Do you want to use your project management, organizational, and communications skills to help make the world a better place? Are you someone who likes to develop more efficient processes and procedures? If you want to use your smarts, exceptional problem-solving skills, and outstanding attention to detail to work for a unique social impact organization, Cause Communications needs you.
We believe that strategic communications is core to solving the world’s biggest challenges. As the first and only nonprofit of its kind, we help foundations, nonprofits, public sector agencies, and intermediary organizations tap into the power of communications to advance equal rights, greater opportunity, and better health in communities. Drawing on our nearly 50-year legacy of impact, our work brings together strategic advisory counsel for a select group of purpose-driven client partners, practical tools and resources for the field, and community-centered training programs to support changemakers.
We are looking for a highly organized, self-motivated Project Manager to provide administrative and client services support while assisting the organization’s capacity building efforts. The ideal person for this position embodies our values: curiosity, courage, creativity, and collaboration. This is a part-time position (30 hours/week) that reports to the Vice President but works closely with all members of the team. Cause Communications is a remote-first organization that requires one day per week on-site at either our downtown Los Angeles or Sacramento offices.
Support project leads on the planning, budgeting, oversight, and documentation of all aspects of client, organizational, and capacity building projects, including developing workplans, timelines, and budgets; integrating these plans into our project management software; and monitoring and progress
Assist with all aspects of project development (initiation, planning, execution, control, and closing) and provide day-to-day project management support for multiple projects
Monitor production timelines and schedules to ensure assigned projects are on deadline and on budget
Contribute to the success of specific client projects by building relationships with client stakeholders, providing support at meetings and presentations, and assisting with memos and other deliverables as needed
Support the success of our training cohorts: oversee the development and production of materials and provide administrative support including evaluation, on-site logistics, and media monitoring
Assist in the preparation and implementation of new business proposals and pitches
Manage designers and web freelancers for a variety of creative projects for clients and capacity building partners
Support research and development, as needed
Support distributing media materials through Meltwater
Maintain monthly and quarterly client reports and media clips, including ongoing tracking
Provide writing support where needed, e.g., project or creative briefs
Proofread memos, reports, presentations, and other materials, as needed
Develop best practices and contribute to processes and systems, as appropriate
Support marketing activities across a variety of platforms, including the formatting and distribution of quarterly newsletters
Support tracking new partnership developments
Develop quarterly metrics reports for marketing and partnership development
Serve as the primary liaison to the organization’s website developer; assist with minor website updates as needed; work closely with the Operations Director to ensure the website is up-to-date, functioning, and backed up
Manage website inquiries
Support development of the organization’s annual impact report: gather, interpret, and synthesize impact data from a variety of sources including website analytics
Manage the inventory of field-building resources like the Communications Toolkit and provide distribution and mailing support, as needed
Working in collaboration with Operations, support client-related vendor and contractor management, including developing non-disclosure agreements, contracts, and invoices, and maintaining a vendor “pool” list
Bachelor’s degree or comparable training and experience
Three years of professional work experience, agency or nonprofit experience preferred but not required
Experience assisting senior team preferred
Demonstrated project management skills and experience in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Good time management habits and ability to prioritize strategically
Proactive thinker and resourceful problem-solver looking ahead to upcoming projects and tasks
Ability to work independently and collaborate with the team
Flexibility and the ability to multitask across multiple projects with excellent attention to detail
Comfortable working in a hybrid office/remote environment
Experience in event coordination, scheduling, and logistics
Established writing and research skills including monitoring trends and insights from news media, social media, and reports
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Mac OS
Familiarity with Teamwork or other project management software and working with databases is strongly preferred
Familiarity with design production processes and the ability to partner with graphic designers, web developers, and other vendors, a plus
Familiarity with email service providers (e.g., Mailchimp), a plus
WordPress experience, a plus
Bilingual fluency in Spanish preferred
Compensation is $36.00-$41.00/hour, commensurate with relevant experience, skills, and knowledge. We offer a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans, as well as paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, wellness reimbursements, and access to a 401k plan that includes an employer contribution. We also place a premium on learning and development, providing career education and enhancement opportunities through conferences, courses, lunch & learns, and other resources.
Please send a resume and cover letter that defines how your mission aligns with ours to Carrie Spencer at careers@causecomm.org.
Authenticity is more than just a value here at Cause Communications. It’s a cornerstone of our culture. As an organization founded by an LGBTQ woman, we believe that bringing our whole selves to our work builds community, sparks solutions, and creates change. We prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion. Cause Communications encourages applications from all qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, previous incarceration or involvement in the criminal justice system, or veteran status. Join us.
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