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Communications Manager Jobs in San Francisco, California, USA at Friendssfbayarea
Join Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area as our Communications Manager!
Are you a detail-oriented, organized, and passionate fundraising and communications professional ready to make a lasting impact? Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area (Friends-SF) is seeking aCommunicationsManagerwho can amplify our mission and share the stories of our youth and Professional Mentors with clarity, creativity, and heart. We are adynamicnonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty by empowering youth through Professional Mentorship for 12+ years, no matter what!
About Us
At Friends-SF, we empower youth facing systemic barriers to achieve their big dreams. We provide each child with a long-term, salaried, Professional Mentor—a Friend—who walks alongside them from kindergarten through high school graduation. Our evidence-based model changes the trajectory of lives, helping children buildresilienceand write their own stories of hope.
Founded in 2017, Friends-SF is part of a nationwide network with a 30-year track record of impact. Serving the Bayview Hunters Point community in San Francisco, we are committed to expanding our reach. Learn more at friendssfbayarea.org.
About the Role
The Communications Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area’s mission by leading and implementing strategic communications initiatives for the Development and Communications team. Reporting to the Interim Associate Director of Development and Communications, this position focuses on enhancing visibility, engagement, and fundraising success. The ideal candidate is adynamicprofessional with a passion for storytelling, strategy, andproject managementin amission-driven organization.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Communications
Develop and implement robust communications plans to support fundraising, awareness, andcommunity engagementinitiatives.
Oversee the annual communications calendar, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Uphold Friends-SF’s brand integrity by ensuring consistency across all materials.
Content Creation & Storytelling
Craft compelling narratives for newsletters, social media, email campaigns, and donor outreach.
Manage the production of key materials such as donor acknowledgment letters, press releases, and presentation decks.
Partner with program staff to spotlightimpactfulstories and achievements.
Social Media & Digital Presence
Drive social media strategy and execution, including content creation and audience engagement.
Monitor and analyze digital metrics, leveraging insights to optimize performance.
Stay ahead of trends to keep our digital presence fresh and relevant.
Event Communications
Lead the communications efforts for donor andcommunity events, from promotional materials to on-the-ground storytelling.
Collaborate with the team to ensure seamless integration of visuals, messaging, and timelines.
TeamCollaboration& Leadership
Serve as acollaborativemember of the Development and Communications team.
Manage external vendors and coordinate with graphic designers, photographers, videographers, and other professionals to produce high-quality materials.
Support colleagues in achieving organizationalcommunicationgoals.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
You’ll work with a supportive,mission-driventeam dedicated to uplifting our community.
Your creativity andprofessionalismwill drive the stories that inspire change.
Every day, you’ll see the tangible impact …
Title: Communications Manager
Company: Friendssfbayarea
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Category: Non-Profit, Marketing / Advertising / PR
