Manager of Communications

ABOUT

Black & Brown Collective for Community Solutions to Gun Violence (“the Collective”), a fiscally

sponsored project of Community Initiatives, is a nonprofit organization of approximately three

dozen professional staff and multidisciplinary scholars who are driven by a desire to improve the

efficacy of research, policy, and practice that addresses safety and well-being in communities

most directly affected by violence. The Collective’s mission is to enhance safety and wellness in

communities throughout the United States, particularly in the Black and Brown communities that

have been disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Our core strategies are: conducting

collaborative research; engaging communities; mentoring emerging scholars; shaping policy and

practice; and shifting narratives.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager of Communications will implement the Collective’s communications and narrative

change strategy at a pivotal moment of organizational growth. This role is responsible for

supporting how the Collective’s work influences public understanding, media narratives, and

practice and policy conversations around community solutions to gun violence. This is a new

opportunity in a growing organization, requiring a strategic mindset and the ability to execute high quality

communications across multiple mediums.

While this role will contribute to content development and execution, the primary focus is on

implementing communications strategy and positioning the Collective as a leading voice in the gun

violence prevention field. The Manager will support senior leadership in translating research and

evidence-informed insights into compelling narratives, elevate the voices of Collective scholars,

and help ensure the Collective’s work reaches practitioners, policymakers, the media, and the

broader public in impactful ways. The Manager of Communications will work closely with the

Executive Director and the Director of Strategic Initiatives to ensure activities are aligned with

organizational priorities and programmatic work.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications Strategy Support

• Manage implementation of a communications strategy aligned with the Collective’s mission and strategies
• Identify key opportunities for Collective members to influence public discourse and policy conversations
• Manage strategies to elevate member scholarship and insights
• Translate research findings into accessible and impactful content (e.g., research briefs, policy summaries, webinars, and public-facing materials) for policymakers, media, and the public
• Support the dissemination of publications, research briefs, op-eds, webinars, and other public facing materials
• Implement a structured process for reviewing external messages, ensuring alignment with Collective values and audience needs
• Liaise with strategic communications firms, ensuring workflows and accountability
• Maintain up-to-date organizational contact list to enhance outreach and engagement

Digital & Content Execution

• Manage the Collective’s digital presence, including the website, social media, and email communications
• Support the development of core communications materials, including newsletters, social media content, website updates, and organizational announcements