Responsibilities

• Join 2–3 external calls per week with partners, funders, researchers, artists, media, and civic leaders.
• Set context at the top of calls who SkunkWorks is, how the communication model works, and what the partner can expect from the engagement.
• Facilitate smooth conversation flow — bridging any logistical gaps created by incarceration without letting those constraints define the interaction.
• Represent SkunkWorks with the professionalism and warmth that matches the caliber of the people we\'re engaging.
• Time commitment 4–6 hours per week across 2–3 calls. Afternoon availability preferred. This role requires flexibility to join calls with as little as 36 hours\' notice — our external partners move fast, and we need to match their pace.

Requirements

• Exceptional verbal communication skills and comfort in high-level professional settings — you can hold a room with a university dean, a tech executive, or an artist with equal ease.
• Strong organizational instincts — you\'ll track conversations, follow-ups, and relationships across multiple threads.
• A flexible afternoon schedule and willingness to join calls on relatively short notice.
• Emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity — you\'ll be navigating conversations that touch on incarceration, justice, creativity, and systemic change.

Preferred

• Experience in executive support, external relations, partnership management, or stakeholder communications is a strong plus.