Communications Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Design and implement the communications strategy and messaging for WorkLife Law to cater to diverse audiences.

• Collaborate with Co-Directors and program staff on various communication initiatives.

• Summarize program successes and capture the organization's impact.

• Create narratives and talking points that support advocacy and fundraising objectives.

• Monitor platform performance, report on results, and leverage data and audience insights to enhance strategies.

• Explore and experiment with new communication methods, channels, and formats.

• Write and modify content, images, and videos for WorkLifeLaw.org, PregnantAtWork.org, and ThePregnantScholar.org.

• Oversee website updates using WordPress while implementing SEO, AEO, and SMO practices.

• Evaluate and report on website performance and web traffic analytics.

• Manage LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, and other relevant platforms.

• Develop and oversee a content calendar.

• Produce copy, graphics, and short-form videos.

• Administer the monthly email newsletter program, including messaging calendar, content, designs, MailChimp setup, and quality assurance.

• Execute list growth strategies and uphold data hygiene.

• Create visual assets for websites, reports, and social media platforms.

• Coordinate with external consultants on complex design projects.

• Provide strategic recommendations for press outreach.

• Edit and co-author blogs, press releases, and associated materials.

• Maintain and expand media contact lists.

• Collect program metrics and manage a database of reportable accomplishments.

• Assist with grant reports and communications with funders.

• Generate content aimed at donors.

• Develop communications that align with fundraising and organizational goals.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent mix of education and experience.

• A minimum of four years of experience in communications.

• Preferred professional experience with non-profit social justice organizations.

• Understanding, including lived experience, of the challenges faced by family caregivers, pregnant individuals, people of color, and/or women in workplace and educational settings.

• A strong commitment to gender, racial, and class equity, as well as disability and reproductive justice.

• Excellent writing and editing skills across social media, email, websites, press releases, and reports.

• Capability to comprehend complex legal and social concepts and convey them to general audiences.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines for multiple projects.

• A good eye for design with the ability to produce engaging visuals.

• Proficiency in using WordPress or similar web design platforms, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, other design tools, social media platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to analyze performance data and metrics.

• Strong collaboration skills.

• Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.

• Submission of a resume, cover letter, and three creative content samples is required.

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time position with benefits.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare, and dependent care expenses.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Life, Disability, and Legal Insurance.

• University of California Retirement Plan (defined benefit plan).

• Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs.

• Fifteen paid holidays annually.

• Three weeks of vacation.

• Three personal days.

• Twelve paid sick days each year.

• Flexible working hours.