MICHIGAN ADVOCACY PROGRAM

Policy & Communications Associate

MICHIGAN ADVOCACY PROGRAM

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Detroit • Missouri • United States

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Salary

💰 $45,000 per year

About the role

  • Execute digital content strategy across social media, email, and website platforms.
  • Draft press releases, media advisories, statements, and other communications materials.
  • Create compelling multimedia materials including videos, graphics, testimonials, and explainers.
  • Support clients and partners with digital storytelling.
  • Collaborate with Policy, Engagement, and Communications Manager for consistent messaging.
  • Track digital metrics and analyze performance.
  • Stay current on communications trends and tools.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or commensurate professional experience.
  • 1-3 years of communications and/or digital content experience.
  • Spanish, Arabic, or other relevant language skills will receive priority.
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to translate complex issues to diverse audiences.
  • Collaborative and flexible, able to work effectively with staff and movement partners.
  • Strong understanding of racial equity.
  • Proficient with major software and web-based applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, Constant Contact, Canva, and social media platforms.
  • Relevant lived personal and community experience encouraged.
Benefits
  • Life, short- and long-term disability, health, vision, dental, and flexible spending accounts.
  • Option for annual $1,500 payout in addition to the base salary.
  • Generous leave policy allowing staff to accrue 3 weeks paid vacation the first year and 15 paid holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan including employer match for eligible staff after 6 months of employment.
  • Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
digital content strategymultimedia creationdigital storytellingperformance analysiscommunications materials drafting
Soft Skills
excellent written communicationexcellent oral communicationinterpersonal communicationcollaborationflexibilityability to translate complex issuesunderstanding of racial equity
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree