Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for media, proactively pitching MFN experts and managing all press inquiries and relationships
• Develop and execute comprehensive communications and advocacy strategies to advance organizational priorities and influence key stakeholders
• Translate complex policy, legislative, and programmatic information into clear, persuasive, and audience-appropriate messaging
• Lead advocacy campaigns designed to drive engagement, mobilize action, and support policy objectives
• Oversee the creation, editing, and distribution of high-quality communications materials, including press releases, reports, speeches, and digital content
• Transform program data and technical information into compelling narratives that highlight impact and support outreach and fundraising
• Ensure consistency of brand voice, tone, and messaging across all communications channels and organizational departments
• Manage the flow of content organization-wide, maintaining strong editorial standards and ensuring timely delivery to intended audiences
• Collaborate with program teams to stay informed on initiatives and refine communications strategies based on program insights and outcomes
• Lead communications planning and promotion for events, including development of digital campaigns, social media, email communications, and web content

Requirements

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations, with demonstrated success using communications strategies to achieve organizational goals and reach target audiences
• Experience working in a growing organization, ideally one that has scaled significantly in the $20M–$50M range
• Experience managing outside vendors and supporting or supervising junior staff members
• Experience writing, editing, and delivering communications for multiple audiences, including public-facing, policy, leadership, and member communications
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, English, or a related field required; equivalent professional experience may be considered
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required for local and statewide travel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Forms, and PowerPoint
• Experience using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other online meeting platforms
• Familiarity with CRM or database platforms, email marketing tools such as Mailchimp or Constant Contact, website management systems such as WordPress, and social media analytics tools
• Experience managing digital content across web, email, and social platforms

Preferred

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.