NRG Consulting Group

Communications

• Create the narrative architecture & positioning for the reuse movement.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic communications plan
• Build and lead a dynamic reuse newsroom, establishing editorial guidelines, sourcing structures and amplification channels
• Secure and leverage ambassadors or influencers to amplify the movement
• Partner with others across the ecosystem on communications to accelerate the shift to reuse
• Work closely with the CEO to align and map the Communication department’s goals and outcomes to organizational goals
• Revitalize Upstream’s own narrative and maintain organizational identity
• Serve as a strategic advisor to staff leadership on communication matters; contribute to organizational decisions as part of leadership team
• Create the Communication department’s communications Work Plan each year; manage Communications team and contractors
• Build and develop team capacity through strategic hiring, mentorship, and professional development
• Develop a measurement framework to demonstrate and report on Communications outcomes and impact
• Create and execute a new web sitemap for Upstream’s website based on the new narrative architecture
• Facilitate effective internal communication to keep team members informed and engaged
• Build and manage essential external partnerships with communications community, influencers, media, sector leaders
• Organize and manage events, campaigns, and other activities to promote the organization's mission
• Support the CEO as spokesperson for media and public engagements
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans; lead communication efforts during a crisis

Director of Strategic Communications – Upstream

Project Manager

• Support operational and logistical backbone of Powered by Faith initiative
• Coordinate across internal systems, external partners, and senior leaders; manage calendars, timelines, task lists
• Prepare, schedule, facilitate meetings; support materials, agendas, notetaking, and follow-up
• Serve as main point of contact for operational coordination with Amalgamated Charitable Foundation
• Coordinate virtual and in-person convenings including tech setup, vendor management, contracts, materials, participant outreach
• Maintain documentation of plans, budgets, deliverables, and contracts
• Manage grant administration: liaise with fiscal sponsor, Lead Organizer, faith leads, funders; submit proposals and reports; ensure fund disbursement
• Finalize and execute contracts with Powered by Faith leadership
• Manage file organization, team tools, and project dashboards; assist with editing and production of materials
• Track deliverables and timelines for cohort leaders, advisory team, and partners
• Stay grounded in initiative values and anticipate needs for cross-faith alignment and cohesion

Director of Strategic Communications – Upstream

Project Coordinator