Communications And Partnerships Manager

Summary

Join The Opportunity Agenda as their Communications & Partnerships Manager, Health Equity Works! This full-time, remote position (Mid-Atlantic residency preferred) focuses on developing and implementing media and partnership strategies to advance the mission of Health Equity Works, a new communications campaign initiative. You will build and maintain strategic relationships with partner organizations, manage media relations, and create compelling narratives from research findings. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in communications or a related field, with a proven track record in partnership development and rapid response communications. The salary range is $77,800 - $108,000.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field, preferably in a public affairs or advocacy setting
• Demonstrated track record of developing and maintaining strategic partnerships
• Experience with rapid response communications and crisis management
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a track record of producing impactful communication materials
• Ability to translate complex research and data into clear, engaging narratives
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Experience in crisis communications and rapid response strategies is essential

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated communications and partnership strategy that amplifies HEW's impact and builds coalition power
• Design and implement a partner engagement framework to identify, evaluate, and cultivate strategic relationships with advocacy organizations, community groups, and health equity stakeholders
• Create systems for regular partner communication, feedback collection, and collaborative decision-making
• Manage media relations and build relationships with journalists to enhance partner thought leadership opportunities
• Develop toolkits, guides, and resources to support partners in implementing effective communications and media strategies
• Provide ongoing coaching and technical assistance to help partners strengthen their communications capacity
• Lead regular learning sessions and communities of practice to share best practices and information flow among partners
• Lead coalition rapid response efforts on emerging health equity issues, coordinating with partners to amplify collective impact
• Create high-quality written materials including reports, press releases, and advocacy documents
• Establish measurement frameworks to track collective impact
• Represent HEW in coalition spaces and partner convenings

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of health equity landscape and key stakeholders
• Passion for advancing health equity and commitment to social justice