Application Guide
How to Apply for Director of Communications
at Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility
🏢 About Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility
The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) is a pioneering coalition of faith-based and values-driven investors who leverage their collective power to promote corporate responsibility and human rights. With a 50-year legacy of shareholder advocacy, ICCR offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, faith, and social justice, driving systemic change on a global scale.
About This Role
As the Director of Communications, you will be the chief storyteller for ICCR, shaping the narrative around the impact of member advocacy and ensuring brand consistency across all channels. This role is pivotal in amplifying ICCR's mission, attracting new members, and influencing public discourse on corporate accountability, making it a highly impactful position for a communications leader passionate about social justice.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with reviewing press mentions and drafting a statement on a breaking corporate accountability issue, followed by a strategy session with the Associate Director to align on messaging for an upcoming campaign. You might then meet with program leads to develop a communications plan for a new initiative, and spend time pitching a story to a journalist or preparing talking points for an ICCR member who is speaking at a conference. Afternoon could involve overseeing the creation of a member newsletter and analyzing engagement metrics from the latest digital campaign.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility Is Looking For
- Proven experience in communications leadership, ideally within non-profits, advocacy, or mission-driven organizations, with a track record of developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies.
- Exceptional storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex policy and investment issues into compelling narratives for diverse audiences (members, press, public).
- Strong media relations expertise, including experience in pitching and securing coverage in top-tier outlets, and managing crisis communications.
- Strategic thinker who can align communications with organizational goals, and has experience supervising and mentoring a communications team.
📝 Tips for Applying to Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility
Highlight your experience in social justice, human rights, or corporate responsibility, and demonstrate your understanding of ICCR's unique faith-based investor perspective in your cover letter and resume.
Provide specific examples of communications strategies you've led that resulted in measurable outcomes, such as increased media coverage, engagement, or donations.
Showcase your ability to manage multiple stakeholders and voices, as this role oversees communications for different program areas and the Investor Alliance for Human Rights.
In your portfolio or writing samples, include pieces that demonstrate your knack for storytelling and your ability to make complex issues accessible to a broad audience.
Research ICCR's recent campaigns and press releases, and subtly integrate your knowledge into your application to show your genuine interest and fit.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Emphasize your alignment with ICCR's mission and your passion for using communications to drive social change, particularly in the realm of corporate accountability.", 'Highlight your experience in developing and executing communications strategies for advocacy organizations, with concrete results.', 'Demonstrate your leadership in managing communications teams and your ability to oversee both internal and external communications.', 'Mention your media relations success and your ability to craft powerful narratives that resonate with diverse audiences, including investors and the press.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review ICCR's website and recent annual reports to understand their current messaging, campaigns, and the impact they highlight.
- → Read recent press releases and news coverage featuring ICCR to see how they are currently portrayed in the media and identify potential gaps or opportunities.
- → Explore ICCR's member organizations and their advocacy priorities to understand the diversity of voices you would be representing.
- → Familiarize yourself with the Investor Alliance for Human Rights, including its goals and communications, as you'll oversee its messaging as well.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Avoid a generic cover letter that doesn't specifically address ICCR's mission, faith-based investor approach, or the role's focus on storytelling and impact.
- Don't overlook the importance of the faith-based aspect; ignoring it or treating it as irrelevant could signal a poor fit.
- Avoid focusing only on traditional corporate communications experience without demonstrating a passion for social justice and human rights, which is central to ICCR's work.
📅 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:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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