Strategic Communications Specialist

Core responsibilities:

• Draft, edit, and package public-facing content including blogs, newsletters, success stories, website pages, presentations, and thought leadership pieces that translate complex research findings and policy progress into clear, accurate, and compelling content
• Execute social media content planning, posting, and performance tracking across priority platforms, aligned with LEEP's external communications strategy
• Maintain, develop, and update website content using a Content Management System (CMS) and collaborate with web developers and designers as needed
• Support donor and stakeholder engagement by developing materials for donor reports, drafting thank you letters, maintaining donor lists, and tracking communications

This role helps eliminate childhood lead poisoning by translating LEEP's scientific research and policy progress into clear, accurate, and compelling communications for global audiences, contributing to the organization's ability to drive evidence-based change worldwide.

Required skills and qualifications:

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in strategic communications, technical or scientific writing, public affairs, marketing, journalism or related fields, ideally in international development, public health, policy, or research organizations
• Exceptional writing skills with a strong track record of crafting compelling messaging and content tailored to various formats and audiences
• Experience with digital content development and social media planning and execution, including creating and managing web and social media content
• Strong grasp of brand and voice standards with experience applying them across content types
• Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills with comfort working independently in a remote setup

Benefits include:

• 33 days of paid leave
• Generous sick leave and parental leave policies
• 4% pension contribution or equivalent
• Professional development opportunities
• Health Insurance in places where government healthcare is limited
• Annual team retreat
• Flexible work schedule with work-life balance
• Remote team with supportive, close-knit culture

LEEP is an impact-driven, evidence-based nonprofit that aims to eliminate childhood lead poisoning, which affects an estimated one in three children worldwide. The organization primarily focuses on lead paint elimination through generating data, supporting government regulation, and assisting manufacturers in switching to lead-free paints.