CUCFA Director of Communications

• Develop and execute CUCFA's communications strategy across social media, newsletters, press, and website to advance faculty organizing and advocacy.
• Create and schedule engaging content for platforms including Bluesky, Instagram, and YouTube, and design original graphics and multimedia posts.
• Write and distribute a monthly member newsletter, draft press releases and public statements, and maintain media relationships.
• Manage the CUCFA website (WordPress) and support local Faculty Association websites with content updates.

This role amplifies the voice of UC faculty in defending academic freedom, labor rights, and public higher education, strengthening collective power through strategic communications that mobilize faculty and influence policy.

• Demonstrated experience in communications, digital media, or public affairs for a union, labor organization, faculty association, or progressive advocacy group.
• Strong writing and editing skills with ability to communicate complex policy issues clearly.
• Hands-on experience managing social media accounts and creating content across multiple platforms; proficiency with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Inkscape, Adobe Express).
• Experience writing newsletters, press releases, or other organizational communications; ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.

Yearly salary of $92,000 with benefits included. Fully remote position (must be a California resident).

The Council of UC Faculty Associations (CUCFA) is the statewide organization representing Faculty Associations at each of the ten University of California campuses, advocating for shared governance, academic freedom, labor rights, equitable compensation, and the public mission of the University of California.