Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain general advocacy communications standards and guidance documents
• Develop messaging strategies for policy initiatives, press releases, op-eds, and public campaigns
• Collaborate with advocacy team groups to prepare and review external communications
• Ensure advocacy messaging aligns with policy priorities and organizational values
• Support compliance by ensuring communications avoid prohibited lobbying or misrepresentation
• Assist in coordinating messaging across campaigns and public engagement efforts
• Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via email and chat in Google Workspace

Requirements

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Interest in advocacy, public policy, or nonprofit communications
• Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, accessible messaging
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and comfort working with sensitive topics
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Preferred

• Experience in communications, public policy, journalism, or advocacy
• Familiarity with nonprofit communications or compliance considerations
• Experience drafting or reviewing public-facing materials
• Comfort collaborating with cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in advocacy communications and policy messaging
• Collaboration with advocacy, communications, and legal teams
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• Insight into ethical nonprofit advocacy and public engagement
• A meaningful role supporting systems change for children and families