Communications Manager

Type of Role: Hybrid remote/in-person role based in Tempe, Arizona

Department: Programs

Reports to: Advocacy and Organizing Directors

Effective Date: Accepting applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis

Benefits: Offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee

medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums, professional and personal development

opportunities, and a generous and flexible paid time off policy

Salary: $65,000, based on experience

The Communications Manager is responsible for the management of AZ AANHPI for Equity

and AZ AANHPI Advocates digital content and all internal and external communications.

The Communications Manager will be responsible for the execution of a cohesive,

values-aligned, consistent, and engaging communications and messaging across all digital

platforms that the organization utilizes to advance the mission of the organization. This

position will lead in social media management, creation of organic digital content, manage

monthly and quarterly newsletters aimed at different audiences, support with the creation

and implementation of a unified voice across all programs at the organization,

development and sharing out of press statements, and maintenance of press contact lists.

This role will work with c3, c4, and PAC entities and an understanding of compliance across

these entities is required. This is a full-time hybrid-position based in our Tempe, Arizona

office co-managed by the Organizing and Advocacy Directors.

Our Org Mission and Background

AZ AANHPI for Equity 501(c3) is a statewide organization striving for equity and justice by

building power through direct community organizing, increasing civic engagement, and

developing young leaders. We envision an Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific

Islander (AANHPI) community that is working together to shape its future as a part of the

broader racial justice movement and advance our community towards a common purpose

of well-being for all.

In 2019, our organization was created by solidarity work amongst a coalition of AANHPI

organizations and leaders that came together to take on the extensive work of Census 2020.

From our beginnings to now, our collaborative work reflects our dedication to ensure

all AANHPI communities are fought for and represented accurately in the most important

issues that affect us today - guaranteeing that we always have a voice at the table. By

pioneering the growth and strength of AANHPI political power, we were then able to

establish the first and only AANHPI-led political c(4) organization in Arizona during a time

of epidemic anti-Asian hate - specifically in a state that also witnessed the first murder of

someone of AAPI descent immediately after the events of 9/11 in Mesa. As a first of its kind,

we are able to amplify the faces of those we represent at a scale that has no boundaries.

As the fastest growing demographic in the state of Arizona and the United States, it is

imperative accurate and holistic representation is advocated for and our greatest pride is

the very fact we are pioneering and succeeding this movement. Moving forward, our

commitment to intersectional organizing and mobilization has now expanded into a

multi-issue organization that allows us to be a central resource hub and advocate that is

adaptable to any situations affecting our communities.

AZ AANHPI Advocates 501(c4) is our sister organization. Our mission is to empower and

engage the Arizona AANHPI community, encourage civic engagement and educate the

community on relevant public policies to facilitate the creation of an equitable society and

inclusive democracy.

Responsibilities:

Digital Platforms and Campaigns Management:

• Develop and publish organic and promoted content for social media platforms and manage social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitch, etc.) to build and engage base members.
• Track and report performance of all digital and social media platforms to assess effectiveness of different outreach strategies and adjust outreach and communications strategy accordingly.
• Set up emails, donation forms, advocacy alerts, surveys, and other communications using different CRM (including Mobilize, EveryAction, MailChimp, VAN, Scale2Win, Spoke) under the direction of the Advocacy and Organizing Directors
• Manage, create, and publish original and relevant content that is values-aligned and rooted in organizational messaging and strategy.
• Actively monitor organization’s digital platforms and post during real-time events while incorporating existing strategy and messaging
• Curate organic digital content that is engaging and rooted in persuasion and recruitment with clear call-to-action of building our base with intentional strategy of long-term power building
• Project manage digital communication campaigns

Digital Organizing:

• Organize online supporters to take offline actions in order to push our campaigns forward and integrate volunteers into our organization.
• Work closely with the Data and Systems Manager to utilize our CRM to manage lists, create landing pages, and enhance overall user experience when engaging with the organization’s digital content
• Gather information from across programs and compile content to fit organizational newsletters (monthly organization-wide, member-exclusive, and funder newsletters)
• Monitor current events, trends, and organizational needs to inform proactive communications.

Internal Organizational Communications:

• Maintain organization-wide editorial calendar and check in with program teams on a regular basis to ensure open and transparent communication flows.
• Share reports with Advocacy and Organizing Directors regarding digital content efficacy and provide recommendations for adjustments. Reports are provided in regular check-ins and in written presentation-style, when requested.
• Work with and train staff and volunteers on best online digital practices and support implementation.
• Create streamline process to gather photos and images from program events to utilize for digital content
• Work with Advocacy and Organizing Directors and other campaign leads to develop strategy and messaging on new campaigns
• Develop presentation decks and visual communications using Canva, applying the organization’s established brand kit.
• Assist in capturing media in-person at various events.
• Other duties as assigned

Media Relations:

• Support positive relationship maintenance
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with media outlets,journalists, and influencers to secure media coverage for the organization's initiatives and events.
• Draft press releases
• Maintain press lists
• Send out press releases in a timely manner
• Coordinate scheduling for press engagements: interviews, press conferences, etc.
• Coordinate press conferences by supporting drafting agenda, coordinating speakers, and media attendees, and building event

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a communications, marketing, or related role (internships count!).
• 1-2 electoral cycles of experience in campaign communications (internships count!).
• Experience creating engaging content for social media
• Proficiency in Canva and potential other comms/graphic design tools
• Familiarity with brand application and basic graphic design principles
• Familiarity with electoral campaigns and values-led organizations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Collaborative spirit with a willingness to support various teams and adjust priorities
• Deep understanding of or lived experience in AANHPI, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or other marginalized communities is highly valued
• Knowledge, understanding, and passion for social justice and human rights for all.
• Approach the work with an intersectional lens that uplifts our community members who are most marginalized by white supremacist capitalism.
• Travel is required within Arizona and out of state as needed, if applicable.
• Computer proficiency and willingness to use shared team software for project management, file sharing, internal communication, etc.
• Experience with any of the following is helpful but not required:
• Working in AANHPI or immigrant communities;
• Leading trainings on community organizing principles or skills;
• Issue area expertise around the intersection of criminalization and immigration; climate; AANHPI representation and cross-racial solidarity
• Intergenerational organizing experience;
• Multi-entity organizing experience and understanding compliance (e.g.501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and/or PAC);
• Working for elected officials or in government in another capacity;
• Bilingual in English and an Asian/Pacific Islander language or Spanish

How to Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter, we will reach out to you to

schedule interviews.

** COVID vaccination required. Exemption requests are considered on a case-by-case

basis. ***

We value our staff’s health greatly, therefore we kindly ask that everyone is vaccinated as

some of our staff have compromised immune systems. Exemption requests can be made

with proper documentation provided upon hiring.

Our organizational values include equity, which we define as being driven by true fairness for all

people, especially people who have been impacted by and historically marginalized by systems of

oppression, including white supremacy. Our team is a diverse group of individuals including people

who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, gender nonconforming, disabled, neurodivergent, and more. We

strongly encourage LGBTQ+ people, disabled people, and gender nonconforming people to apply.

Offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums, professional and personal development opportunities, and a generous and flexible paid time off policy.

Experience with any of the following is helpful but not required: Bilingual in English and an Asian/Pacific Islander language or Spanish