Application Guide

How to Apply for Communications Manager (Contractor)

at Eleanor Crook Foundation

🏢 About Eleanor Crook Foundation

The Eleanor Crook Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to fighting global malnutrition through research, advocacy, and direct programming. As a remote-first organization focused on a critical humanitarian issue, it offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work with global impact from anywhere in the US. The foundation's specialized focus on malnutrition makes it a unique player in the global health philanthropy space.

About This Role

As a Communications Manager contractor, you'll likely develop and execute communication strategies to amplify the foundation's mission, manage digital content, and coordinate with partners and grantees. This role is impactful because effective communication directly influences policy change, donor engagement, and public awareness around global malnutrition—a leading cause of child mortality worldwide.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve coordinating with program staff to develop messaging for a new research grant, creating social media content highlighting field work from partner organizations, and analyzing engagement metrics from recent communications campaigns. You'd likely spend time synthesizing complex nutrition data into accessible formats for different audiences while managing multiple projects across time zones.

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🎯 Who Eleanor Crook Foundation Is Looking For

  • Has 3-5 years of communications experience in global health, humanitarian aid, or philanthropy sectors
  • Demonstrates experience creating content for multiple channels (social media, websites, reports) with measurable impact
  • Shows understanding of malnutrition issues or ability to quickly master complex global health topics
  • Is self-directed and comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision as a contractor

📝 Tips for Applying to Eleanor Crook Foundation

1

Highlight any experience with global health or humanitarian communications—even if not specifically about malnutrition

2

Include metrics in your resume showing how your communications work increased engagement, donations, or policy influence

3

Research the foundation's current initiatives (like their work with WFP or specific research programs) and reference them

4

Emphasize your ability to work independently as a contractor in a remote setting

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Show how you've simplified complex topics for different audiences—crucial for communicating about malnutrition science

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your understanding of the foundation's specific focus on malnutrition (not just general global health)", "Examples of communications campaigns you've led that drove measurable results", "How you've successfully worked as a contractor or in remote settings previously", 'Your ability to translate complex research into compelling narratives for different stakeholders']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → The foundation's specific focus areas within malnutrition (e.g., maternal/child nutrition, emergency response)
  • → Their key partners and grantees (UN agencies, research institutions, implementing NGOs)
  • → Recent publications, reports, or media mentions from the foundation
  • → The leadership team's backgrounds and public statements on malnutrition

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a communications strategy for a new malnutrition research initiative?
2 Describe a time you had to communicate complex scientific information to a general audience
3 How do you measure the success of communications efforts in a philanthropic context?
4 What do you know about current global malnutrition challenges and the foundation's approach?
5 How do you manage multiple projects and deadlines as a contractor working remotely?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting generic communications examples without global health or philanthropy context
  • Not demonstrating understanding of the contractor relationship and remote work expectations
  • Failing to show how your work has driven specific outcomes or measurable impact

📅 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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