Communications Manager

Healthy Schools Campaign is seeking a full-time communications manager to lead the development and implementation of an effective and creative communications plan that builds the organization and supports and promotes HSC’s programs, advocacy, fundraising and brand recognition. The successful candidate will bring a commitment to HSC’s mission; excellent writing and editing skills; very strong design skills; demonstrated skills in managing complex projects and workflows; significant experience developing and implementing social media strategies; experience advancing a nonprofit’s mission and goals; a commitment to racial equity; and a hands-on, collaborative approach. The communications manager will work closely with communications colleagues, senior leadership and program leads. Responsibilities Working in collaboration with colleagues to develop and successfully implement an annual communications plan, as well as tailored plans for individual programs. The communications manager will be responsible for successfully project managing this work. Writing, editing and designing program materials, reports, marketing materials and other communications. Managing HSC’s social media channels and writing and designing content. Creating dynamic content for HSC’s websites, blogs and newsletters. Conducting regular reviews and updates of HSC’s four websites; working with outside vendors on website development and troubleshooting. HSC is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability or veteran status. HSC strongly encourages BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ people and members of other marginalized communities to apply. Send resume, cover letter, two writing samples and two design samples as one PDF to the email address lsted. Please put your full name in the subject line. All samples should represent the applicant’s original work with no outside support (e.g., co-authors or co-designers, editors or use of AI). Candidates who advance to the final interview stage will be required to participate in timed, in-person writing and design exercises; candidates will be compensated for their time. No phone calls please. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Position will remain posted until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Communications Manager - Chicago, IL