Are you a seasoned communications professional interested in improving the state of our democracy? Do you believe in the power of nonprofits and nonpartisan voter engagement? If so, we have an opportunity to put your skills to work in a mission-driven environment to foster a more engaged and inclusive democracy.
Nonprofit VOTE equips our nation’s nonprofits with nonpartisan tools and resources to help the communities they serve participate in voting and democracy. In doing so, we aim to close participation gaps among underrepresented populations in the political process. Additionally, Nonprofit VOTE manages the collaborative work of National Voter Registration Day, a single day of coordinated field, technology, and media strategies to raise awareness of voter registration opportunities and help hundreds of thousands of Americans register to vote.
Communications Director’s role
Working within a small, collaborative, and flexible team, your role as Communications Director will be to lead the communications of both Nonprofit VOTE and National Voter Registration Day. Our communications aim to craft a narrative around successful voter engagement efforts, highlighting key partners and traditionally underrepresented communities, while providing practical advice and tools on how nonprofits can more effectively engage their communities. Responsibilities include:
Lead communications planning, strategy, and implementation:
- Manage the Nonprofit VOTE content calendar, including timing, drafting assignments, and quality control of emails, blog posts, press releases, and editorials, leveraging other communications and program staff expertise.
- Develop key messaging and coordinate media strategies with partners in the lead up to, and on, National Voter Registration Day in collaboration with the NVRD Campaign Director, Executive Director, and others.
- Manage report production schedules, deadlines, and workflows involving multiple staff and external contractors.
- Produce compelling content, partner resources, and calls to action that are inclusive of the needs of traditionally underrepresented populations.
- Supervise and lead the communications team and communications-related consultants to advance organizational objectives.
Amplify content to reach new audiences:
- In collaboration with senior staff, cultivate relationships with the communications staff of key partners and national networks (e.g., Independent Sector, PACE) that help amplify our resources.
- Collaborate with senior staff to leverage national partners and promote webinars, resources, and publications to their affiliates and respective networks.
- Identify potential partners who can expand the online and media reach of National Voter Registration Day and work with existing media partners.
- Pitch and secure free and paid placements in sector press (Nonprofit Quarterly, Chronicle of Philanthropy, Nonprofit Times, etc.)
- Manage paid ads on social media to ensure maximum ROI and effective targeting and primary audience.
Maintain a healthy communications infrastructure:
- Oversee quality control for external communications, including factual accuracy, appropriate tone, cultural inclusiveness, and ADA accessibility.
- Steward the website, hosting systems, CRMs, social scheduling systems, etc., and serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for vendors and consultants.
- Collaborate with staff to ensure proper website hygiene, overall functionality, and effective tool operations, thereby enhancing our web presence.
- Monitor and interpret social and web analytics, with assistance from the Impact and Engagement Strategist, and adjust SEO and communications strategies accordingly.
- Work with the Executive Director to implement crisis management plans.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
- Understand and be able to convey the role of nonpartisan voter registration and get-out-the-vote work in strengthening democracy and closing participation gaps.
- Experience working with diverse communities and developing messaging that considers cultural, historical, and language differences.
- Knowledge of communications best practices, technologies, and accessibility considerations. Able to design and execute communications plans to engage partners and supporters.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage production schedules, deadlines, and workflows involving multiple staff and outside contractors. Ability to use technologies and tools that facilitate greater collaboration.
- Strong writing and editing skills, along with a good eye for presentation and design.
- Proficiency with and ability to use communication technology tools such as Action Network, other CRMs, WordPress, Canva, and Google Analytics, etc. Knowledge of Adobe Suite is a plus.
- Prior experience supervising a team
- Ability to thrive under rigorous deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Willing to wear many hats in a small organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required – in communications a plus
- At least 5 years as a communication professional, preferably with significant experience at or working with a mission-oriented or advocacy nonprofit.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule according to the needs of the organization, particularly in the lead up to key events.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Work Location: Remote
