[Hiring] Communications Consultant @CloseKnit

Role Description

CloseKnit seeks a seasoned Communications Consultant to develop and execute a communications plan, including:

• Identify potential channels and targeted partners for print, television, podcasts, blogs, social media, in-person and online speaking engagements
• Identify journalists, especially BIPOC journalists, who have previously written or reported on youth homelessness
• Develop key messages
• Create and distribute marketing materials, including a case statement, press release, and ongoing social media posts
• Identify, train, and arrange media appearances for appropriate spokespeople
• Evaluate the success of our public relations campaign by measuring engagement, impressions, and reach
• Create a plan for ongoing media engagement

People who are BIPOC, who have lived experience of youth homelessness, and/or have served as a host, either in a formal program or informally, are especially invited to apply.

We are seeking a consultant for a $20,000 contract. However, we do have ongoing communication needs and may also be open to discussing an ongoing part-time position.

Interested? Email work samples, a cover letter, your resume or link to your LinkedIn profile to CloseKnit executive director Jacqueline White ( [email protected] ).

Applications accepted until April 15, 2022 or until contract is awarded.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, public relations, or a related field
• Strong understanding of youth homelessness issues
• Ability to develop and implement effective communication strategies

Requirements

• Proven track record of successful media engagement
• Experience working with diverse communities, particularly BIPOC
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to influence public opinion and policy
• Engagement in meaningful work addressing youth homelessness

Company Description

CloseKnit conducts research, pilots new programming, develops policies, and advocates for investment in an upstream service-delivery model that stabilizes informal chosen family hosting arrangements between youth and their natural supports.

Our Vision: We see all youth facing homelessness as already loved, especially youth from underestimated and under-resourced communities.

Our Mission: CloseKnit catalyzes system change, building a holistic response that overcomes racism to honor and invest in existing "chosen family” arrangements that prevent youth homelessness.