Communications Manager

National Alliance to End Homelessness

. Manage day-to-day communications workflow and coordinate communications projects across the organization .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,200 - $115,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management and organizational skills to effectively coordinate communications projects, manage competing deadlines, and build relationships across teams. Proficient in writing, editing, and adapting content for diverse audiences while maintaining strategic communications judgment.

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Project ManagementCommunications StrategyWriting and EditingCross-Functional CollaborationNonprofit Communications Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementPublication Workflow ManagementContent AdaptationDocument ReviewTimeline Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsStrategic JudgmentCollaborative Work

Tools & Technologies

Content Management SystemsProject Management Tools

Industry Keywords

NonprofitAdvocacyHomelessnessHousing PolicySocial Justice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day communications workflow and coordinate communications projects across the organization
Serve as primary coordination point between Communications and program teams for publications, campaigns, events, and other communications projects
Build relationships with program staff and understand their goals, audiences, priorities, and upcoming work
Advise program teams on communications approaches, audiences, and deliverables
Translate communications needs into actionable plans and timelines
Coordinate Communications team resources and align work with organizational priorities
Escalate significant messaging, positioning, priority, or capacity issues to the Vice President of Communications
Own and maintain the communications calendar
Manage communications intake, planning, project timelines, document reviews, and approval processes
Coordinate competing deadlines and identify workflow improvements
Support day-to-day coordination across the Communications team
Work with the Vice President of Communications to manage priorities, capacity, and resource needs
Provide project coordination, guidance, and feedback to the Digital Communications Specialist and Communications Associate
Manage vendors and contractors, including projects, timelines, and deliverables
Draft and proof web, social, and newsletter content
Support video projects, polling and message-testing research, coalition efforts, and related communications tasks
Report directly to the Vice President of Communications and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Public Policy, Journalism, or a related field
Equivalent work experience combined with lived experience of homelessness will be considered
At least 6 years of experience in communications, ideally in a nonprofit or advocacy setting
Strong project management experience managing complex publication workflows and cross-functional communications projects
Strong project management and organizational skills with experience managing multiple concurrent deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and build effective relationships with subject-matter experts
Excellent writing and editing skills, with ability to adapt content for diverse audiences
Strong communications judgment and ability to identify issues requiring strategic guidance or escalation
Familiarity with content management systems, project management tools, and publishing workflows
Ability to anticipate competing priorities and potential bottlenecks and develop practical solutions
Knowledge of homelessness, housing policy, or social justice issues is a plus
Nonprofit or policy communications experience is strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment
Competitive salary
Employer supported health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
403(b) retirement plan
Financial support for professional development and wellness activities
Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
Generous holiday schedule
Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven workplace
Opportunities to contribute to meaningful change