Responsibilities

• Develop and Execute Communications Strategy
• Create and execute CFK's communication plan.
• Increase awareness of CFK’s impact among donors, partners, volunteers, stakeholders, and the informal settlement communities we serve.
• Manage and maintain brand assets, ensuring they are current, accessible, and consistently used in accordance with brand standards.
• Translate program outcomes and data into engaging, donor-focused content.
• Coordinate Press and PR, working with an external consultant and in collaboration with Kenya staff.
• Storytelling & Content Development
• Gather and develop compelling stories, testimonials, and impact narratives from youth participants, community leaders, staff, and partners.
• Write, design, and edit high-quality content, including annual reports, impact reports, donor communications, newsletters, website content, blog articles, press releases, executive communications, white papers, concept notes, fundraising materials, presentations, and sponsorship proposals.
• Produce videos in collaboration with Kenya staff that highlight CFK’s history, vision, and work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of full-time work experience, preferably in a communications, public relations, journalism and/or non-profit development role.
• Excellent writing and copyediting skills, and a general passion for telling good stories.
• Experience with producing grants, especially in fields such as education, workforce development and girls’ advocacy.
• Ability and desire to work with diverse groups.
• Commitment to CFK Africa’s missions and values.
• Experience with graphic design software and a desire to create (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint; Familiarity with Google environments.
• Experience with email marketing and automation platforms (MailChimp experience a plus).
• Ability and desire to travel both domestically and internationally (must have a valid U.S. passport upon hire).

Benefits

• Hybrid, flexible work schedule
• Domestic and international travel opportunities, including annual travel to Kenya
• 15 days paid vacation annually
• 12 days paid health and wellness leave
• 12 paid holidays
• ICHRA healthcare reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities