In addition to the annual salary listed, Ascend Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance (lowest level 100% employer paid, 50% premium for dependents employer paid), dental insurance (employer paid), short- and long-term disability (employer paid), and life insurance (employer paid), 12 weeks paid parental leave. We also offer options for 401k and Roth 401k retirement accounts and have the option to make employer contributions at year-end. All employees who work on-site in an Ascend Justice office are required to show proof of full and up-to-date vaccination against COVID-19 unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. An individual is fully vaccinated and up to date when they have received all CDC-recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. Ascend Justice's offices are currently operating on a hybrid working schedule (in-office/work from home). The schedule for this position will be determined as the position is filled and based on current agency needs. Essential Responsibilities ● In accordance with our Strategic Plan, develop and implement an annual communications plan to strengthen, expand, and steward relationships and to provide clear, effective, and consistent messaging ● Develop metrics to analyze the efficacy of Ascend Justice communications using tools such as LinkedIn and Google Analytics as well as internal and external feedback ● Ensure that Ascend Justice uses consistent branding and messaging across a variety of communications platforms and media ● Oversee development and dissemination of agency newsletters to engage and inform stakeholders ● Curate a well-planned, active social media presence across a number of platforms, monitoring impact with regular reports to agency leadership ● Maintain the Ascend Justice website as a user-friendly, up-to-date source of information about our agency, our work, our news, and our events ● Develop visually appealing materials and infographics to convey complex information ● With the Managing Director for Advocacy and Partnerships, promote Ascend Justice’s advocacy agenda ● Manage relationships with outside vendors and contractors as necessary ● With agency leadership, facilitate staff engagement with the media ● Support internal communications initiatives Other Responsibilities ● Protect the organization by keeping information confidential. ● Perform administrative duties as needed including filing, copying, sorting, mailing, etc. ● Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Work Environment ● Courthouse and offices are fully accessible. Some work at off-site locations may be required and those may not necessarily be fully accessible. ● Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required. ● This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and scanners. Employee is regularly required to talk, hear, see, and communicate effectively via computer. ● The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 40 pounds. ● Smoke- and drug-free environment.