Communications Program Manager

About the role

The Communications Program Manager / Associate Director supports four issue area program teams based in four offices and three countries. They provide strategic thought leadership and advanced project management to enhance PAX sapiens' external and internal communications.

Responsibilities

• Partner with organization and issue area program leaders to develop impactful communications, marketing, and public relations strategies and tactics.
• Support issue area programs in refining messaging and strategy in collaboration with subject matter experts to engage key stakeholders and audiences.
• Manage website content and security, publication editing, design, layout, and production, social media strategy and posting, public relations, and other projects.
• Oversee the work of communication contractors including web design, editing, graphic design, and additional contractors to execute PAX communication goals.
• Work with foundation staff to identify and place external media and op-eds that align with communications objectives.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Learning program on impact measurement and reporting.
• Assist with operations and human resources as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in Communications.
• Bachelor's in Communication, Marketing, or a related field, or 10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience and the ability to plan, budget, manage, and close projects on time and within budget.
• Deep familiarity with the full range of organizational communication roles and capacities, including social media, document editing, design, and layout, and web design.
• Experience working internationally and across cultures in culturally sensitive and appropriate ways.
• Commitment to PAX’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Experience placing media pieces in high-impact outlets.
• Direct experience and an active professional network in a field relevant to PAX’s work, such as major donor philanthropy, US-China relationships, and/or pandemic prevention.
• Networks or experience in multiple issue areas or across issues are particularly valued.

Benefits

• 15 paid vacation days a year
• 8 paid holidays
• 10 days paid annual sick leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits options for employees and family members
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work from Home/In-office schedule
• Professional Development Funds
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance