Communications Manager
Remote (US)
Safe Routes Partnership
Date Posted: 5/29/2026
Summary: The Communications Manager develops and implements communications strategies to advance organizational priorities, ensures consistent branding and messaging, and positions the Safe Routes Partnership as a national thought leader in the active transportation field. The Communications Manager is responsible for developing and implementing all outward-facing communication from Safe Routes Partnership and working with staff across the organization to serve programmatic and organizational goals. The Communications Manager markets the organization’s events, consulting practice, and program and policy impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Digital Engagement
Keep our WordPress websites current by writing, editing, and publishing content regularly across program and organizational pages
Use data analytics to measure what is working and adjust accordingly
Write, schedule, and manage content across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X that is trend-aware and platform-appropriate, including simple graphics and short videos/reels
Grow and deepen engagement with both new and existing audiences; develop strategies to expand our reach to new communities and partners
Produce and send a monthly e-newsletter; develop and execute strategies to grow our listserv; continually optimize open and click rates through segmentation and analysis
Send fundraising emails, working from content developed by leadership
Develop, implement, and evaluate editorial calendar and communications plan across channels to advance organizational goals and reach various audiences
Translate complex policy and program work into clear, compelling language for general audiences
Engage with our national field network to surface and elevate community stories
Write press releases and handle limited media inquiries; serve as organizational spokesperson when appropriate
Marketing Impact, Services, and Events
Market advocacy and policy wins, program and community impact, and consulting department visibility
Promote organizational events including our annual conference, virtual summit, webinars, and Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day from save-the-date through post-event content
Support production of annual report content; work with contracted designer on layout and design
Project management and coordination
Manage communications projects from concept through publication, ensuring deadlines, approvals, and deliverables are clear and realistic
Coordinate with staff across a small, remote team to gather information, track communications needs, and prioritize work
Design simple fact sheets, proposals, and presentations and brief, manage, and review work from a contracted graphic designer (retainer) and video/photo freelancer
Coordinate explainer video production: write or review scripts, manage review cycles, and publish finished products
Manage print production relationships for conference materials, merchandise, and collateral
What we’re looking for
Required
3+ years of experience in communications, marketing, or digital content, ideally in a nonprofit or mission-driven context
Excellent writer who can simplify complex material without losing accuracy
Social media fluency across platforms; understands what performs and stays current with trends
Experience with email marketing and social media platforms (Mailchimp, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X)
Comfortable working in WordPress without developer support
Ability to produce social graphics and simple layouts using Canva or similar tools; formal graphic design training not required
Strong project management instincts keeping contractors, timelines, and content calendars on track
Analytics literacy to read and act on data from Google Analytics, social dashboards, and email platforms
Comfortable working independently in a small, remote team environment
Nice to have
Experience in active transportation, public health, youth programs, urban planning, or a related field
Familiarity with Safe Routes to School or active transportation policy
Experience briefing and managing freelance contractors
Basic video production knowledge
Experience with press and media relations
This position requires the ability to effectively perform the essential functions of the role, which include communicating information, reviewing written and visual materials, and handling items weighing up to 10 lbs. Travel both within and outside the state is required to attend conferences and meetings that include overnight stays. Reasonable advance notice of extended travel will be provided when travel opportunities and planning are coordinated with your supervisor.