Manager, Communications

International Justice Mission•Columbia, VA

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking a Manager, Communications to lead strategic communications planning and narrative orchestration for key initiatives. This role ensures cohesive, audience-centered messaging across campaigns, donor experiences, executive communications, and live events. The position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) for those in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to the Global Director, Marketing Communications and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English, nonprofit management, or related field.
7+ years of experience in strategic communications, marketing communications, campaign communications, donor communications, brand messaging, or related roles.
Demonstrated experience developing messaging strategies, narrative frameworks, editorial guidance, or reusable content assets that support multi-channel communications.
Experience shaping communications for major campaigns, donor engagement initiatives, live events, executive communications, or enterprise storytelling moments.
Strong background writing and editing high-visibility communications across digital, print, presentation, live event, and executive-facing formats.
Experience translating complex organizational priorities into clear, audience-centered messaging that supports engagement, trust, and action.
Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building.
Global and cultural awareness, with sensitivity to communicating across diverse audiences and contexts.
Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness.
Exceptional verbal and written communication.
Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others.
Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment.
Adept at creative problem solving.
Right to work in the US.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic communications planning and narrative orchestration for major donor events, campaign moments, and enterprise storytelling initiatives.
Develop integrated messaging strategies that unify digital, print, live, and executive communications across key audience touchpoints.
Develop and maintain global messaging frameworks, editorial standards, and reusable content assets that promote brand consistency across IJM’s global functions.
Support communications planning and event orchestration, including message flow, stage narrative, speaker preparation, scripts, presentations, and related donor communications.
Translate organizational priorities and campaign objectives into clear, audience-centered communication approaches.
Provide editorial leadership and coaching to writers, contributors, and cross-functional partners to strengthen message clarity, structure, and audience relevance.
Build capability across teams through guidance, resources, and responsible use of emerging tools, including AI-enabled writing technologies.
Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.