a more just, healthy, and equitable world.

We work remotely, flexibly, and collaboratively — balancing excellence with warmth. Our team culture is curious, kind, creative, and candid. We believe in big ideas, smart systems, and doing good work with good people.

About the Role

We’re looking for a creative, strategic, and endlessly resourceful Communications Coordinator who can help The Communications Network speak with one clear, confident, and compelling voice across every platform. You’re someone who loves shaping ideas, telling stories, and designing experiences that make people stop, think, and act — whether that’s a member, a partner, or a future community leader.

This role is central to The Network’s mission: ensuring that everything we produce — from email updates to social campaigns to microsites like the Trust Playbook or ComMatters — is high-quality, consistent, and human-centered. You’ll design and produce visual content, help execute The Network’s comms strategy, and help craft The Network’s digital voice while keeping our members, partners, and the field engaged and inspired.

Key Responsibilities

Executing External Communications & Outreach

• Manage and produce content for The Network’s website, newsletters, email campaigns, and social media channels.

• Manage and execute The Network’s LinkedIn strategy, including recognition graphics, reposts, content share-outs, and more.

• Manage The Network’s MailChimp and email lists, maintaining accuracy and effectiveness.

• Ensure visual and written communications are consistent, clear, and aligned with The Network’s voice, values, brand, and strategic priorities.

Managing Thought Leadership & Content Platforms

• Manage updates to and maintenance of ComNetwork.org and ComNet-specific sites. 

• Project manage the creation, maintenance, and promotion of microsites such as the Trust Playbook, JonesAward.org, the AI Toolkit, and Com-Matters.org in Squarespace.

• Project manage the creation and implementation of the ComNet app in Whova.

• Collaborate with Network staff, members, and partners to develop compelling content, including event summaries, thought leadership collaborations, toolkits, and visual storytelling.

• Ensure all content reflects the “ComNet vibe”: warm, insightful, and human-first.

Visual & Design Consistency

• Develop visual assets for digital and in-person programs, events, and campaigns, including graphics, presentations, and social media visuals in Canva and other related software.

• Maintain visual consistency and design quality across all Network platforms.

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure design supports strategic objectives and programmatic storytelling.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Directors, Specialists, and the VP of Community to coordinate communications and design tied to events, learning programs, Circles, and LOCAL initiatives.

• Serve as point of contact and facilitator with external design partners on all collaborations.

• Ensure all programs are integrated into a cohesive communications strategy.

• Support editorial planning, content calendars, and campaign strategy for maximum impact.

• Support staff as needed on webinars, in Slack, on social media, and in other related areas and platforms.

• Other duties as assigned.

Nice to Have — Familiarity with:

• Squarespace

• Canva

• MailChimp

• LinkedIn

• Whova

• Zoom

• Slack

• YouTube

What Success Looks Like

• All communications platforms reflect a unified, compelling Network voice and visually consistent brand.

• Thought leadership microsites are live, updated, and widely used by members, partners, and the field.

• Digital content drives engagement, sparks conversation, and reinforces Network priorities across programs.

• Members and partners regularly recognize The Network’s communications as useful, helpful, professional, insightful, and human-centered.

Who You Are

• You can see the big picture but sweat the details that make ideas sing.

• A master of multiple mediums: Comfortable working across email, social, web, and visual design.

• Collaborative and curious: You thrive in cross-team projects and enjoy working with people who are building programs, convenings, and community.

• Creative problem-solver: You find ways to make things happen without always having a blueprint.

• Tech-savvy but human-first: You leverage tools like Canva, Squarespace, Slack, and analytics dashboards, but you know human connection drives impact.

• Flexible and adaptable: You can juggle multiple projects, adjust to shifting priorities, and stay cool under deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience

• 1-4 years of professional experience in communications, marketing, digital content, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience creating multi-channel campaigns and managing content platforms.

• Strong visual and design skills; familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.

• Prior experience in the nonprofit, philanthropy, or social impact sector is a plus.

• Comfortable with occasional travel and flexible working hours around events.

The Details

• Salary range: $45,000-$50,000, commensurate with experience.

• Benefits include: 401(k) with 5% match, health/dental/vision insurance, generous PTO, and a winter office closure.

• Occasional travel required.

• This is a hybrid-remote position, with occasional in-person team meetings in Washington, D.C. 

• The role is full-time (approximately 40 hours per week, generally 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern), with flexibility and a team culture rooted in trust, accountability, and kindness.

• You must be able to stand, walk, and be physically active for extended periods of time during Network conferences, gatherings, and events.

Chief Operating Officer

New York, NY

DEY. Ideas + Influence

Date Posted: 12/5/2025

Do you have a passion for tackling humanity’s biggest challenges and a desire to be part of the team focused on issues such as climate change, health/science, artificial intelligence, technology for good, foreign policy, and global health? Are you excited by the opportunity to work alongside leading thinkers and visionary institutions to amplify transformative ideas and solutions? DEY. Ideas + Influence could be the place for you. We are looking for someone who is not only skilled but deeply curious about the world and motivated to contribute to meaningful progress.

DEY. partners with some of the world’s most influential organizations, authors, and thinkers to amplify their big ideas and help them make a meaningful impact in society. Our approach emphasizes quality over quantity, working with a curated list of clients that share a commitment to moving the needle on the global issues that vex humanity. Our diverse portfolio includes Nobel Prize winners, globally recognized NGOs, philanthropic organizations, innovative think tanks, and distinguished nonfiction authors. As a boutique firm, we pride ourselves on providing all client-facing team members, at every level, direct access to high-profile clients, including organizations like The World Bank, The Ford Foundation, The United Nations, MIT, The Gates Foundation, and Stanford Medicine.

Position Overview 

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of the senior leadership team who can partner with the CEO to lead the firm through its next phase of growth.You will be responsible for leading and optimizing DEY.'s internal operations and infrastructure. The COO will oversee day-to-day business operations, talent and HR functions, technology platforms, and internal systems to enable sustainable growth and support the agency's mission-driven work. 

This role requires a strategic operator with a deep understanding of PR agency environments and strong executional leadership. The position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and does not have any direct reports at the moment.

Core Responsibilities 

Leadership

• Work closely with CEO on ongoing firm leadership and differentiation topics

• Drive strategic implementation and operational excellence by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technological adoption

• Serve as a thought leader on developing agency culture

• As a member of the leadership team, participate in ad hoc initiatives

• Manage any offsite or biannual company-wide meetings or events

• Collaborate with CEO on long-term operational strategy and goal setting

Operations & Infrastructure 

• Lead daily operational management, ensuring processes are efficient and scalable 

• Design and optimize internal processes and systems. Manage client contracts, vendor agreements, and resource planning in collaboration with CFO and legal support 

• Maintain and evolve a centralized process library to support consistent delivery across teams 

• Partner with account leads to help manage time tracking, assess delivery capacity and client team structure 

• Monitor quality assurance frameworks and client satisfaction signals in collaboration with Client Service Director 

People & Culture 

• Lead all HR operations including recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance reviews, and compliance 

• Manage team documentation including job descriptions, compensation tracking, and the org chart 

• Oversee employee engagement, development initiatives, and DEI practices

• Supervise internal support roles such as interns, executive assistants, and contractors 

Strategic Enablement & Growth 

• Support business development through process oversight, proposal management, and pipeline tracking

• Oversee sales pipelines, pricing strategies, and account growth

• Lead agency marketing execution including case studies, award submissions, and newsletters 

• Monitor team utilization and capacity planning across client and internal projects 

Technology & Innovation 

• Oversee technology tools including project management, CRM, media databases, and file sharing platforms 

• Manage relationships with external IT vendors and ensure tech-readiness for new hires

• Promote AI adoption and support internal digital transformation 

• Develop and enforce IT and AI governance policies 

Skills and Qualifications 

• Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience, including at least five (5) years in an operations role at a PR, communications, or professional services firm 

• Proven ability to design and lead systems that support business scaling and team performance 

• Proven demonstration of strong business acumen and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with tools such as Airtable, Asana, Muck Rack, HubSpot, and AI platforms 

• Based in the NYC metro area and available for a hybrid work model 

What Else You Should Know

• Location: The position is full-time and hybrid, NYC metro preferred

• Salary: The salary range for this position is $145,000 to $175,000

• Benefits: We offer a robust benefits package for full-time employees including paid time off; health, dental, vision, and disability insurance; 401k with company match; annual gym membership/fitness classes stipend; CitiBike membership (NYC only); annual curiosity stipend for books, exhibitions etc.; and an employee referral bonus.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of, employment visas at this time. 

Director of Communications

Washington, D.C.

Mercy Corps

Date Posted: 12/5/2025

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 35 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

 The Department / Team

The Global Communications Team elevates Mercy Corps’ global profile and influence through powerful storytelling and strategic media engagement. We are a nimble, globally connected team dedicated to amplifying Mercy Corps’ impact and inspiring action from donors, partners, policymakers, and the public. We raise visibility and credibility for Mercy Corps across top-tier international, regional, and other media platforms, positioning our leaders and experts as trusted voices in a rapidly evolving global landscape. We anticipate moments that matter and ensure Mercy Corps’ voice is heard, our expertise recognized, and our programs and impact understood.

The Global Communications Team sits within the Philanthropic Growth & Engagement (PG&E) Department. The mission of the Philanthropic Growth & Engagement (PG&E) Department is to advance Mercy Corps' mission by raising impactful and flexible funds—with a focus on growing unrestricted fundraising—from individuals, companies, and foundations, and elevating our global profile and influence. Our team brings together private fundraising professionals, marketing and communications specialists, development operations experts, and digital platform managers. Together, we boldly share Mercy Corps' global impact with our audiences through best-in-class storytelling with a focus on building trust, engagement, and long-term relationships among our supporters. We work across teams to inspire philanthropic support and partnership with external audiences and build and protect Mercy Corps' reputation and profile. Most of all, we are passionate about Mercy Corps' mission and believe a better world is possible.

 The Position

The Director of Global Communications is a senior strategic leader responsible for advancing Mercy Corps’ global profile, influence, and reputation through high-impact media engagement, storytelling, and thought leadership. The Director supports the development and execution of global media strategies that elevate Mercy Corps’ visibility and credibility among top-tier audiences, including donors, policymakers, and partners. As a visible leader within Mercy Corps, the Director plays a key role in shaping the organization’s global narrative, deepening public understanding of our mission, and strengthening Mercy Corps’ influence on key policy and philanthropic conversations.

Based in Washington, D.C., this position offers a unique opportunity to operate at the nexus of media, policy, and humanitarian response, connecting global impact to policy influence. The Director plays a critical role in supporting the D.C.-based CEO and the Policy and Advocacy team to strengthen media advocacy around U.S. foreign assistance and global humanitarian issues. The Director builds and maintains strong relationships with top-tier U.S. and international media, serves as an on-the-record spokesperson, and provides strategic guidance during moments of opportunity or crisis.

The Director combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution and is equally comfortable developing big-picture strategies while directly managing media outreach, messaging, and day-to-day media inquiries. While the role currently operates as an individual contributor, it offers the opportunity to help shape future team structure and leadership as the communications function expands.

This role comes at a pivotal moment for the global humanitarian and development sector. With traditional funding models dramatically shifting, public trust in institutions changing, and new technologies redefining how people engage with global issues, the Director will help Mercy Corps lead the way in shaping a new narrative for our organization and the sector—one that reimagines what humanitarian action looks like in a rapidly changing world.

Essential Responsibilities

STRATEGY AND PLANNING

• Co-leads development and oversees the implementation of Mercy Corps’ global communications strategy to raise visibility, influence, and affinity across target audiences, including media, donors, policymakers, and partners.

• Collaborates with and supports the Senior Director of Communications to ensure the global media relations strategy aligns with overarching department goals and organizational strategy.

• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to senior leaders, ensuring consistent, compelling messaging that advances Mercy Corps’ mission and drives philanthropic growth.

• Develop strategies and lead engagement across a rapidly evolving influence landscape, including the rise of generative AI, new digital storytelling formats, and social-first news environments.

• Work closely with colleagues from donor engagement, marketing, fundraising, programmatic, policy, and operational departments to ensure our media and communications initiatives advance fundraising, advocacy, marketing, and mission goals.

• Support issue management related to reputational risk and crisis communications, in partnership with the Senior Director of Communications and other internal stakeholders.

• Maintain an uncompromised ability to respond quickly to current events with a strong sense of urgency.

CROSS-TEAM COLLABORATION

• Translate complex or technical program information into clear, accessible, and emotionally resonant messages that inspire donor support and elevate Mercy Corps’ impact.

• Partner with colleagues across the Philanthropic Growth & Engagement department to identify opportunities for maximum impact and ensure integration between media, marketing, and fundraising strategies.

• Work closely with Brand, Marketing, and Digital teams to align storytelling across earned, owned, and paid channels, maximizing the reach and resonance of communications efforts and earned media wins.

• Partner with country teams and other internal stakeholders to identify and support the collection of compelling stories and content assets (videos, photos, quotes) to bring our work to life for different audiences.

MEDIA RELATIONS & REPRESENTATION

• Oversee proactive and reactive media engagement, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with top-tier U.S. and international journalists and outlets—including print, broadcast, and new media — with a focus on cultivating Washington, DC-based media contacts.

• Conceptualize and advance thought leadership initiatives by positioning Mercy Corps’ executives, experts, and research in high-impact media and influence opportunities.

• Represent the Communications Team in internal and external fora; serve as an on-the-record spokesperson when needed.

• Successfully lead media relations during global emergency responses, including deploying to manage media engagements as needed. Maintain an uncompromised ability to respond quickly to current events with a strong nose for news and sense of urgency; provide insightful analysis and recommendations for strategic positioning. Anticipate newsworthy moments and opportunities for proactive positioning of Mercy Corps with key media audiences.

• Prepare and staff the CEO and other senior leaders for media interviews, including in-studio broadcast and other high-visibility engagements.  

• Partner closely with the Policy and Advocacy team to align media strategies with advocacy priorities, including proactive media engagement and media advocacy around U.S. foreign assistance and other key policy issues.

TEAM ENGAGEMENT

• Participate in nurturing a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing global team culture that values and fosters curiosity, innovation, collaboration, well-being, and cross-regional partnership.

• Create and sustain a work environment rooted in diversity, mutual respect, and belonging where team members strive for excellence.

• Hire, onboard, and lead team members as necessary.

• Assist team members with information, tools and resources to improve performance & reach objectives.

• Supports the Senior Director in the day-to-day responsibilities of team management as needed.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.

• Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.

• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Senior Director of Communications

Works Directly With: Global Communications Team, Philanthropic Growth & Engagement Team, Policy and Advocacy, Country and Regional Teams, CEO/Office of the CEO, Executive Leaders

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• BA/S or equivalent required in communications, journalism, or related field.

• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in communications, media relations, or journalism, including demonstrated engagement with geographically dispersed teams.

• Established relationships with top-tier U.S. and international media outlets (e.g., The New York Times, Washington Post, Reuters, Associated Press, BBC) and a proven track record of generating high-impact press coverage.

• Experience serving as an on-the-record spokesperson and trusted media representative for senior executives or organizations in high-visibility contexts.

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, compelling stories that resonate with donors, policymakers, and public audiences.

• Understanding of and curiosity about the evolving global media and influence landscape, including the intersection of journalism, digital content, and emerging technologies.

• Strong commitment to ethical storytelling practices and visual representation that ensure communications reflect Mercy Corps’ values, protect participants, and elevate stories that center dignity and community voice.

• Exceptional cross-cultural communication skills; demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for diverse perspectives, communication styles, and cultural contexts, and fosters inclusive dialogue and collaboration across global teams.

• Familiarity with and interest in building skills in generative AI tools for content creation, research, and media engagement; ability to assess opportunities and risks related to AI in storytelling and communications workflows.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including excellence in messaging, media materials, and executive communications; experience writing and placing op-eds or thought leadership pieces a plus.

• Keen editorial judgment and a “nose for news,” with a deep understanding of what makes a story viable and timely in international media.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex priorities under pressure while maintaining composure, judgment, and creativity.

• Experience in international development, humanitarian aid, climate, and/or global issues strongly preferred.

Success Factors

Our next Director of Global Communications will be a resilient, strategic, and forward-thinking communicator with a deep understanding of today’s rapidly evolving media and influence landscape. They will pair strong journalistic instincts with the ability to connect communications strategy to Mercy Corps’ fundraising, advocacy, and global influence objectives. They will be a tenacious and proactive relationship builder with an active network of top-tier U.S. media contacts and a proven ability to earn coverage that advances organizational priorities. They are intellectually curious and eager to experiment with new tools and platforms, including generative AI. They bring a blend of strategic vision and tactical execution, and can think and plan at the executive level while directly cultivating media relationships, pitching stories, and managing day-to-day media opportunities. The ideal candidate is a collaborative teammate who fosters inclusion, mentorship, and shared purpose across teams and geographies. They will demonstrate sound judgment under pressure, agility in navigating crises, and the ability to translate complexity into clarity for diverse audiences. This person will bring creativity, integrity, tenacity and a deep commitment to Mercy Corps’ mission, combining optimism with professionalism and composure even in high-stakes, high-pressure moments. This role is ideal for a communications leader who thrives in a fast-moving environment and leads through expertise, collaboration, and action. 

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based in Washington, DC and may include limited travel, including to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited. 

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Team Engagement and Effectiveness 

Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.

We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).

As a safeguarding measure, Mercy Corps screens all potential US-Based employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.  Our screening process is designed to be transparent and completed in partnership with new Team Members. You will have the opportunity to disclose any prior convictions at the conclusion of the recruitment process before the check is initiated. 

We ask that you do not disclose any prior convictions in your application materials or during the recruitment process.

Vice President, Communications

Washington, D.C.

Campaign Legal Center (CLC)

Date Posted: 12/5/2025

About the Campaign Legal Center:

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is a nonpartisan legal organization dedicated to solving the wide range of challenges facing American democracy. We fight for every American’s freedom to vote and participate meaningfully in the democratic process, particularly Americans who have faced political barriers because of race, ethnicity or economic status. 

CLC’s unparalleled expertise and impact spans our key issue areas, which encompass promoting the freedom to vote, the right to have every vote counted, fair redistricting, campaign finance reform and ethical rules for officeholders. To protect and improve the democratic system, we use tactics such as litigation, policy advocacy and strategic communication.

Position Summary + Context for the Role:

CLC is at a unique moment in its history as we prepare to launch our 2025-2029 strategic plan. At this moment in history, our very democracy is at stake. While CLC fights for every American’s rights to responsive government and a fair opportunity to participate in and affect the democratic process, the Trump administration is using its power to attack opponents, seize control of elections, restrict voting access, and undermine the rule of law itself.

CLC is ready to meet this moment. We are committed to the Constitution and not to any political party or ideology. We have the expertise and a record of success. We will fearlessly advance our democracy, whatever the hurdles or the costs. And we have a plan for doing so over the next five years. 

The Vice President, Communications is responsible for creating the vision, defining the direction, and leading the implementation of communications strategies for Campaign Legal Center in accordance with our strategic plan. The Vice President is a member of CLC’s executive team, which conducts organization-wide leadership. The Vice President reports to CLC’s Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

Communications

• Lead the operations of the Communications team and directly or indirectly supervise all Communications staff.

• Develop and implement short-, medium-, and long-term communication strategies to advance CLC’s organizational goals.

• Advance CLC’s brand, including by:

• Positioning and raising the profile of the organization and the organization’s top spokespeople.

• Maintaining CLC’s nonpartisan identity.

• Ensuring brand and style guides are used consistently across the organization.

• Overseeing creation of new or refined brand materials or campaigns as required.

• Shape messaging, framing, and narrative to achieve policy objectives.

• Connect message, content and channel to deliver to the right audiences and measure the impact of the work through development and implementation of a KPI framework.

• Ensure cross functional teams and departments are aligned on communications strategies and targets, fostering collaborative partnerships.

• In collaboration with the Finance team, develop and track the department’s budget.

• Work closely with the Vice President, Development, to develop and execute a comprehensive donor outreach strategy, including the creation of fundraising collateral such as annual reports, brochures, and donor emails as needed.

• Oversee the management of communications consultants such as website vendors, designers, branding and marketing agencies, messaging pollsters and other consultants as required.

• Manage strategic communications campaigns.

• Develop and oversee rapid response and crisis communications strategies.

Organizational Leadership

• As a member of the executive team, consult on and participate in organizational decision-making, including on organizational strategies, policies, procedures, and internal messaging.

• Advance CLC’s strategic goals regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Represent the organization at internal and external meetings and conferences, as well as board, funder, and other stakeholder meetings as necessary.

• Advise leadership, executive team, and Board of Directors on strategic communications, branding, and messaging considerations.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in communications, including at least 5 years in a supervisory, managerial, or executive capacity.

• A track record of advancing organizational goals through communications activities.

• Significant understanding of the current media environment, including effective use of social platforms and influencers.

• Exceptional writing and oral communications skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate complex or technical concepts.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal teams, external partners, and key stakeholders.

• Ability to motivate, mentor, and lead a large team and build consensus in a rapidly evolving external environment.

• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment to CLC’s mission and nonpartisan values.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training. 

Compensation and Benefits 

Campaign Legal Center is committed to fostering a workplace that supports every team member's personal and professional well-being. Our compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package tailored to meet the diverse needs of our staff. 

Our benefits include: 

• Generous health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiums

• A 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, with immediate vesting

• 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 3 floating holidays annually

• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, 10 days of bereavement leave, and 8 weeks of sabbatical leave for those who qualify

• Office closures for all federal holidays, plus typically a week in late summer, and a week in the winter.

• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts

• A $1,000 annual professional development stipend and bar membership reimbursement

• A $300 annual technology allowance

• Pre-tax metro smart benefits

• New family and family planning support, including reimbursement for travel to access legal reproductive healthcare

• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters.

At CLC, we believe that caring for our team is essential to sustaining our mission. We strive to create a culture where everyone can thrive inside and outside work. 

This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.

Audience Outreach & Communications Lead

Albuquerque, NM

Project ECHO

Date Posted: 12/5/2025

Position Summary:
Project ECHO has an exciting opportunity for a new Audience Outreach & Communications Lead to join our Communications & Marketing Team! This position will focus on audience outreach as Project ECHO continues grow. This individual will be critical in raising awareness of Project ECHO's programs and supporting fundraising initiatives.

Note: The For Best Consideration Date has been extended to 12/10/2025.

As the Audience Outreach & Communications Lead, you'll be responsible for:

• Using Adobe Illustrator, creating various marketing collateral including PowerPoint presentations, graphics, flyers, etc., for fundraising and other outreach, as needed.

• Designing promotional materials for events and marketing campaigns using Adobe Creative Cloud.

• Developing video, audio, and other promotional content that elevates the ECHO brand, used in Impact Reports, on the ECHO website, and in other funder-focused channels.

• In collaboration with contractors, staff, and appropriate principals, overseeing complex written and multimedia projects.

• Overseeing a variety of communications and marketing projects, including executive communications, fundraising outreach, newsletters, videos, events, and writing projects, that support the message and brand identity of Project ECHO.

• Leading the development of newsletters and other communications for funders and other key audiences.

• Collaborating with stakeholders to co-create marketing materials for funders, partners, collaborating organizations, and others.

• Creating and distributing newsletters to funders, potential partners, collaborating organizations, and other audiences.

• Reviewing analytics and developing content based on data-informed decisions.

• Planning, writing, and designing various online tools and content for external audiences, including funders, partners, and collaborators.

• Working with assigned stakeholders to develop and write reports for a variety of external and internal stakeholders, including funders.

• Developing digital and print products to support audience-specific campaigns, including collateral materials and web landing page.

• Collaborating with fundraising team to ensure funder contact lists are accurate and up-to-date.

• Leading pre- and post-event promotion as needed, including the Voices that ECHO virtual series; MetaECHO community partner events; hosted side events at significant convenings such as Skoll World Forum, UN General Assembly, World Cancer Congress, and Global Digital Health Forum.

• Leading speaker content development and support for key events.

• Reporting on event outcomes and recommending new strategies to improve those outcomes.

• Developing presentations for key stakeholders, including executives, fundraising team, and key leaders, to present to internal and external audiences.

• Presenting to various internal and external groups, including the executive team, fundraising team, ECHO partners, as well as funders and potential collaborators.

• Writing, designing, editing, and coordinating various written materials for newsletters, websites, and other publications.

• Writing news releases announcing key funding and project partnerships.

• Writing case studies and funder profiles for website and other publications;

This role requires strong interpersonal skills and extraordinary competency in verbal and written communication. This position requires flexibility and excellent prioritization skills; one who performs well with minimal supervision with the ability to thrive and problem solve in a fast-paced working environment with competing deadlines. A successful candidate will be a relationship and community builder who is passionate about the organization's mission and values.

Project ECHO is committed to democratizing implementation of best practices in healthcare, education and other areas where first mile professionals need support. We do this by training universities, nonprofits, and dedicated individuals on facilitation skills and how to set up robust virtual communities of practice to be able to scale their own expertise and missions to the benefit of their local communities. Over the past 20 years, Project ECHO and our partners have trained more than 1,000 partners who make up our global network of Universities, ministries of health, and NGOs around the world. Examples of programs we and others run include infectious disease control (Hepatitis C, HIV), mental health and addiction treatment, literacy, math, climate mitigation and many more.

Project ECHO is funded in part by philanthropic grants and gifts from organizations such as the GE Foundation, the Helmsley Charitable Trust, the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, the Merck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the US Government. Additionally, for programming benefitting New Mexico we receive support from the NM Legislature, the New Mexico Human Services Department and the New Mexico Department of Health.

Project ECHO prides itself on being a values-based organization and inclusive place to work. Our seven values include: Service to the Underserved, Democratization of Knowledge, Mutual Trust and Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Accountability, Innovation and Learning and Joy of Work. We strive to find individuals who can embrace and exemplify these values. In addition, Project ECHO was named one of Albuquerque's Top Three Best Places to Work in 2023. This award recognizes organizations of all sizes with exceptional climates, team atmospheres, benefits, and employee engagement. For more information and a brief overview of benefits available please visit Project ECHO Newsroom.
We work with partners all over the world and work hours outside of normal business hours may be required. We are fortunate to have access to advanced technology, which will require some teleworking.
See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.

Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

Department:
Project ECHO (259B)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Full-Time

Term End Date:
06/30/2026

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53

Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required:
Yes

For Best Consideration Date:
12/10/2025

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please submit a cover letter, current resume, and 2-3 samples that showcase your writing and design work. On the resume, include month and year of start and end dates for each job listed. Please indicate whether previous jobs listed were full-time or part-time. If part-time, include number of hours worked per week. Instructions for cover letter: please describe how you meet the preferred qualifications in the posting. Official transcripts, High School Diploma or GED certificate may be required for hire.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Basic graphic design skills and familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud

• Decision-making and problem-solving skills

• Basic understanding of/or experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud or similar digital marketing platforms

• Good networking skills

• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects

• Attention to detail

• Knowledge of the Associated Press style guide

• Dedication to service

Senior Communications Consultant

Denver, CO

Kaiser Permanente Colorado

Date Posted: 12/5/2025

Kaiser Permanente Colorado’s Communications team supports internal and external communications for the Colorado region, using owned, earned, and crisis communications channels.   

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, the Senior Communications Consultant IV drafts, edits, and distributes stories and communications that support strategic and operational priorities while advancing Kaiser Permanente-s mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and improve the health of our members and the communities we serve.  This position leads editorial content meetings and drafts executive communications for both internal and external audiences. In consultation with internal and external stakeholders, this senior consultant regularly develops and leads strategic communications plans and tactics. This may include public relations and thought leadership content, social media, multimedia content, and crisis communications.  

Job Summary:

This individual contributor is primarily responsible for developing strategic communication plans and ensuring successful implementation of communication efforts. This position develops communications, manages projects or project components, and conducts communication activities.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Practices self-development and promotes learning in others by proactively providing information, resources, advice, and expertise with coworkers and customers; building relationships with cross-functional stakeholders; influencing others through technical explanations and examples; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; listening and responding to, seeking, and addressing performance feedback; providing feedback to others; creating and executing plans to capitalize on strengths and develop weaknesses; supporting team collaboration; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.

• Completes work assignments and supports business-specific projects by applying expertise in subject area; supporting the development of work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; ensuring team follows all procedures and policies; coordinating resources to accomplish priorities and deadlines; collaborating cross-functionally to make effective business decisions; solving complex problems; escalating high priority issues or risks as appropriate; and recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities.

• Ensures successful implementation of communication efforts by consulting with stakeholders on change management and implementation strategies; assessing effectiveness of communications and making modifications as necessary; monitoring key performance indicators and ongoing effectiveness of communications; and ensuring communication plans are implemented on time, on budget, and within agreed upon specifications.

• Develops communications by writing, editing, and producing complex content for KP communications programs and projects; proofreading and coordinating production of communications materials; ensuring final placement and distribution of materials; updating content on client-specific and internal/external channels; and ensuring content is consistent with the Kaiser Permanente brand and editorial guidelines in terms of tone, manner, and messaging.

• Manages projects or project components by coordinating stakeholder contacts; recommending or assigning team resources based on project needs and team member strengths; consulting in the development, analysis, and management of project plans; and coordinating project schedules and resource forecasts.

• Conducts communication activities by providing support to internal and/or external stakeholders; managing and maintaining vendor relationships; defining and communicating the KP brand to ensure positive reputation and recognition; ensuring communications align with KP standards; and ensuring communication activities and performance metrics are documented and tracked.

• Develops strategic communication plans by consulting with clients and stakeholders to identify business objectives, key performance indicators, and communication requirements; gathering and analyzing data and information; obtaining input and resources to fulfill communication plan objectives; ensuring plans are aligned with the organizational strategy; coordinating project schedules; providing input into budget; identifying and leveraging appropriate audiences and channels; and providing strategic support on a variety of organizational initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.

• Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Humanities, Business, Social Science, or related field and Minimum five (5) years experience in communications, writing, marketing, or a directly related field. Additional equivalent work experience in a directly related field may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years experience working in an organization with union represented employees.

• Three (3) years professional experience in the development of digital or multi-media content.

Primary Location: Colorado,Denver,Regional Office - Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM

Working Hours End: 05:00 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Flexible

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-CO-02|NUE|Non Union Employee

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Colorado Regional Offices - Mbr Comm-Corporate Communictns - 1608

Pay Range: $103800 - $134310 / year

Kaiser Permanente is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills and geographic location along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure that pay equity is achieved and maintained across Kaiser Permanente.

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home.Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Senior Communications Officer

Atlanta, GA

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

Date Posted: 12/1/2025

A renowned entrepreneur and co-founder of The Home Depot, Arthur M. Blank is now recognized for his values-based Blank Family of Businesses (BFOB) and as one of America’s leading philanthropists through the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. All his industry-leading businesses, including the foundation, operate on six core values: Put People First, Listen and Respond, Include Everyone, Innovate Continuously, Lead by Example and Give Back to Others.

After 30 years and more than $1.5 billion in giving, the foundation has committed to significantly escalating the impact of its philanthropy over the next 10+ years. This milestone coincides with deeper participation among the next generation of Blank family members on the board and in advisory capacities, partnering around their shared core beliefs, including the Jewish value of tikkun olam (“heal and repair the world”) and seeking a fuller realization of American ideals.

The foundation works across various programmatic areas, including Youth Development, Environment, Atlanta’s Westside, Mental Health and Well-Being and Democracy. The foundation also manages a large portfolio of founder-led initiatives, supporting the causes, institutions and relationships our founder holds dear. Geographically, much of the foundation’s work prioritizes Georgia (with a focus on Atlanta) and Montana, while also considering the potential for greater national impact and influence. 

The Senior Communications Officer will play a pivotal role in advancing the foundation’s mission and brand reputation. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications and working closely with the Digital Communications Officer, this individual will independently develop and lead communications strategies for some of the foundation’s six giving areas, taking initiative to identify opportunities, shape narratives and drive results while collaborating effectively across teams. The Senior Communications Officer will oversee internal communications and support the president’s office with board communications, support the preparation of board materials, collaborating across teams to deliver sharp, high-quality materials. 

Senior Communications Officer, Key Responsibilities:

Giving Area Communications 

• Design, implement and evaluate comprehensive communications strategies for some of the foundation’s six key giving areas. 

• Serve as a strategic advisor to grant-making program staff on messaging, content development and storytelling, brand positioning, media engagement and stakeholder communications. 

• Craft engaging content for a variety of channels, including print, digital, social media and press materials.  

• Write compelling communications materials, including press releases, blog posts, messaging, opinion/thought leadership pieces, quotes and talking points to showcase the impact of the foundation’s work through highlighting the work of the grantees.

• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including grantee partners, media and vendors. 

• Provide media training and prep materials to foundation leadership as needed. 

• Manage proactive and reactive media relations.

Internal/Board Communications 

• Oversee the foundation’s internal communications, ensuring timely, clear and consistent information sharing across the organization and Blank Family of Businesses. 

• Lead copy editing of board materials and presentations, upholding the highest standards of accuracy and clarity. 

Other General Responsibilities/Expectations 

• Measure and report on key performance indicators to assess the impact of communication strategies. 

• Stay abreast of communications trends, issues and best practices in philanthropy and the foundation’s areas of giving. 

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in communications or public relations, preferably in philanthropy, nonprofit or mission-driven sectors. 

• Proven success in developing and executing strategic communications plans. 

• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills; strong attention to detail.

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment—balancing self-direction with a commitment to shared goals.

• Experience managing internal organizational communications. 

• Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and experience building collaborative relationships across functions. 

• Ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into clear, compelling content for diverse audiences. 

• High emotional intelligence, proactive and collaborative spirit, and ability to work across diverse teams and stakeholders. 

• Strong sense of judgment and experience handling confidential information 

• Proven ability to confidently present complex information, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and executive-level audiences.

• Proficiency with digital platforms, analytics tools and project management tools (Monday.com).

• Light graphic design experience a plus, preferably with proficiency in PowerPoint.

• Experience managing contracts and budgets. 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or a related field required. 

Digital Communications & Marketing Manager

Remote

Bellwether

Date Posted: 11/24/2025

Use your expert knowledge of digital platforms and superior storytelling skills to put a spotlight on Bellwether’s services and impact.

About Bellwether 

Bellwether is a national nonprofit that exists to transform education to ensure students furthest from opportunity achieve outcomes that lead to fulfilling lives and flourishing communities. We work hand in hand with education leaders and organizations to accelerate their impact, inform and influence policy and program design, and share what we learn along the way. 

We are a remote-first team, and our work is national in scope, so our flexible working style allows our professionals to work where they have built their lives, which means Bellwether can hire the best person for each role, regardless of geography. This role can be based anywhere in the United States. Up to approximately 10% travel may be required.

Our External Relations (XR) team leads Bellwether’s communications, marketing, editorial, and development work, ensuring that the organization’s work reaches and resonates with key audiences and creates new opportunities for potential funders and clients to partner with us.

About the Position

Bellwether has an immediate opening for a Digital Communications & Marketing Manager who will co-lead the development and manage the implementation of a comprehensive digital communications and marketing strategy for the organization.

The Digital Communications & Marketing Manager will report to Bellwether’s Director of Communications & Marketing, McKenzie Maxson.

Responsibilities

The Digital Communications & Marketing Manager will co-lead the development and manage the implementation of a comprehensive digital communications and marketing strategy for the organization that highlights Bellwether’s services and impact for key audiences and generates leads for future partnerships. They will work collaboratively across the XR team and the organization, embedding themselves into project workstreams as necessary to ensure digital content advances both project and organizational goals. In this position, you should expect to: 

Co-lead development of a comprehensive digital communications and marketing strategy.

• Working with the Director of Communications & Marketing, develop strategies that significantly increase engagement with Bellwether’s key audiences (including media, policymakers, funders, and current and prospective clients) across social media (organic and paid), email, and other digital platforms.

• Develop and track metrics that accurately capture Bellwether’s reach and impact on digital platforms based on the organization’s broader communications and impact goals.

• Bring an expert perspective on the best way to use major digital platforms (strategically and tactically), and constantly update this perspective as platforms evolve.

Drive high-impact storytelling and marketing.

• Work with experts across the organization to develop content and digital campaigns in multiple formats that reach and resonate with key audiences and drive leads for priority portfolios of work.

• Continuously push Bellwether’s ability to create content in different media (written, audio, video, etc.) with a clear perspective on which formats best suit particular stories/target audiences/marketing goals.

• Refine and, where necessary, build new systems to codify best practices across our digital platforms, including the use of artificial intelligence tools to support more efficient and effective digital storytelling.

Manage Bellwether’s day-to-day presence on digital platforms.

• Draft and post compelling content (in collaboration with content experts from across the organization, as necessary) optimized for specific platforms tied to new Bellwether releases, current events, and “evergreen” communications and marketing priorities. 

• Collaborate with the Senior Design & Visual Associate to ensure content on platforms is as “visual first” as possible while reflecting the organization’s brand guidelines.

• Produce multimedia content for priority platforms (including live digital events) in service of broader communications and marketing goals.

• Recommend and execute paid digital advertising campaigns to advance project-specific goals and broader communications and marketing goals.

Qualifications

Excited? We are, too. You should apply if you have:

• A passion for and commitment to transforming education to ensure students furthest from opportunity achieve outcomes that lead to fulfilling lives and flourishing communities.

• At least three to five years of demonstrated professional experience in digital communications and marketing. 

• A demonstrated track record of developing and implementing high-impact organic and paid digital communications and marketing campaigns in the public, private, and/or nonprofit sectors. 

• The ability to think creatively and innovatively about opportunities to refine and expand the reach of our digital work (including by expanding to entirely new platforms or kinds of content).

• Strong skills in written communication, editing, and interpersonal communication. 

• An entrepreneurial work style and willingness to proactively stay on the leading edge of new developments in digital platforms, to identify needs, and to take on projects. 

• The ability to manage multiple projects to timely and effective execution. 

• The ability to give and get feedback; to manage up and laterally, as needed; and to execute projects successfully without constant supervision. 

• A well-rounded interpersonal skill set and the capacity to work well both independently and in a team environment. 

• A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to producing the highest-quality work. 

The following traits/skills are preferred but not required: 

• Experience with basic graphic design and video production/editing.

• Basic fluency in recent developments in education policy.

• Experience with web-based content management systems (including Divi and WordPress) and CRMs (including Salesforce). 

Compensation

The base salary range for this role for an incoming team member is $87,500–$94,000 annually, with eligibility for an annual performance bonus targeted at $5,025, based on individual and organizational success. While the final offer amount will be determined by multiple factors — including previous experience and content knowledge — and may vary from the listed range, Bellwether is committed to transparency, and all offers are aligned with our compensation philosophy.

Bellwether provides an attractive benefits package that includes a performance bonus based on individual and organizational success, health care coverage, and a 401(k) plan with an employer-matching contribution policy.

To Apply

Use your application materials (letter of interest, resume, and a portfolio showcasing at least two digital campaigns on which you played a leading role) to show us how you have the skills we listed or why the skills you have are the ones we need. You should also use your application materials to clearly highlight ways in which your background and experience align with Bellwether’s mission, including our commitment to helping young people furthest from opportunity.

Please address your letter of interest to McKenzie Maxson, Director of Communications & Marketing. This role has a priority application deadline of December 12, 2025. While we prioritize applications received on or before that date, we will review applications as we receive them until the position is filled. Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Bellwether is committed to providing equal opportunities. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals with whom we are in contact are not discriminated against based on age, race, ethnicity, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, political viewpoint, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Further, as described above, Bellwether is committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. 

Communications Manager

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL)

Date Posted: 11/24/2025

Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is a leading senior services organization in Northern California, providing older adults with comprehensive and innovative care that fosters purpose, dignity, and joy. The campus houses Frank Residences assisted living and memory care, the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, an acute geriatric psychiatric unit, and the Jewish Home and Senior Living Foundation.

For more than 150+ years, we have fully embraced aging in a community rooted in Jewish values of compassion, connection, and excellence, proudly serving over 2,500 individuals each year from all faiths and backgrounds.

Position Overview:

The Communications Manager will develop and implement strategies that support the Jewish Home & Rehab Center, Frank Residences, Development, and campus-wide projects and initiatives. It serves as a key content creator and project manager, ensuring that all communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with our mission to provide older adults with comprehensive and innovative care that fosters purpose, dignity, and joy.

Working in partnership with a small but mighty team comprised of the Marketing Director and the Senior Designer & Media Manager, this role requires both broad vision and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications

• Develop, write, and implement comprehensive communication plans that maintain consistent voice, tone, and branding while safeguarding SFCJL’s reputation.

• Lead the creation and execution of strategic work plans to produce compelling multi-channel content—including newsletters, websites, press releases, announcements, presentations, brochures, social media, scripts, email campaigns, invitations, programs, signage, reports, articles, and intranet updates.

• Tailor messaging to engage diverse audiences: residents, patients, families, employees, donors, and the broader community.

Content Creation & Management

• Oversee the end-to-end production of communication materials, ensuring quality and timely delivery across platforms.

• Manage daily content creation, scheduling, and publishing for social media to maximize engagement.

• Maintain and enhance the intranet to strengthen internal communication and connection.

• Ensure compliance with consent and copyright policies; organize, label, and archive visual assets.

Performance & Events

• Monitor, analyze, and report on communication metrics to guide strategy and optimize engagement.

• Support in-person and virtual events with clear, engaging messaging before, during, and after events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.

• At least 7 years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or related fields.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills adaptable for multiple audiences and channels.

• Strong project management and multitasking skills in fast-paced environments.

• High emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and the ability to work collaboratively or independently.

• Proficiency with digital tools, social media platforms, email marketing systems, Microsoft Office; willingness to learn new technologies.

• Familiarity with Jewish culture, traditions, and values preferred.

• Experience in healthcare, Jewish organizations, or senior living sectors a plus.

Core Competencies

• Creativity and strategic thinking

• Professionalism and discretion

• Ability to manage multiple priorities

• Commitment to mission and values

• Positive, solutions-oriented mindset with a sense of humor

A complete application will include: a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples.

This role is fully on-site.

Pay Range: $115K - 140K, DOE

DSHS Senior Director of Communications and Governmental Affairs

Olympia, WA

State of Washington

Date Posted: 11/24/2025

Description

DSHS Senior Director of Communications and Governmental Affairs

Why This Role Matters

Every year, the Department of Social and Health Services touches the lives of more than 2.6 million Washingtonians. At this scale, communication is not just messaging; it is mission-critical. As Senior Director of Communications and Governmental Affairs, you’ll have direct access to the Secretary’s executive leadership team and the Governor’s office, shaping how Washington’s largest agency builds trust with the public, employees, and partners. This opportunity is central to advancing customer-centered government, ensuring that every message reflects transparency, inclusion, and the diverse voices of the communities we serve.

This is a rare opportunity to:

• Define the agency’s voice at a pivotal moment of transformation.

• Lead a high-visibility function with direct impact on statewide credibility and trust.

• Unify communications, innovation, and design under one coordinated vision.

• Advance customer-centered government in alignment with Executive Order 24-04.                  

What You’ll Take on in the First Year

• Shift the Narrative: Establish a disciplined, proactive communications strategy that positions DSHS as a trusted, mission-driven voice across Washington.

• Elevate Customer Experience: Demonstrate how communications can highlight measurable improvements in service delivery, transparency, and public trust.

• Unify the Function: Integrate media relations, internal communications, community relations, and visual/innovation strategy into a single, coordinated enterprise-level operation.

• Lead Through Change: Provide steady leadership through structural realignment, clarifying roles and expectations while sustaining performance and morale.

• Shape Collaborative Relationships: Develop and maintain effective, solution-driven partnerships with the Governor’s Communications Office, state and legislative leaders, and peer agencies to advance shared priorities.

• Drive Team Performance: Set a clear vision, reinforce accountability, and establish a culture of disciplined execution and innovation

What Success Looks Like

• A proactive communications rhythm is embedded and trusted across the agency.

• DSHS is recognized for consistent, credible storytelling that reinforces its mission and statewide impact.

• The Governor’s Office and state partners view DSHS as a reliable, collaborative communications partner.

• Internal and external messaging is aligned under a unified vision.

• The communications team is accountable, aligned, and delivering at a high level.

The Type of Leadership DSHS Needs 

• Provides clarity and composure in high-stakes situations where credibility and public trust are at risk.

• Navigates complex political and organizational environments with authority, tact, and sound judgment.

• Unifies people and functions, setting direction with accountability and purpose.

• Balances strategic vision with disciplined execution, ensuring that the communications strategy translates into a measurable impact.

• Exemplifies transparency, integrity, and trust, reinforcing DSHS’s role as a credible statewide leader.

Qualifications

We’re seeking a communications leader with the following competencies:

• Executive-level communications leadership— demonstrated ability to set strategy and deliver results in a large, complex, or high-visibility organization.

• Crisis and media expertise— proven skill in managing high-stakes issues, shaping narratives, and protecting organizational credibility and trust.

• Change leadership — success unifying diverse functions, leading teams through transition, and sustaining performance and morale.

• Political and stakeholder acumen — experience partnering effectively across executive, legislative, tribal, and community leaders.

• Storytelling and engagement expertise — ability to elevate organizational voice, connect with employees and the public, and make complex work accessible and compelling.

• Customer experience orientation — demonstrated commitment to advancing transparency and customer service that meets diverse communities where they are.

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Relations, or a related field is preferred.   

Application Process

Applications will be accepted through December 15th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Please email a resume and cover letter to tracie.kidd@dshs.wa.gov, highlighting your interest in the role and the competencies and leadership capabilities outlined in this profile. 

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

Digital Communications Associate

Remote

Governors Action Alliance (GovAct)

Date Posted: 11/24/2025

About GovAct

Governors Action Alliance (GovAct) is a fiscally sponsored nonprofit nonpartisan initiative that helps Governors work across state lines to champion fundamental freedoms and improve people's lives. GovAct serves as a centralized platform for collaboration across Governors’ Offices—incubating, launching, and supporting alliances of Governors. These alliances share cutting-edge policy and legal approaches to some of the most challenging and critical issues we face, from reproductive freedom, democracy, public safety, and public health.

Currently, GovAct supports the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, Governors Safeguarding Democracy, the Governors Public Health Alliance, and other Governor collaborations, including convenings, discussion series, and task forces. Specifically, GovAct helps:

• Build capacity and expertise by connecting experts across Governors' Offices and organizations, tailoring best practices, model policies, and legislation, and advancing other legal and policy innovations for Governors to advance bold policies;

• Develop innovative ideas for collaboration by breaking out of silos and advancing creative initiatives;

• Advance affirmative agendas for Governors to maximize their powers to protect fundamental freedoms and counteract federal overreach; and

• Partner with advocacy organizations and other stakeholders.

More information about GovAct can be found at www.GovActAlliance.org.

The Opportunity

Reporting to GovAct’s Director of External Affairs, the Digital Communications Associate will help lead the organization’s digital strategy and bring its story to life across platforms. This person will be responsible for shaping and maintaining a dynamic digital presence that advances GovAct’s mission, strengthens its brand, and elevates the work of its alliances.

The Digital Communications Associate will execute GovAct’s day-to-day social media presence, including management of GovAct social media accounts, content creation, and digital storytelling—crafting compelling narratives that highlight the power of governors to protect fundamental freedoms. This role is ideal for a creative, politically attuned communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and loves connecting policy and people through digital channels.

To Apply

This search is being conducted with assistance from Katherine Jacobs of NPAG. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

At GovAct, we celebrate a culture of belonging and are committed to cultivating and nurturing a workplace of diversity, equity, and inclusion. GovAct encourages individuals to apply for this position who are of underrepresented backgrounds, including, for example, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

GovAct is an equal opportunity employer.

Chief External Affairs Officer

Remote

Accelerate

Date Posted: 11/24/2025

About Accelerate

Accelerate exists to dramatically improve student outcomes at scale by turning evidence into action. As a hub for advancing what works, Accelerate partners with states to scale proven, evidence-based practices that deliver measurable gains for students. We share knowledge and insights across the field to expand what’s possible, working alongside leaders to embed effective solutions into the fabric of public education. By aligning research, policy, and practice through state implementation, we turn evidence into measurable progress, helping students thrive.

Accelerate is a growing organization - equity-centered, results-oriented, and grounded in both optimism and practical implementation. We aim to build a small, talented, diverse team that embodies our core values: accelerating student achievement, seeking truth through evidence, embracing new ideas, multiplying impact through collaboration, and upholding accountability for results and how we achieve them. Team members bring both systemic experience and an entrepreneurial spirit to the work.

About the Role

The Chief External Affairs Officer (CEAO) is a senior executive responsible for Accelerate’s public-facing strategy, including fundraising, communications, storytelling, and brand management. This role involves aligning external efforts with the organization's strategic goals, building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships, and overseeing media, marketing, and development/fundraising functions to enhance Accelerate’s national brand and presence. 

Reporting to the CEO, the CEAO will oversee the Managing Director of Development and Communications and the Managing Director of Strategy. 20% travel is anticipated.

What You’ll Help Us Do

Fundraising and Development

• Partner with senior executives to design a long-term fundraising strategy that sustains Accelerate’s growth

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure multi-year commitments for grant and research initiatives

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective funders, clearly articulating Accelerate’s vision and impact

• Oversee the management and compliance of government and foundation grants

Thought Leadership & Field Influence

• Develop and implement Accelerate’s external engagement strategy, aligned to organizational mission and goals

• Drive public discourse on proven, evidence-based practices that deliver measurable gains for students at scale

• Support knowledge sharing with the field to elevate effective models and innovations

Communications and Brand Management

• Develop and execute a communications and public relations strategy that strengthens Accelerate’s national presence

• Guide the growth of brand awareness and reputation across key audiences

• Align staff on consistent, accurate messaging; equip team members to engage effectively with external stakeholders

• Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure cohesive external strategy across departments

People Management & Culture

• Build and lead a high-performing team; provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and development opportunities

• Foster a mission-aligned, inclusive culture in partnership with the Leadership Team.

• Build strong, trusting relationships across departments

Who You Are

Successful employees at Accelerate:

• Champion the potential of all students and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Model an easygoing, approachable, and calm demeanor while multitasking in a fast-paced environment

• Communicate clearly and build strong relationships across a variety of internal and external stakeholders

• Listen openly, learn continuously, and connect authentically with diverse communities, including students, families, educators, policymakers, local leaders, and funders

• Demonstrate strong organization and attention to detail while interpreting and following complex guidelines and instructions

What You’ve Done

• Extensive professional experience with a minimum of 10 years in a senior leadership and/or executive role

• Prior experience in public affairs, communications, and/or donor relations required. 

• Prior experience in K12 policy, nonprofit management, and/or philanthropy required

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is between $200,000 and $250,000. Accelerate also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, technology stipend, 401k with employer match, and generous PTO.

How to Apply

Please submit your application here. The preferred application deadline for this position is December 11, 2025. Note that we do not guarantee review of applications after this date.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accelerate is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to building a diverse and inclusive team. As such, it is the continuing policy of Accelerate to consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Media and Public Relations Specialist

Warrenton, VA

Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC)

Date Posted: 11/24/2025

About PEC

The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) conserves and restores the lands and waters of the Virginia Piedmont, while building stronger, more sustainable communities. Founded in 1972, PEC is a locally based, community-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit and accredited land trust. At the core of PEC’s approach is a focus on educating, engaging and empowering people to effect positive change in their communities.

Your Role

PEC is seeking an experienced Media and Public Relations Specialist to join our Outreach and Communications Team in our headquarters office in Warrenton, VA. Effective communication is a critical component of PEC’s commitment to community and civic engagement as a means of achieving the mission, vision and goals of our strategic plan. The Media and Public Relations Specialist is an innovative, mission-driven PR practitioner who is able to identify opportunities to amplify, elevate and advance PEC’s mission and vision through strong media relationships, strategy, and earned media placements within the Virginia Piedmont region and in key state and national media markets as part of an integrated suite of communications tools.

The Media and Public Relations Specialist will be an integral part of PEC’s communications team in building multi-platform communications strategies that include traditional and non-traditional media relations. This work will be informed through regular engagement with PEC field staff and their county- and state-based land use and land conservation goals.

The work of PEC’s communications team is intended to advance the following communications goals:

1. Grow our network of reliable activists, donors and members

2. Influence decision-makers to reach better outcomes

3. Increase positive awareness of PEC and support for a full range of PEC programs

4. Change behavior and foster an ethic of good stewardship of the Piedmont’s natural resources, historic and cultural resources, and the environment as a whole.

Areas of Responsibility

The Media and Public Relations Specialist will report to PEC’s Co-director of Communications and Outreach and collaborate closely with all members of the communications team, PEC’s president, and the broader PEC staff. Essential functions will include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Through regular engagement with PEC field staff and in collaboration with communications colleagues, proactively identify story opportunities, and build and deploy media strategies as part of multi-channel communications campaigns supporting advocacy, conservation, land use, policy and advancement goals. Play a shared and collaborative leadership role in related narrative arc and message development. 

• In collaboration with PEC staff, research, write, and distribute well-crafted press releases and pitches, media advisories, op-eds, editorial board memos, media statements, press kits, and other materials to secure positive earned media placements and position PEC as the go-to resource for local, state and, as appropriate, national press, on topics relevant to PEC’s work. 

• Collaborate with PEC leadership and staff to plan and hold press conferences, media tours, press events and other media outreach opportunities when appropriate.

• Field media inquiries and facilitate staff interviews with members of local, regional and national press.

• Train/advise PEC staff members on media interviewing, response and relationship building.

• Monitor a variety of news media resources to produce and distribute PEC’s weekly roundup of news articles relevant to our interests and region; learn and implement processes for adding such content to PEC’s webpage and sharing with internal audiences.

• Maintain a current and accurate media list. 

• Represent PEC as part of various partner coalition efforts and provide media and communications support on shared goals.

• Research and write compelling feature stories and informational content, and assist in editing/proofing content developed by others, for PEC’s quarterly newsletter, social media channels, print/digital publications, and website, using AP Style and Guidelines and with an eye toward accuracy, clarity and alignment with PEC’s brand. 

• Share information with supervisor, team members and other PEC colleagues proactively and effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Attend and actively participate in in-person team and staff meetings, organizational events, cross-functional collaboration, to ensure clear communication, build strong relationships and foster a cohesive team culture.

• Manage and/or support the work of external PR consultants and other vendors as needed.

Geographic Focus

This position will be based out of PEC’s headquarters office in Warrenton, VA, with occasional travel to locations within PEC’s nine-county service area, Richmond and the D.C. metro area (on average a few times a month). Occasional attendance at night or weekend events may be required. A progressive hybrid schedule may be considered by the supervisor after a period of onboarding and demonstrated understanding and implementation of the expectations of this role. PEC’s hybrid work policy includes a requirement of at least one day per week in the office to promote employee engagement and collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and commitment to PEC’s core values, mission and vision.

• Commitment to PEC’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) principles.

• Four to seven years of professional experience in public relations, media relations and/or communications. 

• Demonstrated understanding and application of strategic public relations planning and implementation to achieve measurable outcomes

• Demonstrated understanding and direct experience implementing media relations principles to build strong media relationships that successfully achieve earned media goals.

• Must be an avid consumer of news.

• Excellent research, interviewing and writing skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to translate complex issues into clear and compelling messages for varied internal and external audiences.

• Strong peer leadership skills; ability to inspire cross-functional teams toward shared project goals, leveraging expertise, coordinating efforts and providing guidance to achieve results, even without formal authority. 

• Working knowledge of Google Business Suite.

• Ability to work effectively both independently, exercising sound judgement and professionalism with little oversight, and in a team environment where shared communication and collaboration is valued.

• Strong interpersonal skills needed to develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, work styles and perspectives. 

• Strong editing and proofreading abilities, accompanied by a working knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style and editorial rules.

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

• Ability to work on and prioritize numerous deadline projects simultaneously, at varying stages of production.

• Reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accreditation in Public Relations.

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in public relations, strategic communications, media relations or a related field. Significant experience can be substituted for some education. 

• Strong relationships with local, regional, and national editors, reporters and bloggers.

• Demonstrated use of various social media platforms for media management and integrated communication plans.

• Understanding of nonprofit communications concepts, best practices, procedures and analytics.

• Working knowledge of media monitoring and management platforms, such as Critical Mention, Notified, or other similar platform

• Working knowledge of WordPress, and familiarity with other Content Management Systems.

• Working knowledge of Asana or other project/workflow management platform.

• Communications experience in public policy, with an emphasis on environmental, conservation and/or land use issues.

• Experience in campaigning, organizing or advocacy.

• Working knowledge of local land use planning and zoning in Virginia.

• Working knowledge of conservation policies and conservation easements.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This position will be completed in an office environment. Office work requires extended sitting or standing and the use of a computer, keyboard and mouse. Occasional lifting of materials up to 30 lbs.

Compensation

This position is a non-exempt / hourly position with benefits. Position salary range of $28.85 to $38.46 per hour (equivalent to $60,000 – $80,000 annually), commensurate with experience and demonstrated outcomes.

Benefits

PEC offers an outstanding and robust benefits package including:

• Two health plans (83% employer paid premium for employee only plan, 80% employer paid for added dependents)

• Short- & Long-Term Disability*

• Group Term Life*

• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity insurances*

• HSA account (with employer match up to $750 per year)

• FSA accounts (health & dependent)

• 403(b) pension plan with employer contribution after 1 year of service with 100% vesting from day one

• 10 paid holidays

• 2 floating holidays

• PTO leave – 24 days per year, accrued each pay period

• 1 day per year of paid leave to volunteer at another non-profit or charitable cause

• Salary continuation leave for employee or family illness – from 2 to 8 weeks fully paid leave eligibility every 24 months, depending on length of service

• Paid bereavement, jury duty and military service training leave

• Travel expense reimbursement

• Hybrid work environment and flexible work schedules

• Cell Phone Reimbursement, up to $75 per month

• Professional development support

• Payment for relevant licenses & professional membership fees.

*Indicates that this insurance premium is 100% paid by PEC for the employee’s coverage.

Application Process

Interested applicants should fill out our job application form, and must submit a cover letter and resume (in PDF format only) and at least one of each of the following writing samples (PDF or links), authored by the applicant without the use of AI:

1. Press release and/or media pitch

2. News article or feature story

3. Op-Ed or position paper

4. Up to 3 additional work samples that demonstrate the candidate’s skill set relevant to this position (optional) 

Director of Marketing & Communications

Minneapolis, MN

American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota

Date Posted: 11/24/2025

About Us:

For over 70 years, the ACLU-MN has been a leader in defending and advancing civil liberties. As we grow our team, now is the perfect time to join our mission-driven organization.

Job Summary:

The Director of Marketing and Communications at ACLU-MN holds a pivotal role in steering the organization's narrative and market presence. Charged with leading both marketing and communication strategies, this role acts as a linchpin connecting our policy, advocacy, and litigation work with existing and potential markets. At the core of their responsibilities is the development, planning, and execution of communication and marketing strategies aimed at augmenting brand awareness and engaging new audiences. This position serves as the primary architect of ACLU-MN’s public image, crafting narratives that resonate with diverse audiences while maintaining fidelity to the organization's core values and objectives.

In addition to their internal leadership role, the Director of Marketing and Communication also serves as an outward-facing ambassador, forging and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, media contacts, influencers, and industry partners. Their strategic guidance and counsel to senior leadership on communication and marketing matters are instrumental in shaping ACLU-MN’s position in the marketplace and ensuring its sustained growth and success. By staying attuned to emerging trends and best practices, the director remains poised to capitalize on new opportunities, driving innovation and differentiation in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication and marketing strategies to build public awareness of and support for the ACLU of Minnesota’s legislative, litigation, and advocacy priorities.

• Lead the creation of compelling and engaging content across various digital, social, and print channels for the purposes of both ensuring our sustained brand visibility, growth and success, as well as building power and making change.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop innovative marketing campaigns and initiatives centered in the ACLU-MN's integrated advocacy model.

• Provide strategic guidance and counsel to senior leadership, including crisis response when external events require the organization to provide timely and appropriate messaging and mobilization.

• Supervise the Communication Associates and provide guidance, coaching and support to them in implementing marketing initiatives and campaigns.

• Ensure consistency and alignment with ACLU-MN’s brand identity and messaging.

• Manage the communication and marketing budget and calendar to meet strategic goals and objectives.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including press and media contacts, influencers, industry partners, and member organizations.

• Monitor and analyze market trends and industry insights to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in communication and marketing strategies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in marketing, communications, or public relations roles with demonstrated success.

• At least 3 years’ experience supervising other staff, such as managing a communications and/or marketing team.

• Experience developing and managing budgets, and hiring, training, developing, supervising, and appraising personnel.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with a high level of digital and social media literacy, and knowledge of trending platforms to help ACLU-MN’s messaging reach existing and new audiences.

• Excellent organization and project management skills, including ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines and manage expectations of all stakeholders.

• Success in developing marketing plans for high-growth organizations and driving awareness and understanding for new audiences.

• Excel in developing internal messaging, identifying audiences, and establishing a brand voice.

• Demonstrated successful experience writing press releases, making presentations, and negotiating with the media.

• Experience directing the design and production of print materials and publications.

• Commitment to working with shared leadership, and within cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work under pressure and develop communication plans around controversial topics and issues.

• Passionate about ACLU-MN’s mission and able to promote and communicate the philosophy, mission, and values of ACLU-MN to external and internal stakeholders. Some prior knowledge of civil rights litigation, advocacy, political activism, campaign strategy, coalition building, and/or community organizing is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. 

• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities. 

Reports to: Chief Advancement Officer

Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000 annual salary depending on qualifications. The ACLU-MN offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, generous time off, flexible in-person or hybrid work schedules, and substantial professional development opportunities.

Program Officer, Communications

Westlake Village, CA

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

Date Posted: 11/21/2025

The Communications Program Officer supports the Foundation's external communications work. Reporting to the Communications Director, the Communications Officer will have primary responsibility for managing and leading the day-to-day communications work in support of the Foundation's International grant-making portfolio, specifically related to Early Childhood Development, Refugees, and Safe Water. In addition, the role will provide communications advice for the Foundation's programs supporting Disaster relief and Aviation.

The ideal candidate must be a proactive team player with excellent multitasking skills. The individual must have strong writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop succinct messaging and narratives. A storyteller at heart, the Communications Officer will be working closely with other members of the communications team to create content and messaging for diverse platforms and audiences. They will be expected to respond to time-sensitive issues, manage media requests, draft talking points and remarks related to their portfolio.  Attention to detail and the ability to drive a project from inception to completion while bringing others on board are a must. The candidate must also have relevant experience and knowledge of issues related to the core work of the Foundations and a deep understanding and curiosity of the ever-changing communications landscape to help drive toward key goals.

Responsibilities

Communications Strategy and Implementation

• Develop and implement strategic communications, including individual communications work plans,  focused on the Foundation's international grant-making portfolio with a primary focus on Safe Water, Early Childhood Development and Refugees.

• Draft messaging, case studies, talking points, remarks and stories for various platforms tied to core portfolio responsibilities.

• Partner with the Strategy, Learning and Evaluation team ( SLED) to identify visibility opportunities around upcoming research and evaluation reports.

• Lead cross-functional, cross-audience efforts to drive the external communications strategy, highlighting the Foundation’s international grant-making portfolio.

• Deliver strategic advice around engagement opportunities and creatively contribute to communications-related grant-making with both the program and partnership teams.

• Handle any potential reputation risks relevant to your respective portfolio.

• Review and advise around visibility requirements for existing grantees, including providing creative ideas and advice on strategy, tactical approaches and joint opportunities.

• Work closely with program and partnership colleagues to craft Board of Directors presentations and develop relevant content tied to your respective portfolio.

Content Collection, Production and Management

• Serve as the focal point for all content collection ( i.e, photography, videos, graphics)  for core portfolios.

• Closely collaborate with the digital and multimedia colleagues, as well as grantees, to produce, create and coordinate timely and engaging digital content such as initiative specific social media, blogs and other website content.

• Partner with digital and institutional colleagues to produce and create an annual content engagement plan that highlights and incorporates core portfolio focus areas into department-wide planning.

• Support core portfolio initiatives by providing advice to develop visually engaging materials for convening, reports, presentations, etc. and ensure brand and institutional alignment.

• Manage outside vendors and consultants as relevant and appropriate to core work.

Communications Team Contributions

• Active participant in achieving team metrics, including around media engagement,  content creation and overall department goals.

• Contribute to crafting and maintaining internal systems and processes that facilitate the flow of information within the team and ensure documents, including media database and content folders, are updated with the latest information.

• Collaborate and contribute to institutional and team communications projects, as needed, such as communications guidance and policy updates, development of tools and resources, and training. 

• Contribute to the ongoing learning and development of the communications team, and the wider foundation, about best practices in the field of strategic communications, media landscape, communications tools and innovations.

• Provide surge support—both strategic and tactical—on crisis communications and reputation/issues management.

• Ensure brand consistency and alignment.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field. Graduate degree in related field desired.

Experience/Technical Skills Required

• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience in external-facing communications in the private, NGO or Cause-Marketing sectors, with a focus on international issues.

• Substantive knowledge of Foundation issue areas and external landscape.

• Superb writer with excellent oral communication skills, strong presentation and organizational skills, and the ability to articulate ideas clearly.

• Demonstrated experience in driving and achieving communications objectives developing creative ideas and driving implementation across channels and audiences.

• Track record and comfort working with media and knowledge of media research tools and publishing platforms.

• Strong ability to manage projects and competing priorities, and set priorities without direct supervision.

• Knowledge of AP Style strongly preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.

• Ability to adhere to the mandatory hybrid work schedule of 3 days per week at the Westlake Village office: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Experience/Technical Skills Desired

• Experience managing external consultants, such as PR agencies and freelance writers.

• Previous creative or media agency work.

• Experience with media monitoring tools, platforms and understanding of nuances and purpose of various social media channels.

• Comfort with creating presentation decks and creative slides.

Summary

About the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

International hotelier Conrad N. Hilton established the grantmaking foundation that bears his name in 1944 to help people living in poverty and experiencing disadvantage worldwide. More than eighty years later, the work continues, concentrating on efforts to ensure healthy early childhood development and sustainable livelihoods for youth and refugee populations, support young people transitioning out of foster care, improve access to housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness, identify solutions to safe water access, and lift the work of Catholic sisters. Additionally, following selection by an independent, international jury, the Foundation annually awards the $3 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to an organization doing extraordinary work to reduce human suffering. The Foundation is one of the world’s largest, with approximately $7.3 billion in assets. It has awarded grants to date totaling more than $3.6 billion worldwide, and nearly $300 million in 2024. Please visit www.hiltonfoundation.org for more information.

***In addition to your resume, a cover letter must be submitted as the initial page for consideration.***

About Our Benefits

We value the health and well-being of our employees. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Comprehensive and generous health and life insurance options;

• Fitness benefits;

• Paid holidays, time off and parental leave;

• Flexible work schedules and technology benefits;

• Foundation-funded retirement savings plan;

• Professional learning and development and educational assistance;

• Employee matching gifts to qualified non-profit organizations.

The hiring range for this position is $148,000 to $185,000. The final base salary will be determined based on individual qualifications and experience.

Senior Officer, Communications

Westlake Village, CA

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

Date Posted: 11/21/2025

The Senior Officer, Communications (SCO) supports the Foundation's external and internal institutional communications. Reporting to the Communications Director, the Senior Communications Officer will manage the day-to-day institutional communications, including internal communications, as well as provide oversight for digital and executive communications.  The role will manage the Digital Specialist and Website and Multimedia Manager and provide thought partnership and support for the Director. In addition, the role will work closely with the Communications Director to manage and drive communications around the annual Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize and will be responsible for communications oversight of the Stronger Communities Fund. 

The ideal candidate must be a proactive team player with strong writing, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to develop and execute strategy, write succinct messaging and secure internal alignment against deliverables. A track record of deep expertise with the digital communications landscape, including AI, a keen understanding of branding and marketing principles, and experience working with and providing advice to senior leadership are key requirements for success in this role. The Senior Communications Officer will also be responsible for the management and implementation of an internal communications strategy and will work closely across departments to align content and messaging. The role will be expected to lead in the development of a measurable institutional communications strategy, respond to time-sensitive issues, manage internal and external communications requests and support the Communications Director as needed with key priorities and initiatives. Attention to detail and the ability to drive a project from inception to completion while bringing others on board are a must. 

The candidate must also have relevant experience and knowledge of issues related to the core work of the Foundation, and a deep understanding and curiosity of the ever-changing communications landscape to help drive toward key goals.

Responsibilities

Institutional Strategy External and Internal

• Develop and implement a measurable external communications strategy focused on holistic institutional impact and storytelling that increases the foundation's visibility within the philanthropic space and beyond.

• Manage the day-to-day communications around the Foundation's institutional needs, including message development, Executive leadership opportunities, talking points, etc, ensuring brand and voice alignment, consistency and reputation considerations.

• Provide management and surge support—both strategic and tactical—on crisis communications and reputation/issues management.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive internal communications strategy that advances the foundation’s work, fosters employee engagement and connection with mission and values.

• Serve as a strategic connector across the foundation’s different departments and units, ensuring alignment in messaging and making information accessible and relevant to staff.

• Work with senior leadership to ensure that all external and internal communication is clear, consistent and aligned with mission and values.

• Support the Executive Office, including crafting content and messaging and establishing a communications cadence with staff.

• Lead all aspects of the quarterly all-staff meeting including planning and implementation.

• Draft messaging, case studies, talking points, remarks and stories tied to institutional priorities, including the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize and the Strong Communities Fund.

• Partner with the Talent and Culture team and leadership to plan and thoughtfully communicate relevant organization-wide changes, policies, and initiatives.

Digital Strategy Oversight and Management

• Strategic oversight of the Foundations digital channels, including website and social media channels ensuring connection between content, audiences and platforms.

• Deliver a consistent and data-driven narrative around digital content choices and trade-offs to ensure internal buy-in and understanding.

• Grow engagement and reach by ensuring consistent and engaging content that speaks to core and target audiences.

• Provide strategic support, manage, and oversee the day-to-day work of the Digital Communication Specialist and Website and Multimedia Manager, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual support within the team.

• Oversee the creation and coordination of timely and engaging digital content that brings together and aligns institutional and programmatic voice and impact for social media, blogs and website.

• Manage the Digital Communications Specialist and Website and Multimedia Manager and ensure alignment around strategy, priorities and objectives.

• Set clear performance standards, provide regular feedback, and lead annual performance reviews for direct reports, keeping in mind department and organizational goals.

• Provide guidance and support to help with staff development and professional growth.

Hilton Humanitarian Prize

• Serve as the key day-to-day communications focal point for the Hilton Humanitarian Prize.

• Oversee the digital strategy and implementation, ensuring cross-channel strategy and alignment, as well as an annual content engagement plan.

• Draft remarks, talking points, FAQs, etc.

• Lead communications around the Prize recipient announcement.

• Partner with colleagues and outside vendors to develop and drive an annual visibility strategy for the Hilton Humanitarian Prize event.

• Manage media inquiries related to the Hilton Humanitarian Prize.

• Support with remarks, talking points, FAQ, as well as content for internal and external website stories relevant to the Prize.

Stronger Communities Fund 

• Manage and drive communications in support of the Stronger Communities Fund (SCF) grant-making portfolio, including working with grantees and partners to identify joint opportunities for collaboration.

• Identify join opportunities and ensure message development, integration, and alignment between SCF's priorities and institutional priorities, as well as core grant-making portfolios.

• Establish strong working relationships with peers, partners and institutions relevant to the work and priorities of SCF.

• Lead CEO communications, including media relations, speaking events and thought leadership opportunities related to SCF.

• Ensure SCF work is integrated and reflected across the Foundation's channels, including website and social media and create storytelling opportunities around its impact.

• Understand core issues and monitor external landscape, including policy developments and media narratives, that could impact the work of the SCF.

Communications Team Leadership

• Provide thought partnership to Communications Director around strategy, risk management, budget allocations, external engagements,  metrics, etc.

• Step in and act on behalf of the Communications Director when needed / appropriate and provide guidance and leadership for the team. Develop, manage, and implement foundation-wide communications guidance, policy updates and brand resources, working closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure buy-in and alignment.

• Oversee quarterly metrics reporting, including the digital and media dashboards.

• Active participant in achieving team metrics, including media engagement, content creation, and overall department goals.

• Craft and maintain internal systems and processes that facilitate the flow of information and actively contribute to ensure information, including media database and content folders, are updated with the latest information.

• Contribute to the ongoing learning and development of the communications team, and the wider foundation, about best practices in the field of strategic communications, media landscape, communications tools and innovations. 

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field. Graduate degree in related field desired.

Experience/Technical Skills Required

• Minimum 10 years of relevant international and domestic work experience in external-facing communications in the private, NGO or Cause-Marketing sectors.

• Expertise in leading digital communications, including channel strategy, audience cultivation and engagement with growth in mind.Deep understanding of using metrics and data to guide and grow strategy and engagement.

• Experience with managing multiple projects at the same time and delivering results.

• Substantive knowledge of Foundation issue areas and external landscape.

• Previous experience working with and providing communications support to senior leadership, including the CEO level and crisis management.

• Superb writer with excellent oral communication skills, strong presentation and organizational skills and the ability to articulate ideas clearly.

• People management skills, including setting goals and performance management.

• Demonstrated experience in driving and achieving communications objectives developing creative ideas and driving implementation across channels and audiences.

• Track record and comfort working with media and knowledge of media research tools, including metrics, and publishing platforms.

• Strong ability to manage projects and competing priorities, and set priorities without direct supervision.

• Knowledge of AP Style strongly preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.

• Ability to adhere to the mandatory hybrid work schedule of 3 days per week at the Westlake Village office: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Experience/Technical Skills Desired

• Experience managing external consultants, such as PR agencies and freelance writers.

• Previous creative or media agency work.

• Experience with media monitoring tools, platforms and understanding of nuances and purpose of various social media channels.

• Comfort with creating presentation decks and creative slides and using AI tools.

• Existing network of reporters relevant to Foundation issue areas.

Summary

About the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

International hotelier Conrad N. Hilton established the grantmaking foundation that bears his name in 1944 to help people living in poverty and experiencing disadvantage worldwide. More than eighty years later, the work continues, concentrating on efforts to ensure healthy early childhood development and sustainable livelihoods for youth and refugee populations, support young people transitioning out of foster care, improve access to housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness, identify solutions to safe water access, and lift the work of Catholic sisters. Additionally, following selection by an independent, international jury, the Foundation annually awards the $3 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to an organization doing extraordinary work to reduce human suffering. The Foundation is one of the world’s largest, with approximately $7.3 billion in assets. It has awarded grants to date totaling more than $3.6 billion worldwide, and nearly $300 million in 2024. Please visit www.hiltonfoundation.org for more information.

***In addition to your resume, a cover letter must be submitted as the initial page for consideration.***

About Our Benefits

We value the health and well-being of our employees. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Comprehensive and generous health and life insurance options;

• Fitness benefits;

• Paid holidays, time off and parental leave;

• Flexible work schedules and technology benefits;

• Foundation-funded retirement savings plan;

• Professional learning and development and educational assistance;

• Employee matching gifts to qualified non-profit organizations.

The hiring range for this position is $174,000 to $218,000. The final base salary will be determined based on individual qualifications and experience.