Nonprofit Communications Consultant Jobs

Organization Summary

Equal Measure is a national professional services firm headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. For more than 30 years, we have partnered with foundations, nonprofit organizations, and public entities—helping them do even better as they work to advance social change.

We partner with our clients to apply new ways of thinking and learning to achieve their social change objectives. These objectives may include improving access to education and the workforce, strengthening economic mobility, and building healthier communities, among other goals. In these engagements, we draw from five service lines—program and strategy design, evaluation, capacity building, technical assistance, and communications—which we typically bundle and customize based on the needs of the client and its grantees.

Our current and recent clients include: The Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, BUILD Health Challenge, The California Endowment, Equitable Food Oriented Development Collaborative, Hewlett Foundation, The Horizon Foundation, JEVS Human Services, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, LOCUS Impact Investing, Lumina Foundation, Robin Hood, and The Scattergood Foundation.

Position Summary

The Communications Consultant, under the direct oversight of the VP of Communications & Thought Leadership, will coordinate and implement project-related strategic communication activities for Equal Measure. This position will be pivotal in contributing to the design, editing, and creation of project reports and communication channels both from an external and internal communications lens. The ideal candidate will be passionate about conducting their work through a lens of racial equity and will thrive on multi-dimensional, collaborative teams.

As Equal Measure grows, the successful candidate will enjoy a dynamic and creative remote work environment and have the opportunity to expand their role based on performance, evolving business needs, and their progressive levels of contribution and intersectionality to our project focus areas such as: project leadership and excellence; and thought leadership.

Position Qualifications

• Ability to manage varying deadlines, prioritize multiple time-sensitive assignments, and juggle simultaneous projects while working independently and taking initiative where assistance and support are needed.
• Knowledge of website content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and e-newsletter platforms (e.g., Mailchimp). Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite as well as graphic design software and Infographic/data visualization applications. Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in writing across different platforms (e.g., website, social media, news releases, etc.), managing a combination of social media content, web design, news releases, etc.
• Commitment to promoting the value and use of racially equitable policies and practices, intentionally applying a culturally relevant lens and practice to communications and marketing efforts.
• Strong knowledge of the social media environment; familiarity with different social media platforms (in particular Twitter and LinkedIn), and an understanding of how they complement Equal Measure’s communications strategy.
• Ability to work well in a matrixed team environment, and to provide and receive feedback in a productive way.
• Demonstrate deep alignment with Equal Measure’s values.
• Must be willing and able to work 9am-5pm ET and be open to traveling nationally.
• Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, communications, marketing, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong writing skills, emphasizing clarity, conciseness, and adherence to in-house style, with strong copyediting, proofreading, and attention to detail skills.
• Experience working in a nonprofit or client services setting, preferred.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams and clients to communicate results through Equal Measure’s project deliverables and work over the course of client engagements.
• Prepare and manage work plan timelines and budgets, monitoring expenditures related to—among other things— branding, advertising, communications, printing, and external events (e.g., conferences and receptions).
• Work with clients and external stakeholders to coordinate the release and publication of external products, and support communications campaigns and promotional efforts.
• Interact directly with contractors, vendors, and other partners on various aspects of project delivery and strategic communications.
• Maintain a helicopter view of Equal Measure strategy, programs, and goals—proactively identifying opportunities to leverage, promote, and communicate them to others.
• Conduct and complete special projects as directed.
• Work with project staff to coordinate all stages of publication production, from drafting through graphic design and dissemination and other related publication production responsibilities.
• Ensure consistent adherence to approved branding.
• Provide timely, constructive editorial and design feedback and assistance to project staff on publications and products created for external dissemination (and for client reporting when appropriate), e.g., dashboards, reports, issue briefs, blogs, presentation decks, proposals, etc.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $58,540-$67,000
• This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position

Equal Measure offers a comprehensive employee benefits package designed to increase employee health, security, and wellness. Among other offerings, our benefits program includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Financial Counseling
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Remote work flexibility
• Fully Paid Life Insurance
• A very competitive Retirement Plan (403b)

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Equal Measure is deeply interested in and committed to diversity along racial, ethnic, and gender lines and we are actively seeking an individual who can offer broader perspectives to our organizational thinking and culture. Racial minorities are highly encouraged to apply.

As part of our organizational commitment to public and personal health, Equal Measure requires that all employees be vaccinated against Covid-19 per the latest CDC recommendations (including updates to status, booster shots, etc). Any individuals who choose to decline vaccination due to medical, religious, or other concerns must discuss this with HR prior to hiring and will be required to present negative Covid-19 test results within 24 hours of any in-person meetings or work-related travel.