The Manager, Strategic Communications is a key support role within Foundation of Jewish Camp’s (FJC) Marketing department. Reporting to the Marketing Director, the Manager, Strategic Communications, is responsible for developing and executing strategic communication initiatives to enhance FJC’s visibility, maintain a strong public image, and ensure clear, effective messaging across various platforms and audiences. This role will be focused on internal and external communications, content creation, and crisis communication efforts. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator and strategic thinker who can increase and enhance brand awareness, consistency, reputation, and engagement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Content Creation & Messaging
- Assist in writing and editing newsletters, solicitations, advertising campaigns, emails, and social media content.
- Ensure messaging aligns with brand guidelines and organizational goals.
- Work with Manager, Digital Marketing on website content editing and basic SEO.
- Help develop presentation materials and talking points for executives.
Media & Public Relations Support
- Maintain and update media contact lists in partnership with PR firm.
- Assist PR firm in writing and editing press releases, op-eds, and blog posts.
- Coordinate logistics support for media interviews, podcasts, and speaking engagements.
Internal Communications
- Help draft and distribute internal communications and announcements.
- Support employee engagement initiatives and communication efforts.
Copywriting & Editing
- Support various departments through clear, engaging content, including:
- Public Relations: Gathers information and collaborates with PR firm
- Fundraising & Development: Creates solicitation materials, campaign messaging, impact reports, major donor updates, and provides editing support for grant proposals and funder reports
- Executive Communications: With support from the Director, ghostwrites for CEO (newsletters, internal communications, op-eds)
- Field Growth: Develops camper acquisition campaign messaging
- Programs: Ensure consistency in camp-facing messaging across email, website, and resources
- Research & Evaluation: Translates data and findings into compelling reports and narratives.
- Social Media: Supports messaging and strategy around social media
Perform other duties, as determined by the Marketing Director.
REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Demonstrated track record as a skilled written communicator, with ability to shift between multiple voices and audiences.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Possess a positive attitude and approach work with curiosity and a growth mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to effectively work independently and as part of a team.
- Skilled at writing, editing, and storytelling with the ability to translate complex messages into compelling narratives.
- Able to prioritize a diverse and demanding workload, set attainable goals, and follow through.
- Skilled at using web-based internal and external communication tools.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Familiarity with Asana or other project management software is a plus.
CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, strategic communications or equivalent experience preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of communications, writing, advertising, or marketing experience required.
- Prior exposure to non-profits preferred.
- Experience with crisis communication is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to lift and /or move up to 10 pounds.
- Must be able to sit, walk, stand, talk & hear for long periods of time.
- This position works in an open environment with moderate noise level.