Communications Director

For The People

Communications Director managing all aspects of external-facing communications for For The People. Elevating organizational profile and overseeing communication strategies with various stakeholders.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all aspects of the organization’s external-facing communications
Elevate the organization’s profile with stakeholders including funders and policymakers
Develop and lead FTP’s marketing and communication strategies and campaigns
Lead internal communication strategies and manage change
Oversee media relations and brand visibility
Serve as Executive Editor for all organizational publications
Collaborate with development staff to create compelling fundraising content
Lead, mentor and manage members of the Communications Team

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 + years of work experience in marketing, communications, journalism, social media, or other related fields with increasing levels of responsibility
Experience working with diverse communities and a deep commitment to social justice
Must hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive to locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, including prison releases
Excellent writing and editing skills for opinion pieces, strategy documents, reports, and newsletters
Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Salesforce, Box, and Asana
Experience developing and implementing plans that blend PR, marketing, social media, and advocacy to influence key audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

100%-paid benefits package for the employee, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, holidays and paid time off
25 paid hours for professional development/coaching
Option to enroll in our 403(b) retirement plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingeditingmarketing strategiescommunication strategiesfundraising content developmentmedia relationsbrand visibilitysocial mediapublic relationsadvocacy

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationorganizational communicationcommitment to social justicestakeholder engagementchange managementstrategic thinkingcreativityinterpersonal skills

Certifications

valid driver’s license