Communications Manager

Communications Manager

Location: Remote

Applicants from AZ, CA, FL, IL, MA, NM, PA, TX, the NYC Metro Area, or the DC Metro Area.

Founded in 1994, Immigration Equality is the nation’s leading LGBTQ and HIV-positive immigrant rights organization. Our mission is to promote justice and equality for LGBTQ and HIV-positive immigrants and families through direct legal services, policy advocacy, and impact litigation.

In more than 80 countries, it is a crime or extremely dangerous to be LGBTQ. In some places, queer, trans, and HIV-positive people face prison time or the death sentence simply for being who they are. Immigration Equality works tirelessly to secure safety and freedom for these individuals. Every day, we dedicate ourselves to empowering and protecting one of the most vibrant, resilient, and diverse communities in the world.

Each year, we provide direct legal representation to more than 700 asylum seekers through our nationwide pro bono network. We also provide free legal advice and resources to thousands more. Through our detention program, we advocate for the release of queer, trans, and HIV-positive asylum seekers held immigration detention centers. In 2023, Immigration Equality expanded by establishing a refugee referral program in partnership with the U.S. State Department. Today, we work with LGBTQ refugees abroad, connecting them with opportunities for resettlement.

Immigration Equality and the Immigration Equality Action Fund also amplify the voices of LGBTQ asylum seekers and refugees through our congressional, administrative, and legal advocacy. We aim to block policies harmful to the community we serve and advance policies that safeguard their rights and dignity.

Communications Manager Responsibilities

Immigration Equality seeks a full-time Communications Manager to take a leading role in developing and coordinating external communications that expand public awareness of Immigration Equality’s projects and services, support client advocacy, and strengthen fundraising. The Communications Manager will report to the Communications Director, collaborate with individuals and teams across the organization, and work with consultants and volunteers.

Digital

Implement social media strategy for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Generate compelling, relevant social media content, including designing graphics and creating dynamic posts, short videos, reels, etc.
Maintain and cultivate relationships with social media influencers.
Develop and manage paid ad campaigns across social media.
Draft, format, and send organizational emails through Pardot.
Maintain and update Immigration Equality’s website.
Help plan and produce video projects.
Assist with communications for special events and fundraising.
Respond to requests for legal help submitted through email and social media.
Track analytics for digital channels.

Client Relations

Conduct interviews with former clients and gauge their interest in sharing their story on digital channels, with the media, or with policymakers. Discuss options for presenting story anonymously.
Help prepare clients for public speaking opportunities and coordinate logistics for their media interviews and events.
Send periodic emails to more than 10K former client list with information about jobs, advocacy, events, surveys, etc.

Press

Build, update, and distribute press materials to media lists
Assist Communications Director with fielding media requests for information and interviews, pitching stories, and building relationships with reporters
Draft responses for written questions, provide background to reporters and serve as a spokesperson if needed.
Prepare staff for speaking with media, liaise between staff and media, and coordinate logistics for interviews.
Track media hits and relevant press coverage, distribute to staff.
Assist with drafting and editing press releases, media advisories, talking points, and other media materials.
Stay up to date on relevant immigration and/or LGBTQ news and policy.

Branding

Serve as the primary internal brand steward, maintaining and informing staff, consultants, and volunteers about templates, style guides, preferred language, and organizational best practices.
Ensure content reflects Immigration Equality's tone, style, message, and branding; ensure branding and tone are consistent across multiple media platforms.
Write in a variety of styles for a variety of media, including client stories, policy summaries, and news updates for one-pagers, email, website, social media, etc.

Events

Lead logistics for the Communications Department at organizational events.
Work closely with Development team on designing/facilitating design of creative assets for annual fundraisers.
Represent Immigration Equality at external meetings and events as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Two to five years of similar experience.
Excellent writing skills.
Excellent graphic design skills, specifically for digital media.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Initiative, ability, and willingness to collaborate and cooperate with colleagues when needed; comfortable working independently when needed.
Willingness to take primary responsibility for projects and to complete them in a timely manner and with attention to detail.
Ability to think strategically.
Effective long-term planning and contingency planning to ensure goals are met.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook calendar programs.
Photography, videography/video editing experience a plus.
WordPress, Salesforce/Pardot/Elevate, Canva knowledge a plus.
Occasional evening, weekend work, and some travel.

Environment

Immigration Equality is an equal opportunity employer: immigrants, transgender people, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Immigration Equality is a progressive legal organization. Applicants are expected to collaborate within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Immigration Equality is a mission-driven organization full of smart, dedicated people. If you want to work at the cutting edge of the two most salient issues of our time and do it with terrific colleagues in a fast-paced, nimble organization that seeks results, this is the place for you.

Our office has a role-based hybrid work environment headquartered in NYC. A laptop and printer and a home office stipend will be provided to support working remotely.

Salary and Benefits

Base salary ranges $60,000-$65,000. Base compensation will factor in experience, skills, and geographic location. Immigration Equality offers outstanding benefits, including:

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance. For some health plans, which cover the employee and their children, Immigration Equality pays nearly 100% of premiums.
There are many health plans to choose from so you can find the best fit for you and your family.
Paid family leave.
3% 401(k) employer contribution (whether you contribute or not)
$20K life insurance plan, and long-term disability fully covered by employer
Four weeks vacation and up to 25 days of additional paid time off for holidays, wellness days, floating holiday days, and an action day (to take off work and volunteer for something else you’re passionate about).
Monthly cell phone allowance.
Summer Fridays: workday ends early on Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Office closed the last full week of the year.
Options for a flex work location/schedule.

To apply, please submit your application materials by Monday, August 19th, as we are reviewing candidates on a rolling basis:

A detailed cover letter explaining why this job would be a great fit for you;
Your chronological resume;
Two writing/work samples (not just one, but both listed below):
1. Writing/work sample #1: a web-based writing sample. Examples include, but aren’t limited to, a a blog post or email featuring a story/action/issue, a series of social media posts or selected posts from a digital campaign, and
2. Writing/work sample #2: A second piece of content or writing that highlights skill/experience relevant to the role. Examples include, but aren’t limited to: a series of graphics, short videos, or reels you created; a press release or statement you authored.