Marketing Coordinator

Ft. Collins, CO

CSU Strata

Date Posted: 2/17/2026

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

MARKETING COORDINATOR                                                                                                             

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

QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Education

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

Experience

Required

·     3-5 years professional marketing/communications experience.

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

Preferred

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

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

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

Expectations

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

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

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

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

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

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Internal Marketing

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

External Marketing

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

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

Content Development and Organizational Communications

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

General Responsibilities

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

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

Job Type:          Full-Time/Nonexempt

Reports To:       Vice President of Technology Transfer

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

BENEFITS for full time eligible employees:

•       Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

•       Health Savings Account

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

•       Life and Disability insurance

•       Paid time off

•       Standard mileage reimbursement over 15 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Communications Manager

Philadelphia, PA

SAADA

Date Posted: 2/17/2026

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

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

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

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

About the Role

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

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

Specific responsibilities of the Communications Manager role will include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Other duties as assigned by SAADA’s Executive Director

Skillsets

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Salary & Benefits

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

Benefits include:

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

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

• 3% retirement matching through our SIMPLE IRA program

• Generous paid time off

• Professional development and wellness funds

Location

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

How to Apply

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

SAADA is an equal opportunity employer.

Project Lead — Philosophy Research & Development Lab

Washington, DC

The Aspen Institute

Date Posted: 2/17/2026

ABOUT US

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

PHILOSOPY AND SOCIETY INITIATIVE

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

ABOUT THIS ROLE

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

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

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Any other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE

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

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

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

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

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

• Proven ability to lead complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

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

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

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

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

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

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

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

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

Media Specialist

Washington, DC (Hybrid Position)

National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU)

Date Posted: 2/17/2026

Salary: $88,852 to $115,504

Bargaining/Non-Bargaining: Bargaining

Management/Non-Management: Non-Management

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid Position)

Deadline to Apply: February 24, 2026

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

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

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

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

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

• Draft news releases and talking points for media calls.

• Research news coverage.

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

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

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

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

Qualifications

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

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

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

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

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.

• No travel is required.

Personal Qualities of Top Candidates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to Apply

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

Mike Givens

Director, Communications & Public Relations

National Treasury Employees Union

800 K Street, NW

Suite 1000

Washington, DC 20001

Mike.Givens@nteu.org

Account Associate

Remote

The Campaign Workshop

Date Posted: 2/13/2026

Who We Are:

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

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

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

What You’ll Do:

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

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

●      Develop and review budgets for client programs

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

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

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

●      Draft creative copy for ad concepts

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

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

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

Who You Are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

What You’ll Gain        

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

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

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

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

Additional Information

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

●      Paid vacation days before September 1, 2026

●      Blue Cross PPO platinum plan with the premium fully covered

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

●      $100 per month student loan reimbursement

●      Fully remote office

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

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and will be required to sign an I-9 form. Please apply here by February 27, 2026.

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

Outreach & Engagement Specialist (Contract)

Remote; Bay Area preferred

ADU Resource Center of San Mateo County

Date Posted: 2/13/2026

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

Overview

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Outreach & Partnerships

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

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

• Identify and coordinate cross-promotion opportunities with partners

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

Social Media & Online Engagement

• Develop social media strategy to organically grow audience and engagement

• Manage social media accounts, draft and schedule regular posts

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

Email, Content & Website

• Draft and send regular email newsletters

• Support promotion of webinars, events, and new resources

• Update Center’s WordPress website as needed

Media & Publicity

• Identify relevant publications and outlets

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

Ideal Candidate

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

• Comfortable developing simple strategies and executing them independently

• Strong writing and outreach skills

• Experience managing social media and email campaigns

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

Bonus:

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

• Familiarity with the Bay Area

Contract Details

• Estimated 10-15 hours per week

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

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

To Apply

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

• A short note of interest

• CV

• Links to 1–3 relevant work samples

• Your hourly rate and weekly availability

Senior Lead, Digital Communications

Kirkland, WA

Pivotal Ventures

Date Posted: 2/13/2026

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

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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

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

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

ROLE DESCRIPTION                                   

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

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Digital Strategy & Measurement

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

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

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

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

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

Social Channel Management & Optimization

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Refresh and optimize social channel strategy regularly.

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

Campaign Development & Activation

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

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

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

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

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

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

Content Creation & Event Support

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

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

Cross-Team & Platform Relationship Management  

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

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

• Partner with Technology teams to manage social media platforms.

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

Team & Culture Contributions

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

• Adapt to evolving strategy by remaining flexible.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

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

Build and Maintain Trust

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

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

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

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

Drive Impact

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

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

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

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

Learn and Grow

Demonstrate a commitment to continuous individual and organizational development.

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

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

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

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

• Proven project management and execution skills. 

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

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

Benefits for full-time employees currently include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and long-term care insurance, fertility benefit, caregiving support, 144 hours of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave, 401k, HSA, FSA, an opportunity to earn a discretionary annual target performance bonus and more. Eligibility for and the amount of benefits provided are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, in Pivotal’s discretion, with or without notice.

Pivotal values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and all applicants seeking employment. All employment decisions at Pivotal are based on the candidate’s or employee’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, caste, veteran or military status, marital, parental, or familial status, disability (including sensory, physical, or mental disability), medical condition, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, political ideology, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pivotal complies with federal, state, and local equal opportunity and disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation consistent with those laws for applicants and employees with disabilities. Please contact PandC@pivotal.com for assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process.

Applications may be submitted via the Pivotal Careers page.

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

Chief of Strategic Marketing and Communications

Golden State Opportunity

Date Posted: 2/13/2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senior Director of Communications

Los Angeles, CA

Michelson Philanthropies

Date Posted: 2/11/2026

Reports to: Executive Director

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

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

Michelson Philanthropies Overview

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

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

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

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

Key Tasks/Responsibilities 

• Strategic Planning & Organizational Leadership

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

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

• Team & Department Leadership

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

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

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

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

• External Communications & Media Relations

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

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

  • Serve as senior spokesperson as needed.

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

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

• Content, Digital & Brand Management

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

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

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

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

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

• Executive Engagement

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

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

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

• Other Duties As Assigned

Position Skills & Characteristics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Salary Description

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

Manager or Senior Manager of Media Relations

Remote (preference for DC)

Democracy Defenders Action

Date Posted: 2/9/2026

Organizational Overview

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

Role 

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

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

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

Responsibilities

Media relations and rapid response

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Executive and expert visibility

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

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

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

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

Team collaboration and project management

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

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

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

• Help strengthen team processes and standards

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

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

Qualifications

Required

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment.

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

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

Preferred

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

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

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

What We’re Looking For

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

Role and Compensation Details 

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

• Expected start date: April 1 2026

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

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

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

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

Application Instructions 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Director of Strategic Communications

US-based

Pulitzer Center

Date Posted: 2/5/2026

About the Pulitzer Center

The Pulitzer Center champions the power of stories to make complex issues relevant and inspire action. We have a bold vision: to be the venue for the world’s most innovative and consequential reporting, with journalism as the key element for mobilizing society through audience engagement strategies. Founded in 2006, the Center is an essential source of support for enterprise reporting in the United States and across the globe. The thousands of journalists and educators who are part of our networks span more than 80 countries. Our work reaches tens of millions of people each year through our news-media partners and an audience-centered strategy of global and regional engagement. We believe that people and communities who actively engage with systemic challenges will find solutions together. By supporting journalists as they conduct in-depth investigations, produce compelling stories, and engage diverse audiences, we create a ripple effect of world-changing impact.

About the role

The Pulitzer Center seeks a visionary communications leader to shape how the world engages with critical global journalism—transforming breakthrough reporting into public discourse, movement-building narratives, and lasting impact.

As Strategic Communications Director, you'll craft the narrative strategy that amplifies our journalists' work, positions our organization as a trusted voice in global conversations, and drives engagement across audiences from policymakers to students to donors. You'll lead integrated campaigns that don't just share stories, but shift worldviews and catalyze action on the world's most pressing issues.

This isn't about managing communications channels—it's about strategic narrative leadership. We're looking for someone who sees the big picture: how a climate investigation can reshape public understanding, how crisis reporting can influence policy debates, how storytelling can build movements. Someone who can translate journalistic excellence into communications campaigns that earn attention, build trust, and create measurable impact. Someone who has a data-driven approach to communications with ability to leverage analytics for strategic decision-making.

If you're energized by the challenge of elevating journalism's role in public discourse, building audience-centered narratives at scale, and leading teams to do their most innovative work, this role offers remarkable creative freedom and strategic influence.

Responsibilities

Communications Strategy

• Build and deploy communications campaigns with clear content pillars to support program work, fundraising, and organizational positioning

• Define and steward the Pulitzer Center's communications strategy across all platforms, overseeing development, production, and dissemination of content (web, social, newsletters)

• Ensure communications reflect the Pulitzer Center's mission, center audiences, and amplify the impact of our work, supported issues, and grantees worldwide

• Strengthen the Pulitzer Center's capacity for movement-building storytelling

• Oversee revamp of Pulitzer Center website

• Set strategic direction, coordinate the team's yearly work plan, and lead communication priorities and execution

• Drive content innovation, including short-form video, storytelling projects, podcasts, and influencer engagement

• Leverage the team's data analysis capabilities to support the organization's communication goals

Programs and Campaigns

• Define issue-specific communications campaigns with program staff, ensuring they are achievable and evidence-based

• Ensure program content builds trust, earns attention, and shifts worldviews over time

• Ensure paid strategies drive audience growth and measurable persuasion

• Oversee production workflows from strategy through evaluation

• Oversee influencer and creator partnerships, ensuring alignment, accountability, and long-term value

Communications Team & Systems Leadership 

• Manage the Communications team, including staff, consultants, and budgets

• Strengthen systems, tools, and processes to operationalize communications strategy

• Train and coach staff to strengthen organization-wide narrative capacity

• Translate strategy into actionable briefs, budgets, timelines, and workflows

• Make strategic budget decisions aligned with impact, across paid, production, technology, and external consultancy

• Manage internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and agencies to align organizational needs and vision

• Lead rapid response, crisis communications, and reputation management

Narrative Leadership 

• Lead integrated public campaigns that elevate the Pulitzer Center's voice and influence

• Position the Pulitzer Center and its leaders for impact in the international landscape, driving thought leadership across organizational and individual staff channels

• Define and drive the overarching narrative and audience journey for all content across the ecosystem

• Maintain a cohesive, emotionally resonant, and persuasive narrative across multiple brands, formats, and platforms

• Collaborate with Development to ensure narrative alignment and leverage high-performing content in external storytelling and fundraising

• Ensure strategic alignment across marketing, communications, and development touchpoints

• Serve as a key advisor to leadership and program teams on brand, narrative, and reputation

Participation in efforts and projects that support Pulitzer Center culture and values 

• This may include task forces, training sessions, meetings, committees, special projects, organizational events, and any other activities that support the Pulitzer Center

• Participate in the planning processes for the organization

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic communications, digital strategy, nonprofit communications, or related fields

• Proven track record leading integrated communications campaigns that drove measurable outcomes

• Strategic thinking combined with operational excellence and ability to execute across multiple channels simultaneously

• Deep understanding of narrative strategy, audience development, and movement-building communications

• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences

• Team management and leadership experience with track record of developing high-performing teams

• Track record managing website redevelopment or major digital transformation projects

• Budget management experience including oversight of paid media, production, and external partnerships

• Experience with digital platforms, social media strategy, and emerging communications technologies

• Commitment to equity and inclusion and experience centering diverse voices and perspectives

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment with strong self-direction and accountability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in journalism, media, or news organizations

• Knowledge of international issues, crisis reporting, or global affairs

• Experience with crisis communications and reputation management

• Track record managing website redevelopment or major digital transformation projects

• Experience working with influencers, creators, or thought leaders

• Grant writing and fundraising communications experience

• Understanding of nonprofit communications landscape and trends

• Established network within journalism, media, or communications fields

Success Metrics

Your impact will be measured by:

• Effectiveness of communications campaigns in advancing organizational priorities and program goals

• Expansion in reach, engagement, and diversity of audiences across platforms

• Success in positioning the Pulitzer Center and its leadership as trusted voices in key conversations

• Measurable outcomes from integrated campaigns including awareness, engagement, and persuasion metrics

• Development and successful implementation of new content formats and distribution strategies

• Effectiveness, growth, and satisfaction of direct reports and broader communications capacity across organization

• Quality of partnerships with Development, Programs, and other teams

• Effectiveness of systems, processes, and workflows supporting communications execution

Compensation & Benefits

$100,000 - $118,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Compensation for US-based employeesThe salary range listed above is for US-based employees. Our benefit package includes paid time off (holiday, vacation, parental and sick), health care coverage (including medical/dental/vision), health savings accounts 403(b) retirement plan, transit benefit, parental leave, and Life & ADD/LTD/STD Insurance.

Compensation for non US-based employees All non-US salaries are calculated using an international conversion index, which includes estimates for comparable positions in the country of residence and the estimated cost of health insurance. We do offer paid leave benefits which include hours in recognition of local holidays,vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave. We do not offer health or retirement benefits for employees outside of the US.

Location & Work Arrangement

Remote work arrangement with flexibility for work-life balance.

This position supports a  global team with a majority  in the United States, so will be required to work a significant portion of work hours in alignment with the  Eastern or Central time zones to facilitate collaboration with team members, organizational leadership, and key stakeholders.

This role requires 10-15% domestic and occasional international travel annually for:

• Strategic planning sessions and team meetings

• Major organizational events and conferences

• Partner and stakeholder meetings

• Professional development and industry convenings

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with regular virtual collaboration, occasional multi-day travel commitments, and flexible scheduling to accommodate global time zones and breaking news cycles.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Pulitzer Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. To learn more about our work, visit pulitzercenter.org.

The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is committed to supporting in-depth international journalism and using storytelling to drive public discourse and civic engagement on critical global issues. Join us in shaping how the world engages with the stories that matter most.

The pay range for this role is:

100,000 - 118,000 USD per year (USA)

Chief Communications Officer

Littleton, CO

Littleton Public Schools (LPS)

Date Posted: 2/3/2026

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is seeking a Chief Communications Officer to champion our vision of extraordinary learning, exceptional community, and expanded opportunity for all students. 

As a key advisor to the Superintendent and Board of Education, you will be the architect of a communications strategy that reflects our mission: to educate all students for the future by challenging them to learn, achieve, and act with purpose and compassion. In a district "big enough to serve you, but small enough to know you," you will direct media relations and digital storytelling to prove that a world-class education prepares students to succeed in a global society. If you are a strategic expert dedicated to fostering a safe and secure environment through transparent, impactful communication, we invite you to lead our story in the south Denver metro area. 

Essential Duties:

• Provide advice and counsel to the Superintendent on district-wide initiatives including forecasting potential ramifications, implications and unintended consequences where improper handling could have adverse impacts on the District. Provide advice and counsel to the Board of Education, leadership team and cabinet. Provide proactive strategic support and problem solving to district leadership to position the District in the most favorable position within the community and marketplace.

• Develop and implement high-quality communications and marketing programs that effectively promote the District and its services. Direct strategic internal and external communication plans and activities. Develop and implement marketing and branding strategies.

• Provide strategic leadership in crisis communications. Serve as a member of the District's Crisis Response Team. Direct training for district leadership and staff in support of communicating the District's key messages. When appropriate, serve as spokesperson for the District.

• Provide strategic leadership, counsel, and training in media relations. Serve as the district spokesperson when appropriate.

• Implement comprehensive public engagement plans centered on building relationships with external and internal, targeted audiences to shape public opinion and behaviors in support of the District and its initiatives. Listen to and analyze the concerns of the public. Measure the opinions of the public in a variety of ways.

• Provide leadership to the communications staff and functions including overseeing public relations, marketing, strategic communications campaigns, social media, video production, digital signage, mass communications platforms, and the district's website.

• Responsible for all aspects of the Communications budget. Develop, administer, monitor and coordinate a budget.

• Coordinate district-level recognition of the accomplishments of District staff, students, and community partners.

• Serve as the staff liaison of the PTO President's Council. Oversee the PPC's annual required filing process with the IRS for the PPC and all of the organizations under its umbrella.

• Assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding disclosure of public information, financial, operational and academic accountability.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, or related field.

• Accreditation by the National School Public Relations Association or Public Relations Society of America preferred, but not required.

Experience:

• Five (5) years' experience in education, communications, media relations, and/or public relations. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of all areas of communication, including printed publications, website management, digital content including e-newsletters and social media, general computer skills, video production, and graphic design.

• Knowledge of a wide range of communication and brand building strategies and tactics.

• Knowledge of the role and responsibility of public schools.

• Advanced verbal, listening, and written communication and editing skills.

• Ability to effectively work with local and regional media.

• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all stakeholders. 

Salary Range: $157,469 - $182,656

This is a year round position, 253 calendar days. 

Senior Engagement Editor, Quanta Magazine

New York, NY

Simons Foundation

Date Posted: 2/3/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Quanta Magazine is seeking a senior engagement editor to expand and deepen the magazine’s reach. This position will lead audience and growth strategies on all platforms, in close coordination with editors, writers, designers, and video and audio producers. The ideal candidate will bring together scientific writing experience, data and platform literacy, and strategic thinking in service of our mission to illuminate the latest developments in fundamental science and math.

This position will report to the editor in chief of Quanta Magazine.

This is a full-time position based in our offices in New York City. For more information, visit www.simonsfoundation.org/careers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bring Quanta content to the widest possible audience of intellectually curious readers, listeners, and viewers

• Develop and execute audience growth strategies across web, newsletter, search, and social platforms, including vertical video

• Use analytics to provide editors and designers with insights, and develop reports for the newsroom, foundation, and advisory board

• Optimize display copy and distribution for reach, longevity, and platform specificity

• Lead production of social media copy tailored for individual platforms while maintaining the rigor that characterizes Quanta’s work

• Communicate with editors to identify story-related assets for audience opportunities       

• Lead audience-focused experiments and evaluate their impact

• Track trends in science journalism, digital platforms, and audience behavior

• Manage at least one team member and freelance contributors as needed

• Manage syndication relationships with national and international partners

• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

• At least five-plus years of experience in audience development and/or science and multimedia journalism

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Must be passionate about basic science, with a demonstrated awareness and understanding of a range of fields

• Must have strong editorial instincts

• Must be comfortable with a range of analytics and scheduling tools (i.e., Google Analytics), as well as social platforms, SEO, and AI search

• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and demonstrate command of the highest standards of written English

• Must be an excellent communicator and team player who thrives in a collaborative setting

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Five writing or editing work samples, which may include social media posts/campaigns, journalistic work, reports (Work samples can be added as files under supporting documents in your online application.)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $117,000 to $135,000, depending on experience.

• In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.

ABOUT QUANTA

Quanta Magazine is an award-winning, editorially independent online publication launched by the Simons Foundation to enhance public understanding of science. Our reporters and editors focus on developments in mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science and the basic life sciences, with an emphasis on delivering timely, accurate, in-depth and well-crafted articles for our broad, discerning audience. Quanta was awarded a 2022 Pulitzer Prize in explanatory reporting, a 2020 National Magazine Award for general excellence, and a 2025 National Magazine Award for best single-topic issue. Quanta has syndication partnerships with Wired, The Atlantic and other publications, has published two books (Alice and Bob Meet the Wall of Fire and The Prime Number Conspiracy) and our articles have been translated into several languages.

Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.

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

Content and Digital Communications Lead

DC/Hybrid

Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS)

Date Posted: 1/30/2026

The Center for Security and Emerging Technology, under the School of Foreign Service, is a research organization focused on studying the security impacts of emerging technologies, supporting academic work in security and technology studies, and delivering nonpartisan analysis to decision-makers. CSET currently focuses on artificial intelligence, advanced computing and biotechnology. The Content & Digital Communications Lead will assist with the Center’s externally-facing communications, with a particular emphasis on producing written content and advising on communications strategies, including how to leverage media opportunities outside of print media to make CSET’s analysis more accessible.

Responsibilities/Work Interactions

The Content & Digital Communications Lead will report to the Center’s Director of  Communications and Strategic Engagement and will take part in team efforts to promote CSET’s work. This will include:

• Writing and editing collateral for external communications, such as social media and website content, event promotion, one-pagers, annual reports, and other documents for external stakeholders

• Leading team efforts to execute on identified strategies for digital media and website content, including managing CSET’s social media accounts

• Assisting in managing the publication of blog posts, including editing blogs

• Collecting and analyzing digital campaign performance data to identify opportunities and potential challenges, providing regular insights to leadership

• Advising on “what’s next” in communications trends and how CSET can be more nimble to respond to changes in how information is consumed

• Collaborating across teams to ensure consistent and aligned external messaging that reinforces a cohesive CSET brand and messaging

• Monitoring trends and developments in AI, ML, biotechnology, and national security policy

• Contributing to CSET’s organizational development, including internal working groups, seminars, and discussions; and supporting and mentoring colleagues

• Upholding CSET’s mission, values and culture

• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

• At least 6 years of work experience

• Excellent writing and editing skills

• Ability to tailor messaging for multiple audiences, including policymakers, media, and the public

• Ability to work with subject-matter experts to produce accessible content

• Experience managing project workflows, coordinating across teams, and delivering content on tight deadlines

• Ability to develop short-term and long-term content strategies aligned with organizational goals.

• Familiarity with SEO and other digital marketing concepts

• Ability to carry out assigned tasks with limited need for supervision

• Proficiency with office productivity tools, such as Google Suite or Microsoft Office

• Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills

• Ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment

• Motivated, enthusiastic, intellectually curious, and self-driven 

• Alignment with CSET’s mission, values, and culture

• Ability to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications: 

• MA/MS or graduate coursework in communications, public policy, international relations, or related field

• Familiarity with Content Management Systems (like WordPress) and Marketing Automation solutions (like MailChimp)

• Experience with digital communications in a policy or academic environment

This position is based in the United States and offers no relocation assistance. This position is not eligible for a specialty-occupation sponsorship and, accordingly, this position requires that all applicants be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship from Georgetown University.

This position is designated as hybrid, which means candidates will be expected to work from CSET’s D.C. office at least 2-3 days per week. 

In general, the Content & Digital Communications Lead is expected to earn an annual starting salary between $95,000 and $100,000 commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions:
Please note that we only consider complete applications, which include:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter that addresses the following:

  • Why are you interested in CSET and this role, specifically?

• A writing sample: This could include prior project work, a blog post, or a press release. The sample must be solely authored by you

The application deadline for this role is February 23, 2026.

If you have any questions with regard to completing and/or submitting your application, please email csetcareers@georgetown.edu.

Director of Communications

Remote

States United Democracy Center

Date Posted: 1/30/2026

Job Overview: 

The Director of Communications assists the SVP of Communications to lead States United’s Communications Department, which includes staff and consultants focused on earned, paid, and digital media. This role reports to the SVP of Communications and works closely with the organization’s senior leadership across departments. The Communications team leads all paid, earned, and owned communications strategy for States United as well as States United’s communication support services for pro-democracy governors, attorneys general, and secretaries of state. 

The Director of Communications is responsible for supporting the development and leading the execution of States United’s communications strategy, including overseeing project rollouts, media relations, press outreach, new media strategy, messaging, key stakeholder support, and executing rapid response. 

Responsibilities: 

• Perform all duties in accordance with States United’s values of integrity, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and excellence. 

• Work with the SVP of Communications and organizational leadership to develop, manage, and implement States United’s earned and digital communications strategy including new media opportunities, and work with other departments, programs, and senior leadership to strengthen the visibility and impact of the organization and the state officials we support. 

• Work with the SVP of Communications and other directors to develop and manage States United’s messaging, profile building, and brand to define States United’s role in the democracy space and to drive broader awareness on issues related to democracy, the rule of law, free and fair elections, and the critical role of state officials.  

• Work with the SVP of Communications to develop and manage rapid response and crisis communications planning and support for States United and for key stakeholders. 

• Work with the SVP of Communications to set priorities for the Communications Department, track and manage progress to goals, and provide coaching and support to ensure team members meet and exceed goals, remain engaged, and contribute meaningfully to achieving the organization’s mission and strategic benchmarks. 

• Provide strategic guidance and oversee the development and distribution of communications materials and messaging for States United and key stakeholders.

• Consult on strategy, execution, and delivery of polling, message development, and other research products.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key reporters, influencers, and partner organizations.

• Serve as an expert/advisor to States United advisory board members, key stakeholders, and staff.

• Serve as a project manager for cross-departmental communications-led projects as needed.

• Cultivate and manage States United’s communications staff and consultants, executing the organization’s communications strategies, including budgeting, strategic planning, metrics and reporting.

• Maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with internal teams, consultants, media, organizational partners, clients, and other key stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements: 

• At least 12 years of relevant experience in communications with a proven track record of executing high quality work in a fast-paced environment, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role with responsibility for developing and executing overall communications strategy.

• At least 5 years of management experience, including managing a diverse team of communications professionals.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, specifically communicating complex policy ideas in a way that helps audiences understand and relate to them.

• Experienced project manager with demonstrated ability to oversee a team juggling multiple tasks, allocate and optimize resources, and manage timelines.

• Experience working in state and/or federal government, at a non-profit organization, or on electoral campaigns.

• Proven ability to apply sound judgment while managing complex subject-matter and issues.

• Demonstrated excellence in leadership, organization, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a demanding and fast-paced environment.

• Willingness and ability to work beyond the normal workday, on weekends, and/or more than 40 hours a week as needed.

• Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense, and good listening ability.

• Must be able to commit to a minimum of 15% travel time.

• Must be able to commit to working East Coast hours.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working on issues of election protection, voting rights, and/or democracy protection.

We encourage individuals to submit their application for consideration even if they believe they do not have all the preferred qualifications.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting salary for this position is $170,000+ commensurate to experience.

• Benefits include 100% employer paid health, vision, and dental plans; matching retirement benefits; generous paid time off.

Salary Description

$170,000+ DOE

Audience Outreach & Communications Lead

Albuquerque, NM

University of New Mexico

Date Posted: 1/28/2026

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 to grow. A key component of this position is graphic design, supporting campaigns to raise awareness of impact, and support partner/fundraising efforts.

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

•  Project Lead: Developing a variety of print/digital projects and reports to support audience-specific campaigns, including executive communications, fundraising outreach that support the message and brand identity of Project ECHO.

•  Graphic Design: Using Adobe Illustrator/Adobe Creative Cloud, creating various marketing collateral including PowerPoint presentations, graphics, flyers, etc., for fundraising and other outreach, as needed.

•  Newsletters: Leading the development of newsletters—and other communications—for funders and other key audiences: ideation, creation through execution. Audiences include: funders, potential partners, collaborating organizations, and others. Collaborates with fundraising team to ensure contact lists are cleaned and updated.

•  Multimedia and Writing: Developing/editing video, audio and other promotional content. Writing content for print and digital products.

•  Events: Leading pre- and post-event promotion, 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.

•  Collaboration: In collaboration with contractors, executives, staff, and appropriate principals, creates and oversees complex visual, written and multimedia projects.

•  Leveraging Data: Reviewing analytics and developing content based on data-informed decisions. Reporting on outcomes and recommending new strategies to improve those outcomes.

Founded in 2003, Project ECHO has more than 1,000 partners tackling the world’s greatest challenges in health, education, civics and more. We are committed to the democratization of best practices to help save, and improve, lives and wellbeing. We do this by training organizations and 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.

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 U.S. 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 people who can embrace and exemplify these values.

In 2023, Project ECHO was named one of Albuquerque’s Top Three Best Places to Work. 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.

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.

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.

Editorial Assistant

(CA, DC, or remote)

The Learning Policy Institute

Date Posted: 1/28/2026

Who We Are

The Learning Policy Institute (LPI) is a national organization that conducts and communicates independent, high-quality research to shape education policies and improve learning for each and every child. Nonprofit and nonpartisan, LPI connects policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels with the evidence, ideas, and actions needed to strengthen the PreK–12 education system and address the complex realities facing public schools and their communities. Working with policymakers, researchers, educators, community groups, and others who care about improving public schools, LPI advances evidence-based policies that support empowering and equitable learning for all children. For more information, visit learningpolicyinstitute.org.

The Position

LPI seeks a full-time Editorial Assistant to join its team of research, policy, communication, and operations staff in advancing the organization’s mission to make education equitable for all children. This position may be based out of CA, DC, or remote.

While reporting directly to the Publications Manager and working closely with other members of the Communications Team and research teams, the Editorial Assistant‘s primary responsibility is to support the editing and production needs of the organization. 

Major Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Publications Manager, the Editorial Assistant will provide comprehensive editorial support for LPI research publication development throughout the production process. The Editorial Assistant also will provide developmental editing and copyediting for briefs, fact sheets, blogs and other content as needed. 

Core Duties:

Editorial Support

• Provide thorough developmental and later-stage editorial support for reports and other research-related materials. This will include structural editing, sentence-level copyediting, proofreading, and conducting quality construction checks to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency for all publications.

• Collaborate with members of the Communications and research teams to develop, improve, and implement editing processes and resources.

Publications Process Support

• Assist the Publications Manager in moving publications through the entire production process, from peer review through final publication. This may involve coordinating with authors, tracking timelines, reviewing manuscript drafts, preparing files for layout, and ensuring adherence to style guidelines and publication standards.

Additional Editing Tasks as Needed

• Edit in-house materials needing quick turnaround, such as blogs, fact sheets, event collateral, presentation materials, eblasts, newsletters, president’s reports, annual reports, funder reports, and proposals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; familiarity with the field of education is a plus

• At least 3 years of experience editing; familiarity with APA Style is a plus

• Proficiency with editing tools in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat

• Exceptional attention to detail to produce high-quality work

• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines; familiarity with Monday.com is a plus

• Proven ability to work as part of a team, with exceptional collaboration skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Dispositions

• Passion for ensuring that all children receive empowering and equitable learning, especially historically underserved students.

• Self-starter mentality and the ability to both work independently and foster collaborative working relationships, and to work well in a team-setting.

• A demonstrated commitment to excellence and equity.

• Ability to execute and exhibit good judgment.

• An optimistic outlook and a flexible, innovative nature.

• Detail- and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.

The Learning Policy Institute has a deep commitment to its staff’s health and well-being and strives to embody the organization’s values within the organizational structure. LPI offers competitive compensation and benefits; prioritizes and provides financial support for professional development; supports diversity, equity, and inclusion work; and values a collaborative culture. LPI is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations in order to work onsite in the office.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience, education, and expertise. Range is $60,000 to $75,000.  

• Excellent benefits package including paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and family, 14 paid holidays, three weeks of PTO in Year 1 and then four weeks thereafter, two weeks annual sick leave, retirement matching up to 6% on employee contributions or on qualified student loan payments, $1500 annual professional development funds, and annual home office reimbursements up to $250.  

Location

This position is based in CA, DC, or potentially remote.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume with 2–3 professional references, short writing sample, and a sample of a short document you copyedited that shows your tracked changes and editorial comments here https://grnh.se/yd2kofun7us.Candidates invited to continue through the interview process will be asked to complete a job-related task/performance assessment at that time. References will only be contacted with the candidate’s permission during the final stage of the hiring process. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 17, 2026.

Head of Communications

Boston, MA

Social Finance

Date Posted: 1/26/2026

About Us

Social Finance is a national nonprofit and registered investment adviser (SF Advisors, LLC). We work with the public, private, and social sectors to create partnerships and investments that measurably improve lives. Since our founding in 2011, we have mobilized over $500 million in new investments designed to help people and communities realize improved outcomes in workforce and economic mobility, health, and housing.   

We are driven by the belief that social and economic systems should enable all people to thrive, and the conviction that we can create the most meaningful and measurable change in our communities when governments and markets work together. Our organization is built upon five core values: people, performance, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion.   

Our work spans four areas: Impact-first Investing, Workforce and Education Investments, Advisory & Public Sector Practice, and the Social Finance Institute. Our Impact-first Investment team designs, launches, and manages investments that provide solutions for effectively deploying impact capital across a range of social outcomes. Our Workforce and Education Investments team designs, launches and manages financial solutions focused on addressing workforce challenges, including skills acquisition and training access. Our Advisory team partners with government and philanthropy leaders to implement data-driven programs for advancing social impact. And through the Social Finance Institute, we aim to build the field and change systems through actionable research, communities of practice, and educational outreach.  

The Opportunity

Social Finance seeks an innovative and strategic leader to serve as Head of Communications. In a dual reporting role to the CEO and Managing Director of the Social Finance Institute, this individual will be responsible for leading a high-performing 4-person communications team as well as communications efforts for the entire organization. The Head of Communications will play a crucial role in enhancing the visibility of Social Finance’s work and both shaping and executing our communications strategy, ensuring that our mission, impact, and initiatives are effectively communicated to diverse and new audiences. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of excellence in strategic communications, meaningful experience leading high-performing teams, and an ability to leverage their existing network to increase Social Finance’s influence. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Strategic Visioning: Develop and implement a comprehensive communications vision and strategy that advances Social Finance's mission, values, and objectives. Develop a clear and compelling “voice” for the organization that engages key audiences and advances our impact. Leverage an established network of media and industry contacts to amplify Social Finance’s influence and thought leadership. Provide vision and intellectual leadership to roadmap the future of our communications efforts.

• Leadership and Management: Lead and mentor the communications team, fostering a collaborative, efficient and innovative environment. Effectively engage and collaborate with other key stakeholders across the organization, including within the Institute, partnerships and programmatic teams. Model maturity and a service-oriented mindset, proactively supporting business teams. Oversee day-to-day operations, including budget management, resource allocation, and performance evaluation.

• Media Relations: Leverage existing contacts and cultivate new relationships with journalists and media outlets to secure media placements and interviews, which may include speaking on the record on behalf of Social Finance. This will include contacts working on a range of issues, both nationally and regionally, such as: finance, labor markets, policy, and more. Develop effective media relations strategies to generate positive coverage and raise awareness of Social Finance's initiatives, impact, and thought leadership, including op-ed placement.

• Content Development: In coordination with Social Finance programmatic colleagues, drive the creation of compelling content that translates the value of our work to existing and new audiences, including press releases, articles, op-eds, reports, blogs, social media posts, and multimedia materials. Ensure that all communications materials are accurate, engaging, and aligned with our brand voice and messaging.

• Digital Marketing: Oversee digital marketing efforts, including website organization and management, email campaigns, and social media engagement. Leverage digital channels to reach and engage with new audiences and amplify our messaging.

• Measurement and Evaluation: Establish metrics and KPIs to track the effectiveness of our communications efforts. Monitor and analyze data to continuously optimize strategies and tactics for maximum impact and reach.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in communications, including experience successfully leading and implementing an organization’s communications strategy 

• Strategic and visionary thinker with a creative mindset, proactive and energized by driving innovation and growth across communications activities

• Recognized for excellence in the communications field, with a demonstrated ability to build and leverage influential networks

• Willingness and ability to travel (approximately 10-15%) for cross-functional collaboration, network development, and in-person events; routine travel to Washington, D.C.

• Meaningful experience leading high-performing teams, including:

  • Developing talent, creating a culture of excellence, and coaching new skillsets needed to achieve ambitious strategic goals

  • Demonstrated success in managing and mentoring diverse teams, with a focus on achieving strategic vision through collaborative leadership

• Deep experience with public relations, including:

  • Experience increasing and promoting brand visibility and reach to a range of audiences 

  • Demonstrated success in media relations at the national level, including broad range of media relationships, securing press coverage and managing media inquiries

  • Understanding of digital marketing tools and media, including social media platforms, CRM platforms, content management systems, and analytics tools

• Policy communications experience desired, including:

  • Translating and communicating research and findings to inform policy debate

  • Demonstrated success with direct outreach and building trusted relationships with media contacts in policy, economics and financial industries

• Editorial communications skillset, including: 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft and oversee creation of compelling narratives and messages that are engaging, accurate and accessible for diverse audiences

  • Excellent quality control and maintainer of high editorial standards across all communications formats and channels

• Commitment to bringing skillset to mission-oriented organization with strong values alignment, including:

  • Exceptional collaborator with a high degree of emotional intelligence, maturity, and a commitment to supporting colleagues and advancing shared goals

  • Experience convening and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders

  • Commitment to enhancing a team culture of inclusion, belonging and equity

  • Some understanding of or connection to impact investing, social finance, or related fields highly desirable

Benefits

At Social Finance, we strive to deliver a benefits program that will enhance our overall value proposition to employees. Our current benefit offerings include:

• Comprehensive health care coverage: medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; Employee Healthy Actions programs and more

• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution

• Short-term, long-term and life insurance policies

• Commuter benefits and cell phone reimbursements

• Hybrid work model (in office a minimum of two days per week and on an ad-hoc basis as needed)

• Dedicated budgets for team building and employee recognition

• Annual budget for external professional development opportunities

• Mentorship and onboarding programs

• Collaborative and energizing workspaces in downtown Boston, San Francisco, Austin, TX; Washington, D.C.; and New York, NY. Please note that this position is based in Boston, MA. 

• Paid vacation and paid holidays (with 12/24-1/1 off every year)

• Paid parental leave

• A truly stellar team of high performing, values-driven and fun (!) professionals

Salary

Social Finance uses a lockstep compensation model for purposes of equity and transparency - we strive for everyone coming in at a given level to be paid equitably. For this position, and at the Vice President level, the starting base salary is $190,000; however, during the interview process, we will take into account a candidate's full work experience and may adjust the job title, and commensurate starting salary, as appropriate. At this level, employees are eligible to participate in our firmwide annual bonus program (bonuses are typically between 5-10%, though bonuses are not guaranteed and are dependent on both organizational and individual performance).

Review of applications will begin immediately. No phone calls, please. 

Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 

Please note that, at this time, to be in-person at a Social Finance office, client location or Social Finance-sponsored event, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including receiving a booster shot.

Social Finance, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, military status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

Social Finance is committed to providing an accessible and supportive work environment to ensure individuals are able to contribute at their best. We will discuss and provide reasonable accommodations to those in the recruiting process who need them.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Director of Communications & Community Engagement

Sugar Land, TX

City of Sugar Land

Date Posted: 1/23/2026

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a Director of Communications & Community Engagement to help shape how a high-performing, community-focused city connects with its residents, businesses, and stakeholders. This role blends strategic leadership, public information expertise, and community engagement to ensure clear, timely, accurate, and meaningful communication. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to City leadership and elected officials, guiding how the City tells its story, communicates during critical moments, and creates opportunities for residents to be informed, heard, and involved. This position plays an important role in strengthening transparency, building trust, and supporting a community that values both stability and innovation. For a leader who believes strong communication is essential to effective government, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a city that expects excellence and is committed to continuous improvement.

ABOUT SUGAR LAND

Sugar Land is a dynamic, diverse, and growing city. Operating under a council-manager framework, the City is led by a forward-thinking City Manager and an agile Leadership Team, who coordinate the efforts of 939 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees and steward a $606 million Fiscal Year 2026 budget.

In Sugar Land, governance is about more than managing operations – it’s about trailblazing. Sugar Land sets the standard for municipalities, delivering top-tier services, fostering trust, and building community pride. The City remains committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and forward-thinking service delivery, adapting to evolving demographics, expectations, and economic conditions.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Communications & Community Engagement Department serves as the City’s voice and a vital bridge between local government and the community. The department provides timely, accurate, and dependable information while advancing equitable public engagement and strategic communication. Supporting residents, City Council, and City departments, the department plays a central role in strengthening public trust, supporting informed decision-making, and ensuring residents have meaningful opportunities to shape the future of their city.

Staffed by a team of 12 full-time employees and an operations budget of $262,464 and $140,000 Public/Educational/Governmental Access channel funding, the department manages an integrated communications portfolio that includes serving as the City’s Public Information Office; leading all media relations; supporting elected officials; and providing crisis and emergency communications. The department also oversees digital platforms, social media, websites, email communications, digital advertising, and creative services including graphic design, branding, publications, photography, videography, and multimedia storytelling.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Assistant City Manager, the Director provides leadership and oversight of the City’s communications, media relations, digital services, creative operations, and community engagement programs. Key responsibilities include leading and managing the Communications & Community Engagement Department; budgeting, and operational planning; serving as a strategic partner to City leadership and departments; overseeing media relations, press releases, and crisis communications; building collaborative relationships with internal departments, regional partners, community organizations, and external stakeholders; and overseeing City messaging across all media to ensure consistency and alignment with City priorities and messaging.

QUALIFICATIONS

The City recognizes that excellence is built through a variety of professional pathways. The City reserves the right to consider equivalent combinations of education, experience, and credentials. Candidates or incumbents who demonstrate strength beyond the minimum requirements in one area may be considered even if they are less traditional in another.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

• Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications and messaging, public affairs, brand positioning, media relations, and community engagement, including at least four (4) years providing organizational leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction for communications functions, teams, or major initiatives.

• Certifications: Professional certifications in communications/public relations desirable (e.g., ABC, CMP, SCMP, CPPR).

SALARY & BENEFITS

The anticipated salary for the Director of Communications and Community Engagement is between $138,923 - $180,544 (depending on qualifications) plus a vehicle allowance of $620 per month. Sugar Land offers great benefits and perks including a robust pension plan with TMRS; City-subsidized health benefits; six weeks of paid parental leave for new/growing families; flexible schedules and work from home opportunities; a down-to-earth casual work environment and dress code; a positive team-oriented culture; and employees can even bring their dog and/or cat to work if they have a solid understanding of office decorum.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Apply Immediately – This recruitment will close once a strong pool of candidates is established. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and résumé below.

References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.

Confidential inquiries are welcome to:

Yolanda Miller | yolanda@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 581-1433

Community Relations Coordinator

Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville (VA) City Schools

Date Posted: 1/20/2026

The Community Relations Coordinator informs and inspires stakeholders about how Charlottesville City Schools supports student achievement. Through a variety of communications channels, the Coordinator shares the Division’s accomplishments, engages the community in its decision-making, and builds public support for its initiatives.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $75,233.60-$116,625.60 and includes a comprehensive benefits package, including membership in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). 

Essential Functions:

• Run Charlottesville City Schools’ newsroom, developing and executing stories to share through the Division’s communications channels and/or to pitch to news outlets

• Write and edit copy for Division communications (including leadership messages, publications, newsletters, press releases, and advertisements)

• Manage the Office of Community Relations’ graphic design, video production, and photography, both by executing these tasks and working with vendors 

• Manage Division social media channels

• Build strong relationships with local media

• Act as Division communications lead when Supervisor is unavailable

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; 

• Strong organizational skills that include the ability to work under strict deadlines, work independently and make decision in accordance with laws, policies, regulations and established procedures; 

• Strong attention to detail as an editor and proofreader

• Good technical skills in areas relevant to communications, such as basic photography, videography, web maintenance, social media, basic graphic design, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.; 

• Knowledge of various media production including print, video, and web, and aptitude to apply in an innovative and cost-effective manner; 

• Knowledge of commonly used electronic applications supporting public affairs and strategic communications; 

• Ability to communicate with division leadership and the community with tact and diplomacy; 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with the media, other office personnel, employees and the general public; 

• Ability to work effectively to deliver measurable results in demanding environments with diplomacy and adaptability, while handling multiple tasks, prioritizing activities and meeting deadlines

 Education and/or Experience:

Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, mass communications or closely related field and at least three years of related professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work:

This position has regular and frequent contacts with all organizational levels (internal and external) for the purpose of communicating information to meet the goals of the school division.  Meetings are expected with the Superintendent, Division leadership, School Board, government officials, media and general public.  Due to the nature of some meetings and information to be shared, diplomacy and tact will be required to resolve concerns. 

This position works in-person at the Charlottesville City Schools Administration Office, 1562 Dairy Road, Charlottesville, from 8am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. The position may require attendance at meetings during evening hours and on weekends.  If directed, the Coordinator will attend School Board meetings or media engagements that are frequently held outside traditional working hours.

Much of the work is completed in a sitting position; however, the job also requires standing, walking, bending, stooping and light lifting.

REQUIREMENTS FOR JOB APPLICATION:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Three samples of communications work (including at least one writing sample)