Creative Communications Associate

About Advance Maryland

Our vision is a Maryland with thriving, healthy, and inclusive communities where all Marylanders have access to opportunity — including safe and affordable housing, economic prosperity, quality healthcare, reliable transportation, a restorative justice system, and a livable future.

A member of the ProgressNow Network, AMD serves as a strategic partner and digital communications hub. We provide innovative policy and advocacy solutions for the movement to secure a just, inclusive, and sustainable future for all Marylanders. Our work includes passing youth justice reforms, addressing climate change, enacting progressive tax reforms, supporting housing justice, ensuring equitable access to abortion care, and addressing health disparities.

We take an "on tap, not on top" approach to our work with coalitions, organizations, and advocates by providing tailored and scalable services to support their efforts — ranging from organizational support and strategic planning to digital content creation and owned media strategy. Advance Maryland is fiscally sponsored by ProgressNow. Learn more at advancemaryland.org.

About This Role

The Communications Associate is part of a small, collaborative four-person team that operates as a strategic communications hub for Maryland's progressive movement. The Associate shares responsibility for the day-to-day execution of communications work — drafting copy, designing assets, producing video, publishing content, and reporting on results — that powers AMD's campaigns and serves our coalition and fee-for-service partners.

This role requires someone who can work independently with strong creative execution skills, while also serving as a trusted, partner-facing representative of AMD with the organizations and coalitions we serve. The Associate will bring strategic input and creative ideas to the Multimedia Creative Director and broader team, contributing to a collaborative environment where every voice shapes the work.

We're looking for someone with 2–4 years of communications experience who is ready to take ownership of meaningful work in a movement-oriented, learning-focused environment.

Reports to: Multimedia Creative Director

Classification, Location & Travel

• Status: Full-time, non-exempt
• Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Baltimore and Annapolis for partner meetings, legislative hearings, events, and team gatherings
• Residency: Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Maryland

Responsibilities

Digital Content Creation & Execution

• Design graphics, social media assets, partner toolkits, and branded materials using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (Especially Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and After Effects)
• Produce short-form videos for social platforms (Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook), including concept development, filming, editing, and captioning
• Manage, and execute weekly content calendars for AMD, and assigned campaigns
• Apply AMD and partner brand standards and accessibility practices (alt text, captioning, color contrast, plain language) across all deliverables
• Translate campaign messages and partner priorities into shareable toolkits, ready-to-use content, and visually consistent materials

Social Media, Email & Website Management

• Schedule, post, and monitor content across AMD and partner social media accounts
• Monitor social media trends and identify opportunities for AMD and partners to participate; monitor platform and post analytics and contribute to performance reporting
• Build, send, and report on email campaigns through Action Network
• Edit and update website content using Wix and Wordpress
• Support AMD's monthly newsletters, including drafting content, asset creation, and list coordination

Coalition & Partner Support

• Serve as a day-to-day communications contact for assigned fee-for-service (FFS) partners and coalition projects
• Participate in coalition meetings and translate partner needs into clear, actionable deliverables
• Flag scope, capacity, or timeline concerns to the Multimedia Creative Director early
• Coordinate production of event materials, presentations, reports, and printed assets as needed

Strategic & Team Support

• Monitor news and identify timely media moments and content opportunities to bring to the team
• Bring creative ideas, content concepts, and tactical recommendations to the Multimedia Creative Director
• Support execution of paid social media campaigns, including creative coordination and performance tracking
• Cross-train with team members and contribute to shared workflow systems
• Work with external partners and AMD team members to ensure timely contributions to shared materials
• Stay current on best practices in design, accessibility, digital organizing, and movement communications

Qualifications

Required

• 2–4 years of professional communications experience, ideally in advocacy, campaigns, nonprofits, or political organizations
• Portfolio demonstrating graphic design and video work
• Proficiency with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite
• Demonstrated writing skills for digital and social audiences — clear, concise, and on-message
• Experience working on multiple projects with shifting priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of deliverables, and ask for support when needed
• Demonstrated commitment to racial, economic, and social justice
• Interest in progressive policy and politics
• Drivers license or ability to travel independently throughout Maryland

Highly Preferred

• Knowledge of Maryland politics, the Maryland General Assembly, or the Maryland-based advocacy landscape
• Communications experience with progressive political campaigns or policy campaigns in youth justice, reproductive justice, affordability, voting rights, climate justice, or adjacent issues
• Experience working with coalitions, grassroots, or fee-for-service partners
• Familiarity with Action Network,or comparable digital organizing tools
• Website management experience

Compensation & Benefits

Advance Maryland is fiscally sponsored by ProgressNow. Advance Maryland staff are employees of ProgressNow.

Because negotiating is inherently inequitable, we want to be transparent about what benefits we can offer up front and avoid negotiation. The salary range for this position is $55,000-$60,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Our benefits include:

• Unlimited vacation with a requirement that each staff member take at least 2 weeks each year.
• Eight paid holidays as well as scheduled office closures annually–after the legislative session, and between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance
• A 401K plan with 3% employer match
• Annual professional development stipend
• Home office reimbursement

How to Apply

Research has shown that women and members of historically marginalized groups often only apply to jobs when they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications. We are committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and diverse organization and we strongly desire applicants with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds: even if you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every qualification listed, we still encourage you to reach out and apply.

Please submit all application materials to info@advancemaryland.org. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Required materials:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Portfolio of designs relevant to the position; if a design is not solely yours, please indicate what portions of the design you were responsible for. Designs that use AI will not be accepted.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Deadline to apply is October 15, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ProgressNow is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination. ProgressNow does not discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We value having staff who come from communities most impacted by our issues, and encourage people of color, LGBTQ people, transgender and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and individuals from other historically underrepresented communities to apply.

• Unlimited vacation with a requirement that each staff member take at least 2 weeks each year.
• Eight paid holidays as well as scheduled office closures annually–after the legislative session, and between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance
• A 401K plan with 3% employer match
• Annual professional development stipend
• Home office reimbursement