Position Overview: 

The Strategic Communications Associate helps advance the Build the Shared Future initiative by producing communications content, coordinating with outside partners, and keeping the initiatives many workstreams organized and moving forward. Reporting to the Senior Advisor, Strategic Communications, this role supports both the Climate Narrative workstream and broader Build the Shared Future engagement, translating complex programmatic work into clear, compelling content for internal and external audiences. The Associate applies developing communications expertise with growing independence, exercising judgment on day-to-day tasks while escalating complex or unprecedented issues to senior colleagues. 

This is a nine-month fixed term assignment. 

Pay Range:  

$92,500 - $106,800. This represents the present low and high end of the RF Catalytic Capital pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to experience.   

Work Schedule:  

This role is on a hybrid work schedule, and requires coming into the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (when not traveling).  The location is New York City. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Develops content and communications products — talking points, press releases, and briefing documents — that support internal and external engagement for the Build the Shared Future initiative. 

  • Supports the Climate Narrative workstream by liaising with the lead grantee and program lead to organize convenings, produce reports, and coordinate with media and digital teams on the release of new research or polling. 

  • Manages the drafting and editing of core communications materials — op-eds, press releases, talking points, blog posts, articles, and white papers — in partnership with outside communications firms and consultants. 

  • Writes and delivers original enterprise pieces that tell the story of Build the Shared Future’s progress and impact. 

  • Partners with the digital team to develop and publish content across various channels. 

  • Tracks progress across each core workstream by joining weekly calls, capturing action items, and maintaining a shared calendar of Build the Shared Future activities. 

  • Monitors external news and public sentiment to inform communications strategy and surface emerging opportunities or risks. 

  • Coordinates event logistics for Build the Shared Future by tracking incoming invitations, working with internal colleagues to secure timely decisions, and ensuring event-related tasks stay on track. 

Education, Experience, and Skills: 

Required: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to learn quickly and produce polished, high-quality work in a disciplined way. 

  • Minimum of 3 years supporting fast-paced, strategic projects in a relevant setting, such as strategy units in companies, governments, or large nonprofits; project-based professional services firms; or high-growth start-ups. 

  • Experience in the philanthropic sector, grantmaking, or partnerships. 

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, along with Salesforce or comparable CRM software. 

  • Experience working at the innovative frontier of a field connected to economic development, community development, social impact, innovation, or social networks is preferred. 

 

Competencies: 

  • Data Oriented — monitors news, polling, and audience data to shape communications strategy and messaging. 

  • Cultivates Innovation — brings creative approaches to translating complex programmatic work into compelling public narratives. 

  • Manages Complexity — coordinates multiple workstreams, external vendors, and internal stakeholders at once, adapting quickly when plans shift. 

  • Communicates Effectively — translates complex topics into clear, audience-appropriate content for a range of internal and external stakeholders. 

  • Values Differences — committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity in every aspect of the work. 

 

Travel Requirements:  

Occasional domestic travel (estimated 5-10% of time) may be required to support Build the Shared Future convenings and events.  

 

What We Offer:  

  • 21 days of paid time off, 3 personal days, 10+ holidays, 12 sick days and a paid holiday year-end office closure  

  • Medical, dental and vision plan options  

  • Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts 

  • Short- and Long-Term Disability 

  • 401(k) with company contribution and match 

  • Supplemental life insurance 

  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave 

  • Monthly business allowance for remote work 

  • Commuter benefits 

  • Learning and Development Resources 

RFCC is a new 501(c)(3) public charity, launched by the Rockefeller Foundation in 2020, whose work is to develop, support, and/or apply innovative solutions to address the world's most intractable social and environmental problems impacting vulnerable people and communities. This position will begin at RFCC and may be transferred or assigned to Mission 300. Such transfer or assignment, if at all, would in all aspects be subject to RFCC’s sole discretion. 

 

RFCC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, RFCC ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.  

RFCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.