Communications Manager (Volunteer/Internship)

Role Title: Communications Manager (Volunteer/Internship)

Reports to: Executive Director

MISSION STATEMENT: 

Our mission is to cultivate emotional, physical, and economic stability by connecting mothers and birth givers to comprehensive, accessible resources. Our goals are to close the critical resource awareness gap and build a supportive community, ensuring that no one has to face the overwhelming challenges of motherhood alone.

Job Description: The Communications Manager plays a key role in advancing the Connecting Mothers Initiative’s mission by developing and executing effective communication strategies that support outreach, fundraising and partnership efforts. This role is responsible for building and maintaining contact lists, spearheading outreach for research surveys, and supporting fundraising initiatives and partnerships. The Communications Manager will collaborate with various departments and lead a team of 1-3 communications volunteers and interns to ensure our messaging resonates and reaches target audiences effectively.

This is a remote volunteer position, requiring proficiency in coordinating work via Google Meet, email and Slack and maintaining consistent communication.

Duration: 6 months, with the option to commit longer based on performance.

Compensation: This is not a paid position.

Responsibilities:

• Build and manage lists of contacts for outreach, including media, community organizations, and potential partners.
• Spearhead outreach efforts for research surveys, fundraising initiatives, and partnership opportunities.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to support the organization’s goals and campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, Graphic Design Manager, Editor-in-Chief, and Board of Directors to align messaging and initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of 1-3 communications volunteers and interns, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Monitor and analyze communication efforts to improve outreach effectiveness and engagement.
• Draft outreach emails, press releases, and other external communication materials.
• Support the creation of content for newsletters, social media, and other communication channels in collaboration with the Editor-in-Chief and Graphic Design Manager.
• Ensure consistency and alignment with the organization's branding and mission across all communications.
• Prepare and present updates to leadership on communication metrics and opportunities for improvement.

Requirements: The Communications Manager (Internship) should have the following skills, education, and experience:

• Completed or pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field preferred.
• Interest or experience in communications, outreach, or public relations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and engaging messages.
• Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Slack and Notion (or willingness to learn).
• Availability to attend bi-weekly leadership meetings.
• Availability to attend bi-weekly Organization Sync-Up meetings.
• Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.

Benefits: Flexible schedule, college credit, and resume-building experience.

Note: We strongly encourage mothers, including those in school or seeking career transitions, to apply, as part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Connecting Mother’s Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.