[Hiring] Communications Director @NRG Consulting Group

Role Description

We Build Progress, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and the Progressive Caucus Action Fund (PCAF), a distinct 501(c)(4) organization, are seeking a Communications Director to lead communications and audience engagement strategies for both organizations. The Director will strengthen the organizations’ distinct brands, increase their reach and influence, and clearly communicate their work and unique value to partners, funders, policymakers, advocates, and other key audiences.

The Communications Director will oversee:

• Digital communications
• Content and channel strategy
• Messaging
• Executive communications
• Selective media engagement
• Communications planning for major organizational initiatives and events

This position requires a strategic leader who is comfortable operating in a hands-on communications environment. The Director will:

• Advise leadership and partner with program staff to integrate communications strategy into the development of program initiatives, publications, partnerships, and events.
• Translate complex policy issues into compelling content.
• Build the systems and cross-functional relationships necessary to execute high-quality communications across two distinct organizations.
• Understand the rapidly changing communications environment and be familiar with progressive narratives and emerging methods used to reach key organizational audiences.

The Communications Director will be employed by We Build Progress and will support the work of both organizations pursuant to the organizations’ cost-sharing agreement. The Director will supervise the Digital & Content Communications Specialist and report to the Chief Development Officer as part of the Development and External Affairs function.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of progressively responsible communications experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing integrated communications strategies.
• Experience serving as a senior communications adviser to executives or organizational leaders.
• Excellent strategic judgment and political acumen.
• Strong understanding of policymaking and legislative processes.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Experience developing and executing media-relations strategies.
• Experience overseeing digital communications strategies and channels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, time-sensitive communications initiatives.
• At least two years of experience supervising staff.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Established relationships with media professionals covering Congress, public policy, or related issues.
• Experience partnering with fundraising or development teams.
• Experience leading communications for major conferences or public events.
• Experience developing and managing crisis or rapid-response communications.
• Experience supporting communications across distinct 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations.

Benefits

• Salary range: $150,000–$160,000.
• 20 days of paid vacation annually.
• 10 paid sick days.
• One personal day per month.
• Additional paid holiday leave between December 24 and January 1.
• 5% employer match on 401(k) contributions.
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• Other benefits consistent with the Employee Handbook.

Company Description

We Build Progress is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that puts power in the hands of the people. We equip frontline communities with analysis and tools, amplify their voices, strengthen coalitions, demystify Congress, and advance policies that dismantle oppression and deliver real, lasting progress.