Manager II, Digital Communications

Hybrid (Washington, DC)

EdTrust

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE OPPORTUNITY

EdTrust seeks a Manager II, Digital Communications to join our National Communications team. The Manager II will join a staff committed to fulfilling the mission of closing opportunity gaps that disproportionately affect students of color and students from low-income backgrounds.

The Manager II, Digital Communications serves as a content expert in digital communications strategy for EdTrust, driving a digital-first approach that transforms policy expertise into compelling, audience-centered communications that expand EdTrust's influence and advocacy impact. This position combines creativity, strategic thinking, analytics, and deep platform expertise to grow EdTrust's digital presence while positioning the organization as a trusted national voice on education equity. The successful candidate is both a strategist and practitioner — someone who understands emerging digital trends, continually studies platform algorithms and audience behavior, embraces experimentation, and knows how to translate complex policy issues into engaging, accessible content that inspires action. The Digital Communications Manager II will play an important role in advancing EdTrust's mission by building public will for education equity through innovative, data-informed digital communications.

EdTrust is committed to advancing policies and practices to dismantle the racial and economic barriers embedded in the U.S. education system. Through our research and advocacy, EdTrust improves equity in education from preschool through college, engages diverse communities dedicated to equity and justice, and increases political and public will to build an education system where all students will thrive.

This role, available immediately, is based in our Washington, DC office and is eligible for telework up to 3 days a week per our current policy. The Manager II, Digital Communications reports to the Director of Communications and manages a Digital Communications Associate.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Social Media Expertise

• Lead a digital-first, platform-specific communications strategy that integrates social media, website, email, advocacy, and earned and owned media into cohesive campaigns that maximize engagement and align with EdTrust's organizational priorities, advocacy, and brand

• Continually evaluate platform algorithms, audience behaviors, and emerging features to optimize content performance against clear metrics, drawing insights that contribute to shaping engagement and storytelling approaches

• Build and manage an editorial calendar that balances planned campaigns with real-time opportunities, elevating EdTrust experts through timely digital content and amplification

• Contribute to paid social media and digital advertising strategies to increase reach, influence, and advocacy engagement

• Anticipate emerging digital trends and platform changes, adapting strategies to maximize visibility, engagement, and organizational impact

• Identify opportunities to position EdTrust as a leading voice during key education policy moments through proactive and rapid response digital communications

• Manage a direct report, interns, and contractors, including delegating tasks, providing coaching and development, and assessing performance — while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture

Digital Campaigns & Advocacy

• Design and execute integrated digital advocacy campaigns that move audiences from awareness to engagement and action

• Translate complex policy research into compelling digital storytelling through short-form video, graphics, animations, carousels, interactive content, and emerging digital formats

• Contribute to cross-functional planning to ensure digital communications are integrated into major initiatives from the outset

• Partner with policy, government affairs, communications, development, and state teams to amplify priority campaigns

• Support digital advocacy efforts that mobilize supporters around legislative and policy priorities

Audience Growth & Community Building

• Develop strategies that grow EdTrust's digital audiences and deepen engagement across key stakeholder groups through experimentation, A/B testing, and applying emerging technologies such as AI-enabled tools

• Foster meaningful two-way engagement through active community management and conversation

• Cultivate relationships with influencers, creators, advocacy organizations, journalists, and mission-aligned partners to expand EdTrust's reach

• Build digital communities that strengthen advocacy and public understanding of education equity issues

IDEAL SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Shared belief in EdTrust’s mission and a commitment to improving education equity with a focus on racial equity

• Dedication in contributing to and maintaining an equitable working environment

• A strategic thinker who understands how digital communications can advance organizational goals

• Data-driven, using analytics to inform decision-making

• Exceptionally organized and able to manage projects and multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously using project management tools like Asana

• A strong writer with attention to detail, capable of translating complex policy into accessible, engaging language

• Thrives in a fast-paced advocacy environment requiring frequent rapid response

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

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

• Significant (e.g., at least 5 years) experience managing digital communications, advocacy campaigns, and/or integrated marketing strategies for advocacy organizations, nonprofits,

• Experience using analytics tools (Sprout Social, Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn Analytics, etc.) and KPIs to inform strategy and measure success

• Experience producing compelling multimedia content, including short-form video, graphics, photography, and platform-native storytelling, using Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite and video editing

• Experience supervising staff, contractors, interns, or agency partners

• Familiarity with education policy, issue advocacy, or mission-driven communications

COMPENSATION

This position falls in Level D of our salary structure. The new hire salary range for this position is $81,970 - $102,460. New hire offers are commensurate with candidate skills, experience and internal equity.

EdTrust prioritizes the health and well-being of its employees and, to that end, offers a highly competitive benefits package. Medical, dental and vision insurance are covered at 100% for the employee, with significant coverage also offered for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. We provide sick leave, vacation leave, and personal leave, and we follow the federal government for most holiday closures. To ensure staff have synchronous opportunities for rest and renewal, the office is closed for a week-long summer break and a week-long winter break. Among other offerings, we provide an Employee Assistance Program at no cost to the employee, and a generous 7% contribution opportunity on a 403(b)-retirement plan.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, PLEASE APPLY

EdTrust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

To apply: Please provide an updated resume and an example of a successful social media campaign.

Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Hybrid (Atlanta, GA)

GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

Compensation

$110,000 – $130,000 annually

Final compensation will depend on the location and level at which the candidate is hired

About this job

Hybrid: Mondays and at least one other day per week are spent working out of our office in Buckhead.

Travel: Occasional overnight statewide and national travel (10% of time) is required to staff GEEARS events and attend conferences and meetings.

About GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students

Established in 2010 to help business, civic and government leaders maximize the economic return on the state’s investments in early care and learning, GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students is a nonprofit organization operating to inspire and provide leadership for a statewide movement on quality early learning and healthy development for all children ages birth through five. Through advocacy, research and innovation, communication and convening, we advance our mission to ensure that all Georgia’s children, birth to age five, thrive by championing research-backed policies and investments, fostering collaboration, and leading a statewide movement to advance public will.

Led by GEEARS, PAACT: Promise All Atlanta Children Thrive is a city-wide alliance of public and private partners collaborating to improve learning, health, and well-being outcomes for Atlanta's youngest children and their families. We envision a city where barriers to success are eradicated and families have what they need to ensure that all children starting at birth are healthy, learning and developing, so that they enter school ready for success, thrive once in school and are prepared to reach their full potential. GEEARS serves as the backbone organization for this collective impact effort and provides governance, fiscal oversight, data management, fundraising support, and the communication strategy to ensure the initiative is effective and sustainable.

The Opportunity

GEEARS is seeking a creative, strategic, and collaborative Vice President, Marketing & Communications to lead the organization’s integrated marketing, communications, and public relations strategy. We are looking for a strategic leader who can help GEEARS and PAACT think bigger, communicate more clearly, work smarter, and build greater visibility and influence across Georgia. The right candidate will bring both the strategic perspective to shape where GEEARS goes and the practical experience to figure out how to get there.

This is an externally visible leadership role responsible for telling the GEEARS story in compelling ways that elevate our brand, deepen engagement with key audiences, build support for our work, and ultimately, inspire action to shift public systems and investments to better support improved outcomes for children from birth to age five.

As a member of the leadership team and reporting to the CEO, this person will partner with the CEO and help GEEARS build the systems, processes, team capacity, and external relationships necessary to communicate with greater clarity, consistency, creativity, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Marketing & Communications Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, integrated marketing and communications strategy aligned with GEEARS’ mission, strategic plan, and organizational priorities.

• Build integrated marketing and communications plans that increase awareness of GEEARS, its initiatives, strengthen its brand, engage key audiences, attract and retain donors, and advance organizational goals.

• Serve as a strategic communications partner to GEEARS leadership and teams, helping colleagues identify the right audiences, messages, channels, and opportunities to advance their work.

• Establish clear communications priorities and a proactive editorial and campaign calendar across the organization.

• Lead crisis communications and issues management, developing protocols and response plans that enable GEEARS to respond quickly, thoughtfully, and consistently to emerging issues, reputational risks, and unexpected events. Serve as a trusted advisor to CEO and leadership on communications strategy, messaging, media response, and stakeholder engagement during times of crisis.

• Monitor trends, audience engagement, and communications performance and use data and insights to continuously improve strategy.

Brand Development & Management

• Strengthen and steward the GEEARS brand across all communications, ensuring consistency in voice, visual identity, messaging, and positioning, including exploring the need to rebrand/rename to best achieve our mission.

Campaigns, Advocacy & Public Engagement

• Translate complex research, policy, and advocacy work into clear, compelling communications and campaigns that motivate audiences to engage and act.

• Bring a campaign mindset to communications—connecting strategy, storytelling, audiences, creative content, media, digital channels, and calls to action.

Media Relations & Public Relations

• Lead GEEARS’ media relations strategy, building and maintaining strong relationships with reporters, editors, producers, and other media professionals across Georgia and relevant national outlets.

• Identify opportunities to proactively position GEEARS, its leaders, research, policy priorities, and partners in the news.

• Write, edit, and approve high-level messaging, including press releases, media pitches, opinion pieces, briefing materials, and similar.

• Create and execute media event opportunities, including press conferences, press briefings, and editorial roundtables. Manage day-of event logistics, including audio-visual setups, prepping subject matter experts and media Q&A.

Communications Systems

• Build and improve internal communications systems, processes, workflows, and tools that make the organization more efficient and effective.

• Establish clear processes for planning, prioritizing, requesting, reviewing, approving, and executing communications work.

• Help colleagues across GEEARS become stronger communicators while ensuring the communications team is focused on the highest-value work.

• Support internal communications and uphold confidentiality, ensuring staff have timely, clear, and consistent information about organizational priorities, decisions, initiatives, and changes.

Team Leadership

• Lead, manage, mentor, and inspire a high-performing communications team currently consisting of a Staff Writer and Digital Media Manager, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, creative, and high-performing team culture.

• Determine when external consultants, agencies, freelancers, or other partners can best meet organizational needs versus building capacity internally, and manage those vendors and consultants as needed.

Fundraising & Development Support

• Partner closely with development staff to create donor-facing communications and support fundraising events that articulate GEEARS’ impact and value.

• Help ensure that GEEARS’ communications consistently demonstrate the connection between investment and measurable impact.

Who We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate:

• Has a genuine passion for GEEARS’ mission and a commitment to changing public policy and investments to improve outcomes for all young children and families in Georgia.

• Has a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or a related field and at least seven years of progressively more responsible communications or public relations experience, preferably in a nonprofit, campaign, or advocacy setting.

• Has demonstrated success developing and implementing integrated marketing, communications, public relations, and/or campaign strategies for a non-profit, advocacy organization, political campaign, or similar organization.

• Is collaborative, inclusive, and able to build trust across an organization and with partners.

• Is energized by working in a small, mission-driven organization where leadership means both setting strategy and occasionally rolling up your sleeves to edit a Canva template.

• Is curious about and comfortable using evolving technology, media platforms, and AI tools to improve productivity, workflows, creativity, and team performance.

• Has experience building communications systems, processes, and workflows that improve organizational effectiveness.

• Has strong storytelling skills and the ability to make complex issues understandable, relevant, and compelling.

• Has experience with brand development and/or rebranding.

• Is familiar with WordPress, Canva, Monday.com, Bloomerang, Voter Voice, social media platforms (currently Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram, but we’d love to explore TikTok and other platforms to reach our key audiences) and Microsoft Office systems.

• Brings strong media relations experience and either has deep relationships with Georgia media or has demonstrated the ability to build productive media relationships in a similar geographic or organizational context.

We encourage candidates who are excited about this opportunity to apply even if they do not meet every qualification listed. GEEARS values diverse experiences, perspectives, identities, and paths, and we welcome candidates from backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented in nonprofit leadership, communications, and public policy.

Please answer all applicant questions and submit a cover letter and resume/CV to be considered for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity at GEEARS

GEEARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. GEEARS values the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Principal Director, Audience Engagement & Creative

New York, NY

The Andrew Carnegie Foundation

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

Overview:

The Andrew Carnegie Foundation, originally established as Carnegie Corporation of New York, was founded in 1911 by Andrew Carnegie. Today, our funding supports the issues that Carnegie considered most important: education, democracy, and peace.

Our grantmaking is grounded in Andrew Carnegie’s vision to do “real and permanent good in the world.”

About the Job:

The Principal Director, Audience Engagement and Creative job is a senior-level position in a 12-member Communications department. The role has three direct reports, works closely with the Principal Director of Content and Dissemination, and reports to the Chief Communications Officer.

This position will be responsible for leading the Andrew Carnegie Foundation’s strategies for audience growth, marketing, and design to ensure consistency and engagement across all communications, and managing a team responsible for marketing metrics and analytics; website development and management; multimedia production; design; and social media strategies for growth and engagement. The position requires a strong background in integrated communications and marketing, including measurable success in reaching and growing audiences through issue-driven content and campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a comprehensive audience engagement strategy to reach and grow our audiences in alignment with Communications’ content and dissemination goals, including issue-driven subjects such as the foundation’s overall theme of reducing political polarization and campaigns such as national service.

• Oversee all aspects of digital marketing, including social media, paid search, SEO, Google Analytics (GA4), newsletters, paid advertising, design, and multimedia, with a focus on measurable audience engagement and growth.

• Own the performance and user experience of Carnegie.org, including website maintenance and relationships with external vendors and agencies.

• Supervise the Web, Platform, and Analytics Manager to evaluate metrics, analytics, historical data, and performance trends; refine reporting to establish benchmarks, goals, and learnings; support data-driven decisions; and establish a regular reporting schedule for the team.

• Supervise the Designer, Multimedia and Visual Communication to ensure a consistent visual brand identity across multimedia, digital, and print deliverables, including the Carnegie Reporter magazine and a range of visual communications. Supervise the design production, printing, and mailing of the Carnegie Reporter and other print materials, such as reports.

• Supervise the Senior Social Media Strategy Lead in developing and executing engagement strategies for organic and paid social media, including paid advertising and audience targeting, ensuring alignment with visual, editorial, and content goals across multiple platforms.

• Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring projects stay on time, on budget, and aligned with priorities; develop the annual budget; review contracts; track deliverables for quality and timeliness; and approve invoices.

• Continuously evaluate workflows, processes, and technologies, including AI, to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and organizational impact.

• Encourage a culture of high standards, accountability, and intellectual ownership. Manage and mentor the team to inspire growth, innovation, strong results, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in developing audience engagement strategies for issue-driven subjects and campaigns using a range of content types, with experience working with nonprofit organizations.

• Proven results in audience engagement and growth, visual brand development and management, and integrated marketing initiatives.

• Strong understanding and experience with digital marketing techniques, including SEO, AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), SEM, email marketing, paid media, audience targeting, analytics, and performance measurement.

• Experience with audience targeting and tagging, including tools such as Google Tag Manager, and their implementation, reporting, and measurement.

• Exceptional writing and communications skills, consistent follow-through, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), WordPress CMS, HTML, Google Analytics (GA4), Google Ads, Meta advertising tools, Hootsuite, and email marketing software (Mailchimp or similar).

• Strong understanding of how to use AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT, along with experience with AI-driven marketing tools and workflow automation platforms.

• A desire to keep pace with emerging industry trends, technologies, and topics.

Qualifications

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

• 10+ years of experience in digital marketing.

• Strong interest in the foundation’s program areas of education, democracy, and international peace preferred.

• Solid people leadership experience, including mentoring.

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance data and translate insights into action.

Benefits:

• Employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, life, and short-term disability, plus a substantial contribution to a retirement plan account, robust wellness program, and a generous paid time off program.

• Corporate discounts.

Salary Range:

$180,000-$190,000/annual. New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary hiring range posted depending on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

The Andrew Carnegie Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity (“EEOC”) laws. The Andrew Carnegie Foundation strictly prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, height and weight, disability, and any other characteristic protected by law. The Foundation abides by all applicable rules and regulations in its recruiting and employment practices including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Counsel (Policy, Oversight, Ethics)

Remote (U.S.)

Democracy Defenders Action

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

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 Purpose

The Counsel leverages their legal research, writing, and analysis skills to support a portfolio of accountability, transparency, and ethics in government initiatives, playing a key role in all aspects of DDA’s 2027 government reform agenda. As a member of the Policy, Oversight, and Ethics (POE) department, the Counsel will report to the Deputy Director for Anticorruption and Ethics and work closely with senior department members on various matters, cultivating expertise across a spectrum of pro-democracy, anti-authoritarian issue areas and tactics.

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

• In collaboration with the Chief Counsel and Director for Anticorruption and Ethics (department director), the Deputy Director for Anticorruption and Ethics (direct manager), and senior department members, identify, track, and respond to potential corruption, unethical activities, and misconduct by government officials.

• Prepare administrative complaints, regulatory comments, and Freedom of Information Act requests, including complaints under the criminal conflict of interest laws, the Hatch Act (political activity), and the federal appropriations laws.

• Assist in POE’s legislative and policy reform initiatives in coordination with relevant POE team leads, including conducting research and drafting letters, preparing senior leadership for hearings and meetings, and preparing talking points and testimony.

• Assist in producing high-quality written content, including policy reports, op-eds, summary documents, and more, in both long-term and rapid-response scenarios.

• Review financial disclosure reports and ethics documents for individual violations of law, potential conflicts of interest, and overall trends that may point to vulnerabilities in government programs.

• Provide subject matter expertise and research support on corruption-related litigation (as directed by Counsel in our Litigation and Rapid Response depts).

• Translate matter updates and impact for the Communications and Fundraising departments, connecting specific matters to our larger pro-democracy and anti-authoritarianism effort.

• Work closely with organizations and principals across the political spectrum and coordinate mission-aligned working groups.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• Membership in good standing with a state bar in the United States, with the ability to waive into the DC bar if necessary.

• 2 - 8 years of legal work in one or more of the following areas: administrative law, constitutional law, privacy and data security laws, election law, federal civil service laws, or public records laws.

• Familiarity with congressional or executive oversight, investigative, or regulatory complaint procedures or comparable private sector procedures.

• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and research abilities.

• Sound judgement and discretion in handling sensitive information.

• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize effectively, and collaborate with various stakeholders.

• Unwavering commitment to defeating election sabotage and denial, fighting autocracy, and building a resilient democracy; Experience (professional, volunteer, or otherwise) advancing democracy, election integrity, and the rule of law.

• Commitment to diversity and inclusivity and an ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs.

• Willingness to perform weeknight and weekend work as needed.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for meetings in DC or conferences.

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.

• The Oversight Counsel sits in our Policy, Oversight, and Ethics department and reports to the Deputy Director, Anticorruption and Ethics.

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

• The salary range for this position is $85,000 - 140,000, commensurate with experience.

• 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.

If you 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.

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.

Application Instructions

To apply, include a resume, and in lieu of a cover letter, respond briefly (300 words or less) to the below prompts. We will not consider answers created with generative AI.

Media Relations and Content Manager

Hybrid (New York, NY)

American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS)

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

Overview of ACLS

Formed a century ago, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit federation of 85 scholarly organizations. As the leading representative of American scholarship in the humanities and social sciences, our core principle is that knowledge is a public good. As such, ACLS strives to promote the circulation of humanistic knowledge throughout society. In addition to stewarding and representing its member organizations, ACLS employs its endowment and $34 million annual operating budget to support scholarship in the humanities and social sciences and to advocate for its central role in the twenty-first century.

Job Summary

ACLS is seeking a versatile, editorially sharp, and creative Media Relations & Content Manager to help develop and amplify strong, compelling content about ACLS and its mission, work, and impact to and beyond higher education media. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer (CCO) and working closely with the Marketing and Operations Manager and staff across the organization, this role will help to further position ACLS as a thought leader and trusted resource on the value of humanities education and research. This role will secure high-quality, on-message content and media placements that engage current and new audiences around ACLS mission and values, while strengthening our visibility and reputation as a leading national voice on constructive dialogue involving higher education.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Media Outreach

  • Help build and maintain ACLS press lists, draft pitches, and support the CCO in securing media coverage;

  • Track and log ACLS media coverage and mentions, contributing to ACLS earned-media goals;

  • Cultivate relationships with relevant journalists and media outlets toward increasing favorable coverage for ACLS, its work, and impact;

  • Work closely with CCO in developing, executing, and refining earned media strategy that includes focus on higher education media, as well as philanthropy, general news, policy, culture, and other outlet categories relevant to ACLS activities and impact;

  • Collaborate with ACLS program and fundraising teams to develop earned media strategies;

  • Write, distribute, and manage responses to press releases and targeted pitches on ACLS, its work, and its impact including competition calls for applications, award announcements, advocacy statements, and grant announcements on the PRNewswire platform;

  • Monitor and strategize around editorial calendars for key media targets;

  • Collaborate with the CCO in developing other media outreach content including op-eds, talking points, briefing documents, and background research; and

  • Track and report on community engagement metrics for earned media and work with CCO on ways to improve metrics, as well as coverage frequency and quality.

• Web features

  • Collaborate with ACLS units to identify and write stories on ACLS community members and impact through video, photography, and written formats, ensuring an authentic and ethical representation of their experiences.

• Digital Asset Development

  • Collaborate with Communications Team in working with external vendors in organizing video shoots of ACLS and developing content including promotional packages, Identify and write stories on ACLS community members and impact;

  • Handle constituent interview, and social media cuts; and

  • Capture photography at events as needed.

• Social media

  • Write social media post content;

  • Collaborate closely with Marketing and Operations Manager in envisioning, developing, and implementing strategies to increase reach, growth, and engagement on ACLS Facebook, BlueSky, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn accounts and the development of a distinct and powerful ACLS voice in related conversations across ACLS social media channels.

• Community Newsletter

  • Oversee content development and organization of monthly community newsletter and ACLS announcements including competition calls for applications, award announcements, and grant announcements;

• Other

  • Present on select projects to staff and leadership as needed;

  • Help manage and execute external communications distribution via Mailchimp, social media, and WordPress.

  • Document processes and policies for Cision, media outreach, content development, etc.

  • Provide general administrative support as needed; and

  • Other duties as assigned to support the Communications Team and ACLS overall.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in media relations communications, content marketing, editorial, or journalism, ideally in a mission-driven or higher education context;

• Fluent with third-party marketing tools including Cision, WordPress, Mailchimp, Sprout Social, Microsoft Office, Teams;

• Strong writer and editor with ability to produce clear, concise, accurate, and on message content across different formats;

• Sharp editorial eye with a keen understanding of news cycles and of what makes a story newsworthy;

• Experience crafting strong, compelling pitches and building press relationships;

• Ability to produce clear, accurate, on-message content across different formats including web, social media, print, and more;

• Highly agile, with ability to produce content quickly and shift priorities as needed in a fast-paced environment;

• Strong experience as a cross-functional collaborator with demonstrated ability to work across units, subject-matter experts, and partners;

• Highly organized (we love spreadsheets!) with strong attention to detail. Must be able to build, track, and adjust cross-departmental project timelines; meet deadlines; and build and refine processes and systems for the Communications Team and organization staff;

• Experience using DSLR cameras and capturing basic event photography;

• Familiar with video production basics and working with photo and video vendors;

• Familiarity with the higher education landscape is a plus; and

• Hybrid work schedule; must live within commuting distance of New York City.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $90,000 - $110,000, commensurate with experience

ACLS offers a comprehensive benefits package; including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability insurance; generous time off benefits; a retirement savings plan, including employer contributions; and professional development support.

Marketing and Operations Manager

Hybrid (New York, NY)

American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS)

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

Overview of ACLS

Formed a century ago, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit federation of 85 scholarly organizations. As the leading representative of American scholarship in the humanities and social sciences, our core principle is that knowledge is a public good. As such, ACLS strives to promote the circulation of humanistic knowledge throughout society. In addition to stewarding and representing its member organizations, ACLS employs its endowment and $34 million annual operating budget to support scholarship in the humanities and social sciences and to advocate for its central role in the twenty-first century.

Job Summary

ACLS is seeking versatile, solutions-oriented Marketing and Operations Manager to serve as the production engine behind our communications practice. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer (CCO) and working closely with the Media Relations and Content Manager and staff across the organization, this position will help to further position ACLS as a thought leader and trusted resource on the value of humanities education and research.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Mailchimp

  • Oversee design, distribution, and back-end functioning of monthly community newsletter and all ACLS announcements, including competition calls for applications, award announcements, advocacy statements, and grant announcements;

  • Manage distribution lists, segments, and strategies, assess data related to open rates and other engagement metrics, and work with CCO in developing approaches to enhance engagement; and

  • Update and develop new branding elements and templates for use in Mailchimp.

• WordPress Development and Processes

  • Work closely with CCO and web development partner on identifying and scheduling web fixes and site enhancements, as well as training and resource material for staff users as needed;

  • Work closely with CCO on tracking and assessing site content performance and architecture and creating and managing redirect links;

  • Collaborate with Communications Team and CRM Data Integration Specialist in managing function and appearance of awardee records and other CRM integration content;

  • Manage content ownership map for staff users and lead process for universal updates;

  • Provide technical assistance to staff users as needed; and

  • Represent Communications at weekly technology meeting with vendors.

• Digital Advertising Strategy and Implementation

  • Collaborate with program and fundraising teams on create plans for paid social media and third party advertising plans based on timing and budget;

  • Use Canva to design basic ads and graphics and work closely with external graphic designer on more complex materials for each campaign; and

  • Assess and create and present on ad campaign performance, including recommendations for improvements going forward.

• Social Media

  • Collaborate closely with Media Outreach and Content Manager in envisioning, developing, and implementing strategies to increase reach, growth, and engagement on ACLS Facebook, BlueSky, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn; accounts and the development of a distinct and powerful ACLS voice in related conversations across ACLS social media channels;

  • Produce, schedule, and assess performance of daily content and make recommendations on how to grow audiences and engagement;

  • Collaborate closely with Media Outreach and Content Manager in developing social media tool kits with sample content for use/adaptation by ACLS members, Fellows, and partners;

  • Track and report on effectiveness of social media outreach strategies and refine as needed;and

  • Monitor social media news and trend developments related to ACLS mission and programs.

• Digital Asset Development

  • Produce audience-facing marketing collateral, directing external designers to a high standard and on deadline;

  • Maintain and steward ACLS brand templates and standards;

  • Collaborate with Communications Team in working with external vendors in organizing video shoots of ACLS and developing content, including promotional packages, constituent interviews, and social media cuts; and

  • Capture photography at events as needed.

• Other Assignments

  • Work closely with CCO on visual brand management and development and in developing signage, select publications, and staff resources as needed;

  • Draft select external communications as assigned;

  • Present on select projects to staff and leadership as needed;

  • Document processes and policies on social media, advertising, Mailchimp, WordPress, and other tools and resources for staff;

  • Provide general administrative support as needed; and

  • Other duties as assigned to support the Communications Team and ACLS overall.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in communications, content marketing, editorial, or journalism, ideally in a mission-driven or higher education context;

• Fluent with third-party marketing tools including WordPress, Mailchimp, Sprout Social, Microsoft Office, Teams;

• Strong experience as a cross-functional collaborator with demonstrated ability to work across units, subject-matter experts, marketing, and partners;

• Highly organized (we love spreadsheets!) with strong attention to detail. Must be able to build, track, and adjust cross-departmental project timelines; meet deadlines; and build, clearly document, and refine processes and systems for communications team and organization staff;

• Highly agile, with ability to produce content quickly and shift priorities as needed in a fast-paced environment;

• Brand- and design-minded. Canva experience a must, Adobe Creative Cloud and HTML experience a strong plus. Must have a strong eye for design, experience in directing external designers, ability to create simple assets quickly, and ability to maintain templates and standards that keep a brand consistent;

• Experience using DSLR cameras and capturing basic event photography;

• Familiar with video production basics and working with photo and video vendors;

• Familiarity with the higher education landscape is a plus; and

• Hybrid work schedule; must live within commuting distance of New York City.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $90,000 - $110,000, commensurate with experience

ACLS offers a comprehensive benefits package; including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability insurance; generous time off benefits; a retirement savings plan, including employer contributions; and professional development support.

Vice President

Newton, MA; NYC; DC; LA; SF; or Chicago, IL

617MediaGroup

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

617MediaGroup, one of the fastest-growing progressive communications agencies in the U.S., is recruiting for a skilled Vice President to join our growing team. At 617MediaGroup, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. We believe that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities.

This position will be based in Newton, MA, New York, NY, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, or Chicago, IL.

Who we are:

We’re veteran campaigners, communicators, designers, strategists, storytellers, and web developers. We love what we do. We’re results-driven. And we only work with clients we believe in.

What we do:

We move public opinion. We win tough fights. We tell stories simply, and with maximum impact. We offer comprehensive communication services: from earned media to paid, from digital strategy to eye-catching design. Websites. Video. We do it all for the benefit of our clients’ social justice causes and campaigns.

Who you are:

• Big picture strategist with experience conceiving and executing high-stakes communications campaigns.

• An ace writer and content creator. A pro at developing the strategy and creative for client campaigns, including content calendars, mailers, landing pages, social memes/graphics

• A proven leader and manager with experience developing talent and leading teams of writers and designers to hit deadlines, produce exceptional work, and have fun doing it

• A highly organized client relations and project management pro

• A creative, collaborative multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced, campaign-like environments

• Skilled in digital organizing and communications with familiarity in online advertising, mobile strategy, and web design.

• Possess knowledge of digital platforms and analytics to further client and campaign success.

Your experience:

• You have at least 7-9 years of strategic communications and media advocacy experience running and winning hard-hitting legislative, contract, and/or corporate accountability campaigns.

• You’re passionate about social justice, including workers’ rights, environmental justice, criminal justice reform, racial equity, and more

• You create sharp content, from social media calendars to video scripts to op-eds. You know how to create killer content that aligns with client and campaign strategy

• History of overseeing multimedia and/or graphic design projects with experience managing designers preferred.

• Experience using HubSpot, WordPress, Google Analytics, Facebook Manager or similar platforms.

• You design integrated campaigns utilizing social media, online advertising, email marketing, and web design as part of integrated campaigns

• History of managing a team of designers and copywriters for web and print platforms

All employees in this position are expected to retain a valid driver’s license and a purchased or leased automobile for personal transportation to work events with a valid inspection sticker. If this expectation will create an unmitigable hardship, and you would like to request an exemption, please note that in your cover letter.

Salary

The current minimum starting salary offer for this position is $98,090. The current maximum starting salary offer for this position is $110,944. Starting salary offer amounts are furnished at the discretion of the agency with adherence to contractually guaranteed minimum pay rates and are also based on the relevant experience level of the applicant and on agency hiring needs. 617MediaGroup is proud to be a union shop and 617MediaGroup employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Employees of 617MediaGroup enjoy robust opportunities for professional and financial growth and advancement.

Please note that we receive hundreds of applications each month, and we are not able to respond to every individual application. If you do not receive a response from our organization within 90 days either in the form of initial outreach or follow-up correspondence, please assume that your application has not been chosen for the specific career opportunity to which you applied. You may re-apply at any time for future opportunities. While we do our best to ensure timely and thorough correspondence with applicants, the volume of applications we receive does not allow us to respond individually in all cases. Thank you again for your interest in pursuing employment with 617MediaGroup.

Senior Vice President

Newton, MA; NYC; DC; LA; SF; or Chicago, IL

617MediaGroup

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

617MediaGroup, one of the fastest-growing progressive communications agencies in the U.S., is recruiting for a skilled Senior Vice President to join our growing team. At 617MediaGroup, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. We believe that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities.

This position will be based in Newton, MA, New York, NY, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, or Chicago, IL.

Who we are:

We’re veteran campaigners, communicators, designers, strategists, storytellers, and web developers. We love what we do. We’re results-driven. And we only work with clients we believe in.

What we do:

We move public opinion. We win tough fights. We tell stories simply, and with maximum impact. We offer comprehensive communication services: from earned media to paid, from digital strategy to eye-catching design. Websites. Video. We do it all for the benefit of our clients’ social justice causes and campaigns.

Who you are:

• Big picture communication and campaign strategist with experience conceiving and executing winning campaigns for labor unions or advocacy campaigns

• A proven leader and manager with experience developing talent and leading teams of writers and designers to hit deadlines, produce exceptional work, and have fun doing it

• An ace writer with a keen ability to craft persuasive messages that move public opinion and get results

• A pro at developing the strategy and creative for client campaigns, including content calendars, mailers, landing pages, social memes/graphics

• A highly organized client relations and project management pro

• A creative, collaborative multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced, campaign-like environments

• Skilled in digital organizing and communications with familiarity in online advertising, mobile strategy, and web design

• Posses knowledge of digital platforms and analytics to further client and campaign success

Your experience:

• You have at least 7 years of strategic communications experience in labor, advocacy, organizing, politics, or media, and you’re eager to make a difference for the public good. Agency experience is a plus.

• Experience managing and supervising multiple teams or division of an agency

• You have a proven ability to bottom-line a range of A+ deliverables and client service, ranging from print and web to earned media to social media, and more

• Extensive history of managing a team of designers, web developers, digital strategists and copywriters for web and print platforms

• You create integrated campaigns using social media, online advertising, email marketing and web design with experience using HubSpot, WordPress, Google Analytics, Facebook Manager or similar platforms

• You have experience generating new business leads, are able to capitalize on new business opportunities and are able to close deals to bring new clients into the company

All employees in this position are expected to retain a valid driver’s license and a purchased or leased automobile for personal transportation to work events with a valid inspection sticker. If this expectation will create an unmitigable hardship, and you would like to request an exemption, please note that in your cover letter.

Salary

The current minimum starting salary offer for this position is $117,448. The current maximum starting salary offer for this position is $129,301. Starting salary offer amounts are furnished at the discretion of the agency with adherence to contractually guaranteed minimum pay rates and are also based on the relevant experience level of the applicant and agency hiring needs. 617MediaGroup is proud to be a union shop and 617MediaGroup employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Employees of 617MediaGroup enjoy robust opportunities for professional and financial growth and advancement.

Please note that we receive hundreds of applications each month, and we are not able to respond to every individual application. If you do not receive a response from our organization within 90 days either in the form of initial outreach or follow-up correspondence, please assume that your application has not been chosen for the specific career opportunity to which you applied. You may re-apply at any time for future opportunities. While we do our best to ensure timely and thorough correspondence with applicants, the volume of applications we receive does not allow us to respond individually in all cases. Thank you again for your interest in pursuing employment with 617MediaGroup.

Communications Specialist

Hybrid (St. Paul, MN)

Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR)

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

We’re looking for a strategic, creative professional to coordinate and support communications for policy advocacy campaigns and produce engaging social media content.

About FMR

FMR is a leading nonprofit that protects, restores and enhances the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities region. Our focus is the metro area, but our impact is often regional or national.

Our goals are to:

• improve water quality,

• conserve important lands,

• engage people in learning about and taking action to protect and enhance one of the world’s greatest rivers,

• inspire widespread commitment to this natural wonder flowing through our communities, and

• protect our river’s unique scenic, natural, cultural and recreational qualities.

FMR has an annual budget of $5.2 million and employs a dedicated, professional staff of 26 who work to improve the health of the river through policy advocacy, education and engagement, land conservation and restoration and other disciplines. Over more than 30 years, FMR has established deep relationships and credibility with thousands of local residents, landowners, neighborhood organizations, volunteers, government agencies and elected officials.

With a well-known and respected brand, a seasoned and effective staff, a strong Board of Directors, and an ever-growing base of support, FMR is poised for continued success. The workplace culture at FMR is collaborative and collegial, and staff share a love of the river and dedication to our mission.

Our office is located in St. Paul’s West Side community, in a historic building across the street from Harriet Island and the river. We enjoy a pet-friendly workplace and a hybrid working arrangement (Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the office; Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays anywhere you choose).

FMR believes that the Mississippi River connects us all, and that social and environmental issues are woven together. As we work toward restoring habitat and the river’s waters, we will also work toward a riverway that is safe, healing and accessible for everyone. We strive to be culturally competent, welcoming and inclusive of all people and are committed to using our resources and influence to redress structural inequality where it intersects with the health and vitality of the Mississippi River.

We encourage interested applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

The position

This position plays a key role in building our power and ability to improve the Mississippi River’s health long-term.

The Communications Specialist will help develop and implement strategic communications campaigns to grow and strengthen our base of members, volunteers, advocates and partners/partnerships.

They will be responsible for social media for all of FMR and play a lead role in highly targeted long-term advocacy campaigns, particularly media outreach, content marketing and network-building around “next-gen” agricultural practices and partnerships to improve water quality.

They will work closely with the FMR Communications Director, the Communications Department and the Communications Team comprising staff from each FMR program area. They will also participate in meetings with the FMR Water Program and with our partners.

The position is right for a team-oriented strategic thinker and creator who relishes the opportunity to inspire everyday people and decision-makers alike to take action to protect and restore the Mississippi River.

Applicants with nontraditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Create and coordinate social media posting and targeted advertising for all of FMR

• Plan strategic long- and short-term advocacy campaigns with program staff and partners; lead reviewer of advocacy-related content

• Write special interest briefs or short articles for earned media, partner sites and FMR.org

• Serve as primary editor/reviewer for the FMR Water Program content that relates to agriculture and legislative communications

• Lead and support content for various list-serves and e-newsletters, internally and for collaborative endeavors

• Create and refine materials such as flyers, posters and presentations

• Document select events for promotional purposes

• Compile and organize visual assets (graphics, photos, etc.)

• Assist with video production, including shooting live video for social (occasional), some in-house editing of simple videos as well as supporting professional videographers

• Assist with communications-related analytics to assess ROI as needed

• Support and cultivate relationships with reporters and other members of the media

• Track related media impressions and update related webpages

• Participate in regular meetings with relevant teams: the FMR Communications Team (weekly), monthly FMR Content Communications and Department meetings, weekly FMR Water Program meetings, and biweekly Forever Green Partnership Communications Team meetings.

• Participate in staff and partnership development activities (monthly staff meeting, monthly staff lunch, annual outing and retreat at FMR, plus select Forever Green internal events)

• Additional duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Three to five years of relevant experience

• Excellent short, medium and long-form writing skills; able to create well-paced and highly engaging content for a lay audience

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics simply and effectively

• Well-developed project management, organization and collaboration skills

• Well-developed analytical skills; ability to ask questions to plan strategically

• Demonstrated grasp of design principles; able to make on-brand assets utilizing existing templates

• Comfortable working with databases and spreadsheets

• Strong appreciation for ROI and analytics

• Strong appreciation for evidence-based and inclusive, accessible practices

• The ability to handle uncertainty and incorporate feedback from multiple perspectives

• The ability to pivot quickly while exercising sound, values-based judgment and balancing competing priorities

• Able to adapt to rapidly evolving software, media and forums

• Ability to work occasional Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings

• Ability to manage moderately strenuous physical tasks such as lifting and loading tripods, displays and other communications supplies and equipment

• Reliable transportation is required to locations throughout the Twin Cities, including areas not served by transit (mileage and parking costs for work-related travel will be reimbursed).

Additional desired qualifications

• Experience in Meta Business Suite, social media scheduling tool (e.g. Later), EveryAction or another CRM, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud suite (esp. InDesign), video editing software (Canva, Insta or more), or ArcGIS StoryMaps

• Experience working with:

  • volunteer or freelance photographers, writers and videographers

  • reporters and new media

  • committees, coalitions, advocates or organizers

Salary and benefits

This is a full-time position. The salary range is $60,000–$65,000 commensurate with experience (benchmarked against the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Salary & Benefits Survey). Benefits include health, dental and short-term disability insurance; a retirement plan with employer match; and generous paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday and sabbatical leave.

To apply

Please consolidate your application into a single PDF that includes: a cover letter summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position; a 1-2-page résumé; and the names, titles and phone numbers of three professional references (or two professional and one personal reference). One to three writing, design and other samples of your work, integrated into the application PDF (in their entirety or as links) are welcome. (If sharing private links, please add srich@fmr.org and erogers@fmr.org as approved viewers.)

We are open to a wide variety of work samples, should you decide to include them. They may be visual or text, bylined or ghostwritten, published or draft, a final product or even a planning document or creative brief. Feel free to share anything that showcases your work.

Please email it as an attachment with "Communications Specialist" as the subject line to compiler Monica Bierma, mbierma@fmr.org by Monday, November 9, 9 a.m. No phone calls, please.

Chief Marketing Officer

Remote (Hybrid in Orlando, FL optional)

The Clean Slate Initiative

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

Summary

Established as its own nonprofit organization in 2024, The Clean Slate Initiative (CSI) exists to help the roughly 70–100 million American adults with an arrest or conviction record — nearly one in three adults nationally, and a disproportionate share of Black adults (nearly 50%, compared to 27% of white adults) — move past their records and access employment, housing, education, and economic assistance. CSI's mission is to pass and implement "Clean Slate" laws that automate record sealing for people who have completed their sentence and remained crime-free, and to expand who is eligible for that relief. Clean Slate legislation remains a rare bipartisan-appeal issue even in a polarized political environment, with wins in both red and blue states.

The projected growth and sizeable ambitions outlined in CSI’s new strategic plan call for a senior leader who can set up a strong, high-performing Marketing and Communications Department for the organization’s next chapter. As leadership shifts to a more distributed executive team, the new Chief Marketing Officer role will set the department’s strategic direction, and ensure the team has the structure, resources, and clarity to deliver on them.

Reporting to the newly created President role, the CMO will serve on an executive leadership team alongside the CEO, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Chief Program Officer, and Chief Development Officer, and supervise four direct reports. Internally, the CMO will deliver on seven verticals – executive communications, digital communications, state-based campaigns, advocacy communications, brand/marketing events, narrative change and internal communications. Externally, this new leader will be responsible for shaping public perceptions of CSI in service of policy change, engaging audiences across the political spectrum, and strategically building high-visibility partnerships to advance the work of the organization. A major priority for this new hire will be to leverage and strategically deploy the voice and brand of CEO Sheena Meade, whose influence in the field will be critical to CSI’s continued growth and success.

This new hire will ideally be a large-scale marketing strategist, an executive communications partner, a branding expert and innovator, and a clear-eyed priority setter.

Salary

The salary range for this role is $225,000 – $260,000.

To Apply

To learn more about The Clean Slate Initiative, please visit: https://www.cleanslateinitiative.org/

This search is led by Allison Kupfer Poteet and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez of NPAG. Candidates may submit an application via NPAG’s candidate portal, including a resume and cover letter that speaks to what draws you to CSI.

Event Marketing Specialist

Remote (U.S.)

Internet2

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

Internet2 is a non-profit, member-driven advanced research and education (R&E) technology organization. Founded in 1996, we provide high-performance infrastructure and integrated cloud solutions, a secure trust fabric, and collaborative forums that allow U.S. higher education and research institutions to drive the next generation of scientific and academic discovery.

• National High-Performance Infrastructure: Delivers a resilient, secure, and automated network built for the most advanced scientific applications with a reduced environmental footprint.

• Seamless Global Access: Provides secure Wi-Fi at over 44,000 locations and facilitates worldwide collaboration through connectivity with international R&E networks.

• Community-Powered Cloud Solutions: Streamlines access to major cloud providers through community-powered procurement, pre-negotiated terms, and customized R&E services.

• Advanced Identity & Security: Establishes trust frameworks and access management tools that protect institutional data while enabling seamless cross-border collaboration.

• Community-Driven Innovation: Convenes R&E peers to co-create custom infrastructure, solve shared challenges, and transcend institutional boundaries.

Read our 2025 Annual Report and visit our website (www.internet2.edu) to learn more about us.

Position Summary:

Internet2 is seeking an Event Marketing Specialist to own the marketing strategy and execution for its two flagship events: the Global Summit and Technology Exchange, which draw anywhere between 450–650 attendees from institutions across the U.S. and internationally. Email is the primary channel for driving registrations to these events, and each event campaign involves 40+ targeted emails sent across a diverse, segmented audience of 18,000+ contacts. This role sits within a small, integrated marketing and communications team and works closely with peers in strategic communications, digital experience, and convening to deliver cohesive, high-impact event campaigns.

In this role, you will craft tailored messaging that resonates across a wide range of reader profiles, from network engineers and IT architects to C-suite leaders, international participants, and first-time attendees. You will own the full email curriculum for both events: from strategy and content development through automation, A/B testing, and performance optimization. Beyond email, you will coordinate multi-channel promotion efforts spanning digital advertising, community amplification, social proof, and in-event engagement to maximize reach and registration conversion.

Internet2 also supports additional community convening opportunities, and this role may be called upon to provide marketing support for those efforts as needed.

Email Strategy & Content

• Own end-to-end email strategy and execution for Global Summit and Technology Exchange, managing 40+ emails per event across the full attendee lifecycle.

• Execute the event content strategy through targeted campaigns and automated journeys that engage prospective and returning attendees, nurture leads, support registration, and drive conversions.

• Write compelling, audience-focused copy and continuously optimize campaign performance through testing, analysis, and measurement of key engagement and growth metrics.

• Support list growth by identifying opportunities to capture new contacts through event landing pages, gated content, and registration pathways.

Multi-Channel Event Promotion

• Coordinate event promotion across industry publications, digital channels, and owned platforms, ensuring timely execution and consistent messaging.

• Develop promotional assets, including attendee testimonials, case studies, speaker highlights, short-form videos, community spotlights, and event recaps.

• Align event marketing campaigns with broader organizational marketing and communications strategies to maximize reach and impact.

Campaign Production Collaboration

• Serve as a member of the Strategic Communications team, partnering closely with Convening, Digital Experience, and other stakeholders to execute integrated event marketing campaigns.

• Partner with the Director of Community Events team to align email cadence and messaging with key event milestones, including calls for proposals, registration milestones, submission deadlines, program announcements, surveys, and post-event communications.

• Collaborate across Strategic Communications, Digital Marketing, Web Experience, Creative, Content Marketing, and Partnership Marketing teams to align messaging, campaign timing, audience targeting, and performance measurement.

• Coordinate with internal advocates, sponsors, and community partners to amplify key event milestones and campaign messages across email, professional networks, community channels, and owned platforms.

Quality Assurance & Approvals

• Manage campaign review, approval, and quality assurance processes, ensuring communications are accurate, compliant, personalized, functional, and delivered on schedule.

In-Event Marketing Experience

• Develop expertise in Internet2's event mobile app platform and leverage in-app messaging, push notifications, and on-site engagement opportunities to enhance event marketing campaigns.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Possesses exceptional writing skills and can adapt messaging to resonate with a wide range of audiences, from highly technical practitioners to senior executives, while leveraging data and insights to continuously optimize performance.

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing creativity with strong project management and attention to detail, and is comfortable owning complex, multi-touch campaigns from concept through execution and analysis.

• Energized by Internet2's mission, enjoys working across cross-functional teams, and is motivated by connecting communities through impactful events and communications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing (or related field); or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

• 6+ years of experience in event or integrated marketing, with a strong focus on copywriting, audience segmentation, multi-channel campaign execution, and measurable engagement outcomes.

• Experience with Pardot or a similar marketing automation platform.

• Experience managing large email databases, developing audience segments, and executing high-volume campaigns across multiple audiences simultaneously.

• Proven ability to write clear, persuasive, audience-focused content that drives engagement and conversion.

• Experience coordinating integrated marketing campaigns across digital advertising, social media, and other channels.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate campaign data into actionable insights.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across teams.

• Ability to travel up to 10% per year within the United States to support Internet2 events and attend team planning meetings.

• Cover letter required, highlighting directly relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing persona-based content strategies and audience-focused messaging for diverse audiences, from technical practitioners to executives.

• Experience creating event marketing assets, including testimonials, case studies, peer endorsements, and short-form video content.

• Experience with Stripo or similar email design tools, plus familiarity with event apps, in-app messaging, and push notifications.

• Understanding of email marketing regulations, including CAN-SPAM, GDPR, and CASL.

• Portfolio demonstrating successful event, conference, or multi-channel marketing campaigns.

What We Offer:

As a full-time employee, you will be eligible to participate in Internet2’s employee benefits program effective on your start date in accordance with the terms and conditions of each plan. The program currently includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, a health spending account program, sick time, vacation time and a tax deferred retirement plan.

Salary

Pay Grade: B-4

Expected Hiring Range: $63,200 - $71,100

Starting salary is commensurate and may vary with experience and education.

For pay transparency purposes, the full salary range is: $63,200 - $94,800

Internet2 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Account Executive

Remote (greater New York City region: NY, NJ, or CT)

McPherson Strategies

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

McPherson Strategies is a B-Corp certified, women-led boutique social impact strategy and communications firm. We’re working towards a world where purpose sparks connection, connection fuels hope, and people come together to accelerate change. Want to help us create a better world, and a better kind of agency?

Our team is brimming with smart, strategic and creative people who share a commitment to our values and a passion for making the world a better place.

Connection. Any problem can be solved by people connecting with each other.
Action. Real change takes time, and there’s no time to waste.
Optimism. A better future is possible — and worth fighting for.
Curiosity. Great ideas can come from anywhere and anyone.

About the Job:

McPherson Strategies is seeking an Account Executive who can help us drive meaningful results for our clients in the social impact space. We are looking for a dynamic individual who thrives in strategic thinking, possesses exemplary project management skills, and is adept at cultivating media relationships and influencer networks to elevate our clients' visibility.

Location:

While our team operates remotely, candidates must be based in the greater New York City region, including New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.

Responsibilities:

The role will encompass a diverse range of tasks tailored to individual client needs, including but not limited to:

• Identify and execute opportunities to earn clients visibility — media placements, influencer engagements, conference pitches, and more

• Contribute to strategic communications planning and help bring those strategies to life

• Manage key implementation tasks: building media and influencer lists, conducting media and influencer outreach, identifying and pitching relevant conferences and events, drafting op-eds, developing social media campaigns, and more

• Show up actively on client calls and keep account project management moving

• Support new business proposals and firm marketing as needed

Key Qualities:

• 4+ years in communications — agency experience a strong plus

• A self-starter who doesn't wait to be told what to do

• Sharp writer and clear thinker who presents information in a digestible way

• Strong relationship management across clients, media, and external stakeholders

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail

• Excellent time management and project management skills

• Genuinely curious and plugged into the news cycle and media landscape

• Comfortable working with a remote team

• Deep care for social impact and the work of creating change

• Bonus: Existing relationships in the social impact space

Sound like you? Please send your resume to info@mcpstrategies.com along with a brief note about why you think you’re right for the role.

Salary & Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, paid leave, a flexible work schedule, family-friendly working environment and option to participate in the company’s 401k plan. The salary range for this role is $62,500 - $72,500 in addition to a discretionary end-of-year bonus.

McPherson Strategies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Director of Marketing and Communications

Northern Chicagoland, IL/Southern Wisconsin (multi-site)

The Chapel

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

Ministry: Central

Reports To: Pastor of Gatherings & Creativity

Average Hours Per Week: Full-time, 40+ hours/week

Role Type: Exempt

Role Overview

The Director of Marketing and Communications will provide strategic and operational leadership for The Chapel's marketing and communications so people receive clear, consistent, timely communication and are invited into meaningful next steps. This role owns the churchwide communications strategy, brand, content ecosystem, website, social media, YouTube presence, platform growth, and team leadership while partnering with senior and ministry leaders to advance the mission across nine campuses. Seven or more years of direct team leadership and progressive communications experience strongly preferred. This is a full-time, director-level role.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an integrated churchwide communications and marketing strategy aligned with organizational priorities, ministry seasons, and the weekend calendar.

• Serve as the primary communications strategy partner to senior leadership, translating ministry priorities into audience-centered communication plans and measurable outcomes.

• Own The Chapel's brand standards across voice, message, visual identity, and experience; approve significant brand applications and resolve inconsistencies.

• Lead internal communications and the Communications Service Request process so requests are prioritized, scoped, assigned, and evaluated against churchwide strategy and team capacity.

• Own the strategy, execution model, governance, measurement, and growth of The Chapel's website, social media platforms, and YouTube channel.

• Own website strategy and execution, including information architecture, audience journeys, content priorities, publishing standards, search visibility, conversion pathways, analytics, and continuous improvement.

• Own social media strategy and execution across organic and paid activity, including platform priorities, audience segmentation, content mix, community engagement, advertising strategy, campaign execution, budget recommendations, optimization, and reporting.

• Own YouTube strategy and direct the organization of content, including channel architecture, playlists, recurring series, metadata, packaging, publishing cadence, search and recommendation discoverability, and pathways from viewing to meaningful next steps.

• Set and pursue measurable growth goals for both internal audiences—people already connected to The Chapel—and external audiences not yet connected to the church, including follower, subscriber, reach, engagement, and conversion goals by platform.

• Direct broader external marketing, digital campaigns, search and paid media, and community-facing communication in coordination with the platform strategies.

• Lead the creation of storytelling and discipleship content in partnership with pastors and ministry leaders, ensuring theological integrity, audience relevance, and effective distribution.

• Set creative direction for major campaigns and initiatives; provide clear briefs and feedback while empowering designers, writers, and content creators to execute within their expertise.

• Own the master communications and content calendar and ensure it integrates with weekend, ministry, campus, and organizational priorities.

• Build dashboards and reporting for reach, engagement, conversion, channel performance, campaign outcomes, and operational health; use findings to improve future work.

• Collaborate with other director-level staff members while owning message, audience, channel, and brand.

• Use clear governance and escalation when requests conflict, exceed capacity, change approved scope, or require senior-leadership tradeoffs.

• Lead, coach, and develop the communications team; establish role clarity, healthy workflows, sustainable capacity, and appropriate use of agencies, freelancers, and tools.

• Participate fully in staff and spiritual-formation rhythms, collaborate across teams, and remain flexible for occasional evenings, weekends, peak ministry seasons, and related duties.

Key Qualites and Competencies

• Strategic communication and marketing judgment with the ability to connect organizational goals to audience behavior and next steps.

• Strong creative direction across writing, design, digital, photo, video, campaigns, and content distribution.

• Excellent people leadership, prioritization, executive communication, and cross-functional influence.

• Fluency with analytics, content operations, digital platforms, and responsible application of AI-enabled communications tools.

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, design, ministry, or a related field, or equivalent experience (strongly preferred)

• Demonstrated success leading integrated campaigns and communications in a complex, multi-audience, multi-site organization

Cultural Alignment

The Director of Marketing and Communications must embody the mission, vision and values of The Chapel, as outlined below, by being a visible example and model to all those within their scope of influence.

Our MISSION: To help people come alive to God! This means we:

• Carry the Christianity of Jesus

• Pray Heaven to Earth

• Be a Force for Good

• Live as part of a Kingdom Community

Our VISION: To help ignite revival in our church communities, and around the world! Revival happens whenever a group of people, anywhere, at any time, come alive to God. We do this by pursuing:

• Widespread Spiritual Awakening (All of God)

• Revitalization of the Church (All of us)

• Transformation of Society (All of our world)

Our VALUES: To be a people fully devoted to God and others. We trust God in all things, big and small. We live authentically, never pretending to be something we’re not. We embrace life with joy, finding ways to have fun along the way. We do this by:

• Living All-In: A fully committed people who come in third (God, others, self)

• Having Expectant Faith: He is who he said he is and will do what he said he will do

• Being Authentic: Honest, forthright, plain-spoken and integrity-filled

• Having Fun: Vibrant, winsome, joyful

This role description is meant to describe the general nature and level of responsibilities being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

How to Apply

You may forward your completed application, along with your resume, to Jessica Jones at jjones@chapel.org.

Download our application here.

Communications and Engagement Manager

Sequim, WA

City of Sequim

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

Salary: $95,617.00 - $124,300.00 Annually

Location: 152 W. Cedar Street, Sequim, WA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 26-00025

Department: Comm. & Marketing

Opening Date: 07/29/2026

If you have questions about this position or about the City of Sequim recruitment process, please contact HR@sequimwa.gov.

Job Summary

The City of Sequim is seeking a creative, technology-minded and community-focused Communications and Engagement Manager to help tell the City's story, strengthen public trust, and connect residents, businesses, visitors and partners with clear, timely, accessible and engaging information.

The Communications and Engagement Manager leads the City’s communications, public engagement, media relations, and tourism marketing efforts to ensure residents, businesses, visitors, and partners receive clear, timely, accessible, and engaging information.

Under the direction of the City Manager, the Communications & Engagement Manager helps shape and implement the City’s strategic approach to communications, public engagement and digital outreach. This position uses predictive analytics, advanced digital platforms, audience segmentation, and utilization of emerging engagement technologies to anticipate community information needs, strengthen trust, and improve two-way communication. The role provides guidance and recommendations to the City Manager and departments on messaging, issues management, media and community relations, and opportunities to use technology and data to ensure City communications are proactive, inclusive, transparent, and measurable.

The Communication & Engagement Manager also leads tourism and destination marketing strategies that strengthen Sequim’s identity as a distinctive, welcoming destination and support year-round economic vitality. This work includes developing and implementing an annual marketing plan, which may include shaping campaigns and partnerships that elevate the visitor experience, promote local businesses, and align tourism efforts with the City’s broader communications, community engagement, and economic development goals. The position serves as a staff liaison to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) and administers the Tourism Enhancement Grant Program.

The selected manager will also have the opportunity to assess communications support needs and hire, onboard, and supervise a part-time employee to develop communications, engagement, marketing and related project work.

In addition to the online application, all candidates must submit a cover letter and either a portfolio or a document containing links to relevant work samples. Portfolio materials should demonstrate the applicant’s creative process, communication abilities, range of work, and approach to problem-solving. Examples may include campaigns, writing samples, websites, social media content, photography, video, public engagement projects, marketing materials, strategic plans, or other applicable work.

This position is open until filled, with first review of candidates the week of August 24.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the City’s communications across print, digital, and multimedia platforms, ensuring alignment with City policies, professional standards and communications best practices.

• Develops and manages a Citywide communications strategy, editorial calendar, and campaign workflow that supports timely, coordinated, and audience-first content across departments.

• Leads the City’s tourism and destination marketing strategy, including brand positioning and visitor communications campaigns, and collaborates with regional agencies such as the Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau, Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission and Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce, to ensure a coordinated approach to marketing the area.

• Handles or advises on high-profile, sensitive, confidential, or complex media issues and develops strategic communications approaches for emerging public policy matters, community concerns, and issues of significant public interest in coordination with City leadership and appropriate stakeholders.

• Manages or advises on stakeholder outreach, community engagement, building productive relationships with residents, businesses, media, community organizations and public-sector partners.

• Manages the Lodging Tax, tracks and maintains financial and budget information for the lodging tax dollars; provides staff support to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC); compliant with state requirements.

• Supports innovation and continuous improvement by responsibly testing and using emerging tools, including AI-assisted research, content development, workflow automation, and social listening, while maintaining accuracy, privacy, transparency, and human judgment.

• Leads digital-first storytelling and public-information campaigns related to City services, programs, events, infrastructure, development, and community priorities, using accessible website content, newsletters, social media, visual media, and other tools to make City information understandable.

• Provides communications guidance and recommendations to the City Manager and departments on communication needs, emerging issues, key messages, target audiences and appropriate distribution and engagement methods.

• Develops and monitors annual work plans, budgets and performance measures for communications, public engagement and tourism marketing programs.

• Oversees public-facing content and ensures consistent application of City brand, editorial, accessibility and quality standards.

• Supports emergency and crisis communications and serves in assigned public-information roles within emergency operations or joint information centers.

• Uses public opinion research, analytics and audience feedback and performance measures to evaluate communications and engagement efforts and improve strategies, content and outcomes.

• Prepares and administers contracts for communications, marketing, research and creative services, including scopes of work, cost estimates and contractor performance.

• Assigns, supervises and reviews the work of employees, consultants, interns, temporary staff and other contributors.

• Regular, reliable, and in-person attendance is required to support operational needs, public meetings, community events, emergency communications, and coordination with City staff and partners.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of strategic communications, public information, community engagement, media relations, destination marketing, and municipal government practices.

• Knowledge of digital and traditional communications platforms, including websites, social media, newsletters, print, photography, video and graphic design.

• Knowledge of accessible, inclusive and plain-language communication practices.

• Knowledge of brand management, editorial standards and quality control across print and digital materials.

• Knowledge of research, public opinion methods, analytics and performance measures used to evaluate communications and engagement efforts.

• Knowledge of budgeting, work-plan development, contract administration, requests for proposals and consultant oversight.

• Excellent writing, editing, presentation and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt core messages for different audiences, platforms and outcomes.

• Ability to translate complex, technical or sensitive information into clear, accurate and engaging public communications.

• Ability to build collaborative relationships and communicate effectively with City leadership, employees, elected officials, media, partner organizations and the public.

• Ability to facilitate meetings and public discussions with professionalism, tact, and sensitivity to differing perspectives.

• Ability to respond effectively to emerging issues, public concerns, and emergency communications while exercising sound, ethical judgment.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines with accuracy, organization and limited supervision.

• Ability to supervise and evaluate employees, consultants, interns and other project contributors.

• Skill in responsibly using artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to support research, content development, analysis and workflow efficiency while maintaining accuracy, privacy and human oversight.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations or a closely related field, along with at least five years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public engagement, tourism destination marketing, digital media, content development, or a related area. A combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability may be considered.

Demonstrated experience developing communications and outreach materials across print, digital, social, video or other media platforms is required. Applicants must submit a portfolio or links to relevant work samples that demonstrate their creative process, communication abilities, range of work, and approach to problem-solving. Examples may include campaigns, writing samples, websites, social media content, photography, video, public engagement projects, marketing materials, strategic plans, or other applicable work.

Supplemental Information

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily performed indoors in an office setting, as well as at events and meetings throughout the community. Some evening and/or weekend work for meetings, presentations, and out of town travel and overnight seminars/meetings may be required. The employee may be required to sit at a work station for extended periods of time, frequently using a computer and/or the phone. This individual must have the ability to hear at a normal level; verbally communicate in person and by telephone; stand, walk, and drive as needed throughout day; and occasionally lift and carry parcels weighing up 25 pounds.

Creative Operations Coordinator (Hybrid | FT temp. | 5 months)

Hybrid (Washington, DC)

Undisclosed nonprofit organization (focus on international politics)

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

Job Status: Full-time | temporary (hybrid; see details)

SUMMARY:

A major non-profit organization with a focus on international politics is seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual to join their Communications team as a Creative Operations Coordinator, to assist the team with day-to-day operations surrounding the production of event content.

The Creative Operations Coordinator will help manage evolving content requests to ensure efficiency and effectiveness, utilizing project management tools and collaborating with multiple teams to ensure strong communication and delivery of creative assets. This individual will also manage various administrative tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project management: Help manage projects for a variety of events, including one larger program. Ensure projects are set up for efficient team workflows. Serve as a resource for troubleshooting.

• Resource coordination: Assist in coordinating workflow, including research, logistics, video and presentation assets and production of creative projects overall.

• Administrative Tasks: Schedule pre-production meetings, arrange transportation, manage the processing of receipts through SAP Concur, and other production-oriented administrative duties.

• Team collaboration: Facilitate a high level of communication and collaboration among internal and external team members, including: operations, film crews, speakers, events, writers and post-production specialists. Coordinate with team members to ensure alignment on and adherence to project goals, timelines, and deliverables through project launch meetings.

• Asset Management: Assist with finding and compiling of video assets, including archival materials and personal photos and documents. Upload relevant videos and copy to internal asset catalog for reviews and rehearsals. Assist with updates and developments to the asset management database.

• Meeting Assistance: Arrange project launch and ad hoc meetings, along with rehearsal room details, ensuring that minutes are taken, and action points communicated. Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, budget and maintain project documentation.

• Some opportunities for domestic, work-related travel may be presented.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of one-year of experience working as salaried or full-time temporary staff in a creative services or marketing environment within a corporate, non-profit or government agency setting.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred, or commensurate experience working in a titled project management role, or administrative role with clearly defined project management responsibilities.

• Demonstrable organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Adaptable and able to handle changing priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• A passion for creativity and a desire to contribute to impactful projects.

• Previous experience using Monday.com, Smartsheets, SAP Concur or other similar project management and expense management applications is considered a significant value add.

HISTORY:

The employer has regularly engaged Brainstorm Creative Resources to help with the hiring of temporary workers and full-time employees for more than fifteen years. We are looking forward to sharing employer details with the most well qualified applicants.

WORK LOCATION:

The employer's offices are in a building that it owns, which is located a short walk from Union Station and two other Metrorail stations.

This is a hybrid position that offers the opportunity to work remotely on Wednesdays and Fridays during typical weeks. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays are always in-office work days. The person in this role must be available for weekend work, on-site, as major deadlines approach between the beginning of January and late February. Applications received from individuals not currently living in Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia will not be reviewed.

RATE:

We are suggesting a weekly rate range of between $1400 and $1700 for an expected average of 40 hours/week. These rates, when annualized, are the basis for salaries ranging from $70K to $85K. They are also the weekly equivalents of hourly rates ranging from $35/hour to $42.50/hour. We believe these figures are in-line with the position requirements and likely applicant experience. The actual rate offered will be commensurate with your experience and will largely be based on the following factors: credentials as detailed in your resume, your interview experiences with Brainstorm Creative Resources and/or the employer, and quality of reference providers and references provided.

TERMS:

This engagement is structured differently than most temporary assignments. Instead of being paid only for the hours you work (which is the staffing industry norm), you will paid for working 40 hours each week -- even if you actually work fewer hours. This policy extends to all days that the employer's office is officially closed for vacation and also to personal and sick days within reason. It does not apply to long strings of days when you might be away from work for personal reasons. The organization's offices will be closed for the entire week between Christmas and New Year's Day; you will be paid for working that week. The engagement also offers a limited overtime differential. Overtime will be calculated under a federally mandated formula that ties rates to the number of hours you work each week. We will gladly provide documentation regarding the overtime policy and explain the specifics of it to the most well qualified applicants.

APPLICATION:

Brainstorm Creative Resources is a recruiting and staffing firm that has been focused on placing creative and editorial professionals into freelance and full-time positions with Washington, DC-area employers since 2003.

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Communications Associate

Hybrid (Seattle, WA)

Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

About the Foundation

We have two primary areas of focus: to lift up the transformative power of live theatre and to ensure that people facing cancer, and their loved ones, receive the supportive care they deserve. We work to advance equitable change through grantmaking, public education and advocacy, research and data initiatives, and cross-sector convening. We are a small, collaborative team where every member plays a visible and active role in advancing the Foundation’s mission.

About the Role

The Communications Associate supports the full range of the Foundation’s communications and external engagement. Reporting to the Director of External Relations, this role is ideal for an early-career communicator who wants broad, hands-on experience in philanthropy and mission-driven campaign communications. This is a generalist role at a small organization: no two weeks look exactly alike, and you’ll work closely with Foundation leaders, program staff, grantees, and our external partners.

What You’ll Do

Communications Planning and Project Management

• Contribute to the Foundation’s communications planning in support of our key program priorities

• Help maintain a communications calendar aligned with program milestones, communications strategy, and events

• Manage communications projects from start to finish — building project plans and timelines, coordinating input from team and external partners, and keeping deliverables on track and on deadline

Content Management

• Draft and edit content across channels, including: social media, email newsletters, blog posts, fact sheets, press releases, and website copy, among others

• Help prepare talking points, presentations, and briefing materials for Foundation leadership and board members

Digital Media

• Manage the Foundation’s social channels and support the social media presence of leadership

• Track and report on digital metrics (engagement, email open rates, web traffic) and recommend improvements

• Help manage and expand the Foundation’s website

Communications Support

• Support media relations, including maintaining press lists and drafting pitches

• Coordinate communications logistics for partner meetings, grantee gatherings, and events

• Help maintain brand and message consistency across materials and support grantees with co-branding and announcement coordination

• Conduct research to inform communications strategy — scanning media coverage, tracking peer organizations and field trends, and compiling background materials on issues, audiences, and potential partners

Who You Are

• 2–4 years of professional experience (internships and fellowships count)

• A strong, versatile communicator eager to learn

• Comfortable managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines without close supervision

• Proficient with common communications tools (e.g., email marketing platforms, social media scheduling tools, basic CMS editing); familiarity with design tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite a plus

• A willingness to pick up pieces of projects when needed, as well as take ownership of projects and see them through to completion

• Curious about philanthropy and genuinely interested in access to the arts, the intersection of the arts and health, and cancer care. Direct experience in the nonprofit sector and philanthropy is welcome but not required.

• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and gracious in giving and receiving feedback

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary range is between $65,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience. Our benefit package includes medical, dental and vision, five weeks of paid time off annually, and a retirement plan. The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and prioritizes building an inclusive culture. We are committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. This is a hybrid role based in Seattle, WA. We expect local candidates to be in office 2-3 days per week Tuesdays and Wednesdays and every other Thursday. We are open to a remote hire but will prioritize candidates proximate to Seattle.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and two writing samples (published or unpublished) to Zuri Baker, Zuri@swifthrsolutions.com with “Communications Associate” in the subject line. We wish we could speak to candidates before you apply, but please, no calls or emails. Open until filled.

Account Supervisor (San Diego or Atlanta)

Remote (San Diego, CA or Atlanta, GA)

Mixte Communications

Date Posted: 9/17/2026

Location: Must currently reside in either San Diego or Atlanta metropolitan areas; relocation is not being considered for this role.

HELLO! NICE TO MEET YOU

Mixte is a community-driven communications agency whose only goal is justice, health and freedom for all people. We partner with bold leaders who challenge the status quo and fight for justice. We’re a small, mighty, diverse and fully remote team that believes we can use our communications expertise to make a difference in our communities.

WHERE WE’RE HIRING & WHY

While this is a remote role, we are only hiring candidates currently based in San Diego or Atlanta. We have regional teams located in this hub and want to expand our team with a senior level leader.

COMPENSATION & CULTURE

• Salary for the Account Supervisor is $94,000

• We offer these outrageously awesome benefits, a four-day work week and a paid winter break between Dec 25 and New Years.

A LITTLE ABOUT US

• Mixte is committed to building teams where people of all identities and backgrounds are welcome, included and respected (see our employee survey results).

• Our core values drive everything we do – from the clients we work with to the way we operate as a team. We don’t advertise on Meta platforms, as it actively goes against our values.

• We live by the Mixte Code, our service model rooted in emotional intelligence. We nurture our community while we practice cultural humility and cultivate diversity.

A LITTLE ABOUT YOU

• You have high levels of emotional intelligence and love building long-term relationships.

• You have recently worked in an agency setting and want to work within an agency that doesn’t sacrifice its values to win clients.

• You call out injustice and fearlessly lead conversations about inequity with clients.

• You’re inspired by the idea of being part of a small team where everyone has the opportunity to collaborate and surface ideas without bureaucracy.

• Your experience working for other employers has allowed you to crystallize exactly what you’re looking for in your next career move.

• You’re excited by — and have experience in — a 100% remote working environment.

• You’re not afraid of giving or receiving direct feedback and challenging ideas — with a client, a colleague or a decision-maker.

YOUR ROLE

As an Account Supervisor at Mixte, you will be the Principal’s eyes and ears on their clients and team. This role will report to a Principal while partnering and collaborating daily with other Directors, the Communication Manager and Strategists.

LEADERSHIP

• Work closely and act as a strategic thought partner with the Principal on 3-5 client accounts, including drafting strategies and Momentum Models

• In addition to working closely with a Principal on key accounts, lead a portfolio of 3-5 client accounts and develop trusting, long-term relationships with clients who renew contracts year over year

• Ensure Mixte’s billing fits within the clients’ approved budgets

• Allocate appropriate team member tasks with assigned hours for each client Scope of Work and maintain each clients’ cumulatively staff hours under 5% of their respective budget

• Facilitate collaboration and identify creative solutions to bring a project to completion

• Prioritize which tasks across public relations, digital community building and strategic communications are most important based on their size, scope and timeliness while keeping long-term milestones in sight

• Determine which team member is best suited for which task and think ahead of project needs to ensure staff have the capacity to complete a project to the best of their ability

• Use your emotional intelligence to foresee and respond to client concerns before they materialize into something bigger

• Help develop solutions for necessary processes, noticeable trends, company-wide systems, and shared client and team needs

CREATIVE WORK

• Schedule, lead and document meetings with creative teams and clients, tracking project progress against goals, objectives and timelines

• Develop and manage complex project timelines, workloads and deliverables for the Principal to ensure projects are delivered on time and on-brief

• Collaborate with strategists to develop stellar work for clients by pushing the creative envelope, hitting high quality standards and ensuring creative moves the needle on social justice issues

• Review and assess incoming requests and briefs, and request additional information as needed

• Oversee the development of communications deliverables that align with client plans, including over all client strategy leading into campaign briefs, messaging frameworks, audience personas, creative assets and all forms of written content

BUSINESS GROWTH

• Cultivate and earn new business for the company by developing proposals and reaching outreach goals

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Exceptional decision-making, organizational skills, attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency and follow-through

• At least 6 years of experience in a communications or marketing agency – this is non negotiable

• At least 4 years of proven supervisory experience managing 4-6 mid level professionals

• Exceptional communication and public speaking skills

• Experience in Asana, Slack and Google Workspace preferred

• A demonstrated commitment to equity, cultural humility and learning

READY TO APPLY?

Click “Apply To Position” to submit your application. Please include:

• A 30-second video explaining why you’re the one for this job. You don’t have to be in it—just be specific, creative, and you.

We will begin reviewing applications immediately, and will keep our search open until we find the right candidate. Everything we do is guided by our values and our pursuit of justice for all people. That includes how we hire. If you choose to apply, here’s what you can expect from the hiring process.

Mixte is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodations are required to fully participate in the application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please let us know in a manner in which you are comfortable.

Communications Manager, Client Services

Remote (U.S.)

ReThink Media

Date Posted: 9/17/2026

Priority deadline: September 27. Due to the high volume of submissions received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding the position. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The job listing will be closed once the position has been filled.

About ReThink Media

ReThink Media strengthens progressive movements through communications. We work with coalitions, campaigns, and values-aligned organizations to strengthen their communications power. Our work spans strategy and analysis, media and messaging support, skills-building for advocates, discounted access to essential communications tools paired with hands-on guidance, shared learning through data and collaboration, and direct connections between experts and top reporters covering their issues.

Description

Overview

ReThink Media seeks a Communications Manager to support their Client Services team. In this role, you will join a small, dedicated team of communications professionals, researchers, and trainers to work on the most pressing issues of our time. Rather than focusing on a single issue or organization, joining the ReThink team means putting your communications skills to work for multiple fantastic organizations, coalitions, and campaigns.

ReThink Media strengthens progressive movements through communications. We work with coalitions, campaigns, and values-aligned organizations to strengthen their communications power. Our work spans strategy and analysis, media and messaging support, skills-building for advocates, discounted access to essential communications tools paired with hands-on guidance, shared learning through data and collaboration, and direct connections between experts and top reporters covering their issues.

The Client Services team bolsters movements by working one-on-one with individual nonprofits, helping them build their communications capacity while being that capacity. In some instances, we are acting as a part-time comms staff for an org that has none; in others, we are supplementing the existing staff to boost a project or lend specialist talent. When organizations have more capacity and can wield communications tools more effectively, they are better coalition partners and campaign leaders. We help them get there.

Description

The Communications Manager reports to the Chief Operating Officer, and will work in close coordination with members of the Client Services team and other staff to build and implement communication strategies, generate news coverage, and fine-tune messaging on behalf of client organizations. The Communications Manager will also bring their skills and experience to bear on coalition projects, working closely with the Collaborative Campaigns team.

Principal Duties

• Act as primary point-of-contact and account owner for several client organizations. This includes meeting and communicating with clients regularly, project management for each account, filing brief monthly reports, and coordinating the execution of the work between yourself and, potentially, other team members.

• Assist organizations in strategic communications planning and media work, including but not limited to: co-developing communications plans and goals; co-developing digital media strategies and tactics; developing and implementing strategies for editorial outreach; assisting with pitching and placement of spokespeople and content; coaching spokespeople and communications staff at client organizations.

• Assist in the development of communications tools and materials, including messaging and talking points, tailored press lists, sample social media content, and, where appropriate, story pitches, press releases, and opinion pieces.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key journalists; assist client organizations in building their own networks of media contacts.

• Assist with media monitoring, using a variety of tools to engage ReThink’s clients in responding to emerging media opportunities.

• Work with the Research & Analysis team to leverage media analysis, public opinion analysis, and message research for more effective communications; help clients make their communications data-driven.

• Represent ReThink in client meetings, as assigned, to provide media and communications expertise in those discussions.

• Assist in planning and carrying out events, journalist meet-and-greets, briefings, press conferences, etc., as needed.

• Work with the Collaborative Campaigns team, as needed, to do one or more of the duties described above in a coalition/campaign setting.

• Occasionally support clients and partners with tailored workshops to build internal communications skills.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

We are open to candidates with unusual or non-traditional combinations of experience and communications expertise.

• 4-6 years of relevant work experience in strategic communications and/or media engagement.

• Expertise in at least one, preferably two or three, and a strong understanding of the following areas:

  • Communications strategy and tactical advising (e.g., comms planning, tailored messaging, crafting press releases, digital toolkits, media briefings)

  • Integrating research into a communications strategy (e.g., public opinion analysis, data and polling, community listening sessions for audience development)

  • Earned media support (e.g., local and national pitching, building reporter relations, media planning, knowledge of how to engage digital-only new platforms like NowThis)

  • Rapid response support and planning (e.g., planning and training for crisis preparedness, supporting organizational response in a crisis)

  • Owned media support (e.g., drafting blogs, op-eds, and LTEs)

  • Digital communications, including digital asset creation (social graphics, short-form video), email marketing, paid and organic social strategy (influencer marketing and ads), web and social tracking, media monitoring.

• Ability to identify opportunities, creatively and strategically frame ideas, develop stories, and synthesize complex policy issues in a way that appeals to reporters, editors, producers, and a wide variety of audiences.

• Ability to serve as a trusted strategic advisor to nonprofit leaders and communications staff, including the capacity to offer constructive pushback when a client's proposed approach may not achieve their goals.

• Track record of working effectively across diverse organizational cultures and levels of communications expertise. Experience building relationships with people whose perspectives, backgrounds, languages, or expertise differ from your own, and translating between different organizational contexts to ensure alignment.

• Strong writing and editing skills.

Desired but not required

• Basic understanding of and/or facility with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Hubspot, Insightly); media contact and monitoring databases (e.g., MuckRack, Cision); familiarity with the Google Suite; familiarity with Zoom webinars.

• Experience with basic graphic design principles and tools (e.g., Canva).

• Experience with leveraging AI large language models (e.g., Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT) for communications use cases.

• Foundational data literacy: ability to track and analyze key performance metrics across social media platforms, website analytics (GA4), and media/press coverage.

Location, Benefits, and Salary

This is a remote, full-time position. ReThink aims to recruit the best people for every position and currently has an all-remote staffing model. At the same time, some locations are more immediately relevant to the strategic objectives of our work. Applicants are welcome from across the country, but will be considered in conjunction with their strategic proximity to key partner locations or constituencies. We have a preference for candidates based in and around the Washington, DC area.

The position will require occasional travel (2–4 trips per year) to staff and planning meetings, and to presentations, convenings, and events. In all cases, ReThink requires employees to live within 90 minutes of a major airport to facilitate occasional travel. The salary range listed below pertains to employees in Washington, DC and might be adjusted for candidates in locations with much lower costs of living.

ReThink Media is committed to pay equity and transparency in our salary, raise, and benefits structure. We regularly conduct market comparisons. Staff receive an annual 360º performance review and ReThink is strongly committed to internal and external professional development. We aim to attract, develop, and retain diverse, talented, and growth-minded staff.

This is an intermediate-level position that comes with a generous benefits, vacation, sabbatical, and retirement package (details provided to candidates invited to interview). Salary is commensurate with experience; the starting annual salary range for this position is $72,500–90,300.

Application instructions

Priority consideration will be given to those who apply by September 27, 2026. This position is open until filled. We are assessing candidates on a rolling basis.

To apply, please follow the application link and upload your resume as a PDF attachment with your name in the title of the attachment (e.g. Your Name-Resume.pdf). In lieu of a cover letter, please briefly answer (in 200 words or less) the short questions provided.

ReThink Media is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization. People of marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Salary

$72,500 - $90,300 per year

Digital Advocacy Manager

Remote (U.S.), or hybrid from any Earthjustice office

Earthjustice

Date Posted: 9/17/2026

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer.

Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected.

In addition to a talented cadre of environmental lawyers and legislative advocates, Earthjustice has an amazing Communications department that works in partnership with every other department at the organization. The Digital Advocacy Manager reports to the Associate Director of Digital Advocacy and will oversee the digital advocacy program to develop, execute, and manage multi-channel digital advocacy campaigns with the goal of driving meaningful supporter action and increasing engagement across email, mobile, paid media, social, and web. This role is highly collaborative, working with communication, legal and lobbying program staff, and other members across the organization.

Campaigns focus on national and regional environmental issues including healthy communities, climate and energy, and lands, oceans, and wildlife. Experience working with 501(c)(4) organizations is a plus.

The person should be comfortable with HTML, digital advocacy tools, spreadsheets, analytics, and fundraising. This is a supervisory position.

The Digital Advocacy Manager is expected to work a full-time (37.5 hours/week) schedule, and may work hybrid from any Earthjustice office or remotely from within the US.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Advocacy Strategy & Implementation (40%)

• Lead highly collaborative, integrated, multi-channel digital advocacy campaigns that advance institutional and departmental priorities, including regional campaigns in key priority states and programs that deepen supporter engagement across email, web, SMS, social media, and paid advertising.

• Ensure cohesive messaging across channels and issue areas; use messaging, segmentation, and platform testing to improve email and mobile engagement, campaign effectiveness, and supporter experience. Will manage the building, coding, testing and delivery of outgoing messages and online comments to key political targets

• Work with Digital team to produce accurate, quality, and timely advocacy related content to existing and potential Earthjustice audiences in an ever-shifting landscape of news, technology, politics, and law. Must adopt a flexible approach to meeting rapid response moments and pivot strategies where needed.

Audience growth & retention (20%)

• Develop email list growth strategies through paid and unpaid efforts such as partnering with social media and marketing teams on campaigns, cross promotions with other organizations, sponsored petitions and advertising campaigns.

• Work closely with the Digital team to manage the strategy, growth and engagement of our SMS list for digital advocacy, identifying opportunities to optimize our messaging, digital assets, or strategies to reach growth goals.

• Manage supporter engagement strategies and ensure retention of supporters on our lists and promote deeper engagement opportunities through writing LTEs, partner/coalition building, taking additional actions, etc.

Data, Testing & Analysis (15%)

• Generate KPIs and populate digital advocacy dashboard, setting data-informed, mission-driven goals and benchmarks. Continuously test and refine strategies to ensure they are delivering positive outcomes for Earthjustice.

• Works in tandem with Digital team to manage regular reporting on analytics, leverage data to adjust strategy, and monitor performance and effectiveness of the program.

Project management and internal education (15%)

• Partners with Associate Director of Digital Advocacy to manage multi-channel digital advocacy campaigns across all issues area, including issues that intersect with Earthjustice Action.

• Regularly reports out on advocacy and digital campaign performance to internal stakeholders and translates data into clear takeaways and recommendations for future campaigns.

• Ongoing internal education for Earthjustice staff about the digital advocacy program to increase visibility of the work and tying it back to broader organizational goals. This includes drafting best practices guidelines and train existing and new staff on digital advocacy.

Management (10%)

• Directly manages the Digital Advocacy Specialist; conducts performance reviews, check-ins, feedback sessions, and other management functions including attending manager training and coaching sessions.

• Mentors Specialist on digital strategies and the use of digital advocacy platforms; oversee the quality of work on all digital and mobile communications.

• Uphold Earthjustice’s mission and values by fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment, providing clear direction and feedback, and promoting a culture of learning for all team members.

• Oversee relevant administrative, budgeting, and personnel management of direct reports, ensuring that all organizational policies and standards are met. Partner with Communications leadership on rolling out change management initiatives.

Ongoing Learning

• Actively pursue professional development and contribute to a culture of learning by building skills and sharing knowledge.

• Pursue innovative, best-in-class approaches to communications work and share those learnings with colleagues. Maintain an ongoing understanding of digital advocacy best practices and movement trends to ensure Earthjustice leads, not just follows.

Please note that the percentage breakdowns provided above serve as a guideline and that other duties may be assigned as part of the job’s requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelors degree, preferred (or in lieu of experience). 7+ years of relevant professional experience.

• Experience with at least one eCRM tool—preferably EveryAction and experience with at least on mobile platform—preferably Mobile Commons.

• Experience working with 501(c)(4) organizations is a plus.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Excel, HTML, and digital tools.

• Ability to learn quickly and take on responsibility.

• Strong detail orientation, organizational, and project management skills a must.

• Ability to translate complex issues into compelling, accessible communications.

• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple deadlines, and respond quickly to new opportunities and developments.

• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff to meet shared cross-team goals and give honest, constructive, respectful feedback.

• Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice’s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.

• Skill in leading diverse teams with emotional intelligence and cultural competence; fosters growth through mentorship, effective communication, and constructive feedback while hiring and developing team talents to align with organizational needs.

SALARY & BENEFITS

We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. We also offer a casual and congenial work environment.

Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by working location and are commensurate with the experience required.

The annual salary range for this role in San Francisco, CA or New York, NY is $113,000-$125,500

The annual salary range for this role in Washington, D.C., Chicago, IL, Seattle, WA, Honolulu, HI, or Los Angeles, CA is $107,400-$119,300

The annual salary range for this role in Philadelphia, PA, Juneau, AK or Denver, CO is $101,700-$113,000

The annual salary range for this role in Miami, FL, Tallahassee, FL, Bozeman, MT, New Orleans, LA or Houston, TX is $96,000-$106,700

The annual salary range in other locations will vary by location and will land between: $96,000-$119,300

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Jobvite. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Resume

• Cover letter

Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application.

Please Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Director of Strategic Communications

Sacramento, CA or Remote (must reside in California)

ACLU California Action

Date Posted: 9/17/2026

The Opportunity

ACLU California Action advocates for the defense and advancement of civil liberties and civil rights in the State Capitol in collaboration with the ACLU’s three California Affiliates: ACLU of Northern California, ACLU of Southern California, and ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties. We work to secure greater equality, equity, justice, and freedom for all Californians, working in coalition with community leaders. Our policy priorities are aimed at dismantling systems rooted in oppression and discrimination through an integrated advocacy approach that employs rigorous policy analysis, lobbying, communications, coalition-building, and grassroots organizing. We seek mission-driven, values-aligned advocates adept at working in teams and coalitions and motivated by ACLU’s diverse range of policy areas, which include criminal justice and law enforcement accountability, reproductive justice, LGBTQ equality, voting rights, immigrant rights, racial and economic justice, technology and civil liberties, and education equity. ACLU California Action is a 501(c)(4)* organization federated with the ACLU’s three California affiliates for the purpose of statewide advocacy

Location: Sacramento Based or Remote but must reside in California and be willing to work press events in Sacramento, as needed.

Department: Communications

Deadline Date: September 22, 2026

Overview

This position will be responsible for leading strategic communications for ACLU’s statewide advocacy by:

• Stewarding the organization’s brand and strengthening its profile in the Capitol;

• Managing the organization’s voice across advocacy campaigns and civic engagement programs;

• Overseeing organic and paid media campaigns that advance the ACLU’s statewide policy agenda and political organizing goals;

• Directing digital strategy to mobilize supporters to engage in our content and take action; and

• Coordinate public opinion research initiatives.

The director will report to the executive director and lead in developing the communication strategies and tactics for our legislative and political campaigns. This includes writing original content; managing and cultivating relationships with reporters; securing earned media, editorials and ad placements; developing values-based campaign messaging and framing to advance our legislative agenda and move target audiences to action; drafting and distilling complex policy into campaign materials, such as, Op-Eds, email action alerts, fact sheets, FAQs, etc.; reviewing and approving paid new and traditional media including direct mail; and producing regular reports on target audience engagement and reach.

The director of strategic communications will manage the digital strategist, and will work closely with our executive director, government affairs team, statewide ACLU issue teams and policy project area directors, ACLU affiliate communications directors, coalition partners, and other stakeholders to advance our statewide policy and political agenda.

Classification

Full-time, Exempt

Category

Unrepresented- not a bargaining unit position

Job Responsibilities

• Establish goals and benchmarks by developing comprehensive media and content plans consistent with the organization’s policy agenda and priorities.

• Make strategic decisions on media engagement consistent with the organization’s legislative priorities while maintaining media relations with local, regional, and national news outlets and editorial boards, especially in the Sacramento/State Capitol region. Provide rapid response counsel to senior management team.

• Develop and implement integrated communications plans for the organization’s priority bills including managing and monitoring paid media campaigns.

• Supervise digital strategist development of digital communication plans for priority legislation and management of digital comms performance, strategy, and content planning.

• Draft, review, and approve all external communications including press releases, op-eds, letters to editor, committee hearing testimony or statements, e-mail marketing, social media, web content, and ads.

• Produce and manage talking points and internal media guidance for key legislation, provide training support for staff to utilize talking points and maintain a database of all communication assets.

• Oversee messaging research projects, including hiring polling firms, developing poll instruments, and presenting findings to relevant stakeholders.

• Collaborate regularly with ACLU issue teams, affiliate communications directors, ACLU National, coalition partners, and other stakeholders to identify communications goals, key audiences, messages, and engagement tactics, to ensure coalitions, ACLU staff, consultants, and bill author offices to understand the overall trajectory of the campaign.

• Develop internal policies and procedures regarding ACLU Cal Action communications.

Racial Equity Competencies

Understanding and Applying Racial Equity

• Demonstrate commitment to building or deepening understanding of racial equity through concepts such as:

  • The use of core terms including structural racism, white privilege, and anti-Blackness;

  • The role that racial inequity has played and continues to play in our society;

  • How race impacts supervisory relationships, team dynamics, and organizational culture; and

  • Personal/implicit/unconscious bias;

Working for Racial Equity

• Consistently assess structural implications and racially disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions within the context of job responsibilities considering the intersection of race/ethnicity, gender, identity, and/or sexual orientation;

• Consistently adhere to the organization’s racial equity policies and procedures, including those that relate to hiring, retention, and promotion; and

• Consistently identify and address ways in which bias plays out in work and/or team;

Leading on Racial Equity

• Effectively encourage people to have honest conversations about racial equity, and accept feedback openly, non-defensively, and from a posture of learning.

• Consistently address structural implications and racially disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions by identifying and implementing changes that can produce more equitable outcomes. This applies not only in terms of race/ethnicity, but also at the intersection of race/ethnicity, gender identity, and/or sexual orientation; and

• Consistently set racial equity outcomes, goals, and performance measures for the team, department, or organization, and develop and successfully implement plans to achieve them.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of leadership experience in communications, media, or related field in a supervisor role. Supervisorial experience across teams, including digital media, consultants and other support staff or contractors

• 6 years demonstrated experience running paid and organic media campaigns, maintaining strong media relationships, and working on political advocacy communications.

• Experience making prudent and strategic decisions and taking appropriate action in situations where there may not be clearly established criteria or standards.

• Superior writing and copyediting skills for various types of communications including news stories, media pitches, committee hearing testimonies, web, e-mail and social media content. Working experience with WordPress, press and project management systems, and social media analytics software.

• Excellent strategic planning and resource management skills, robust experience developing communications strategies.

• Strong skills in analyzing information, situations, practices, and procedures to define problems, identify relevant concerns, formulate logical and objective conclusions and recognize alternatives.

• Proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in the workplace.

Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

This position comes with a generous compensation and benefits package. This includes top-quality, employer sponsored medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your family; a retirement plan with a 2% employer contribution—up to 5.5% with matching contributions; 22 paid vacation days, 10 days of sick time, and 20 paid holidays of the employee’s choice annually; and robust life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and critical illness insurance plans. Salary range for this position is from $155,000-175,000 depending on the applicant’s experience.

Selection Process

Please submit your resume no later than September 22 to jobs@acluca.org for consideration. If you have any questions about the position or our process, please reach out to Jack Zwald at 916-824-3263 or jzwald@acluca.org.

ACLU California Action is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please contact Jack Zwald at jzwald@acluca.org or 916-824-3263. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodation during the interview process.

ACLU Cal Action advances equity and inclusion in the workplace by providing equal employment opportunity to all as part of a work environment free from discrimination. We encourage and welcome applicants who will work to further this commitment and add to the diversity of our organization on multiple dimensions including race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, genetic information, marital status, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or arrest or conviction record.

*Please note that as a 501(c)(4) organization our team members are not eligible to participate in most student loan forgiveness programs.