National Communications Director

Position: National Communications Director

Job Location: HQ (remote)

Position Type: Full Time, Exempt

Position Classification: Not Union Eligible

Compensation: $97,000- $116,000

Travel Percentage: 25%

Reports to: National Director of Organizing and Political Engagement

About For Our Future

Founded in 2016, For Our Future Action Fund and For Our Future run the largest, permanent progressive field program across battleground states. Our mission is to advance economic justice by organizing voters around a pro-union, economic agenda and to elect pro-worker candidates. Along with community partners and volunteers, we consistently engage with people in face-to-face conversations around what issues matter most to them. By organizing people in lasting relationships, we win elections, drive local progress, make a community’s collective voice heard, and help build the transformative power needed to improve people’s lives.

Position Classification

For Our Future recognizes a staff bargaining unit, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 494, a labor union. This position is NOT included in the For Our Future staff union.

Job Summary

The National Communications Director leads For Our Future's (FOF) earned media and communication efforts, developing and executing strategies for generating positive press coverage, managing our state email programs and external communications, and working with state staff on how to implement best practices to continue growing their programs effectively. The focus of our work, both online and offline, is focused on working families' issues including but not limited to economic fairness, education, and racial justice. This role involves advising regional staff and state leadership, providing hands-on assistance with communications tools and activities, and building and cultivating strategic partnerships with partners and allies.

Essential Functions

• Advises earned media events and other activities to local, state, and national press outlets
• Creates and maintains databases of press outlets and contact information in each state
• Manages database of press clips for state and national press coverage
• Regularly updates and maintains FOF national and state websites
• Reviews and approves external-facing communications items from states
• Manages state email campaigns and engagement of email lists
• Advises states on best practices for earned media efforts and press events
• Trains state staff on earned media tactics and activities
• Creates tool boxes and training materials for a variety of earned media tactics for state use
• Drafts Op-Ed and LTE language on a regular basis for state use
• Creates and maintains toolkits of approved content for state use
• Creates talking points and communications guidance for state staff on a weekly or daily basis
• Reviews and approves partner press releases or sign-on letters for states
• Works with National Organizing team to produce monthly recaps of state program activities
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as designated by the National Director of Organizing and Political Engagement
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

Skills And Qualifications

• At least 3 cycles of competitive campaign or advocacy experience
• At least 2 years of experience managing communications for an organization or campaign
• Experience implementing a statewide or national program tailored to an assigned region or scope
• Experience advising and executing strong press events in a variety of media markets and formats
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage, coach and train staff proficiently
• Strong knowledge of digital communication platforms, such as Slack or Discord
• Experience managing social media accounts and maximizing reach of content, preferred
• Ability to make outreach to and build partnerships with other progressive organizations
• Experience in managing programs that develop the capacity to meet metrics-based goals on data-driven campaigns
• Strong knowledge of email marketing best practices and tools
• Experience with managing website content and working with standard CMS’s such as WordPress preferred
• Basic computer literacy and access to a reliable laptop
• Ability to work long and irregular hours in a high-productivity, metrics-driven work environment

Physical Requirements

• This position is based in HQ as a remote position and will require occasional travel throughout the various FOF offices in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin including in-person interactions with employees and community partners
• Prolonged periods of remaining in a stationary position at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to transport up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to travel to our offices in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and other locations as assigned

This Position Comes With a Comprehensive Benefits Package.

• Health Insurance Coverage - 95% Employer Paid
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions up to the first 5%
• $150 Monthly Cell Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• 13 days paid time off every calendar year, as well as other paid holidays

Expected Hours of Work

• Normal hours of business are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday, however, employees may be required to work outside of normal business hours including weekends, holidays, and nights
• Employees are required to abide by certain blackout dates during a campaign cycle or other key deadlines, and generally not allowed to take off during blackout periods. Emergencies are not affected by this policy

Health and Safety

For Our Future Action Fund ("FOF") is fully committed to the health and safety of our colleagues, candidates and the communities we serve. We encourage all employees to stay “up to date” with their COVID-19 vaccines and once eligible, to get COVID-19 boosters; however, this is not a requirement for employment at FOF.

All employees are required to adhere to the health and safety policies and procedures, when appropriate as implemented by the organization. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation form by emailing Human Resources at hr@forourfuturefund.org

Be advised that health and safety policies and procedures around COVID-19 may change in the future to stay in compliance with public health guidance and applicable laws.

EEO Statement

For Our Future is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age (40 and over), religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender dysphoria, marital or familial status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), creed, caste, national origin, citizenship and immigration status, consumer credit history, physical or mental disability, personal/outward appearance (including, but not limited to, hairstyle), family responsibilities, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), ancestry, matriculation, political affiliation, matriculation, status as a victim of domestic violence, or sexual offenses or stalking, arrest record, conviction record, military or uniformed service member status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic, trait or status protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or ordinances. Equal opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.

We are also committed to the full inclusion of every qualified individual. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact hr@forourfuturefund.org.