Policy & Communications Director

Job Title:

Policy & Communications Director

Role Type:

Full time, Hybrid Environment

Reports To:

Executive Director

Location:

Remote (U.S.); candidates must reside in one of the organization's core locations:

Philadelphia, PA or Cleveland, OH

Salary Range:

$100,000-$110,000 per year

Company Overview

The Deamer Group is excited to partner with a mission- driven, Reproductive Justice organization that supports and builds power for and alongside Black women, Black queer folks, and Black marginalized communities through leadership development, community care, resourcing, and mutual aid. They operate in Pennsylvania (Philadelphia and Pittsburgh) and Ohio (Cleveland), with leadership engagement at the regional level across the Midwest and Northeast and maintain a growing national influence.

Role Overview

The Policy & Communications Director is a senior leader responsible for shaping and advancing integrated policy and communications strategies that drive meaningful change. This role sits at the intersection of public affairs, advocacy, and narrative strategy, translating policy priorities into compelling messaging that mobilizes communities and influences decision-makers.

This leader will oversee both policy and communications functions, ensuring alignment between advocacy goals and public-facing narratives. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in state and/or local policy work along with the ability to communicate complex issues in ways that resonate across diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage communications and policy staff, fostering collaboration, accountability, and strong team performance

Develop and execute integrated policy and communications strategies aligned with organizational priorities

Translate state and local policy priorities into clear, compelling messaging and public narratives

Oversee digital communications, including website content, social media, and multimedia storytelling

Serve as a spokesperson in public forums, media engagements, and policy spaces

Represent the organization through speaking engagements, media appearances, and written publications

Collaborate with executive leadership to elevate visibility, strengthen positioning, and support fundraising efforts

Manage departmental budget, track outcomes, and support reporting needs

Provide coaching and professional development to team members

Qualifications & Requirements:

Location:

candidates must reside in one of the organization's core locations: Philadelphia, PA or Cleveland, OH

Demonstrated experience working on state and/or local policy, including advocacy, legislative engagement, or public affairs

Experience translating policy into communications strategies, campaigns, or public messaging

8+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, advocacy, or related fields

Minimum of 5 years of senior nonprofit leadership experience

At least 5 years of people management experience

Minimum of 3 years working with Black women, Black queer folks, and Black marginalized communities

Strong alignment with Reproductive Justice and Human Rights frameworks

Proven ability to represent organizations in public-facing roles, including media and speaking engagements

Excellent leadership, project management, and organizational skills

High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience delivering policy testimony or working directly with legislative bodies

Background in movement-building, advocacy organizations, or coalition-based work

Strong media relations experience

Ability to simplify and communicate complex policy issues effectively

Experience managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments

Proficiency in Google Suite and CRM platforms

Additional Skills & Attributes:

Strategic thinker with strong written and verbal communication skills

Highly organized, adaptable, and resourceful

Demonstrates sound judgment in complex and dynamic environments

Passionate about advancing equity and justice through policy and narrative change

Ability to inspire teams and engage diverse audiences

Organization Core Competencies

Employees are expected to demonstrate competencies that support effective programming and a healthy organizational culture, including:

Stakeholder engagement

Technology proficiency

Systems and workflow management

Financial understanding

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Collaboration, adaptability, clear communication, creativity, and a commitment to continual learning

Leadership Core Competencies

Directors and other leaders are expected to excel in:

Strategic visioning

Developing team competency

Encouraging innovation

Exhibit creativity, resourcefulness, and flexibility

Applying strong business and operational judgment

Leaders are responsible for turning organizational goals into impactful actions and measurable outcomes.

Demonstrate passion, enthusiasm, motivation, commitment, integrity, humor, optimism, solutions-oriented thinking, and the ability to inspire others to engage with New Voices.

Working Conditions

Hybrid work environment based in Philadelphia, PA or Cleveland, OH

Occasional travel (~10–15%) for organizational and national engagements

Fast-paced, collaborative work environment

Evening and weekend work may be required

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We review every resume that is received. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to every candidate. It usually takes one to two weeks for us to review your application. All applications will remain on file for consideration for future opportunities. Thank you in advance for your application!

The Deamer Group is an equal opportunity employer with a goal of recruiting a diverse workforce to meet the hiring needs of our clients.