Now Hiring: Communications Manager

Applications Due: January 12, 2024 COB

The Safe Routes Partnership is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented marketing professional with excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate must have the ability to strategize, develop, and implement an annual communications plan designed to amplify the mission and encourage programmatic collaboration and fund development. We welcome applicants passionate about advancing safe walking and bicycling to school and daily life to increase physical activity levels and create livable, equitable, sustainable communities.  All positions at Safe Routes Partnership are full-time remote positions.

The Communications Manager will serve as the lead for the Safe Routes Partnership’s internal and external communications including online messaging, publication design, website updates, press releases, and fund development campaigns.  The overarching goal of this position’s work is to ensure that organizational branding and messaging accurately reflect the Partnership’s mission and commitment to advancing equity in active mobility and transportation. 

We are particularly looking for individuals that have:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working with digital, print, and television media – local, regional, and national outlets.
  • Proven leadership skills and collaborative mindset.
  • A high level of attention to detail and project management.
  • Experience working in building consensus with coalitions with multiple viewpoints.
  • A deep understanding of and experience with authentic, equity-focused, community-centered engagement.

Please review the job description for more details about the position's responsibilities and qualifications. The salary range for this at-will position is $65,000 – $75,000 depending on experience and qualifications, plus health insurance benefits, paid time off, and optional participation in a deferred compensation plan.  A PC computer, telephone, and internet access will be provided. Successful candidates will work from their home office and may be based anywhere in the United States. 

To Apply: Interested applicants should submit (via email) a cover letter, resume, and three writing samples in one PDF file to hr@saferoutespartnership.org. Ensure that the subject line of your email includes the text “Communications Manager.” We are not accepting email or telephone call inquiries.

Receipt of applications will be acknowledged with an email reply.  Applications will be accepted until January 12, 2024 COB.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.  Telephone inquiries are not accepted.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining our dynamic, visionary and growing national non-profit. Visit www.saferoutespartnership.org for more information about our organization.

The Safe Routes Partnership is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our staff, our work environment, and the change we want to see in our society.  We value a diverse staff with a wide range of life experiences because we recognize that we are stronger when our organization and work benefit from the innovative contributions, creative solutions, practical know-how, and community insights brought by people of different backgrounds.  Diversity of experience, ideas, and viewpoints is a priority, and candidates with varied education levels, skills, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of different religions, nationalities, genders, and sexual orientations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please forward this announcement to prospective candidates!  Thank you.