COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER/DIRECTOR

Company: Cavendish Farms Corporation
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Civic Nation seeks a Communications Manager/Director for a new public education and grassroots mobilization effort, the Covid-19 Vaccine Trust Campaign, which seeks to build trust in the COVID-19 vaccines and promote other behavioral changes to combat the pandemic. The effort will serve as a centralized hub to coordinate and disseminate messages and effective strategies through a broad coalition of trusted partners.-- Reporting to the VP of Communications, the Communications Manager/Director role is about 60% press and media engagement and 40% comms strategy. This breakdown could shift depending on if this role is hired at the Manager or Director level. In their communications work, the Communications Manager/Director will be primarily responsible for supporting the creation of measurable and impactful organization-wide communications strategies to protect and enhance the Covid-19 Vaccine Trust Campaign brand, uplift the work of our partner groups on the ground and support our work to build trust in the COVID-19 vaccines. In their media relations work, the Communications Manager/Director will be primarily responsible for creating and implementing earned media strategies, managing messaging for all media interactions, and leading outreach to national and state based journalists focused on healthcare and vaccinations. The ideal candidate for this position brings at least 6+ years of leadership experience in the communications, public relations, media relations, or press management fields. They have a demonstrated ability to foster an environment of collaboration and teamwork and are passionate about equity in our healthcare system. This person should also be proactive, detail-oriented, be an excellent project manager, and thrive in balancing the execution of multiple priorities.-- This is a remote, "short" term campaign that will end in July 2022. ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINE TRUST CAMPAIGN-- Extensive research shows that half of Americans say they either will not or are unsure if they will get a COVID-19 vaccine, with particularly high rates of uncertainty among the very communities hardest hit by the pandemic. Experts across the public health sector are calling for an unprecedented public outreach campaign to overcome this hesitancy.-- Recognizing this urgent need, we are launching the COVID-19 Vaccine Trust Campaign, a communications, outreach, and grassroots mobilization effort to build public trust in the COVID-19 vaccines through trusted messengers who can engage in dialogue and share clear, consistent information with the target audience.-- The program will serve as a centralized hub to coordinate and disseminate messages and effective strategies through a broad coalition of trusted partners. We'll work with partner organizations to reach local leaders who will serve as medical experts, and work to expand our network of validators through grassroots programs that encourage community-based institutions to share information with their communities.-- Requirements YOUR IMPACT

• Support the implementation of strategic, community-specific education and engagement plans.
• Hire and manage a team that will lead all direct work in the states.
• Oversee the effective allocation of resources in your region.
• Help to identify partners and work in close collaboration with them to ensure the quality of the program and the conversations we are having around vaccines.
• Ensure that program strategy is data-driven and metrics-oriented.
• Create and implement systems for accountability, tracking and reporting out progress on key goals and metrics.
• Make recommendations on programmatic shifts as needed.
  YOUR EXPERIENCE
  • 5-8 years organizing experience in leadership positions.
  • Led and managed complex organizing or campaign infrastructures whether in nonprofits, on campaigns, or in public interest or public sector organizations.
  • Experience building relationships and working in coalition with local, grassroots movement groups.
  • Experience in healthcare advocacy space preferred.
    YOUR COMPETENCIES
    • An understanding of the broader civic engagement landscape.
    • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
    • Excellent organizational, management, and interpersonal skills.
    • A track record of getting results in a fast-paced professional environment.
    • Values community building and relationships and has a clear theory of change for how to build trust in underserved communities.
    • Strong ability to listen, understand, connect, earn trust of, and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization.
    • Deep and proven dedication to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    • High degree of comfort with change and working in a rapid response environment.
    • Experience with and understanding of public health issues is a plus. SALARY AND BENEFITS The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000. Our comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees; generous paid time off; access to 401k plan, and more. TO APPLY Please go to--civicnation.org/careers to submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter, addressed to Jen Kim, should be concise, compelling, and include what makes you the best fit for this role. As all good relationships are built on trust, whether with friends, family, or otherwise, please also include what trust means to you and how you think about building trust. The urgency of this campaign matches the urgency of the crisis we face. We will be scaling up quickly and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. At Civic Nation, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with the fundamental belief that people are inherently capable but often lack opportunity. We know that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. Civic Nation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. Job Information
      • Job ID: 56195236
      • Location:
        Dist. Columbia, United States
      • Position Title: COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER/DIRECTOR
      • Company Name: Civic Nation
      • Job Function: Communications / Press
      • Job Type: Full-Time
      • Job Duration: 1-2 Years
      • Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate
      • Min Experience: 5-7 Years
      • Required Travel: 0-10% Civic Nation serves as a mobilization hub at the intersection of creative communications, community organizing, narrative and culture change strategies, and high-level stakeholder engagement. At Civic Nation we house some of the most innovative campaigns organizing for progress across the country including It's On Us, The United State of Women, and When We All Vote, Co-chaired by Michelle Obama.Civic Nation also partners with some of the country's most influential voices, brands, organizations, and institutions, and brin... Communications Planner & Internal Communications... York University Toronto, ON, Canada N Director, Office of Science Policy and... National Institutes of Health... Bethesda, MD, United States CP Associate Director/ Director of Investor Relations... Cambridge, MA, United States N Director, Office of Science Policy and... 11 W. 42nd St., New York, New York 10036 (212) 378-0400

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