Communications Manager
Reports To: President and CEO
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
The Communications Manager’s primary duty is to create and maintain effective and positive community and media relations through print and electronic efforts, and is responsible for the day-to-day promotion of California Humanities in alignment with its strategic goals and activities, and the advancement of its mission.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING RESPONSIBILITIES
- In concert with the President and CEO and other appropriate staff, develops, implements, and executes annual communications plan(s) to raise the visibility of California Humanities, support its programs and interests, and creates communications strategies to meet the established objectives
- Oversees the development, production and maintenance of the California Humanities website through regular updates of relevant sections to the website; creates the editorial content for all online efforts and internet-based communications; leverages social media outlets to increase awareness, recognition and participation in California Humanities programs and initiatives; and monitors California Humanities’ presence on external sites, blogs and news outlets
- Creates print, web-based and broadcast messages, articles, op-eds and press materials relating to California Humanities programs, policies and initiatives for multiple internal and external audiences
- Pitches story angles, arranges and conducts regular and special media availabilities, including news conferences, editorial board visits, taped and live interviews, personal appearances and other opportunities
- Maintains and cultivates professional and positive relations with news media and responds to their requests for information or for comments from an official source, where appropriate
- Works with the President and CEO and other staff to raise organizational visibility and name recognition of California Humanities locally, regionally and nationally
- Writes, edits and produces California Humanities’ newsletter, bi-annual report, brochures, special event materials, electronic newsletter, monthly board communiqués, and other specialized publications
- Supervises the graphic layout and creation of collateral materials and publications, and manages the print production and distribution of the materials
Plans, organizes and implements programs and/or events for external and internal audiences that communicate California Humanities policies, programs and initiatives; promotes community and internal understanding of California Humanities programs and initiatives; and works to improve the public perception of California Humanities
In concert with the President and CEO, acts as brand manager to monitor internal and external adherence to brand guidelines, providing guidance and support to maintain brand consistency
Participates in meetings, work sessions, conferences, retreats or other official California Humanities sessions and/or makes presentations to individuals and groups to increase awareness of California Humanities, as necessary
Manages the California Humanities communications calendar
Manage relationships with and oversee the work of vendors, contractors, consultants and other freelance talent, as needed
Works with the President and CEO to develop budget and manages day-to-day expenses of line items directly related to areas of oversight
Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of part time new media consultant(s), full or part time interns, and other contracted workers, as necessary
Other duties as assigned by the President and CEO
Maintain a flexible work schedule and be available for travel, as necessary
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Upholds and models the internal guiding principles of California Humanities
Collaborates with Program staff to support the implementation of program-related communications and fund development activities, including assistance with web-based program content development
Collaborate with all California Humanities staff as needed on organization-wide projects such as NEH assessment and compliance plan, events, annual reports, etc.
Works with project partners and grantees to provide PR/Marketing promotional assistance and strategic support and brand management guidance on co-branded collateral materials, and manages informational requests for publicity materials, images and content
Works with President and CEO to develop informational documents and presentations for the Board, and support Board committees and full Board meetings when requested
Assists the development staff in the cultivation and maintenance of relationships with individuals, organizations, and institutions to further the effective implementation of California Humanities goals and administration
The ideal candidate will have:
A strong interest in, and commitment to, the humanities and California Humanities’ mission and programs.
A successful track record and 2-3 years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, and social media
Demonstrated experience with equity, inclusion, and diversity efforts in a professional capacity
Experience in nonprofit, philanthropy, and grantmaking
A flexible, supportive, and collaborative approach in the workplace, as well as a good sense of humor and a desire to innovate.
Ability to communicate effectively in different circumstances and through different means (written, oral, visual) with a wide variety of stakeholders.
While California Humanities is based in Oakland, with a second office in Los Angeles, the position can work remotely from anywhere in California. Candidates must be willing to travel 15% of their time as part of their work. Personal vehicle is preferred for local travel.
Salary range is $85,000 to $95,000, depending on experience. Benefits package includes a 7% employer contribution to a 403b plan; 100% medical, dental, and vision for employees; and life, short term, and long-term disability coverage.
Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@calhum.org by January 15, 2025.
California Humanities is an equal opportunity employer and believes in a diverse workforce, and applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Senior Program Officer, Native American Initiatives and Organizational Equity
Reports To: President and CEO
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
The Senior Program Officer is responsible for developing and managing programs in alignment with California Humanities’ grants and program goals and identifying issues and opportunities in the public humanities that advance the mission of California Humanities, with a focus on issues impacting Native California tribes and peoples. In addition, this position serves as a strategic facilitator for incorporating and centering equity practices internal to the organization with external impact.
PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with the President and CEO and Program staff to develop programmatic goals and strategies that center equity and advance California Humanities’ mission and long-range plans; identify new opportunities and avenues for programming, especially those focused on Native American communities in California.
- Focus on design and management of specific grantmaking and/or operating program activities—including program research and development, grant review processes, program activities and delivery mechanisms, partnerships, and assistance with monitoring and evaluation of projects and programs. Specific program responsibilities may include:
- Development and implementation of humanities-based programs that focus on the interests and concerns of Native California tribes and peoples;
- Oversight of Humanities for All Quick Grants program (part of the Humanities for All grant line);
- Management of Literature & Medicine program
- Develop and manage an advisory committee to advise on interests and concerns of Indigenous and Native American communities in California.
- Conduct targeted and proactive community outreach to underserved and rural communities, with focus on Native California tribes and peoples.
- Provide timely and helpful feedback and guidance to applicants and grantees, as appropriate.
- Build and maintain knowledge of significant policy and research developments in the public humanities, philanthropy, and equity through review of reports and publications, attendance at meetings and conferences, etc. as relevant to program development.
- Develop and monitor program budgets and timelines, in coordination with the CEO and finance staff.
- Collaborate with the CEO and senior program staff to supervise, train, and evaluate program support staff as required.
- Contract, oversee, and/manage program-related consultants as needed.
- Work with the Program staff to develop informational documents and presentations for the Board; attend Board program committee meetings, and full Board meetings.
- Collaborate with all California Humanities staff as needed on organization-wide projects such as NEH compliance report, events, annual/biennial reporting, etc.
- Other duties as assigned by the President and CEO.
EQUITY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Building on previous organizational work highlighting equity, continue to provide strategic facilitation to center equity into our operational practices, in partnership with the President and CEO.
- Serve as a thought partner with the CEO in the development and implementation of an organizational strategic framework centering equity.
- Provide leadership in the implementation of equity in the organization’s infrastructure and externally with applicants, grantees, and partners.
- Provide learning opportunities and act as a resource for the staff and board related to equity.
- Develop a tracking system for the staff as a group and as individuals to continue to build our equity practices
- Represent California Humanities externally at equity-focused conferences, meetings, and events.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A strong interest in, and commitment to, the humanities and California Humanities’ mission and programs.
- Background and experience working in and with Native California tribes and peoples.
- Demonstrated experience with equity, inclusion, and diversity efforts in a professional setting.
- A successful track record and 3-5 years of experience in grants and/or program management in a nonprofit setting, preferably a cultural organization.
- Experience with grant and other databases, particularly Salesforce.
- A flexible, supportive, and collaborative approach in the workplace, as well as a good sense of humor and a desire to innovate to develop new programs and processes.
- Ability to communicate effectively in different circumstances and through different means (written, oral, visual) with a wide variety of stakeholders.
While California Humanities is based in Oakland, with a second office in Los Angeles, the position can work remotely from anywhere in California. Candidates must be willing to travel 20% of their time as part of their work. Personal vehicle is preferred for local travel.
Salary range is $100,000 to $115,000, depending on experience. Benefits package includes a 7% employer contribution to a 403b plan; 100% medical, dental, and vision for employees; and life, short term, and long-term disability coverage.
Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@calhum.org by October 31, 2024.
California Humanities is an equal opportunity employer and believes in a diverse workforce, and applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
California Humanities, a statewide nonprofit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities, promotes the humanities—focused on ideas, conversation, and learning—as relevant, meaningful ways to understand the human condition and connect people to each other in order to help strengthen California. California Humanities has provided grants and programs across the state since 1975. To learn more, visit calhum.org, or like and follow on Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
