Associate, Communications

Leading Edge; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Communications Associate to support its growth strategy remotely. The role involves building communication products and engaging with partner organizations. Ideal candidates will have experience in nonprofit communications, strong writing skills, and the ability to synthesize complex information. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision

Retirement matching

Generous professional development stipend

Three-month paid parental leave

Qualifications

• At least one year of full-time professional experience in a nonprofit communications role.
• Familiarity with the North American Jewish community and its nonprofit institutions is preferred.
• Comfortable working across diverse teams and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Build web pages and emails.
• Create and schedule social media posts.
• Keep CRM system organized and up to date.

Skills

Writing

Information synthesis

Collaboration

Time management

Emotional intelligence

Tools

Mailchimp

Salesforce

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8/18/25

FAQs: HERE

SALARY: $63,000 – $68,000

START DATE: October 9th, 2025

LOCATION: Remote (U.S. only). Travel is required approximately 2-3x a year.

ABOUT LEADING EDGE

Leading Edge strengthens the Jewish nonprofit field to help it better serve both the Jewish community and the broader world. We envision a thriving Jewish communal ecosystem where talented and engaged people are empowered to drive meaningful change. By mobilizing Jewish nonprofits to become organizations where great people deliver great impact, Leading Edge helps build a more vibrant, effective, and inspiring Jewish sector.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

On the communications team, we connect people in the Jewish nonprofit sector with Leading Edge’s stories, ideas, expertise, programs, and community. Leading Edge is at a vital and exciting growth point, having recently adopted a new strategy. Reporting to the VP, Communications and working closely with the Senior Associate and Senior Manager, Communications, the Associate, Communications will help Leading Edge execute and iterate its communication practices across a range of platforms to ensure that our new strategy succeeds.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Building comms products (65%)

• Building web pages and emails
• Creating/scheduling social media posts
• Drafting copy
• Light graphic design

External direct communications (20%)

• Building partner share-out toolkits
• Communicate with communications professionals at partner organizations
• Provide customer/stakeholder service related to the CareerHub platform

Comms admin (15%)

• Keep CRM system organized and up to date
• Keep Comms Calendar & shared project management tools up to date
• Help coordinate collaboration with teams and departments across the organization

QUALIFICATIONS

You are:

• A good writer (in English).
• A fast synthesizer of complex information.
• Able to tell the same story in multiple ways to appeal to different audiences.
• Adept at learning new software and tools.
• A reliable self-starter, skilled at managing your time and balancing competing priorities.
• Comfortable asking for help.
• Emotionally intelligent and skilled at collaboration.
• Comfortable working cordially across differences of strategy, tactics, viewpoint, and background.

You have:

• At least one year of full-time professional experience in a nonprofit communications role.
• (Preferred but not required:) Familiarity with the North American Jewish community and its nonprofit institutions and culture.
• (Preferred but not required:) Proficiency with Mailchimp, Salesforce, and/or the Adobe Creative Suite

COMMITMENT, COMPENSATION, & BENEFITS

This is a full-time exempt position, with a salary between $63,000 and $68,000 commensurate with experience. Leading Edge provides a best-in-class benefits package, including:

• 100% coverage for employees and 50% coverage for spouses and dependents for medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement matching, wellness benefits, ample flex time, and a three-month paid parental leave
• Generous professional development stipend

HOW TO APPLY

Our application process includes two required steps:

1. Submit your application on our website (~20 mins)
2. Complete a one-way video interview (~40 mins) via Spark Hire

Leading Edge is committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities. Leading Edge does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions) gender, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, alienage, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, veteran or military status, political affiliation, hairstyle or hair texture, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Leading Edge considers skill, experience, education, attitude and potential for growth when employment selections and all other employment-related decisions, such as compensation or promotion, policy administration, etc. are made.