Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an organization-wide external affairs and communications strategy aligned with MCR's strategic plan
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Co-CEOs and senior leadership on organizational messaging, public positioning, and reputation management
• Identify opportunities to elevate MCR's visibility through partnerships, speaking engagements, media, publications, and sector leadership
• Cultivate relationships with philanthropic, nonprofit, government, and community partners that advance MCR's mission and strategic priorities
• Monitor emerging issues affecting the nonprofit sector and recommend communications strategies that position MCR as a trusted thought leader
• Lead the development of organization-wide messaging and narrative frameworks that ensure consistency across all audiences and communications
• Devise and implement marketing strategies that promote programs, initiatives, and organizational impact
• Provide strategic oversight of MCR's website, digital communications, social media, newsletters
• Ensure storytelling authentically reflects the experiences of nonprofit partners and communities while advancing MCR's mission
• Help position MCR for strategic funding opportunities through strong external messaging and organizational visibility

Requirements

• Experience leading communications during periods of organizational growth or change
• Experience developing narrative change, thought leadership, public engagement, or issue-based communications strategies that influence audiences beyond traditional marketing
• Experience cultivating relationships with philanthropic, nonprofit, government, media, and community partners
• Strong understanding of brand strategy, media relations, digital communications and websites, and graphic design
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and basic website management
• Commitment to equity, community-centered communications, and strengthening the nonprofit sector

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or related field
• 5+ years of similar work experience, especially nonprofit communications
• Experience with software tools for managing client interactions and maintaining client records, like Airtable, HubSpot, and SharePoint

Benefits

• PTO includes generous vacation and sick leave, company holidays, and regular Mental Health Fridays.
• We have competitive health, dental, and vision benefits, and an employer sponsored 403(b) retirement plan.