Communications Manager

Organization Summary

PAX sapiens is on a mission to prevent predictable global catastrophes. We use direct grantmaking and coordination tools such as convenings, conferences, and information sharing systems to advance human security and sustainable peace. In support of our mission, our focus areas include strengthening global systems for pandemic prevention, preventing nuclear war, and promoting better US-Chinese relationships in global fora specifically. We prioritize hiring talented and impact-focused professionals who are passionate about driving positive change.

Primary Role: The Communications Manager will be responsible for working with subject matter experts across the PAX topic areas and programs to support external communications. This will include working with PAX contractors to manage the process of publication editing, design, layout, and production; working with the PAX web team to update PAX websites at the request of program teams; responding to requests from program teams for specific social media posts or campaigns; and supporting the drafting and submission process for external publications. The Communications Manager will also have input into the program communication strategies and design decisions, as well as opportunities for development within the team.

Reports To

COO, PAX sapiens

Job Type

Salary; Exempt; Full-time

Compensation

The hiring range for this position is $80,000-90,000 per year.

Benefits For Our US-based Employees Include

• 15 paid vacation days a year
• 8 paid holidays
• 10 days paid annual sick leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefit options for employees and family members
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work from Home/ In-office schedule
• Family Leave
• Professional Development Funds
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
  
  

Location:

This position is located at the PAX sapiens central office in Broomfield, CO. The PAX office operates on a hybrid in-office/work from home model with Tuesdays and Thursdays in-office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Managing the work of communication contractors including web design, editing, graphic design, and any additional contractors to execute PAX communication goals.
• Working with program staff to execute the publication process for PAX materials including ensuring that materials are edited, designed, and published
• Working with staff or contractors as needed, manage the PAX sapiens website to meet modern standards of impact.
• Support work with foundation staff to identify and place external media and op-eds that advance our communications goals.
• Oversee social media for the foundation.
• And other duties as required.
  
  

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills And Competences

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in Communications, which may include internships or work-study programs.
• Bachelor's in Communication, PR or a related field. Or 7 exp years in lieu of a Bachelors
• Demonstrated project management experience and the ability to plan, budget, manage, and close projects on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated experience in external organizational communications strategy and activities.
• Basic-level familiarity with the full range of organizational communication role and capacities to a degree to allow the oversight of specialist contractor execution of these roles. This includes basic information about social media outlets and strategy, document editing, design, and layout, and web design.
• Demonstrated experience working internationally and across cultures in culturally sensitive and appropriate ways.
• Commitment to PAX’s mission and values.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience placing media pieces in high-impact outlets
• Direct experience and an active professional network in a field relevant to PAX’s work, such as major donor philanthropy, US-China relationships, and/or pandemic prevention.
• Networks or experience in multiple issue areas or across issues are particularly valued.
• Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin)
  
  

Physical Work Demands

• Able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Able to bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 lbs regularly.
  
  

At PAX sapiens, we celebrate diversity and welcome its benefits and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.