Senior Communications Associate

Annie E Casey Foundation•Baltimore, MD

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is seeking a career-level professional to join its Strategic Communications team. The Senior Communications Associate will contribute to the Foundation’s strategic communications program by providing strategic thought partnership to program staff on the Juvenile Justice and Leadership Development teams, developing and maintaining strategic communications plans, and disseminating communications products and tools that deliver priority messages to external audiences. The position reports to an associate director and may potentially manage one communications associate. The Foundation supports a healthy work-life balance, including flexible schedules and a hybrid workweek. Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter explaining how their background and experience make them a good candidate, and two to three writing samples. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of professional communications or journalism experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least three years of project management responsibilities using a project management or production tracking system/platform, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supervisory experience and experience working with senior leaders are required.
Submit a resume, a cover letter, and two to three writing samples; resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a communications, marketing, or public relations agency, or in a non-agency environment developing communications plans, products, and tools, is highly preferred.
Communications experience in child welfare, juvenile justice, community development, or economic development is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic thought partnership to program staff on the Juvenile Justice and Leadership Development teams.
Develop and maintain strategic communications plans.
Disseminate communications products and tools that deliver priority messages to external audiences.
Potentially manage one communications associate.