Peace is Loud is now hiring a Development and Communications Lead to strategically and creatively connect our programming, fundraising, and communications! Please read on to learn more about the position and share with those in your network who may be a great fit.

Reports to: Co-Executive Directors
Location: Remote (With access to an office in New York, NY if desired)
FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt or Part-time, Exempt
Salary: Commensurate with experience; $80,000 – $90,000 (full-time; 40 hours/week) | $40,000 – $45,000 (if part-time; 20 hours/week)
Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance | 401K | Commuter Benefits | Flexible Spending Program | Generous PTO | Wellness Weeks | Half-Day Fridays
Application Deadline: Rolling
Start Date: As soon as possible 

**Please note: this position is a 1-year termed position with the possibility of extension based on funding**

WHO WE ARE

Peace is Loud was founded in 2013 by Abigail E. Disney. Born out of work on her first film, Pray the Devil Back to Hell, its mission was to expand visibility and capacity for women social justice leaders around the world. You can read more about our origins in a blog post here. 

Today, Peace is Loud is a 501c3 non-profit that drives people-powered change by using storytelling and documentary film to build grassroots organizing power. Through our Film Impact Campaigns and Speakers Bureau, we use stories to connect people with tools for action, and strengthen the influence of women-identified and gender-expansive storytellers. 

We’re a small, hardworking, hands-on team that draws our success from strong communication skills, teamwork, transparency, and a passion for our mission. 

By recognizing and embodying the values of solidarity, intersectional feminism, equity, adaptability and transparency, we aim to uphold and work towards a culture of peace, love and justice, both within our workplace and through our work extending to the outside world.

THE POSITION 

Peace is Loud is entering a key moment of growth, and we are hiring a Development and Communications Lead to creatively connect the dots between programming, communications, and fundraising. 

We have imagined this as a single full time position; however, we are open to job sharing and encourage applications from individuals who would like to share the work and compensation between them. 

The successful candidate(s) will play a key role in Peace is Loud’s fundraising and communications efforts, with a focus on applying organizational messaging and creating compelling copy for digital fundraising work. 

They will be tasked with developing and leading a strategic communications plan to elevate the awareness and perception of Peace is Loud within the philanthropic community and heighten online donor experience and retention. The ideal candidate(s) will combine strong writing and creative skills with excellent project management and organizational skills.

About you: 

  • A solid storyteller, you can turn program outcomes, data and testimonials into a compelling narrative that gets donors excited about the work. 
  • A great people manager, preferring mentorship and coaching, proactive communication and collaboration over micro-managing. 
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative environment and being the hub of the organization. You will work closely with program teams, other development staff and co-EDs. 
  • Comfortable using data and metrics to guide digital strategy. 
  • A clear and demonstrated passion for social, racial and economic justice. 
  • Willingness and ability to incorporate considerations of ethics and equity into communications and fundraising work 
  • Familiarity with the narrative change space 
  • Comfortable with the flexibility of remote work and have mastered the art of being self-directed, engaged and responsive to a team you haven’t met in person. 
  • Experience in the documentary film industry is a bonus

Below we’ve listed some of the responsibilities of the role. While we hope to find a candidate who is skilled in Communications and Development, we don’t expect any candidate to be an expert in every area listed. A college degree is not required to apply; we welcome both traditional and non-traditional experience. 

We are looking for someone, or two people, who can lead the work to connect our storytelling to effective fundraising. If that sounds like you, please apply!

People Management & Strategy 

  • Manage, mentor and support the growth and development of the communications team that oversees the day-to-day communications functions of PiL. Currently that team is one Communications Manager, and contract staff as needed. 
  • Work with the Communications Manager to develop and manage the communications department budget and strategy. 
  • Use all available metrics to support data-driven decision-making, including testing, analysis, reporting, and targeting. 
  • Manage, organize and present digital analytics to provide insights and recommendations to help all departments’ planning processes. 
  • Identify gaps in departmental capacity for future growth.

Development 

  • Collaborate with Co-Executive Directors and Development Staff to plan and execute traditional and digital fundraising campaigns. 
  • Manage opportunities to deepen relationships through online donor engagement experiences. 
  • Work with Communications Manager and Development Manager to craft compelling online fundraising campaign narratives that engage our audiences, encouraging them to support the organization. 
  • Collaborate with the Communications Manager on email, social media, and content strategy to support fundraising campaigns. 
  • Manage, organize, and grow general and segmented lists for specialized communication.

Communications 

  • Collaborate with the Communications Manager on overall email, social media, and content strategy 
  • Lead PiL website redesign in collaboration with Communications Manager.
  • Further establish organizational voice and cohesion across all digital channels.
  • Provide quality control on all external communications including press releases, email marketing, social media, web content, and advertising. 
  • Manage the creation of PiL’s Annual Impact Report.

It is the policy of Peace is Loud to ensure equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. 

We are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people and people with neurodivergence and disabilities.

HOW TO APPLY 

  • Please submit your resume and one or more of the following supporting materials to careers@peaceisloud.org:
    • A cover letter (1 page maximum) telling us more about you and why you are interested in this role. In place of a written cover letter, you may submit a video or audio recording (3 minutes maximum).
    • A relevant writing sample
    • An example of a previous digital fundraising campaign you’ve led

Note: If you wish to share this role, in your application please indicate clearly whether you are interested in leading the Communications or Development portion of the work, and whether you are applying with another individual. 

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCESS: 

  • The application review process will begin on Tuesday January 17th and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled 
  • Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a phone interview to ensure candidates fit qualifications 
  • Qualified candidates will have a second video interview with Co-Executive Directors, following which a short task will be assigned. 
  • The third and final interview will also take place via Zoom and include additional team members 

Applicants with Disabilities: Reasonable accommodation will be made so that applicants with disabilities may participate in the interview process. Please include any requests when submitting your application.