Communications Specialist

PAX Sapiens • Broomfield, CO

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Specialist supports communications strategy, planning, and implementation across PAX sapiens’ five programs and offices in three countries. Working with the Communications Program Manager, the Specialist helps maintain website content and plan, publish, and measure social media activity. The role also collaborates with program subject matter experts, PAX leadership, and contractors on media relations and the publication and promotion of events and resources for target audiences.

The position develops written and digital content, supports campaign planning, creates graphics and communications materials, manages newsletters and email distribution, and assists with media outreach. It also supports consistent branding, communications analytics and reporting, strategic activities across programs, and coordination of contractors. The role is hybrid, with work in PAX’s Broomfield, Colorado office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. No relocation allowance is offered.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• International, 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 such as press releases, blog posts, newsletter content, and other communications collateral.
• Create content for social media, the website, and printed materials, maintaining messaging consistent with PAX’s mission, brand, and program brands.
• Manage PAX social media accounts, currently LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and Bluesky, and track engagement to inform adjustments to strategies.
• Assist with website updates and keep information current and impactful.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and implementing digital campaigns for PAX and program-prioritized audiences.
• Use existing branded assets and Canva to design graphics and videos for social media posts.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations, brochures, letters, stakeholder templates, and other communications collateral using Canva.
• Create electronic newsletters and ad hoc emails through MailChimp, including template design and database management with support from the Communications Program Manager.
• Develop and distribute press releases to promote key initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships with target media outlets.
• Assist with responses to media inquiries 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 assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level