TEMP - Communications Manager
Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ), United States
Job Description
ABOUT THE TEMP COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER POSITION
CURYJ has grown significantly over the last several years to meet the community’s needs. CURYJ has made significant contributions towards ending youth incarceration in California and beyond, including major local and State policy wins, such as ending local gang injunctions, ending DA-discretionary youth transfers to the adult system, and shifting resources from Police and Probation into the hands of the Community.
Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Communications Manager oversees the day-to-day execution of the communications departments recurring goals, and works closely with the Director of Communications to scope out, assign and complete various discrete projects supporting various departments at CURYJ, organizational partners on statewide advocacy campaigns, and obtaining earned media spots.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee the CURYJ communications channels (website, social media, monthly newsletters and annual reports)
Document CURYJ history amp; ongoing accomplishments
Create messaging to articulate the ecosystem of our current work
Create content for program brochures and coordinate printing and distribution
Work with Director of Communications to develop and implement annual communications plan
Manage IT related projects via consultants
Develop or innovate internal and external communications
Train staff on technical skills related to the communications plan and train staff on their role in CURYJ social media accounts
Manage communications associate level staff workflow and assignments
Keep records of key communications metrics, manage our asset and photo archive
Requirements
Did you know that research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications? Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications and we are willing to train the right candidate in areas they lack experience. If much of this position description describes you, we encourage you to apply. This might be the right next role for you if you have:
3-5+ years experience in Communications that include a blend of advocacy and media relations
Excellent writing skills
A minimum of 2 years managing projects
A minimum of 1 years experience managing people
A strong track record of positioning an organization to achieve tangible outcomes
in a competitive communications environment
Ability to coach and support staff and youth as spokespersons
Commitment to social and youth justice
Ability to balance irregular schedules with evening, weekend, and holiday work, with periods of rest and reflection
Experience in digital organizing, social media, blogs, text. SMS, and web based outreach
Experience with design programs and basic layout skills
Be a self-starter and team player
Have a strong political understanding of racial, juvenile and criminal injustice
Understanding of Oakland and the broader Alameda County
Understanding of California policies that have criminalized communities of color
Experience working with low-income communities of color and formerly incarcerated people
Benefits
COMPENSATION amp; BENEFITS Compensation is commensurate with experience, ranging from $75,000 - $85,000. This position is exempt full time with excellent benefits, including 100% coverage of employee’s medical (highest Cal Choice package included), $25,000 life insurance plan, vision and dental; and an option to enroll into a 403(b) plan.
In addition to 2 weeks paid vacation per year + a 2 week office shutdown during the December/January holidays, CURYJ provides the following paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, July 4th (Independence Day), Labor Day, California Native American Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Your Birthday.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER amp; COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION CURYJ is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, educational background, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic. We strongly encourage formerly incarcerated and/or those that identify with the LGBTQ+ Community to apply. Please visit our website to learn more about our work: www.curyj.org.
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