Communications Associate, Digital & Content Strategy

Location: Flexible within the U.S. but requires access to a major U.S. airport for travel.

Position Type: Full-time

About Us

At Partners for Public Good (PPG), we believe that when government works, communities thrive. Launched in March 2025, we are a fast-growing nonprofit dedicated to helping state and local governments harness core operational functions – procurement, staffing, digital infrastructure, and budgeting – to drive public impact.

Our journey began in 2011 at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Government Performance Lab, where we set out to transform public procurement. Since then, we’ve worked with hundreds of governments across the country to make their procurement systems more efficient, fair, results-driven, and strategic. For example, in 2022, we launched the Procurement Excellence Network, putting our tools and strategies in the hands of over two thousand public servants.

Today, our team of doers, coaches, and advisors partner with governments to create lasting, impactful change. Our vision is simple: every resident has a government they can count on, every day.

Role & Organizational Impact

The Communications Associate, Digital & Content Strategy is a communications generalist with strong social media expertise who will help build PPG’s communications function from the ground up. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, this role plays a critical part in shaping how PPG tells its story, elevates government leaders, and shares practical tools and insights with the field.

The Associate will translate our organization’s high-impact work into compelling, accessible content across multiple platforms. The role spans social media management, content production, website maintenance, and internal communications support. It is an exciting opportunity for a creative, detail-oriented communicator to help build the voice and presence of a growing organization.

Responsibilities

Social Media & Digital Strategy

• Lead day-to-day management of PPG’s social media channels, including LinkedIn and emerging platforms.
• Maintain and execute a content calendar aligned with organizational priorities and campaigns.
• Draft and publish posts that translate organizational impact and new policies and interventions into engaging, accessible content.
• Track and analyze engagement metrics to inform strategy and optimize performance.
• Identify opportunities to amplify partner voices, practitioner stories, and field insights.

Content Production & Storytelling

• In collaboration with program teams, draft and edit blog posts, newsletters, press materials, and other public-facing communications.
• Support the development of thought leadership content in partnership with program teams and PPG leadership.
• Collaborate with external vendors or designers to produce visual assets, reports, and branded materials.
• Enable consistency with PPG’s brand voice and messaging across all outputs.

Website & Digital Asset Management

• Maintain and update PPG’s website, including posting new content, refreshing program pages, and supporting clarity and accuracy.
• Support improvements to website structure and user experience over time.
• Organize and maintain shared content libraries and templates.

Internal Communications & Organizational Support

• Support internal communications efforts, including drafting staff updates, announcements, and leadership messages.
• Build processes and tools that streamline content intake and editorial workflows.
• Coordinate with program teams to surface stories, milestones, and impact highlights.

Stakeholder Engagement & Organizational Growth

• Represent PPG’s voice professionally and thoughtfully across digital platforms.
• Support communications related to conferences, convenings, and executive education offerings.
• Contribute ideas to strengthen PPG’s communications strategy and impact.

Who You Are

We’re looking for candidates who are:

• Creative and strategic communicators. You can take complex ideas and make them clear, engaging, and accessible. You are a strong writer and editor who is detail-oriented and has a sharp eye for tone.
• Digitally fluent. You have hands-on experience managing social media and know how to grow and engage audiences thoughtfully and strategically.
• Strong project managers. You can juggle multiple content streams, meet deadlines, and maintain high quality in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Curious and proactive. You actively seek out stories, surface ideas, and identify opportunities to elevate the organization’s voice.
• Collaborative team players. You enjoy working cross-functionally, are comfortable receiving and incorporating feedback, and pitch in when needed.
• Mission aligned. You are motivated by the opportunity to strengthen public institutions and help state and local governments deliver for residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Equivalent years of professional experience and/or certifications will be considered in lieu of formal education.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, digital media, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts and executing digital content strategies.
• Strong writing and editing skills across formats, including short-form social content and longer-form narrative pieces.
• Experience updating websites or using content management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with social media scheduling and analytics tools.
• Interest in government, public policy, civic engagement, or related fields.
• Willingness and ability to travel at least two times per year.

Additional Information

Deadline to Apply: PPG will review applications on a rolling basis. All applications received by the deadline of March 25, 2026 will be considered.

Compensation: The salary for this role is $102,800 plus benefits. We offer a comprehensive, people-first benefits package to support the well-being of our team and their families. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options to fit individual needs as well as access to health and flexible savings accounts. Paid time off includes: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, 2 floating holidays, 12 paid holidays, and a winter recess. We also provide an employer match for retirement savings, paid parental leave, and access to backup care for caregiving needs. To support remote work, we offer work-from-home stipends or shared office space options.

Start date: The desired start date for this role is April or May 2026.

This position is grant-funded. Employment is contingent on continuation of funds and organizational needs, at PPG’s sole discretion.

Physical Demands: This position requires sitting, talking, listening, reading, and writing for up to 8 hours per day. Certain situations may require lifting items up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Partners for Public Good is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Partners for Public Good is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact info(at)partnersforpublicgood.org.