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Our work seeks to ensure all people have the freedom to build and maintain economic security through employment and educational opportunities, without having to sacrifice their health or their loved ones’ care. As a center of the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, WorkLife Law provides direct assistance to workers and students in need and addresses structural inequality by changing public policy at the state and national levels.\nCurrent areas of focus include fighting for reproductive justice; preventing discrimination against family caregivers; promoting legal rights for pregnant and lactating workers; operating the nation’s only legal resource center for pregnant and parenting students; and ensuring equitable access to leave\nTHE ROLE\nThe Communications Manager will play a central role in the development and execution of WorkLife Law’s communications strategy, advancing our mission, amplifying our impact, and improving awareness of WorkLife Law and our services. This position will lead content development for our social media, email newsletter, website, press engagement, annual report, and public education materials and will take a hands-on role crafting compelling narratives and designs, incorporating stories to highlight our programs and impact.\nThe Communications Manager will also work closely with WorkLife Law Co-Directors to develop and implement communications initiatives that support organizational, advocacy, and fundraising priorities, including drafting and editing content for donor communications and grant applications. This team member will regularly work in partnership with WorkLife Law’s Co-Directors to evaluate existing strategies, develop new approaches, identify opportunities to expand our reach, and strengthen the effectiveness of WorkLife Law’s communications.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nTypical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, the following:\nCommunications Strategy\nDeeply understand WorkLife Law’s mission, programs, and goals to develop effective communications strategies and messaging for varied audiences\nCollaborate with Co-Directors to develop and execute WorkLife Law’s communications strategy and related initiatives and perform the day-to-day tasks to implement it\nWork with program staff to synthesize achievements and capture WorkLife Law’s impact\nDevelop compelling narratives and talking points to support WorkLife Law’s advocacy and fundraising goals\nTrack our performance across platforms, report results, and use data and audience insights to refine communications strategies and expand our reach.\nIdentify opportunities to test new communications approaches, channels, and formats and recommend improvements based on results. \nWebsite\nDraft and adapt content (copy, imagery, videos) for WorkLife Law’s websites (WorkLifeLaw.org; PregnantAtWork.org; ThePregnantScholar.org) \nManage website updates in WordPress, ensuring accuracy and usability\nUnderstand and apply effective SEO, AEO and SMO to maximize our reach\nAnalyze and report on website performance and web traffic to inform ongoing strategy\nSocial Media\nManage our presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky (and other platforms, as appropriate)\nCreate and manage a comprehensive content calendar in tune with political and cultural happenings\nProduce high-quality content (copy, graphics, short-form videos)\nGrow WorkLife Law’s audience through effective communications strategies and initiatives.\nEmail\nManage WorkLife Law’s monthly email newsletter program: setting the messaging calendar, drafting copy, and creating engaging designs\nSet up email messages in MailChimp and manage quality assurance process\nImplement effective list growth strategies and ensure data hygiene\nAnalyze and report on email performance to inform ongoing strategy\nGraphic Design and Basic Video Editing\nCreate engaging visual assets for our websites, reports, and social media channels\nLiaise with external consultants to produce more complex designs as needed\nPress Engagement\nProvide strategic input on messaging and communications priorities for press outreach.\nEdit and co-author blogs, press releases, and other related items\nMaintain and grow media lists\nFundraising Support\nGather metrics from WorkLife Law programmatic staff and manage database of reportable achievements to be used in grant applications and reports\nSupport the preparation of grant reports and other funder communications by drafting high-impact messages tailored to funder audiences\nProduce content that keeps donors apprised of WorkLife Law activities\nWork with Co-Directors and program staff to develop communications that support fundraising and organizational priorities\nREQUIREMENTS\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nAt least four years of communications experience; professional experience with non-profit social justice organizations strongly preferred\nFamiliarity, which may include lived expertise, with the challenges facing family caregivers, pregnant people, people of color and/or women in the workplace and education\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nCommitment to gender, racial, and class equity, disability and reproductive justice\nExceptional writing and editing skills with an understanding of what works best in different channels (e.g. social, email, website, press releases, reports)\nThe ability to quickly understand the complex legal and social concepts of WorkLife Law’s work and to thoughtfully translate them for lay audiences in accessible, persuasive, and inspiring ways\nAcute attention to detail\nDemonstrated ability to prioritize time to meet deadlines for multiple projects, including the nimbleness to shift between long-term and time-sensitive tasks\nAn eye for design and ability to create compelling visuals\nAbility to effectively use WordPress or similar web design program; Canva, Adobe Creative, or other design tools to generate social media and basic publication design; social media platforms; Microsoft Office Suite; and ability to pick up other software and applications quickly\nComfort analyzing performance data and metrics to shape communications strategy\nAbility to collaborate well with others, including articulating your ideas clearly, whether verbally or in writing\nStrong desire to work in a group that prioritizes open communication, work-life balance, personal health, and positive relationships\nFluency in Spanish strongly preferred\nThe skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand that there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.\nBENEFITS\nHealth and Welfare Benefits\nComprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage\nFlexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses\nEmployee Assistance Program\nFor Your Financial Future\nLife Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance\nUniversity of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)\nDeferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs\nFor Your Work/Life Balance\nFifteen paid holidays per year\nThree weeks' vacation, three personal days, and 12 paid sick days per year\nFlexible work hours\nTHE HIRING PROCESS\nInterested candidates should submit the following materials with their application:\nResume\nCover letter explaining your interest in WorkLife Law and this position\nThree creative content samples (at least one should be writing-heavy like a blog post or email blast, at least one should be visual like a social media post or graphic)\nWe aim to be transparent and efficient in our hiring process. All applications are reviewed by members of WorkLife Law’s team. Application review will begin the week of November 2, 2026. This hiring process will include two video interviews and a skills assessment. In each interview, you will be asked to provide examples of these skills and experiences or how you would draw on your experiences to handle a scenario commonly found at WorkLife Law.\nWorkLife Law is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented communities and are eager to provide disability accommodations, when needed.\nPlease note: This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check.\nFederal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nApplicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Not all applicants will be contacted for an interview.\nThe skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.\nUC Law San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UC Law San Francisco strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. 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