Career Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in a career at Living Cities.
Living Cities is an extraordinary philanthropic, corporate and public sector partnership established to bring opportunities and the power of mainstream markets to urban neighborhoods and residents historically left behind. We support bold, promising approaches that take advantage of the city's unique role as America's engine for economic prosperity and that have the potential to transform the lives of low-income people and the communities in which they live.
Communications & PR Manager
Primary Responsibilities
- Implement and measure the success of a comprehensive communications and public relations program that will enhance the organization’s image and position it within our member organizations, the public, nonprofit and private sectors and the general public
- Oversee all marketing, communications and public relations activities and materials including publications, collateral material, media relations, and so forth
- Develop short- and long-term goal and objectives, plans and budgets for the communications program and its activities, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate performance
- Manage a team of writers who are responsible for “covering” each meeting, convening and event the organization hosts or sponsors and producing written products. Some events must be covered by the manager directly
- Be responsible for editorial direction, design, production and distribution of all organization publications
- Coordinate social media activity and media interest in the organization
- Ensure regular contact with target media and appropriate response to media requests
- Act as the organization’s representative with the media
- Coordinate the appearance of all organization print and electronic materials such as letterhead, use of logo, brochures, etc.
- Leads projects as assigned, such as cause-related marketing and special events
- Create and maintain relationships with senior communications staff at Living Cities member organizations, grantees and other key partners
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum 5-7 years experience in communications or related fields such as journalism;
- Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of communications and public relations activities, including with nonprofit-oriented media outlets;
- Knowledge of urban policy and the issues that matter most to cities and their low-income residents such as health, jobs, education, and housing a plus;
- Experience with philanthropy, financial services companies or both is preferred but not required;
- Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and personal sales skills;
- Ability to crystallize and clearly lay out complicated issues;
- Ability to manage external consultants and internal junior staff;
- Ability to collaborate and build partnerships around common interests and goals;
- Ability to address issues and problem solve on both macro and micro levels, and to interface with individuals involved;
- Politically knowledgeable;
- Strong planning and organizational skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- A self-starter who has the ability to deal with ambiguity;
- Ability to write and speak clearly and persuasively;
- Ability to work in a collaborative, team-centered environment; and
- Good sense of humor and leadership skills.
Interested candidates should send their resume to jobs@livingcities.org. Please indicate when you would be able to start and whether you prefer to be based in our DC or NY location. No phone calls please.
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