Communications Manager (Part-Time Contract)

Are you passionate about supporting excellence in service to others? Do you want to be part of an organization dedicated to transformative change and impact? Join our team and help us expand the reach and impact of EIV’s work across the Commonwealth.

Early Impact Virginia (EIV) is a mission driven organization working to advance and accelerate the impact of maternal, infant and early childhood home visiting across the Commonwealth. What began as a small public-private collaborative in 2016, EIV has steadily grown to address the evolving needs of providers and partners. EIV is now seeking a hands-on Communications Manager to lead day-to-day communications efforts and strengthen our visibility across the Commonwealth. This role will develop and manage a focused communications strategy, ensure consistent and mission-aligned messaging, and engage key audiences including home visiting providers, community leaders, and policymakers.

The Communications Manager serves as EIV’s brand steward, managing digital platforms, developing content, supporting campaigns and events, and providing media and messaging support. As a growing organization, EIV is focused on strengthening current communication activities while defining strategy and organizational staffing needs for scaled impact.

This is a part-time contract position (approximately 20 hours per week) designed to strengthen EIV’s communications capacity and inform long-term staffing plans. Work may be completed remotely and/or in office. Compensation range is $45-$55/hour based on experience.

It is Early Impact Virginia’s policy to provide an equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, disability or genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Early Impact Virginia hires only U.S. citizens and non-citizens who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Candidates should send resume and cover letter indicating interest to Kristen Ondishko, kondishko@earlyimpactva.org

Communications Manager Position Summary:

The Communications Manager leads the development and oversight of a focused communications strategy that strengthens brand consistency and advances the mission of Early Impact Virginia (EIV) across key stakeholder audiences. This role serves as the organization’s brand steward, ensuring clear, cohesive, and mission-aligned messaging in all external communications.

Working in a part-time contract capacity, the Communications Manager maintains core digital platforms, supports priority organizational initiatives, and provides timely media and messaging support. The role emphasizes strategic clarity, consistency of voice, and effective stakeholder engagement while operating within a streamlined scope of work.

Responsibilities:

Strategy & Brand Leadership

• Develop a statewide communications plan aligned with EIV’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Maintain brand consistency, including cohesive messaging and visual identity across platforms, and across stakeholder groups, including local service providers (home visiting organizations and staff), community leaders, state partners, and policymakers.

Digital Content Management

• Manage and maintain the organization’s website, social media platforms, and email newsletters.
• Develop and curate content tailored to priority stakeholder audiences.
• Maintain a consistent content calendar aligned with organizational initiatives.

Asset Development

• Direct the creation of promotional materials, including flyers, brochures, infographics, toolkits, and annual reports.
• Collaborate with designers as needed to ensure high-quality production.

Program & Event Promotion

• Guide marketing and outreach strategies for statewide conferences, training events, advocacy campaigns, and other EIV-sponsored activities.
• Support targeted regional public awareness efforts based on local needs.

General Communications Support

• Develop talking points, speeches, presentations, and messaging briefs as needed.
• Provide strategic communications guidance for priority initiatives and campaigns.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• • 2–5 years of experience in communications, marketing, or journalism; nonprofit experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing communications strategies in a mission-driven environment.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling ability.
  • Ability to tailor messaging to diverse stakeholder audiences.
  • Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision in a contract environment.
  • Understanding of maternal, infant, and early childhood systems preferred.
  • Proficiency with Squarespace, Mailchimp, Canva, and major social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn).
  • Experience managing social media content calendars and analytics.
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Positive, collaborative attitude with a results-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to travel within Virginia and occasionally nationally, including overnight.