Communications Lead

GoLocal; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in a mission-driven startup

Creative freedom

Opportunity to build a national community

Job summary

A civic engagement platform is seeking a Founding Communications Lead to build its brand and inspire community participation in democracy. This role involves shaping messaging, crafting campaigns, and fostering an engaged online community. Ideal candidates are passionate about civic engagement and possess experience in brand communications and marketing. Join a mission-driven startup that offers creative freedom and equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• Passionate about civic engagement, democracy, and community-driven impact.
• Experienced in brand communications, marketing, or community engagement.
• Excited by the opportunity to build from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Shape GoLocal’s voice and presence across digital channels.
• Craft campaigns and stories that inspire civic engagement.
• Build an engaged online community of civic changemakers.
• Collaborate closely with the founding team on outreach and partnerships.

Skills

Storytelling

Brand communications

Community engagement

Marketing

Civic engagement

Job description

Founding Communications Lead: Build the Voice of a Movement for Local Democracy!

We are looking for a Communications Professional to join as a co-founder and help shape the brand, storytelling, and community behind GoLocal, a platform that makes local government more accessible, transparent, and engaging for everyday citizens. Our mission is to empower people to make a difference in their communities.

This isn’t just a communications role, it’s a chance to define how a movement speaks, connects, and grows.

At GoLocal, we’re building the go‑to hub for civic participation and public policy collaboration in the U.S., empowering citizens to take active roles in local government while creating the tools and community to help them succeed.

As our Founding Communications Lead, you’ll help shape GoLocal’s voice and presence across digital channels, craft campaigns and stories that inspire people to serve and lead in their communities, and build an engaged online community of civic changemakers. You’ll collaborate closely with the founding team on outreach, partnerships, and member strategy while guiding the creative direction of our brand and communications.

You’ll be joining at a pivotal moment where your creativity, leadership, and storytelling can shape not only the brand but the movement itself.

Who You Are

• A storyteller at heart, someone who can translate complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives
• Passionate about civic engagement, democracy, and community-driven impact
• Experienced in brand communications, marketing, or community engagement (startups, nonprofits, or social impact work a plus)
• Excited by the opportunity to build from the ground up and take real ownership in a mission driven venture

What This Role Offers

• A chance to join as a founding team member with equity in a mission-driven startup at the intersection of tech, democracy, and community building
• Creative freedom to shape GoLocal’s voice, messaging, and visual identity
• The opportunity to build and manage a growing national community of changemakers
• Collaboration with a small, ambitious team where you’ll have the freedom and responsibility to take on a variety of roles as we grow

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other and Marketing

Industries: Civic and Social Organizations

If you’re ready to help build a platform that strengthens democracy from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.