Head of Communications - Remote

LEAP is hiring a full-time Communications Manager for the upcoming program year! We are looking for a strategic and creative communications professional with strong writing and storytelling skills, who fit the needs of the role responsibilities and aligns with our mission to build futures beyond the classroom. If you or someone you know is eager to support youth in the art education and nonprofit space, this opportunity is calling your name!

Communications ManagerJob Classification: Full-TimeReports to: Managing Director, Development and CommunicationsLocation: LEAP HQ- 535 8th Avenue, FL 11, NY, NY 10018Job Type: Hybrid (2 days In-Office, 3 days Remote)FLSA Status: ExemptSalary: $70,000 (non-negotiable)Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (9:00am-5:00pm)Weekly Hours/ Week: 35

Community-oriented, believing in a shared moral responsibility

Creative, flexible, and open-minded

Committed to feedback and clear, consistent communication

At LEAP, you’ll be empowered to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact - all while being part of a community that values who you are and what you bring.

The Communications Manager will be part of the Development and Communications team and will report to LEAP’s Managing Director, Development and Communications. In this role, you will partner closely with the Managing Director to develop and execute communications strategies that advance LEAP’s mission, amplify its impact, and strengthen awareness and engagement across key audiences.

This is a hands‑on role that combines strategic thinking with strong execution skills, particularly around content development, proactive storytelling, and media engagement. You will manage communications initiatives that connect audiences with LEAP’s programs, people, and purpose, developing compelling, mission‑driven messaging and integrated campaigns across media, digital, social, and internal channels. Graphic Design: Create engaging visual assets for digital, print, and social media communications using Canva or other design tools.

eNews: Produce and distribute the month eNews, coordinating content from across the organization.

Website: Maintain and update website content, ensuring accuracy and alignment with current programming and campaigns.

Social Media: Manage a modern, engaged presence across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn, incorporating video and current trends to grow base audience.

Track performance across email, eNews, website, and social channels; Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with Programs leads to source content from events, programs, and existing video assets.

Develop and execute LEAP’s annual communications strategy across digital, print, and earned media channels

Create and manage content for social media, newsletters, website, blog, and campaign materials to ensure consistent brand voice and messaging

Lead storytelling efforts by gathering, writing, and sharing impact stories that highlight programs, participants, and outcomes

Manage press outreach and media relations, including drafting pitches, press releases, and briefing materials for key initiatives and events

Track and analyze communications performance metrics to inform strategy and improve engagement across audiences

Travel to school sites across and attend LEAP events to capture content that showcase the organization’s impact.

You’re a strategic and creative communications professional with strong writing and storytelling skills, and the ability to translate complex ideas and program impact into compelling content for diverse audiences. You bring experience developing multi‑channel communications strategies, managing media and digital content, and using data and audience insights to strengthen engagement.

2-4 years of marketing/communications experience, nonprofit preferred

Proficiency with email marketing platforms and social media management/scheduling tools

Hands‑on experience creating and posting video and visual content (short‑form video for TikTok/Instagram Reels/YouTube Shorts, graphics, photo editing), not just scheduling, but producing the content itself

Demonstrated social media engagement skills, responding to comments/messages, building community, identifying trends, and adapting content to platform‑specific audiences

Strong writing skills; comfort with basic website CMS editing

Basic video editing software proficiency (e.g., CapCut, Adobe Premiere/Rush, Canva Video

In accordance with organizational policy, LEAP does not sponsor individuals on O-1 visas.

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