Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for an experienced Communications Manager for our client, a national nonprofit delivering hope and toys to deserving children. This exciting full-time opportunity is on-site, in the Washington, DC metro area (DMV), and available for immediate hire.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing & Development, the Communications Manager will serve as a key contributor to the organization’s storytelling and brand presence, and as the VP’s “right-hand” in overseeing a broad communications portfolio. This individual will play a pivotal role in messaging, content creation, and visibility efforts, ensuring that communications reflect the mission while supporting both day-to-day needs and long-term succession planning for the department.

DUTIES:

Partner with the marketing team to review, refine, and produce communication materials, including direct mail, email campaigns, digital ads, and social media posts.
Research and craft content for the Annual Report and Summer Newsletter, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.
Design and maintain a Communications Roadmap that outlines monthly themes, content strategies, event messaging, and digital marketing efforts.
Coordinate and schedule e-blast campaigns for major events.
Prepare speeches for the President & CEO, reflecting the organization’s distinct voice and mission.
Develop scripts for “Thank You” videos and press releases, showcasing achievements and partnerships.
Serve as lead liaison for articles, collaborating with partners to expand national visibility.
Produce and distribute impact stories that highlight the organization’s work and community benefits.
Capture visual content (photos and videos) at local campaigns and events for promotional use.
Assist in event support by managing e-blasts and documenting event highlights.
Maintain communication standards, ensuring consistency across platforms and adherence to writing guidelines.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve effective communication outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field
2–5 years of relevant experience in communications, content development, or campaign coordination (nonprofit experience strongly valued).
Demonstrated experience in content development, campaign coordination, and stakeholder engagement
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different platforms
Strong organizational and project management skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities
Background in social media management, digital campaigns, and e-communication tools
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and related software
Familiarity with nonprofit communications strategies and best practices (preferred)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

In addition to a competitive base salary of $65,000 - $75,000 (DOE), this role offers a generous benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please provide your resume online via https://scionnonprofitstaffing.com/job/13824/

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

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