Communications Specialist

PAX Sapiens • Westminster, CO

3d • $61,000 - $66,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Specialist supports PAX sapiens’ five programs by helping plan and implement organizational communications strategy across its offices in three countries. In collaboration with the Communications Program Manager, the Specialist maintains website content and plans, publishes, and measures social media activity. The role also works with program subject matter experts, PAX leadership, and contractors on media relations and on coordinating the publication and promotion of events and resources for target audiences.

Responsibilities include creating written and digital content; managing social media and supporting website updates and digital campaigns; producing graphics, videos, presentations, and other communications materials using Canva; and preparing newsletters and emails through MailChimp. The Specialist also supports press outreach, media inquiries, analytics and reporting, consistent branding, strategic activities across programs, and contractor management. The position reports to the Communications Program Manager.

This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position with a stated hiring range of $61,000–$66,000 annually. It is hybrid, with work in PAX’s Broomfield, Colorado office on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week. No relocation allowance is offered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as communications or international development.
• Three to five years of communications experience with mission-driven organizations.

Nice To Haves

• International or cross-cultural professional experience.
• Passion for supporting high-impact programs.
• Affinity with ambiguity and problem solving.
• Multilingual ability, particularly Spanish and/or Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Develop written materials, including press releases, blog posts, newsletter content, and other communications collateral.
• Create content for social media, the website, and printed materials.
• Maintain consistent messaging aligned with PAX’s mission, brand, and program messaging and brands.
• Manage PAX social media accounts, currently LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and Bluesky, and track engagement to inform strategy.
• Assist with website updates to keep information current and impactful.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and implementing digital campaigns for PAX and program-prioritized audiences.
• Use existing branded assets to design graphics and videos in Canva for social media.
• Develop communications collateral, including presentations, brochures, letters, and stakeholder templates using Canva.
• Create electronic newsletters and ad hoc emails through MailChimp, including designing templates and managing the database with support from the Communications Program Manager.
• Develop and distribute press releases to promote key initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships with target media outlets.
• Assist with media inquiry responses and coordinate interviews as needed.
• Support engagement with podcasts, newsletters, influencers, and other new media.
• Support development, partnerships, and other strategic activities across PAX programs.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure consistent branding across communications.
• Monitor analytics and prepare reports assessing communications effectiveness.
• Support and manage contractors, including graphic design and web development contractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 15 paid vacation days per year.
• 8 paid holidays.
• 10 days of paid annual sick leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit options for employees and family members.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Hybrid work-from-home and in-office schedule.
• Professional development funds.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time