Position Announcement: Associate Communications Manager

Sep 21, 2022

By Erica Donohue

The Montana Budget & Policy Center (MBPC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing responsible tax, budget, and economic policies through credible research and analysis in order to promote opportunity and fairness for all Montanans. We work on a range of social justice issues, including access to quality health care, criminal legal reform, affordable housing, and investments in public education and early childhood development. Our team is dedicated to racial justice and creating a Montana where everyone has what they need to live their best lives.

MBPC is seeking an Associate Communications Manager to support a variety of digital and communications efforts to help us achieve our goals and increase the public understanding of the public policies important to Montanans living on low and moderate incomes. Reporting to the Director of Communications, this position will work collaboratively with the MBPC staff and coalition partners to implement a variety of communication strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage multiple social media accounts for MBPC and related coalitions, create thoughtful content, and develop and implement strategies to grow the following on social media platforms and increase audience engagement.
• Assist the Director of Communications on message development, editing, and media relations.
• Develop content for various applications, including print, email, social media, and web, to help the organization influence state-level public policy solutions.
• Measure online reach and engagement using Google Analytics or other relevant tools. Continuously review and assesses best practices and consider new and improved ways to enhance MBPC’s connectivity and influence.
• Stay abreast of MBPC issues and policy priorities.
• Manage, edit, and distribute digital newsletters to various stakeholders.
• Assist in the maintenance of MBPC’s and related coalition websites.
• Identify opportunities for storytelling and innovative messaging.
• Understand the target audience intended for the message and be able to maintain MBPC style, tone, voice, and brand.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills

• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity, inclusion, and social justice.
• Effective writing and editing skills, including the ability to edit for grammar, punctuation, and organizational style guidelines.
• Experience in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, advertising, or related field.
• Must be fluent with a variety of programs and platforms, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Canva, and WordPress.
• Must be comfortable working with data and able to generate polished graphics, fact sheets, and other materials from spreadsheets, reports, data visualization tools, and other technical information.
• Sense of humor.
• Strong ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a range of diverse audiences and constituencies.

You will be a highly-qualified candidate if you possess:

• Knowledge of state legislative process and familiarity with Montana policy issues.
• Experience in local or state-level communications campaigns.
• Experience with graphic and video software such as Adobe Suite
• Experience with non-profit grant writing
• Knowledge of SEO and tactics to drive traffic to the MBPC and affiliated websites.

Position Details

The ideal candidate will work full-time and be based in Missoula. However, a truly exceptional candidate may be located elsewhere in Montana. 

Salary range is $45,000 - $55,000, commensurate with experience. MBPC offers excellent benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, retirement, generous paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and paid family and medical leave.

To Apply:

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and sample graphics/videos/or other visual examples by email to Director of Communications Erica Donohue at:

            Edonohue@montanabudget.org  

The position is open until filled. The initial application review will include all applications received by October 17, 2022.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse communities, constituencies, and identities, including but not limited to people of all ethnic/racial backgrounds, people of all gender identities/gender expressions, people with disabilities, individuals living on low incomes, and LGBTQ persons.

MBPC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious or political affiliation, disability, and any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable la