Manager, Strategic Communications

ABOUT A MORE PERFECT UNION

A More Perfect Union is a nonpartisan social-impact organization that mobilizes the American Jewish community to protect and strengthen democracy. We educate American Jews, equip Jewish institutions, and activate Jewish leaders to respond to the growing threat of authoritarianism and be engines for civic renewal in their communities. Rooted in the enduring American Jewish experience and powered by evidence-based strategies, we help communities meet this moment with clarity, courage, and collective action. Through research, messaging, training, and partnership, we’re building a future where democracy works for all of us.

A More Perfect Union is fiscally sponsored by Goodnation Foundation and guided by our Strategic Advisors.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Manager, Strategic Communications is responsible for translating A More Perfect Union’s strategic priorities into clear, consistent, high-quality communications execution across digital channels, campaigns, and organizational platforms. The Manager owns day-to-day communications execution while also contributing to strategic planning, analytics, and campaign development. This role sits at the intersection of our research, programs, and partnerships work and ensures that our messaging, digital presence, and audience engagement are aligned, timely, and impactful.

This is a full-time, remote position reporting to the Vice President, Strategic Communications & Research.

Key Responsibilities

Own and Execute Core Communications Channels

• Manage and maintain the organization’s website, ensuring timely updates, structural integrity, and alignment with strategic priorities
• Lead email marketing operations, including drafting and designing, scheduling, segmentation, and performance tracking
• Oversee social media channels, including content planning, posting, audience engagement, and growth strategy
• Manage Program’s team content calendar, ensuring communications deliverables tied to program events and projects are executed on time and at a high standard

Translate Strategy into Campaign Plans

• Partner with the VP to translate strategic initiatives (e.g., America 250, Democracy Principles, civic learning campaigns) into concrete communications plans
• Build and manage production timelines that anticipate deliverables
• Implement communications campaigns from start to finish, including move from concept, to content, to distribution, and to measurement
• Monitor campaign performance and, when needed, identify risks early and recommend scope adjustments or resourcing shifts

Drive Audience Growth & Analytics

• Track and analyze performance across digital channels (Google Analytics, email metrics, social metrics)
• Provide regular reporting and actionable insights to inform messaging and investment decisions
• Lead experimentation with new formats, platforms, and audience acquisition strategies
• Develop dashboards or reporting systems that make performance visible and usable across teams, coordinating with the operations team to integrate communication metrics into overall measurement frameworks

Strengthen Organizational Communications Infrastructure

• Develop and maintain editorial calendars and communications project management systems 
• Strengthen internal service delivery by developing or refining processes for website updates, landing pages, campaign launches, and other communications functions
• Serve as a reliable internal partner to staff by ensuring work plan deliverables and commitments to external audiences are met

ABOUT YOU

You are both strategic and executional. You bring strong operational discipline and the capacity to think strategically about audience growth, digital infrastructure, and message amplification. You can write and send the email, and you can also help build and implement the plan for the quarter. You thrive in fast-paced communications environments, where priorities can shift quickly and timely, high-quality output is essential. You bring structure to ambiguity and proactively communicate tradeoffs before deadlines are at risk. You are comfortable working independently in a remote environment and holding yourself accountable to outcomes. You also love being part of a nimble, collaborative team. You are energized by mission-driven work and committed to nonpartisanship, pluralism, and collaborative democracy-building.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES, AND SKILLS

• 3-5+ years experience in communications, digital strategy, or campaign management
• Passion for A More Perfect Union’s vision and approach
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multi-channel communications campaigns from planning through execution
• Demonstrated ability to craft high-quality content and communicate clearly and authentically with a wide range of audiences.
• Strong project management skills, including building timelines, managing dependencies, and preventing bottlenecks
• Demonstrated ability to master new technologies quickly and hands-on experience using email marketing systems, CRMs, and Google Analytics
• Ability to balance executional detail with strategic problem solving
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Collaborative spirit and ability to work effectively with colleagues across all organizational functions and levels on a virtual team
• A commitment to continuous improvement through experimentation and learning, using an evidence-based approach to ensure tactics align with and advance the organization’s mission.
• Deep sense of the urgency and importance of the work coupled with humility, an ability to stay cool under pressure, and a great sense of humor

• Commitment to A More Perfect Union’s Core Values.
• ACTION-ORIENTED - We prioritize action, both because our work demands urgency and because the best learning comes from experimentation, hypothesis testing, and adaptation.
• COLLABORATIVE - We know that none of us is as smart as all of us, so we are always looking for new people to learn from and dream and build with. And because we know that each of us only sees one part of the elephant, we seek to build a community rich with diverse identities, perspectives, and experiences.
• TRUSTWORTHY - We know that organizations and networks move at the speed of trust. We work hard to earn and maintain the trust of our colleagues and our partners by prioritizing respect, empathy, reliability, and accountability.
• CURIOUS - We are voracious learners, eager to deepen our understanding of the communities and fields in which we operate, and we approach complex problems with a healthy skepticism about simplistic answers.
• RESOLUTE - We believe that – with commitment and hard work – things can get better, and we resist succumbing to cynicism, complacency, or armchair outrage.
• JOYFUL - We believe that our team and our work are more effective when we infuse them with playfulness, celebration, and a sense of humor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT, SALARY, AND BENEFITS

A More Perfect Union currently has team members in multiple states. While team members primarily work remotely, we travel to gather in person regularly (4-6 times per year). We offer a generous benefits package via our fiscal sponsor, which includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurances, retirement plan with 4.5% match, 100% paid family leave (12 weeks), and employee resources designed to support the passion and commitment that is vital to our team members. Learn more about us in our Culture Book.

The starting salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000 per year. Team members who stay with A More Perfect Union can expect their salary to increase over time. 

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A More Perfect Union places a high value on creating and fostering an inclusive workplace. We do not make hiring decisions based on race, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, political affiliation, pregnancy, disability, or any other status protected by law. Individuals from across the political spectrum who are passionate about protecting and strengthening American democracy are strongly encouraged to apply.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you're new to this field, returning to work after a gap in employment, looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.