Responsibilities

• Serve as the organizational communications expert on campaigns and initiatives within one of Empower Missouri’s core policy areas (food security, criminal justice reform, or housing).
• Manage communications and promotion for key Empower Missouri events and training programs, including the Anti-Poverty Advocates Summit, Week of Action, Advocacy Accelerator, webinars and other virtual events and in-person events.
• Create and implement event promotional plans to maximize attendance, including promotional toolkits to be shared with various stakeholder groups.
• Capture photo and video content at organizational events, advocacy actions and trainings to support digital storytelling and campaign communications.
• Manage content creation, design, and execution of email marketing campaigns, including weekly newsletters (two per week January-May, and one per week June-December), promotional emails, and fundraising emails in collaboration with the Development Manager.
• Assist with the management and ongoing maintenance of Empower Missouri’s website.
• Manage and maintain assigned microsites and digital resources.
• Update and maintain organizational collateral, including brochures, one-pagers, case statements, presentations, and other communications materials.
• Develop compelling digital content, including graphics, short-form video, photography, infographics, and other communications assets that support advocacy, fundraising, and engagement goals.
• Track, analyze, and report on communications performance metrics, including email engagement, website analytics, and campaign outcomes.

Requirements

• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Excellent organization and project management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for ensuring all Missourians have access to affordable housing, adequate nutrition, and equal justice under the law.
• A commitment to social justice + Empower Missouri’s mission and values.
• One to three years of experience in communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience working with a nonprofit organization is preferred but not required.

Preferred

• Experience with nonprofit communications, advocacy campaigns, or public policy communications.
• Experience with CRM platforms such as EveryAction.
• Experience with graphic design, photography, videography, and video editing.
• Familiarity with WordPress, HTML, Google Ads, and other digital marketing tools.

Benefits

• Annual opportunities for merit-based and cost-of-living increases
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and retirement plan