Responsibilities

• Monitor engagement on digital channels (social media, newsletters, website).
• Track performance metrics and provide insights to the Communications Team and Leadership Team.
• Recommend adjustments to content, timing, or format based on audience response.
• Produce high-quality written and visual content for CJI’s website, newsletters, social media, publications, and multimedia channels.
• Develop, author, and publish compelling written and multimedia content for CJI’s website, newsletters, social channels, video scripts, media outreach, and other distribution channels.
• Collaborate with project teams and subject matter experts to translate technical research, policy, and program information into accessible, engaging narratives.
• Design graphics, infographics, and simple multimedia assets to support publications, campaigns, and events.
• Assist in planning and executing communications strategies for projects, publications, and events in alignment with CJI’s messaging and brand.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in a communications role, ideally including nonprofit or mission-driven communications and marketing.
• Experience tracking, analyzing, and reporting on key performance metrics (website and social media analytics) and translating data into actionable improvements.
• Knowledge of emerging digital communications tools, including AI.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical information into clear, engaging content.
• Exceptional writing skills, including copy editing and proofreading.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to the highest quality work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a variety of people, both in person and virtually.
• Self-directed, able to prioritize workload effectively within a part-time schedule.
• Experience with basic graphic design tools such as Canva.
• Relevant bachelor’s degree or five or more years of experience in the field.

Preferred

• Advanced graphic design tools (e.g., InDesign, Illustrator).
• Experience with website content management tools (e.g., WordPress).
• Familiarity with public/media relations best practices.
• Interest in justice policy and practice.