Communications Director

Company: Idaho Family Policy CenterRedBalloon posts jobs on behalf of client companiesJob SummaryUnder supervision of the Executive Vice President, the Communications Director promotes Idaho Family Policy Center’s mission and priorities by crafting strategic communications that engage supporters and influence public debate. This role manages email and mail marketing, news media relations, and social media while supporting internal messaging and legislative advocacy efforts.ResponsibilitiesConstituent Communications (20%)Draft, edit, and schedule mail and email marketing communicationsTrack mail and email analytics for Idaho Family Policy CenterPress Communications (20%)Collaborate with the policy, legal center, and operations teams to draft and distribute media statements, story and interview pitches, and press releasesBuild and nurture relationships with news media journalists, editors, and bookersSeek corrections to news article with inaccurate reportingTrack media mentions of Idaho Family Policy CenterSocial Media Communications (20%)Grow social media following and engagementOrganize and oversee social media contentTrack social media analytics for Idaho Family Policy CenterInternal Communications (10%)Provide communications updates and support for the IFPC TeamMonitor legislative testimony to archive, clip, and distribute through social media and emailAssist the policy team in preparing talking points, communications guides, legal helpsheets, one-pagers to train legislators on key legislative prioritiesMiscellaneous tasks and office support (10%)Provide support for IFPC events and public training, including planning, logistics, set up, and tear downAssist with office operations, including CRM managementOther tasks as assigned by the President or Executive Vice PresidentQualificationsProven track record in public policy communications or political campaign communicationsProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier, etc.), Canva, and/or similar creative softwareStrong attention to branding and messaging consistencyBachelor’s or graduate degree in a pertinent field of study such as political science, journalism, theology, philosophy or governmentUnderstands biblical worldview application to public policy and messaging