Justice Communications & Engagement Coordinator

Sisters of Mercy of the Americas; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Three floating holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Job summary

The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join our Justice Team and help build an engaged audience around issues of justice, advocacy, and the Mercy mission. You will transform complex policy into clear, compelling content that informs, engages, and inspires action.

You will develop and implement communications strategies, create content across multiple channels, and expand the Justice Team's reach with diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field, with 3–5 years of experience preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing multi-channel communications strategies and content calendars.
• Experience creating content for digital platforms (email, web, social).
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content.
• Ability to use data and metrics to measure and improve engagement.
• Strong organizational, project management, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications strategies for Justice Team priorities, advocacy initiatives, campaigns, and engagement efforts.
• Create and manage content across email, newsletters, social media, websites, toolkits, and other materials.
• Translate complex policy, legislative, and advocacy topics into clear, accessible messaging for diverse audiences.
• Develop and maintain communications calendars aligned with campaigns, legislative actions, and engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Institute Communications to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
• Support audience outreach by using segmentation and data to tailor communications and strengthen engagement.
• Track and analyze communication performance and use results to improve future communications.
• Support education, advocacy, public engagement, and solidarity efforts related to the Justice Team's priorities.
• Facilitate awareness around Critical Concerns and emerging social justice issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Collaborate to develop goals, timelines, and strategies that advance justice work.
• Contribute to a team environment grounded in collaboration, learning, and Mercy tradition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Storytelling

Multi-channel strategies

Content calendars

Data-driven

Project management

Collaboration

Adapt messaging

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field

Tools

CRM tools

Email marketing platforms

Job description

The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join our Justice Team and help build an engaged audience around issues of justice, advocacy, and the Mercy mission. You will transform complex policy into clear, compelling content that informs, engages, and inspires action.

You will develop and implement communications strategies, create content across multiple channels, and expand the Justice Team's reach with diverse audiences.