United States of Care: Senior Manager of Communications

United States of Care: Senior Manager of Communications LOCATION Remote SALARY $85,000-$95,000 / Yearly COMPANY United States of Care DEPARTMENT Communications EMPLOYMENT TYPE Non-Profit APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Interested candidates should apply at www.usofcare.org/careers and submit your application and resume to be considered for the position. The position is open until filled, and the hiring committee will begin scheduling interviews by 2/17/2025. APPLICATION LINK https://unitedstatesofcare.org/career/senior-manager-of-communications/?positionApplying=Senior+Manager+of+Communications JOB DESCRIPTION Who We Are United States of Care (USofCare) is a non-partisan non-profit organization on a mission to ensure that everyone has access to quality, affordable health care regardless of health status, social need, or income. At USofCare, we envision an equitable, easy-to-navigate health care system that provides all people with dependable, personalized coverage throughout life’s changes and we have the approach and data to ensure that this future is possible. In order to achieve our people-centered mission, USofCare has developed highly intentional organizational values and is committed to building a diverse team at all levels of our organization, cultivating an inclusive culture, and engaging with people who bring different perspectives and lived experiences to our efforts. We strive to pursue unity over uniformity and listen closely to the unique interests, abilities, needs, and backgrounds of every employee. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities, particularly those from traditionally underrepresented constituencies, to apply to join our growing team. For more information about USofCare, please visit unitedstatesofcare.org. Position Overview and Responsibilities USofCare is seeking a dynamic and experienced

Senior Manager of Communications

to lead in crafting impactful communications strategies that disseminate our public opinion research, enhance our brand narrative, and position our leadership team as influential voices in the field. This position reports to the Director of Communications. The Senior Manager is a strategic communicator, and will develop and execute comprehensive communications plans that support the release of public opinion research and programmatic findings. They will translate complex public opinion, research, and policy work into accessible, engaging content for diverse audiences including media, funders, elected officials, and other key stakeholders. In this role, the Senior Manager will refine and enhance the organization’s brand, impact narratives, and messaging across digital and print platforms. They will provide mentorship and oversight to junior communications staff, and collaborate across departments to align communications efforts with organizational goals. The Senior Manager will collaborate with the Communications Director to design and implement a leadership strategy that elevates the organization’s visibility and credibility, through the development of opinion pieces, speeches, and articles that position senior leaders as thought leaders in the field. They will coach and prepare senior leadership for media engagements including interviews, panel appearances, speeches, and podcast recordings about our research work and brand. Success will depend on their ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities. They are able to work independently while engaging the team as needed to maintain alignment and collaboration.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have a strong commitment to ensuring everyone has access to quality, affordable health care, and have a dedication to operating in a diverse, bipartisan, learning atmosphere that explores multiple policy solutions to achieve our mission. You are willing to respect different points of view, have experience working on a diverse team, and are committed to applying an equity lens in all your work. • You hold a minimum of 6 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, or a related field, preferably with national nonprofits, foundations, or similar organizations. • You are able to demonstrate a proven track record with experience in storytelling, brand, and narrative development. • You demonstrate excellent writing skills and expertise in translating technical or programmatic information into accessible and audience-focused messaging, and experience developing thought leadership strategies including producing high-impact written collateral for executive leadership. • You possess strong project management skills with the ability to oversee complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and strategies, and the ability to manage multiple communications projects simultaneously, maintaining focus on attention to detail and adhering to deadlines. • A background working with Meltwater, Mailchimp, and Wordpress are preferred. • You are able to remain flexible and enthusiastic about working in a startup environment and are willing to take on a wide range of tasks. Work at United States of Care USofCare is committed to equity in our compensation policy. The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000/annually depending on experience and location. United States of Care offers a very generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance in addition to a 403b retirement plan with match and flexible paid time off. A full summary of benefits is available upon request. This position is full-time and is fully remote. Candidates may be located anywhere in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. United States of Care is unable to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ an applicant.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply at www.usofcare.org/careers and submit your application and resume to be considered for the position. The position is open until filled, and the hiring committee will begin scheduling interviews by 2/17/2025. United States of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multicultural, diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply. We prohibit discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment based on gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Apply Job!