Communications Manager - Wilder Research

Application Deadline: 5/15/2025

Salary: $72,000 – 80,000 per year.

This is a full time position.

Duties

We are seeking a Communications Manager - to lead efforts in shaping Wilder Research's Story. Join the Wilder Communications Team as a Communications Manager, reporting to the Communications Director, to lead communications initiatives for Wilder Research. We need a strategic thinker with outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, a track record in successful communications, and ideally, B2B experience in research or professional services. You'll manage editorial content, PR, and strategy, requiring strong, clear writing and excellent organizational skills.

Job Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Communications or Marketing -related field and a minimum of five years of communications experience are required. The successful candidate will possess excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail and proficiency in AP and APA style. Demonstrated excellence in creating clear, concise, and engaging content for diverse platforms and audiences, along with the capacity to synthesize information for easy understanding, is essential. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Google Analytics, social media technology, and WordPress is expected, with a willingness to learn new software. Candidates must demonstrate strong social media strategies, the ability to manage shifting priorities, meet deadlines, take initiative, maintain discretion with sensitive information, exercise sound judgment, and possess good team-building, time management, and deadline management skills. Experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds, and a passion for Wilder's mission are also important.

About Wilder

When you work at Wilder, you will join a diverse community of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and dedicated to serving whole families.

Our workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond. We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package, which includes competitive compensation and benefits – health, dental, employer-matched 401(k), PTO, paid family, medical and caregiver leave, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs.

In addition, you will have access to professional development opportunities, including development funding, tuition discounts, career development, and training opportunities. You will also have access to Wilder's inclusion, diversity and equity (WIDE) council, employee resource groups, and other DEI development opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change rooted in people through direct services, research and community building. We combine knowledge, compassion and action to improve lives today and for generations to come. https://www.wilder.org/

Online Application Information

Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time.

There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully:

• Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red *).
• Verification of email address. Enter the code sent to your email address.
• Enter Address
• Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter (required for this position) and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area.
• Questions. Answer “How did you hear about this job/posting?” question and other questions if applicable.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions, using this wording, to meet federal guidelines. If you prefer not to answer any questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled “I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability”
• Review and Edit. Here you can review and edit sections as necessary.
• Attestation. Read statement, check the box and enter your name. Then click submit.
• Optional profile. At this time Wilder is not reviewing this profile information. Click on “Return to Career Center” at the bottom of the page.

Job offers will be contingent on the successful applicant‘s proof of authorization to work in the United States and the results of a background check related to the job requirements.

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.