Communications Manager Part-Time

Secure World Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit operating foundation, is seeking a part-time 

Communications Manager to support the communications team in educating our audiences about SWF's 

work, expanding the reach and impact of our communications efforts, and safeguarding and enhancing 

the foundation's brand and reputation.

As the only organization devoted entirely to space sustainability, the Secure World Foundation 

strives to be a trusted and objective source of leadership and information on space security, 

sustainability, and the use of space for benefits on Earth. We use a global and pragmatic lens to 

study and evaluate proposed solutions to improve the governance of outer space. While recognizing 

the complexities of the international political environment, SWF works to encourage and build 

relationships with all willing stakeholders in space activities, including government, commercial, 

military, civil society, and academic actors. Central to this approach is increasing knowledge 

about the space environment and the need to maintain its stability, promoting international 

cooperation and dialogue, and helping all space actors realize the benefits that space technologies 

and capabilities can provide.

Job Description

The primary responsibility of the Communications Manager is to manage SWF’s website, newsletter, 

and publications, to provide program support for social media and ongoing projects, and to support 

the Director, Communications to ensure that the organization’s message is heard by all stakeholders 

and metrics are reported to the SWF Board.

The successful candidate will be based in our Broomfield, Colorado office, will be working 

in-office for training and then one day per week, and remotely Monday-Friday with a flexible 

schedule, is able to commit to the job for one year at a minimum, and is able and willing to 

complete the following responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities

Digital Presence: Spearhead the maintenance and content update for SWF's website and manage social 

media profiles to engage with our community actively.

Publication Management: Coordinate the monthly newsletter, ensuring a streamlined process from 

compilation to distribution. Oversee publication layouts and translation in multiple languages, 

liaising with external vendors when necessary.

Media Liaison: Serve as a point of contact for media inquiries and cultivate relationships with 

news outlets to boost SWF's visibility.

Communications Support at SWF events, including virtual and on-site at regional, state, national, 

and international conferences.

Administrative Support: Assist in budget management within the Communications department and 

undertake administrative tasks to support communications strategy implementation.

Experience, Qualifications, and Skills

•   Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design, or related field, or 

equivalent experience in a related area of expertise;

•  5+ years of experience working in a fast-paced organization in a communication or marketing 

capacity;

•   Excellent command of English with proven strong writing skills; experience/ fluency in another 

language is a plus;

•   Ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and compellingly, suitable for global thought 

leaders and expert circles;

•  Graphic design, layout, website management, and social media experience a must;

•   Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work on a task through to 

completion with minimal oversight;

•   Strong interpersonal skills, a flexible attitude, and experience working as a member of a 

diverse, geographically scattered team;

•   Strong digital competency, including proficiency in InDesign/Adobe Suite, Canva, Google 

Analytics, Webflow, and various generative AI platforms for content creation and optimization. 

Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and electronic 

collaboration tools with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.

•  Some travel may be necessary.

Competencies

Task Management: Prioritize and tackle tasks effectively, seizing opportunities quickly and 

efficiently.

Self-Direction: Navigate work autonomously, demonstrating resourcefulness in minimal supervision 

scenarios.

Adaptability: Operate effectively within complex and uncertain environments, employing creativity 

and practical problem-solving skills.

Risk Management: Anticipate challenges and plan strategically to mitigate risks and ensure 

resilience.

Communication: Engage in active listening, accurately interpreting, and thoughtfully responding to 

diverse perspectives.

Accountability: Commit to and take full ownership of responsibilities, ensuring deliverables meet 

time, budget, and quality expectations.

SWF is offering $36 - $43 per hour, depending upon experience, for this part-time, 30 hour per week 

position ($56,000 - $67,000 annually). Benefits are offered with this position such as paid 

holiday, vacation and sick time, 401(k), health insurance, vision and dental insurance and more. 

The anticipated start date is June 3 , 2024.

Qualified candidates, please send a cover letter outlining your interest in supporting SWF's 

mission and your resume to jobs@swfound.org. Title the subject line of your email: Communications 

Manager. Applications are due by Monday, May 6, 2024. No phone calls, please.

The Secure World Foundation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and 

applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 

expression or identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

SWF is committed to promoting and supporting more diverse, inclusive, and equitable engagement in 

discussions on issues related to the secure, sustainable, and peaceful uses of outer space. We 

believe that we can harness the inspirational power of space to be as inclusive as possible in our 

workplace and in all our activities, to help create a more tolerant, more inclusive, and more 

humane society, right here on Earth. We know that bringing diverse voices to the table yields 

better solutions. Space offers us the opportunity to ga ther the best ideas in creating the systems 

that will help us keep space sustainable and of benefit to all humanity. As an organization, we 

plan to maintain and enhance evaluation and feedback mechanisms for continued

improvement in this area.