Communications Associate

ABOUT MOTHER'S OUTREACH NETWORK

Mother's Outreach Network (MON) is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit advancing racial justice and economic equity through liberatory legal representation, guaranteed income advocacy, and mother-led policy work. MON centers the lives and leadership of Black mothers navigating the family policing system. We believe poverty is not neglect — and that every family deserves the tools to stay together and thrive.

MON is in an active growth and hiring phase, with expanding programs and guaranteed income advocacy work gaining national attention. This is an exceptional time to join a small, high-impact team doing work that matters.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications Associate is MON’s sole communications position — the person in this role owns the organizational voice. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Communications Associate leads day-to-day content production and communications strategy across all platforms, translating MON’s mission into compelling narratives that amplify the voices of the mothers we serve. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where your work is immediately visible — on our platforms, in our advocacy, and in our community. The Communications Associate works closely with the Executive Director and across all program, legal, and development functions.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Production & Scheduling

• Develop and execute MON’s monthly content calendar across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Bluesky
• Write and schedule social media content, newsletters, direct mail, and organizational announcements
• Support production of ED thought leadership including talking points, op-eds, and public statements
• Maintain MON’s organizational voice across all channels with fidelity to our liberatory framework

Social Media & Community Management

• Manage day-to-day publishing, scheduling, and community engagement across all active platforms
• Monitor comments, messages, and mentions; escalate sensitive issues to the ED same business day
• Produce and edit short-form video and Reels using MON-provided footage
• Manage secure community and team communications via Signal
• Deliver monthly analytics reports with performance data and key takeaways

Fundraising & Donor Communications

• Lead communications for fundraising campaigns including end-of-year appeals, giving days, and donor campaigns
• Develop donor-facing content including impact reports, stewardship emails, and acknowledgment language
• Support narrative development connecting MON’s programmatic work to donor and funder priorities

Advocacy Campaign Communications

• Support advocacy campaign communications including messaging development, content sequencing, and audience targeting
• Coordinate with legal and policy staff to ensure all external communications are accurate and mission-aligned
• Assist with press releases, media list maintenance, and earned media coordination

Organizational & Event Communications

• Develop communications for MON convenings and events including invitations, programs, and promotional materials
• Support content development for grant communications and organizational reporting
• Maintain and update MON’s website content using WordPress

Design & Production

• Design graphics and visual assets using Canva or equivalent tools consistent with MON brand standards
• Maintain an organized content library of photos, graphics, and templates

QUALIFICATIONS

Must Have:

• 1–3 years of experience in communications, content creation, social media, or a related field
• Strong writing skills with ability to adapt tone and format across platforms and audiences
• Experience managing social media platforms in a professional or organizational setting
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Drive, Gmail, Slides, Sheets)
• Experience with Canva or similar design tools
• Experience with a social media scheduling platform (Later, Buffer, or Hootsuite)
• Experience with an email marketing platform (Mailchimp or Constant Contact)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage deadlines independently
• Deep alignment with MON’s mission and liberatory framework

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field — equivalent professional experience considered
• Experience in nonprofit, advocacy, or policy communications
• Familiarity with WordPress or a comparable CMS
• Experience with a nonprofit CRM platform (Little Green Light or similar)
• Familiarity with Signal for secure team and community communications
• DC community ties preferred

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Google Analytics or native platform analytics tools
• Experience with Airtable or a comparable content management tool
• Short-form video editing experience

BENEFITS

As a team member at Mother’s Outreach Network, you’ll enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits: MON covers 100% of employee health, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• Competitive salary: $65,000 – $70,000 commensurate with experience
• Professional development: $1,000 annual budget to invest in your growth
• Cell phone stipend
• Federal and DC-designated holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• Direct access to and collaboration with the Executive Director in a high-impact, mission-driven environment
• The opportunity to own the full communications function of a growing, nationally recognized organization

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a resume, cover letter, and the following two writing samples to careers@mothersoutreachnetwork.org

with the subject line “Communications Associate Application.” Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

• One Instagram post for any platform with an accompanying graphic or visual direction notes
• One long-form writing sample — op-ed, newsletter excerpt, or advocacy campaign copy — demonstrating your ability to translate complex issues for a community audience

EEO STATEMENT

Mother’s Outreach Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and mission alignment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience in the family policing system.

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Federal and DC-designated holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• Professional development support
• This is a full-time, in-person position based in Washington, DC. No remote or hybrid option is available.