Nonprofit Remote Digest - Issue #790

Dissenters is a new national movement organization that is leading our generation to reclaim our resources from the war industry, reinvest in life-giving institutions, and repair collaborative relationships with the earth and people around the world.

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Dissenters — wearedissenters.org

Dissenters is a new national movement organization that is leading our generation to reclaim our resources from the war industry...

Communications Manager @ Anti-War, Anti-Militarist Org

This is a full-time, remote position. The starting salary is $45,000-$55,000/year with full benefits, and may be negotiated for highly experienced applicants. 

Dissenters is a national anti-militarism youth organization, with youth members representing over 30 colleges and cities across the country. We are seeking a Communications Manager to develop and implement Dissenters’ communications strategy with an eye towards building our movement and moving people to taking action — as members, donors, followers, or supporters. 

As a new anti-militarist youth movement, we are looking for a passionate, creative, hard-working communications strategist that is excited to lead Dissenters to get our message out into the world and build a powerful anti-militarism youth movement with our incredible members.

Primary Responsibilities (70%)

• Support the implementation of the organization’s strategic communications to advance Dissenters’ mission to end war and militarism, broaden awareness of our issues, and increase visibility of our programming

• Build an earned-media strategy on the national and local levels

• Write press releases and develop press list 

• Create, write, and maintain an ongoing social media calendar on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

• Coordinate and grow the member-led national Storytelling Committee, with an eye toward creating well-rounded leaders and strategists

• Work with Strategy Team and Co-Directors to release statements in response to trigger moments

• Develop trainings and support for local chapters to sharpen messaging and earn media coverage (press releases, op-eds, and social media following)

• Use creative tools and software to create graphics and materials to engage online supporters, and decision-makers

• Support the creation, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic organizing communications, including mailing list, website, newsletters, branding materials, and organization website

• Ensure all external communications meet Dissenters DNA 

• Monitor Dissenters’ online and social media presence; assess and report on communications strategies

• Respond to direct messages and engaging with followers in accordance with Dissenters’ tone and communications goals

• Utilize software (Action Network) for communications with supporters and donors

• Other duties as assigned

We’re looking for someone with…

• 3+ years experience in strategic communications

• Excellent verbal, writing, and editing skills

• Proven track record of generating hard-hitting content and messaging guidance for social justice issues

• Expertise on major social media platforms and growing audience and engagement

• Razor sharp strategic campaign messaging skills

• Experience with leading groups, overseeing processes and structures, and coordinating teams. 

• Able to set and be accountable to own work plan in a remote environment

Other Pluses 

• Graphic design skills

• Digital organizing experience

• Traditional press or editorial experience

• Holds relationships in anti-militarism and/or youth organizing ecosystem 

• Expertise in issues of militarism 

Work Environment

This position reports to a director. Work takes place remotely and requires some travel to Chicago as COVID safety protocols allow. Team communications predominantly take place on Zoom, Slack, email, phone, text. 

Hiring Policy

Dissenters is an equal opportunity employer. We uplift the leadership of people directly impacted by systems of war, policing, and militarism. Candidates with directly impacted identities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Salary and Benefit

This is a full-time, 40 hours/week position. Compensation is $45,000-$55,000 based on experience. Benefits include reimbursements for health insurance, cell phone, home office reimbursements, as well as generous vacation and sick days. Position secure for 1 year, longer-term contingent on funding. 

How to Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, 2-3 samples of work (at least one writing sample) and 2 references to info@wearedissenters.org. The writing sample can be an organizational or political newsletter, a Twitter thread, or op-ed, or another writing sample that demonstrates the candidate's ability to write clearly and engagingly for an audience of young people. Other supporting samples of work may include messaging guidance, org statements, training outlines on press strategy, etc. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.