Communications Director

• Develop and lead FTP's marketing and communication strategies and campaigns to elevate the organization's profile with funders, prosecutors, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee media relations, brand visibility, and multi-channel content including social media, website, newsletters, and multimedia storytelling.
• Manage the Communications Team budget, staff, and consultants, and serve as a thought-partner to the CEO and leadership team.

This role directly advances criminal justice reform by shaping narratives that support safe release and reintegration of incarcerated individuals, reducing excessive sentences, and restoring dignity to those impacted by the system.

• 10+ years of experience in marketing, communications, journalism, social media, or related fields with increasing responsibility and team management.
• Excellent writing and editing skills for opinion pieces, strategy documents, reports, and newsletters; strong project management skills.
• Experience working with diverse communities and a deep commitment to social justice; working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Salesforce, Box, and Asana.

Salary of $135,000 - $155,000 depending on experience. 100%-paid benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, holidays and paid time off. 25 paid hours for professional development/coaching. Option to enroll in 403(b) retirement plan.

For The People works with prosecutors, justice system leaders, community members, and incarcerated people to reduce excessive sentences and safely release and reintegrate individuals into their communities.