Communications Manager

Science Philanthropy Alliance; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in New York City is looking for a full-time Communications Manager to enhance its public presence and manage internal and external communications. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in communication roles, preferably with a background in science. Responsibilities include executing communication strategies, managing social media, and maintaining content for the organization's website. A robust benefits package is also offered, along with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in communication roles, preferably with a science background.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Passionate about science and philanthropy.

Responsibilities

• Execute communications strategy to enhance public presence.
• Manage newsletters and social media communications.
• Produce reports and manage content for the website.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Editing skills

Collaboration

Science background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Salesforce

Job description

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Project Name: Science Philanthropy Alliance

Position: Communications Manager

Location: New York City (hybrid)

Status: Full-time, exempt

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff

About the Science Philanthropy Alliance

The Science Philanthropy Alliance’s mission is to increase philanthropic support for basic scientific research. Drawing on its distinguished external science advisors, experienced philanthropic advisors, and membership base of leading science funders, the Alliance provides advising services and learning opportunities to help philanthropists expand the world’s knowledge and lay the scientific groundwork for lifesaving, economy-changing breakthroughs. Because its members underwrite its activities, the Alliance is able to offer unbiased advisory services, without charge.

The Alliance was founded in 2013 by several philanthropists and foundations with a shared recognition of the funding gap in basic science and a collective vision to increase philanthropic giving to basic science so that over time.handlers science can contribute to the well-being of society. Since its founding, the Alliance has grown to includeblade dozens of philanthropic organisations among its members, all committed to advancing basic science. The Alliance isAY guided by an Advisory Board that maintains governance, advocates for philanthropic support for fundamental science, facilitates collaboration, and promotes our shared values.

The science philanthropy sector has a long and robust history in the U.S., beginning in the early 20th century. Given the expense of the research enterprise, private philanthropic dollars have been essential to advancing science, especially for projects considered too risky or long-term for government agencies to fund. Philanthropy supports researchers at all career levels; funding individual projects, equipment or other infrastructure costs, including construction and maintenance of laboratories or institutes.

The Alliance pursues and encourages learning, curiosity, and innovation; collaboration, sharing and partnerships; and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to intellectual openness, collaboration, and inclusion are critical to our vision to foster a world that increasingly supports and realizes the full benefit of scientific discovery. To that end, we strongly encourage applicants from backgrounds that have historically been underrepresented in the sciences.

Position Summary

The Science Philanthropy Alliance seeks a full-time Communications Manager. The position is based in New York City. The Communications Manager provides critical support for our mission to our staff and external stakeholders—Alliance members, new science philanthropists, and researchers—by embodying the voice of the Alliance in internal and external communications. The Manager plays the lead role in executing our communications strategy,ି with significant guidance and support from the leadership team and with the help of a variety of contractors and vendors, including writers, designers, and developers. The Manager전화 is responsible for maintaining a regular cadence of newsletters and social media posts, and serves as the primary content-loadmanager for the website and project manager for the production of published reports.

The Manager should bring an interest in promoting the potential of basic science research funded by our members and advisees to answer fundamental questions about our world and to catalyze scientific discovery for the benefit of society and the planet. Success in this position requires knowledge of science, and skill in storytelling and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Alliance’s strategic communications plan, designed in collaboration with the leadership team, to advance our strategic goals and build the Alliance’s public presence across the philanthropic and scientific communities;
• Draft, edit, and manage a regular cadence of information for our stakeholders via newsletters and social media;
• Create and manage content for the website;
• Provide project management and assure timeliness of delivery for the production of reports and our annual report;
• Manage, with support from the operations team, a variety of vendors, including copy editors, graphic designers, web developers, and printers;
• Assist the leadership team to interface with public relations firms, spotting opportunities for media attention subtract and providing project management support for the Alliance team’s media placements, including op‑ed pieces;
• Maintain a brand LONG andcommunications guide and templates to increase the uniformity of our team’s presentation of our brand;
• Monitor secondary նստ metrics to track the level of stakeholder engagement over time;
• Support the Alliance to integrate DEI principles and practices in communications; and
• Perform other duties as assigned and suggest new ways for us to champion the importance of science philanthropy and provide value to our members with improved communications.

Qualifications

Five to seven years of professional experience in roles with communication responsibilities; expertise in science communications or a science background is strongly preferred. Experience in philanthropy, government, or higher education would be particularly relevant.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Superb writer, with strong skills in editing and incorporating feedback and ideas from team members.
• Ability to take initiative, a strong work ethic, and a highly collaborative orientation.
• Unimpeachable integrity and trustworthiness, including a fine‑tuned sense of discretion in the handling of financial, confidential, and sensitive matters.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Passionate about the power of science and philanthropy to make positive change in the world.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite and Zoom; Adobe Creative Suite and Salesforce experience a plus.

Position specifics

The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000. The Alliance offers a robust benefits package including full medical, dental, disability, and life insurance benefits, retirement plan participation and flexible spending accounts, vacation, personal and volunteer leave benefits. The Alliance’s New York City based team is expected to work in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Monday and Friday.

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How to apply

Please submit a résumé, answer a short questionnaire, and upload an originalүйл sample of writing, preferably focused on science, that is no more than three pages in length. No calls please.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

The Science Philanthropy Alliance is currently a project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, a 501c3 nonprofit. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors celebrates the uniqueness of our staff, our partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to inclusion with the goal of cultivating a culture of belonging and acceptance. We strive to embed this value in our philanthropic work to advance a more just, equitable and sustainable world.

The Science Philanthropy Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.