Communications Associate - Temporary

Who we are:

Situated at the forefront of the national stage in the racial justice movement, Advancement Project National Office is a cutting edge, no-holds-barred national nonprofit whose team members are dedicated to creating free and safe communities for people of color. From ending the school-to-prison pipeline, to the fight to expand the right to vote, from calling for a complete overhaul of how we view the police and carceral state, to fighting for immigrant justice; Advancement Project National Office team members impact real change from the ground up. This moment demands alignment, sharp strategic thinking and creativity to imagine a more just world in which racism no longer exists and all people of color can be free and safe – and we are excited to bring on new talent to change our world.

Position Overview:

Remote

Advancement Project is seeking a skilled Communications Associate to support and implement a comprehensive communications strategy across our three programs; Opportunity to Learn, Justice Project, and Power and Democracy. The Communications Associate will work to shift narratives around education, policing and criminalization, and voting.  In this role, they will develop communications material for print and digital media, social media and other related content. The Communications Associate will also collaborate with internal stakeholders and organizational partners on communications strategy for national, state, and local campaigns and initiatives. We are looking for a strong writer with a solid background in communications strategy.

This position will reside in the Communications team and reports to the Managing Director of Communications. This position can be remote with the potential to be considered for permanent employment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The individual in this position is expected to engage in the following work-related activities:

• Contribute to the development of strategic communications

  • Develop content for earned media, such as press releases, op-eds and other press materials.
  • Develop content for social media platforms related to racial justice issues driven by program priorities.
  • Monitor media coverage and public opinion of topics related to program priorities.
  • Assist with pitching, cultivating and maintaining press lists and media contacts.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and organizational partners on communications for national, state, and local campaigns and initiatives.

  • Contribute to external partner campaigns by acting as a thought leader and providing necessary support.
  • Work closely with internal teams to implement planned strategies, special projects and events.
  • Maintain current knowledge of communications by partners and national allied organizations.

• Other related duties, as assigned.

Desired qualifications:

• Two years of relevant experience in a similar position and/or performing similar tasks
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to travel frequently regionally and nationally
• Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Compensation:

With 2 years of relevant experience, this position pays a minimum of $ 57,055.52 annually, per our compensation structure