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PIP Communications Manager
Public Interest Projects (PIP) is a 501(c (3) public charity that operates grantmaking and technical
assistance programs for institutional and individual donors interested in social justice and human
rights issues. By developing sustainable partnerships among donors, grantees and allied groups,
PIP seeks to foster a movement for social change resulting in equality, fairness and a stronger
participatory democracy.
PIP is seeking an experienced professional to step in to the newly created role of Communications
Manager.
Primary Responsibility:
Under the guidance of PIP’s Director of Communications, the Communications Manager will:
Manage PIP’s institutional communications to shape and maintain a positive identity through the
organization’s website, social media, print and other communications platforms; and, help create
and communicate information to target audiences (philanthropy and grantees) about
organizational projects, services, events, funds and staff/executive leadership, in a way that
articulates the work, issues of interest, values, opinions and expertise of PIP to its philanthropic
partners.
Work with PIP staff, particularly the social media team, Communications Director, key executive
leadership, program staff and management to implement a robust PIP social media plan;
develop/edit and post content across our digital platforms on a regular and timely basis; oversee
consultants and vendors who support PIP’s communications and web IT efforts; promote PIP’s
Yearly Donor Institute and other events; help communicate PIP to the philanthropic sector; and
facilitate the PIP rebranding and eventual website overhaul.
Specific Duties:
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Manage the PIP website, including: generate and post content on a regular and timely basis,
prepare or secure text and images/audio; keep the website fresh by posting updates such as
announcements, fund newsletters, bios, fiscal sponsorship information and other content.
Work with program and executive staff to create and implement a 6-month to 1-year
editorial content calendar; produce one to three short pieces a month, including
featurettes, interviews, profiles, side bars, etc., on a rotating basis covering all PIP activities,
particularly focusing on services, projects and funds that PIP has prioritized for marketing
or programmatic purposes.
Manage PIP Facebook and Twitter accounts and postings.
Help launch the new PIP website and manage the implementation of organizational
rebranding guidelines across communications platforms.
Draft and edit/update traditional institutional collateral such as fact sheets, information kits
and other print materials.
Design, produce and disseminate a short PIP e-newsletter (at least twice a year).
Handle technical upkeep of the website by interacting with IT providers, hosts and domain
registration companies;
Work with creative consultants such as photographers, videographers and social media
consultants to create content.
Interact with PIP staff to gather information, conduct interviews, fact check, synthesize
information and prepare and/or shepherd drafts of pieces; participate in staff meetings and
conferences as needed to gain knowledge about issues.
Qualifications:
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4-6 or more years of communications work with a social change organization or foundation
or for-profit entity with personal experience in the social justice arena;
Excellent writing, verbal communications skills, particularly drafting and editing PR
collateral and web copy;
Strong social media and web-based skills, such as Wordpress, with demonstrated ability to
expand and engage audiences through Facebook and Twitter.
Ability to work with different personnel, including programmatic staff, grantees and
executive leadership, to capture and communicate a “voice” for the organization.
Keen research skills, adept at performing due diligence on content accuracy, good factchecker and proofreader.
Ability to work with and manage consultants, including work plans and timelines.
Interest in and experience working with social justice, civil and human rights, and other
issues.
At least a two year degree, four year degree preferred.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
How to Apply:
No calls, please. Interested applicants should send resume, cover letter, and salary history. to: Lori
Rosenblatt, Director of Human Resources, at LRosenblatt@publicinterestprojects.org.
Application Deadline: Application is on a rolling basis. We are seeking to fill this position
immediately once the right candidate is identified.
Hiring Policy: Public Interest Projects is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants
for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability,
marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status.
We appreciate your interest and wish we could respond to all who apply. Please know that
due to volume, we will only be able to contact those whose applications are being
considered.