We’re Hiring a Communications Manager

Position Title: Communications Manager

Reports to: Advancement Director

Position Summary: The Communications Manager will support the Director of Advancement and the Advancement Team with the development of marketing and communications campaigns for Empower Missouri, in support of passing anti-poverty policy across the state. The Communications Manager will work independently and with a team to help grow Empower Missouri’s reach throughout the state. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest and experience in writing, social media content creation and management, website management, and/or graphic design.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Communications Support for Coalitions + Campaigns + Events

• Serve as the primary communications lead for Empower Missouri’s food security campaigns and initiatives.
• Lead story banking initiatives for our food security priorities, including coordinating, interviewing, writing, and publicizing stories gathered from individuals with lived experience with food insecurity.
• Capture and edit photography and video at events and actions at the Capitol as needed.

Organizational Communications

• Lead content creation, design, and execution of social media strategy across platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and TikTok.
• Collaborate with the Development Manager to develop and implement fundraising campaigns (e.g., Give STL Day, Giving Tuesday).
• Create and implement a video strategy for social media, website, and other digital communications.
• Maintain and update the organizational website regularly.
• Manage and regularly update any food security-related campaign microsites (currently, the Food Access for a Lifetime and Rural Food Access Partnership microsites).
• Design digital content including graphics, infographics, and video clips for various campaigns.

Communications Operations

• Monitor and report analytics for websites and social media channels, identifying trends and growth opportunities.
• Assist with additional communications research, planning, and development as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Passion for ending poverty and ensuring all Missourians have access to affordable housing, adequate nutrition, and equal justice under the law.
• A commitment to social justice + Empower Missouri’s mission and values.
• Strong writing skills are required.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in graphic design, photography, HTML, WordPress, EveryAction, and Google Ads is a plus, but not required.

Desired Education and Experience:

• 1–3 years of experience in communications, social media, marketing, or a related field. Experience in nonprofit settings is strongly preferred.
• Empower Missouri values lived experience, passion, and demonstrated skill over formal credentials. Applicants from a range of educational and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Salary Range and Benefits

$50,000-$65,000 starting salary with annual opportunities for merit-based and cost-of-living raises; health, life, dental, and vision insurance; generous PTO policy, paid holidays, and retirement plan.

Location of Position

This is a remote position open to candidates based in Missouri. Some in-state travel is required, including bimonthly travel to Jefferson City during the legislative session (January–May) and occasional travel for events.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, one writing sample, and one design sample to [email protected]. Priority application deadline: July 11th. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.