Application Guide

How to Apply for Communications Director

at Black LGBTQIA Migrant Project (BLMP)

🏢 About Black LGBTQIA Migrant Project (BLMP)

BLMP is a Black-led organization centering the most marginalized within the LGBTQIA+ community—Black migrants. Their work is deeply intersectional, addressing immigration, racial justice, and queer liberation simultaneously. Working here means being part of a small, mission-driven team where your communications can directly impact policy and shift narratives.

About This Role

As Communications Director, you will own the narrative strategy for a grassroots organization fighting for Black queer migrant justice. You'll lead a team, manage crisis communications during ICE raids or anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation, and ensure BLMP's voice is consistent across digital, media, and collateral. This role is high-impact because effective messaging can mobilize communities and influence public opinion.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start your day monitoring news for rapid response needs, then lead a team check-in to align on messaging for an upcoming campaign. Mid-day could involve drafting a press release about a new policy threat or meeting with a partner organization. Late afternoon might be spent reviewing social media analytics and planning content for the week, with the possibility of a crisis call in the evening.

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🎯 Who Black LGBTQIA Migrant Project (BLMP) Is Looking For

  • A seasoned strategist with 10+ years in communications, ideally in nonprofit leadership, who can translate complex social justice issues into compelling messages for diverse audiences.
  • Deeply mission-aligned: understands the intersections of Blackness, queerness, and migration, and is committed to centering directly impacted people.
  • Crisis-ready: comfortable with rapid response, able to work nights/weekends during urgent situations without burning out.
  • A collaborative leader who can supervise a small team while also being hands-on with content creation, media pitching, and digital strategy.

📝 Tips for Applying to Black LGBTQIA Migrant Project (BLMP)

1

In your resume and cover letter, explicitly connect your experience to BLMP's mission—mention Black queer migrant justice, not just generic nonprofit comms.

2

Highlight any experience with rapid response or crisis communications, especially related to immigration or LGBTQIA+ issues.

3

Show that you understand the difference between messaging for grassroots organizing vs. large institutions; BLMP is a small but mighty org.

4

If you have experience with bilingual communications (Spanish, French, or Haitian Creole), emphasize it—BLMP serves diverse migrant communities.

5

Tailor your portfolio to include examples of narrative change work, not just press releases or social media metrics.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your personal commitment to Black queer liberation and migrant justice, and how your identity or experiences connect.', 'Specific examples of leading communications during a crisis or high-stakes campaign.', 'How you have built or managed a team in a nonprofit setting, including mentorship and capacity building.', "Your vision for BLMP's communications—how you would elevate their voice while staying true to their grassroots roots."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read BLMP's latest reports and press releases on their website to understand their current messaging and campaigns.
  • → Follow their social media (Twitter, Instagram) to see how they engage with their community and respond to current events.
  • → Research the broader landscape of Black LGBTQIA+ migrant organizing—familiarize yourself with key allies, opponents, and policy issues.
  • → Look up recent media coverage of BLMP to see how they are currently portrayed and identify gaps or opportunities.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you balance BLMP's need for rapid response with long-term narrative strategy?
2 Give an example of a time you had to communicate about a sensitive issue involving race, sexuality, and immigration. How did you handle it?
3 BLMP has limited resources. How would you prioritize communications initiatives?
4 How do you ensure that your messaging centers directly impacted people without tokenizing them?
5 What metrics would you use to measure success in this role, and how would you report them to the team?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't treat this like a generic communications role—avoid language about 'brand awareness' or 'corporate messaging.'
  • Don't ignore the intersectionality: failing to address how race, sexuality, and immigration status intersect will signal you're not a fit.
  • Don't propose grandiose plans without acknowledging resource constraints—BLMP is a small nonprofit, not a large agency.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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