Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee implementation of Inclusive Development International's organizational communications strategy and workplan.
• Spend time with program teams to understand IDI's cases, campaigns, partners, and advocacy goals deeply enough to identify timely communications opportunities and translate complex work into clear, compelling public messaging.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to program staff to help advance specific advocacy goals.
• Identify and support team members to secure and prepare for key speaking engagements, panels, webinars, and other thought leadership opportunities, including support with talking points, slide decks, visuals, practice, and follow-up amplification.
• Foster relationships with key reporters and leverage news media engagement to build Inclusive Development International's brand and further advocacy goals.
• Oversee drafting and distribution of media releases.
• Organize press conferences and other events.
• Work with the leadership team and program staff to draft and edit opinion pieces and get them placed.
• Assist staff to prepare for media interviews.
• Ensure routine updates are made to our main website, to keep content up to date and maintain optimal user experience.

Requirements

• Strategic communications leadership experience
• A track record of working with individuals or organizations to leverage public communications to build their profile and achieve greater impact.
• Ability to inspire trust, facilitate complex discussions, and move efficiently from ideas to action.
• Experience mentoring and coaching others.
• Outstanding written communication and editing skills in English.
• Experience developing earned media strategies and liaising with journalists in a public relations or advocacy context.
• Experience writing, editing and placing op-eds.
• Experience employing social media and email marketing campaigns to advance strategic advocacy, brand building and fundraising goals.
• Familiarity with WordPress or other website content management system.
• Prior experience or interest in developing basic skills in graphic design, desktop publishing, photography and video editing.

Benefits

• Inclusive Development International offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, employer-paid medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, retirement contributions, sabbatical opportunities, and annual stipends for wellness and professional development.