Communications Manager

Your Job

Basic Rights Oregon is seeking a full-time (35 hours per week) Communications Manager to help lead the development and execution of strategic communications that amplify our mission, elevate LGBTQ2SIA+ community voices, and expand our impact in fundraising, organizing and political campaigns. This role will drive and coordinate our branding, messaging, digital engagement, media relations, and storytelling across platforms to strengthen visibility, donor and volunteer engagement, and advocacy efforts. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years' experience working in a professional communications environment, including writing and designing original content for a suite of communications platforms. Experience within a political or advocacy organization is preferred. We are seeking a skilled storyteller, strategic thinker, and collaborative leader with a strong commitment to our mission and who is enthusiastic about working with a team of colleagues who share equity values.

This position is part of a bargaining unit and a member of AFSCME Local 1790.

For a full position description, including key responsibilities click here: Comms+Manager+Job+Description.pdf

Your New Organization

Basic Rights Oregon is the state’s largest and longest-running grassroots organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Portland, Basic Rights Oregon is a progressive, statewide nonprofit organization. Basic Rights Oregon works to ensure that all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit, intersex, and asexual Oregonians experience equality by building a broad and inclusive politically powerful movement, shifting public opinion, and achieving policy victories.

To Apply

Applications should include resume, cover letter, links or clips of no more than three published work samples (can include articles, press releases, social media posts, blogs, newsletters, website, flyers, graphic design projects, etc.), and the names and contact information for three references. The priority deadline for application is March 19th, 2026. After March 19th, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until April 2nd at the latest. We strongly encourage you apply by March 19th, as

we will begin the interview process by that date. Please submit applications

electronically to Dawn-Hunter Strobel at dawn-hunter@basicrights.org

• For the 2026-2027 benefit plan year, medical, vision, and dental health care provided with the employer paying 100% of the employee’s monthly premium for employee-only coverage. Employees may pay to add partners or children to their coverage plan.
• Paid time off starting at 15 days of vacation and increasing on a regular basis as per collective bargaining agreement.
• 40 hours of paid sick time annually.
• 11 paid floating holidays annually.
• Hybrid work environment with flexible hours.
• Cell phone and home WiFi reimbursements for up to $100.