Events Program Coordinator

Cambridge, MA

MIT Museum/Nord Anglia

Date Posted: 3/14/2025

Position Overview:

The MIT Museum has a formal, multi-year agreement with Nord Anglia Education to provide science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) programming to students and teachers at Nord Anglia’s more than 85 schools around the world.

The MIT Museum/Nord Anglia Collaboration Program Coordinator will coordinate all aspects of the annual teacher trip, student trip and regional lead trip to MIT, including reserving and organizing hotel rooms for 80 guests per trip; communicating with vendors, caterers, security and custodial services; scheduling campus and lab tours, workshop activities, and MIT speakers; reserving conference rooms, restaurants and meeting spaces; and being the in-person point of contact for each trip.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate an annual five-day trip to MIT’s campus for approximately 90 Nord Anglia high school students and their chaperones consisting of STEAM workshops, tours, a multi-day collaborative project and unique MIT experiences. Organize catering, bus service, breakout groups and other trip needs.

• Coordinate an annual professional development week at MIT for approximately 75 Nord Anglia teachers. Coordinate the hotel reservations, the trip budget and all activities throughout the week including meals, workshops, tours, social and unique MIT opportunities.

• Coordinate an annual multi-day trip to MIT for Nord Anglia regional lead teachers and members of Nord Anglia’s corporate education department to assess the progress being made by the collaboration. Oversee the hotel reservations, meals, budget and all activities throughout the week.

• Create timelines and organize information for the team to keep the event planning on schedule.

• Support Nord Anglia Collaboration professional development and other webinars as they arise throughout the academic year.

• Develop and maintain relationships with event coordinators across MIT’s campus. Coordinate the reservation of classroom, lecture hall, conference room, lab and outdoor space needed to produce the three annual trips to MIT.

• Register all events with MIT’s event registration system and obtain all permits needed for all Collaboration events.

• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, including food, printing and event experience professionals to ensure the success of the three annual trips.

• Assist in the recruitment of MIT students to engage with Nord Anglia audiences during the trips for mentoring and scientific demonstration purposes.

• During ‘crunch times’, provide additional support for large-scale MIT Museum engagement activities as needed, such as the annual Cambridge Science Festival.

• Other tasks as assigned, including those at a lower level if needed.

Supervision Received:

This position will report to the Director of the MIT Nord Anglia Collaboration.

Supervision Exercised:

This position will not supervise any direct reports but will be expected to coordinate volunteers and vendors.

Qualifications & Skills:

REQUIRED: The qualified candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience. The position requires a candidate to be a highly organized, detail-oriented, flexible, adaptable team player who demonstrates a passion for complex logistics management and event production. Must have the ability to communicate effectively and be available to work occasional nights and weekends.

PREFERRED: A working knowledge of MIT and Airtable is highly desirable. Proficiency with MS Office Suite including OneDrive, Excel, database development, and Internet applications strongly desired.

Expectations for all MIT employees:

As a member of the MIT community, supports MIT’s Non-Discrimination Policy and respectfully interacts with others in the community, and continues to expand their understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion best practices. Represents MIT with professionalism, ethics, integrity, and mutual respect towards colleagues and internal/external clients. Keeps current and proficient with necessary skills and knowledge, including computer skills. Self-identifies training needs relevant to work area and responsibilities. Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, openness to change, and accountability. Works within a team environment, providing support to and collaboration with colleagues. Is expected to know and follow relevant Environmental Health and Safety Requirements.

To apply please visit the MIT Careers Portal. This position is an MIT Pay Grade of 6.

Communications Administrator

Cambridge, MA

MIT Museum/Nord Anglia

Date Posted: 3/14/2025

Position Overview:

The MIT Museum has a formal multi-year agreement with Nord Anglia Education to provide science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) programming to students and teachers at more than 85 Nord Anglia K12 schools around the world.

The MIT Nord Anglia Collaboration Communications Administrator will work closely with the team on content creation for the collaboration’s websites, webinars, social media, and projects currently in development to inspire K12 international students and to ensure that their teachers are highly successful using the collaboration materials. The Communications Administrator will occasionally travel to schools around the world and brief the school communities about the collaboration as well as assist with shooting videos while at the schools. This role requires an experienced project manager and international traveler focused on developing team talent while finding creative new ways to engage a young audience.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the MIT Nord Anglia Collaboration presence across several websites and social media platforms to highlight upcoming events, video launches and collaboration successes. Write texts, shoot photos and video, and edit and post content.

• Proactively communicate with collaborators regarding delivery of materials and important scheduling information.

• Write and post copy consistent with the collaboration’s voice across all platforms, including the website, social media, and written assets.

• Develop presentations to share the collaboration’s ethos and offerings with the Nord Anglia community, including staff and families.

• Travel to several international K12 schools with colleague(s) and deliver presentations to each school’s student, teacher and family audiences approximately twice a year. Manage trip logistics and assist with field video production needs.

• Produce professional development and student-facing webinars for Nord Anglia staff and students. Manage the development of materials, selection and preparation of guests and all technical aspects of the webinars.

• Assist with the management and implementation of three trips to MIT’s campus annually, including a weeklong trip for 60 teachers, a weeklong trip for 75 high school students, and a multiday trip for school and collaboration leadership.

• Assist video production and design team as needed.

• Develop and maintain relationships with international teachers, administrators, and the broader Nord Anglia community.

• Develop and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, students, and administrative staff at MIT. Stay informed on research, discoveries and other STEAM news for the benefit of Nord Anglia students and teachers.

• During ‘crunch times’, provide additional support for large-scale MIT Museum engagement activities as needed, such as the annual Cambridge Science Festival.

• Other tasks as assigned, including those at a lower level if needed.

Supervision Received:

This position will report to the Director of the Nord Anglia Collaboration and will work collaboratively with the MIT Nord Anglia team.

Supervision Exercised:

This position will not supervise any direct reports but will be expected to closely manage team projects and coordinate multiple contractors and vendors.

Qualifications & Skills:

REQUIRED: The qualified candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience with communications projects and/or project management. They must have social media, graphics and/or media experience. They must have excellent written and verbal communications skills, be a creative, highly organized, flexible and adaptable team player. Must be available to work occasional nights and weekends, and travel outside of the United States for one-two weeks a few times each year.

PREFERRED: The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of MIT, STEAM, Adobe Suite, Airtable, and Slack.

Expectations for all MIT employees:

As a member of the MIT community, supports MIT’s Non-Discrimination Policy and respectfully interacts with others in the community, and continues to expand their understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion best practices. Represents MIT with professionalism, ethics, integrity, and mutual respect towards colleagues and internal/external clients. Keeps current and proficient with necessary skills and knowledge, including computer skills. Self-identifies training needs relevant to work area and responsibilities. Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, openness to change, and accountability. Works within a team environment, providing support to and collaboration with colleagues. Is expected to know and follow relevant Environmental Health and Safety Requirements.

To apply please visit the MIT Careers Portal. This position is an MIT Pay Grade 8.

Media Relations Apprentice

New York, NY

The Mellon Foundation

Date Posted: 3/14/2025

Mellon Foundation

Media Relations Apprentice

The Mellon Foundation (“Foundation”) believes that the arts and humanities are where we express our complex humanity, and we believe that everyone deserves the beauty, transcendence, and freedom to be found there. Through our grants, we seek to build just communities enriched by meaning and empowered by critical thinking, where ideas and imagination can thrive. The Foundation makes grants in four core program areas - Higher Learning, Arts and Culture, Public Knowledge, and Humanities in Place - and through its signature Presidential Initiatives. The Foundation seeks a Media Relations Apprentice for our Communications Team. 

Team/ Program Overview:

The Mellon Foundation's team of communications professionals are responsible for building and stewarding the Foundation brand, telling its story, and driving outreach and engagement efforts both internally and externally. Our work strives to:

• Build broad brand affinity and connection with the Mellon Foundation's work

• Encourage appreciation, understanding of, and engagement with the work of our grantees

• Broadly advocate for the centrality of the arts and humanities in culture 

Position Summary:

This position, reporting to the Media Relations Associate with oversight from the Director of Media & Public Relations, will support a wide range of media relations efforts within the Foundation’s New York-based Communications department. Responsibilities include administrative and organizational duties, research support, media monitoring, drafting materials, and outreach.  

This is a 12-month position with a start date in June 2025. 

Position Description:

Responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:  

• Support media and public relations efforts through a variety of projects, both internal and external facing.

• Provide support in developing press materials, including press releases, media alerts, pitches, bios, media and speaking engagement briefing documents, recap reports and media analysis/reporting.

• Assist with prep documents, including talking points and messaging to prepare Mellon spokespeople for external speaking engagements and interviews.

• Conduct preliminary review of grantee press materials based on Mellon’s established brand guidelines.

• Review and respond to inbound telephone calls and e-mail correspondence in a timely and appropriate manner.

• Track media coverage, reporters, industry news and peer organization activities.

• Maintain up-to-date media contact lists and editorial calendars.

• Contribute to PR planning and strategy ideation.

• Help maintain an organized system of tracking, monitoring, and prioritizing tasks using the Foundation’s primary project management tools: Monday.com and Box.com.

• Handle confidential and non-routine information with sensitivity

Qualifications:

• Strong interest in learning about communications and media relations in a nonprofit setting; demonstrated interest, through work history or expressed career objectives, in developing hands-on experience with media and public relations.

• Dedicated follower of news of the day, current events, and current trends in the arts, culture and humanities spaces.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an interest in honing an ability to think about media relations from a strategic and creative perspective.

• Flexible, highly organized, and able to juggle multiple and competing tasks with exceptional follow-up and attention to detail. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

• High level of interpersonal skills and discretion to handle sensitive and confidential situations. 

• Ability to be highly productive working independently and as a member of a team.

• Either: currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, or: within one year of graduation. 

 Preferred: 

• Work history that demonstrates an ability to anticipate next steps, take initiative, exercise discretion, and apply sound judgment. 

• Familiarity with Monday.com, Cision, LexisNexis and/or PR Newswire.

• Media pitching experience, especially on topics of arts, culture, and the humanities.

Mellon Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Mellon offers a generous total reward package that includes base salary and a comprehensive benefits program, as well as an excellent working environment. Mellon is committed to providing compensation that is competitive and equitable within the philanthropic sector. The estimated salary for this year-long role is $27-30/hour, and the apprentice will be expected to work between 22.5 and 37.5 hours per week. The amount of pay offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to qualifications, unique skills, credentials, or experience that is expected to impact the candidate’s contribution to the role. We will also consider market data as well as the Foundation’s internal pay equity framework. 

The Mellon Foundation is committed to access and inclusion for our applicants. If you have accessibility requests to support your participation in the hiring process, please let us know at your earliest convenience.

Please note that Mellon maintains a hybrid work schedule, with three days per week in person at the Foundation’s Manhattan offices.

Candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter describing fit for the position and a resume by Monday, March 31, 2025. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.  

The Foundation will consider each complete application carefully but only contact those individuals it believes are most qualified for the position.

Communications Associate

Washington, D.C.

The Population Institute

Date Posted: 3/14/2025

Job Summary:

The Population Institute is seeking a detail-oriented individual who will support the growing Communications Department. Reporting directly to the Communications Director, the Communications Associate will coordinate aspects of the Department’s essential functions—social media and digital outreach—and will work directly with the Communications Director to roll-out, strengthen, and build organizational brand equity after the launch of a new brand in early 2025. The Communications Associate will also support a wide variety of internal communication functions to include writing and editing short promotional and impact products, as well as administrative functions that sustain and evolve the growth of the department.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

Social Media Strategy and Coordination (30%)

• Manage PI’s social media platforms and coordinate PI’s social media strategy.

• Refresh and maintain social media content calendar, as well as key influencers and key partners list.

• Draft and schedule social media posts in advance of important dates and events.

• Coordinate strategic social media campaigns.

• Track, review, and report social media metrics around reach and engagement.

Brand Equity Building (30%)

• Support roll-out of branding and messaging initiatives.

• Support organizational events and convenings, such as webinars, policy dialogues, workshops, etc.

• As directed, maintain website content calendar and publish communications content.

• Support process of website re-design for institutional (populationinstitute.org) and project sites (rePROs.org; fpearth.org)

• After launch of website, coordinate launch of new organizational blog, including content planning and developing, guest author engagement, blog naming contest, and other production support, as needed.

Impact Storytelling (20%)

• Write and edit short promotional blurbs and impact snapshots to support partner engagement, business development, and impact reporting.

• Manage PI’s monthly newsletter and newsletter content schedule, including periodic and strategic single-issue eblasts.

Internal Communications (20%)

• Assist with and support a variety of departmental administrative tasks such as coordinating printing of publications or promotional materials, assisting with quarterly Board meeting preparation, supporting interns and Fellows, and ensuring strong internal staff communication channels and tools.

• Develop, coordinate, and manage organizational intranet.

• Participate in organization-wide planning and internal committees and task forces (e.g., messaging and branding, hiring, JEDI, etc.).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong commitment to the mission and vision of the organization.

• Self-directed and motivated.

• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

• Strong editing skills; must pass editing test.

• Detail-oriented.

• Familiarity with multiple social media platforms and content creation.

• Elementary design skills in Canva a plus.

• Knowledge and understanding of public policy issues relating to PI’s work.

• Interest in SRHR, environmental sustainability, and human development.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, particularly in writing.

Education and Experience:

• Three-five years of relevant experience in communications.

• Preferred, experience in public health, public policy, or related field.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to climb a couple flights of stairs to gain access to the office. Accommodation (remote work) can be made for those unable to do so.

The Population Institute is deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Accordingly, the organization’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Benefits

PI offers a benefits package that includes generous paid leave; a flexible, hybrid work schedule; employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision care; EAP and LTD; 401k plan with employer contributions after six months of employment; and professional development support.

Communications Manager

Remote

Rise

Date Posted: 3/14/2025

Salary: The Communications Manager position has a full salary range of $65,000 - $90,000. However, aligned with our DEI practices, we typically bring in candidates between the minimum and maximum of $65,000 - $70,000. This does not include additional benefits offered to full-time employees, such as generous paid time off, health insurance (fully covered base medical plan and 99% covered vision and dental plan), and professional development.

Anticipated Start Date: April 7, 2025

About Rise:

Rise's mission is to unleash Gen Z's political power by connecting passion to action. We develop young leaders, unite diverse voices, and create digital and real-world spaces where youth can transform their biggest concerns into meaningful progressive change. Additionally, we leverage storytelling to ensure progressive values shape mainstream culture and policy. Rise exists to ensure that politics isn't something that happens to us—it's something we shape.

Position Summary:

The Communications Manager will lead Rise's strategic communications efforts, amplifying youth voices and driving narrative change around youth political engagement. This role combines strategic leadership, creative storytelling, and digital expertise to advance Rise's mission of mobilizing Gen Z's political power. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to youth leadership and political power, a strong sense of political strategy and narrative, an ability to work collaboratively across teams and with youth leaders, an adaptability and comfort with rapid change, a creative problem-solving approach, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies that advance Rise's mission and amplify youth voices in the political landscape

• Create and manage the annual communications calendar, aligning with organizational priorities, campaigns, and key political moments

• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, influencers, and partner organizations

• Maintain relationships and lead Rise’s partnership with paid media consultants and partners, such as influencer networks, creative consultants, media buyers, and production firms.

• Lead crisis communications planning and response

• Manage and mentor the communications and content creation team

Content Strategy & Development

• Oversee the creation of compelling content across all platforms that resonates with Gen Z audiences

• Guide the development of Rise's voice, tone, and messaging across all communications channels

• Drive storytelling strategies that center youth experiences and demonstrate Rise's impact nationally, regionally, and at the state level

• Ensure brand consistency across all external communications

• Oversee website content strategy and management

Digital Communications

• Lead social media strategy across platforms, with a particular focus on platforms where Gen Z engages

• Drive innovation in digital storytelling and engagement tactics

• Oversee email marketing strategy and execution

• Spearhead digital campaigns via actions on our website and via our email list, such as petitions and advocacy forms

• Manage relationships with vendors for digital tools

• Monitor and analyze digital metrics to optimize communication strategies

Media Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact and manage media relationships

• Secure high-impact media coverage that advances Rise's mission

• Prepare organizational leaders and youth advocates for media appearances

• Draft press releases, statements, and other media materials

• Monitor news coverage and identify opportunities for Rise to shape public discourse

Movement Communications

• Develop communications strategies that support youth organizing and advocacy campaigns

• Create messaging frameworks that resonate with diverse youth audiences

• Support youth leaders in developing their voices and platforms

• Collaborate with the organizing team to amplify youth-led campaigns and actions

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of communications experience, with at least 3 years in leadership roles

• Proven track record in political, advocacy, or movement communications

• Experience managing high-performing communications teams

• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in strategic communications and storytelling

• Deep understanding of digital platforms and their strategic use

• Experience working with the press and serving as an organizational spokesperson

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities

• Experience with digital analytics and data-driven decision-making

• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, campaign-style environments

• Strong project management and team leadership skills

• Deep understanding of youth culture and Gen Z communication preferences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in youth organizing or youth-centered organizations

• Understanding of political organizing and movement building

• Experience working with diverse communities

• Familiarity with the current political landscape and youth political engagement

• Background in digital organizing or digital advocacy

• Proficiency with advocacy CRM tools such as EveryAction, NGPVAN, or Action Network

• Familiarity with CMS tools like WordPress and social media management platforms

Note: Candidates with extensive leadership experience and strategic expertise may be considered for the Director of Communications title, while those with strong foundational experience may be hired as Communications Manager with opportunities for advancement. The salary would be adjusted accordingly if the Director title is granted.

If you have any questions or run into any submission issues, please contact mike@risefree.org.

Director of Communications

St. Louis, MO

Deaconess Foundation

Date Posted: 3/13/2025

Join Deaconess Foundation as our Director of Communications

Take the lead in shaping nonprofit communications for liberation. We're seeking an experienced, senior-level professional passionate about racial equity and community engagement to lead strategic communications initiatives. You'll play a pivotal role in crafting our organizational narrative and influencing public policy through impactful storytelling for social change.

As a key member of our faith-based, collaborative team, you'll drive branding and messaging, manage media relations, and spearhead impactful communications campaigns. Located in vibrant St. Louis, Missouri, this onsite role offers a competitive starting salary of $122,000-$126,000/year and great benefits, including employer-paid employee medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, 401(k) with up to 5% employer contribution, flexible paid time off (with generous guidelines), 12-16 weeks paid parental leave, 6 weeks paid caregiver leave, equipment stipend, snack/drink room, racial identity caucusing, and a professional development budget.

WHO ARE WE?

Deaconess Foundation, a ministry of the United Church of Christ, works to improve the health of the community and people of Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois. We've invested over $100 million to create conditions for liberation through policy, advocacy, and organizing. Our focus spans Missouri and Illinois, where we lead efforts in building transformative power for social justice.

YOUR ROLE AS DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS

As Director of Communications, you'll oversee branding, messaging, media relations, and communications campaigns, ensuring they align with our mission towards liberation and racial justice. Collaborating with internal teams and external partners, you'll craft content, draft press releases, and manage social media to amplify our message. You'll also evaluate the effectiveness of communications strategies and track analytics to measure success.

Providing support to our funded partners, you'll operate within a framework that prioritizes community engagement and transformation while embodying our core values. This is a unique opportunity to lead social justice communications that make a real difference.

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT FOR THIS ROLE?

We're looking for someone with expertise in developing and executing communications strategies and media relations. You should have experience with digital platforms and social media engagement, a strong grasp of branding, and the ability to lead teams effectively. You should be adaptable in a fast-paced environment and committed to racial equity and justice.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• Communications Strategy: Proven experience developing and executing communications plans.

• Media Relations: Strong skills in building relationships with media, journalists, and influencers.

• Digital Communications: Expertise in managing social media, websites, and digital platforms.

• Branding & Messaging: Consistency in branding across materials.

• Racial Equity: Deep understanding of racial equity and justice frameworks and how to apply them within communications efforts.

• Leadership: Ability to lead communication initiatives and teams ensuring alignment with organizational values and goals.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture while managing details to execute on long-term strategic initiatives.

• Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal skills for managing relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders.

• Writing & Editing: Exceptional skills in creating clear, compelling content.

• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Download the full job description PDF to learn more about responsibilities, qualifications competencies, work environment, and more.

INTERVIEW PROCESS & TIMELINE

We're interviewing on a rolling basis, with first-round interviews from March 24-April 3 and second-round interviews the week of April 7. The desired start date is as early as late April, flexible based on notice period. The timeline may shift, and the job posting may close earlier or later, so apply soon! Interviews may be scheduled sooner or later based on availability.

The interview process is expected to include two rounds, potentially with a work assignment or case scenario. Any assigned work will be compensated, and in-person interviewees will receive a $50 stipend (W-9 required for payment).

WILL YOU JOIN OUR TEAM?

If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

Senior Communications Officer

Princeton, NJ

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Date Posted: 3/20/2025

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), located in Princeton, N.J., is a leading national philanthropy dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime. To get there, we must work to dismantle structural racism and other barriers to health. Since 1972, we have focused on developing and promoting innovations in health and healthcare to improve the lives of millions. Through funding, convening, advocacy, and evidence-building, we work side-by-side with communities, practitioners, and institutions to achieve health equity faster and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right.  

We take seriously our responsibilities, and we pledge to work in ways that reflect our Guiding Principles. These are rooted in equity and influence everything we do at RWJF. Equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI), and collaboration enable our staff’s wide range of experiences, passions, and perspectives to strengthen our ability to address our nation’s most pressing health issues and support a culture of belonging. Part of this work includes actively shaping an inclusive organization where all staff members thrive as we build and use our capabilities, voice, and power to advance health equity. RWJF offers a collaborative, collegial, and creative work environment. With a career at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, you will make a difference.  

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY 

Reporting to the director, Program Communications, the senior communications officer is responsible for working to further the Foundation’s vision and objectives using strategic communications. Core responsibilities include (1) working collaboratively with others to develop, implement, and manage communications for, and about, the Foundation’s initiatives to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is for everyone; (2) initiating, interpreting, and synthesizing communications research to help the Foundation develop messaging that engages and activates audiences across political, ideological, and cultural perspectives; and (3) leading and managing teams of communications professionals, including external firms and contractors, to develop communications plans and budgets to help amplify the voice of the Foundation and our grantees and partners to achieve desired objectives.   

As with staff at all levels of RWJF, the senior communications officer is expected to demonstrate a passionate commitment to equity and to the Foundation’s mission and Guiding Principles.  

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Communications Program Development and Monitoring  

• Develops, manages, and implements communications plans with measurable objectives, strategies, and tactics for the Foundation.   

• Works in partnership with RWJF Communications, Program, Research-Evaluation-Learning unit, and Policy colleagues in executing theme, department, unit-specific, and Foundation-wide strategic communications objectives.  

• Manages the work of firms and consultants under contract with the Foundation to advance strategic initiatives.  

• Coordinates and collaborates with colleagues throughout the Communications department to develop and implement communications strategies.  

• Uses all available media platforms and media relations to reach target audiences with strategic content and messaging to further the impact of the Foundation.  

• Demonstrates an understanding of the changing landscape and science of communications, advocacy, policy, and media, and demonstrates a willingness and ability to experiment with new ways to reach, engage, and activate new audiences.  

• Leverages networks to advance the work of the Foundation.   

• Has and/or develops strong content knowledge and understanding of how assigned area of work contributes to the Foundation’s health equity goals.   

• Coordinates with other communications colleagues to spark creativity, break down silos, and leverage the full power of the Foundation’s Communications department to achieve impact.  

• Provides strategic communications counsel to portfolio directors, other colleagues, and grantees, and at times, partners.  

• Develops and manages individual or a portfolio of grants and contracts that advance the Foundation’s program, communications, research, and policy initiatives.  

Learning, Dissemination, Audience Identification, and Development  

• Commits to measuring impact and sharing lessons learned—including failure—within the Foundation and with grantees, partners, and other communications practitioners through dissemination strategies and by presenting at conferences and other forums.  

• Collaborates with portfolio directors, senior leadership, Research-Evaluation-Learning unit, Policy, and Communications colleagues to disseminate Foundation research products on RWJF.org and external platforms.  

• Uses innovative communications research techniques to understand, reach, and motivate target audiences to influence and act on Foundation priorities.  

• Develops strategic communications plans that include defined objectives, target audiences, and measurable outcomes.   

Grantmaking and Contracting Processes  

• Recruits and manages communications consultants and firms to help amplify the work of the Foundation, its partners, and its grantees.  

• Commits to diversity and inclusion in contracting and collaborating with outside firms and consultants.  

• Screens and assesses prospective communications and program proposals and works with communications firms, grantees, and partners to refine plans and project budgets.  

• Assesses proposed communications strategies and tactics in major grant proposals including appropriateness and strength of the proposed activity, value for dollars requested, and the organization's communications capacity.  

Foundation and Field Contributions  

• Represents RWJF at events, conferences, and other public forums as needed and serves as an ambassador for the Foundation.  

• Provides communications support and coaching to members of senior management in preparation for internal presentations and public appearances; oversees or coordinates the preparation of support materials for meetings, conferences, media, and other public opportunities.   

• Dedicates time to professional development and life-long learning. Participates in conferences, seminars, and other professional development activities to stay informed about innovation, ideas, and practices in communications.  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment to racial and health equity and to the Foundation’s vision, values, and Guiding Principles. 

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, as well as an ability to synthesize and present complicated material in a clear and compelling manner.   

• At least ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in communications, preferably with an organization with various departments and a multidisciplinary staff.  

• Successful experience fostering an inclusive environment working as part of a multidisciplinary team and working effectively with persons from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds.   

• Experience managing contracts and working successfully with communications firms, consultants, and external partners to develop strategy and execute tactics.  

• Experience handling multiple priorities; good time management skills.   

• Experience assessing intended audiences, strategic objectives, and desired outcomes; developing and executing a strategy to drive toward those outcomes; and evaluating and measuring the success of communications efforts.  

• Ability to think critically and strategically.  

• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to work in a complex team matrix environment; must be collegial and engender trust among colleagues.   

• Demonstrated maturity, good judgment, and analytic skills; ability to make decisions, justify recommendations, and be responsive and clear.   

• Strong project and people management skills, including a demonstrated ability to think independently—with limited supervision—be flexible, juggle multiple priorities, and work jointly with others.   

• Strong creative thinker who is willing to take risks and develop novel and innovative approaches to challenges.  

• Ability to use and learn about emerging communications trends.   

• Energetic and passionate with the ability to inspire others to work toward achieving goals.  

• Completion of an advanced degree in relevant fields of study. A combination of education and experience may be substituted for the education requirement.  

• Ability to travel, including for site visits and representing the Foundation at outside meetings.   

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for, and strong commitment to, the Foundation’s mission.   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS 

The senior communications officer will perform job duties in a typical business office environment. Specific physical abilities required by this job include operating basic office equipment. Will be required to attend meetings, both in person and off-site via phone or videoconference. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

POSITION’S ASSIGNED OFFICE LOCATION 
This position is assigned to our Princeton, N.J. office.   

HYBRID: FLEXIBLE PURPOSE (HFP) EXPLAINED 
As of January 1, 2023, the Foundation has implemented a model we call Hybrid: Flexible Purpose (HFP). RWJF’s new operating model is the infrastructure (e.g., policies, practices, protocols, procedures, systems) that forms the basis for how the day-to-day operations are managed, culture is built and nurtured, and mission is delivered. This model is designed to meet the needs of the organization while giving employees as much flexibility as possible. On-site participation is determined by job responsibilities, organizational and team-level requirements, and mandatory gatherings throughout the year. While there are no fixed days per week, all employees are expected to plan their time on-site and cover commuting expenses as needed to meet those expectations. Click here to learn more about our operating model and in-office requirements. 

SALARY 

The starting salary for this position is $158,300. Candidates who the Foundation determines have directly related experience exceeding the minimum requirements may receive a higher starting salary based on the level of qualifications. All salary offers are non-negotiable.   

BENEFITS  

RWJF offers comprehensive health and retirement benefits to employees, generous paid time off, and more. Why work at RWJF? Learn more about the benefits of working at RWJF.  

TRANSITION STIPEND  

A transition stipend is provided to all new hires to aid in costs related to transitioning to a new job.   

DISCRETIONARY YEAR-END BONUS  

Employees may also be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus based on a variety of factors, in the Foundation’s sole discretion.  

HOW TO APPLY   

• Applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest by the stated deadline.  

• Internal RWJF applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest through the Internal Jobs Hub app in Workday.  

APPLICATION DEADLINE 

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10 a.m. ET.  

Writer and Editor

Remote

The Humane League

Date Posted: 3/18/2025

WHO WE ARE

The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 100+ talented individuals dispersed across the country and around the world. At THL, how animals are treated in the food system is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

As Writer and Editor, you will be responsible for crafting high-impact content that moves supporters, donors, and the general public to action as we work to end the abuse of animals raised for food. You will write and edit across mediums—from fundraising appeals to video scripts to blog articles—ensuring that THL has a powerful and persuasive voice that resonates with global audiences. This position reports to the Editorial Manager.

You are ideal for this position because you write with thoughtful precision and strategic purpose, crafting everything from snackable soundbites to long-form narratives that move people to action. Your experience creating high-impact, conversion-driving content demonstrates your ability to adapt tone and messaging for diverse global audiences while maintaining a consistent brand voice. You excel at distilling complex ideas into compelling stories that complement THL’s bold visuals and advance our mission. Most importantly, you're ready to strengthen THL's position as a trusted voice for animals while growing as part of a collaborative, mission-driven team. Please note that this position involves regular work with stories and images that depict animal cruelty.

This is a full-time, remote position. This position provides the opportunity for optional domestic and/or international travel, equivalent to 1 or more trips per year. Because THL is a global organization, you may be required to work occasional hours outside of 9am - 5pm, depending on your time zone.

This position is based in the United States. The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

We will be recording a webinar hosted by Ivy Pepin, Editorial Manager. You can submit any questions you would like answered regarding the role or The Humane League via this form. Please submit any questions by Monday, March 17th, 2025. The webinar recording will be available to watch on the job posting by Wednesday, March 19th, 2025.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create compelling, multi-channel content that advances thought leadership in animal welfare through emotionally resonant storytelling. Develop and optimize diverse content types—including fundraising appeals, campaign materials, blog articles, digital marketing assets, and more—while maintaining a consistent brand voice and editorial standards. Ensure all content effectively balances emotional impact with clear calls to action across fundraising, advocacy, and community-building initiatives. 

• Guide less experienced writers through content development tasks and demonstrate leadership potential by leading small content initiatives, thoughtfully offering editorial feedback to a range of recipients, and facilitating brainstorming sessions. 

• Effectively coordinate with freelance writers and external content providers to ensure quality deliverables and maintain editorial standards. Track freelance assignments, provide clear briefs, and contribute to improving collaboration processes.

• Manage content project budgets including freelance writer allocation. Track content-related expenses and ensure projects stay within established budgetary guidelines.

• Develop and deliver editorial training materials to ensure consistent application of messaging and style guidelines across teams. Conduct writing and content development workshops for new staff members, provide constructive feedback on content, and create documentation to support ongoing editorial skill development. Identify common content challenges and proactively develop resources to address recurring messaging and style questions.

• Effectively use content workflow systems, including content management platforms and review processes, to ensure efficient content production. Identify opportunities to streamline content development workflows, suggest process improvements for editorial reviews, and help maintain clear documentation of content procedures. Support team members in following established content workflows while consistently utilizing editorial tools and systems.

• Build effective relationships with designers, subject matter experts, and content reviewers to ensure aligned project outcomes. Maintain professional communication throughout content development cycles, proactively addressing feedback and editorial requirements. Navigate routine content revisions and competing priorities while sustaining positive working relationships with project stakeholders.

• Make sound editorial decisions regarding tone, style, and content approach while adhering to brand guidelines and organizational voice. Provide clear rationale for content recommendations and editorial choices, contributing to effective content quality and consistency across projects.

• Demonstrate understanding of content strategy and brand messaging objectives when proposing copy concepts and editorial approaches. Contribute to content planning discussions by providing insights from audience engagement patterns and content performance, while clearly articulating strategic rationale for editorial recommendations. 

• Implement editorial policies—campaign messaging and style guidelines—to maintain consistent organizational voice across content types. Evaluate effectiveness of existing content standards, suggest refinements to style guidelines, and ensure alignment between campaign messaging and established editorial policies.

• Respond effectively to urgent content needs and time-sensitive editorial requests using established processes. Manage rapid content updates during breaking news or campaign developments while maintaining quality standards. Identify recurring content challenges and suggest workflow improvements to better handle time-critical communications.

In addition to the above essential job duties, other duties may be assigned as business needs arise. These may include non-essential, marginal job duties. 

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Verbal and Written Communication: 3+ years of writing and editing experience. Demonstrated expertise in crafting both short-form engagement content (social media, SMS, ads) and long-form narrative pieces (op-eds, annual reports, blog articles), with particular focus on SEO optimization and audience growth strategies. Articulates content concepts and editorial decisions clearly to stakeholders and team members in both verbal and written formats.

• Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills: Collaborates effectively with Communications Team members and cross-functional partners to ensure content quality and consistency. Actively contributes to team discussions, mentors colleagues, and willingly shares knowledge and best practices. Builds constructive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, provides and receives editorial feedback with empathy and respect, and demonstrates growing ability to motivate team members and contribute to project success. 

• Data Analysis: Proficiently analyzes content performance metrics across platforms to inform content strategy and recommend improvements. Independently generates content analytics reports and provides actionable insights on audience engagement and content effectiveness. Creates structured A/B tests for content elements and uses results to enhance engagement metrics.

• Adaptability and Flexibility: Effectively adjusts writing style and tone to suit different content formats and audience needs. Demonstrates resilience when handling multiple content revision cycles and changing priorities while maintaining quality standards.

• Initiative and Proactivity: Identifies content improvement opportunities and proposes workflow efficiency solutions. Anticipates potential content needs and proactively develops drafts while streamlining review processes and maintaining editorial standards.

• Time Management and Prioritization: Effectively manages multiple content deadlines and prioritizes writing assignments based on business impact and urgency. Maintains high quality standards while balancing competing editorial demands and review cycles.

• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrates a strong grasp of content strategy and its alignment with organizational goals. Considers broader audience impact and business objectives when developing content, while contributing new ideas to improve editorial processes and team effectiveness.

• Global Perspective: Demonstrates awareness of broader animal welfare trends and their relevance to content development. Identifies and addresses cultural sensitivities and global perspectives when creating content, ensuring messaging resonates across diverse audiences while maintaining organizational voice.

This position is open until filled, and has a priority application deadline of Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you are experiencing technical issues, please contact careers@thehumaneleague.org prior to the deadline. Please submit applications and all supporting documents in English. All application questions and materials need to be submitted here through the application submission, we do not accept applications through our careers email.

Hiring Timeline

Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified via email with further details on the status of your application. If a candidate is moved forward, the interview process will be as follows:

• Work Simulation Exercise (completed remotely)

• Interview (via video call)

Each stage is expected to last a week or two on average. For full details of our full-time position recruitment process please review this document (this will vary for temporary roles, please see the above bullet points for this role's specific stages).

Compensation and Benefits

The annual compensation range for this role is $68,473 - $83,689. At The Humane League, we believe in maintaining a fair and nondiscriminatory work environment for all employees. As part of this commitment, we have implemented a job architecture framework, which levels all of our roles according to size and complexity, as well as a compensation step system, which allows us to account for an individual's total years of related experience when determining their compensation. In addition, we have adopted a no negotiation policy for salaries. To determine a job's level, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including a job's size and complexity, required experience, knowledge, and/or skills, internal comparability, and market data. To determine final compensation, experience will be measured by considering prior work in jobs or activities that are related to the role at THL. Candidates whose experience places them at step 5 or above of their job level within our compensation structure will be awarded a senior designation. These practices are aligned with our organizational values and help us ensure we maintain clear, consistent, and transparent HR processes.

Employees enjoy full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, paid sick leave, a 401(k) retirement plan with matching, pet care & Rx discount plans, working from home, up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, wellness benefits, paid holidays, flexible vacation time, professional development, and the supportive environment at The Humane League!

Equal Employment Opportunity

THL is an equal opportunity employer. THL does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected classifications, including but not limited to race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. THL is committed to the importance of non-discriminatory practices within the nonprofit sector, as well as all workplace environments, and strongly encourages all interested candidates to apply.

Reasonable Accommodations

The Humane League is committed to fully supporting all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THL provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws throughout the hiring process and employment if hired. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the People team at accommodations@thehumaneleague.org to initiate the interactive process. THL complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and all other applicable state and local laws.

AI Policy

Original work and thought are essential in the hiring process and allow us to evaluate you based on your own skills and competency. Therefore, the use of artificial intelligence (ChatGPT, Gemini, Rytr, Google Assistant, etc) to generate responses is strictly prohibited. By submitting this application you agree to comply with our AI Policy. Violations of this policy in any part of the recruitment process will result in being dismissed from consideration. If you need a reasonable accommodation to this policy, please see above for more information.