Job: Communications Manager, Root Cause

Communications Manager

Root Cause seeks a driven and creative communications manager to support brand management and strategic communications. The communications manager will report to the director of knowledge sharing and will work closely with all other Root Cause initiatives and departments. Duties include:

1. Brand Management

* Provide project management support for Root Cause's upcoming engagement with a strategic brand firm * Update and maintain all printed materials to ensure compliance with new Root Cause brand standards * Create and update templates for use by all departments * Copy edit and proofread written materials to maintain brand consistency * Support the planning of events to ensure brand consistency * Manage the design and production of new materials for all communications activities (new media, print, and events)

2. Strategic Communications

* Manage and update Root Cause?s website, blogs, Facebook page, Twitter account, etc.; develop and send monthly newsletter * Manage marketing efforts for our publications and events * Write content for web copy, blog posts, marketing materials, and other materials as needed * Develop content for speaking engagements and presentations, as needed. * Maintain relationships with communications-related vendors * Support the development of a strategy for categorizing audiences within our customer relationship management system * Fulfill orders for book sales and other publications * Oversee and report on departmental dashboard

Desired experience and skills

* 2-3 years of experience in communications at a nonprofit or other organization * Excellent written and oral communications skills * Excellent copy editing and proof reading skills * Experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop a plus * Experience with web editing (especially Drupal), Salesforce, FormAssembly, Vertical Response, and social media a plus

Qualities of the ideal candidate include

* Strong interest in the nonprofit sector * Ability to move projects forward and work independently * An entrepreneurial spirit; ability to identify gaps and implement solutions

How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to Jessica Bloom at jbloom [AT] rootcause.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.