Communications and Content Manager

Working at Envision means having a job that’s more than just a way to make money. It's a job that makes a difference.
We offer team members:
  • Careers with purpose
  • Teamwork environment
  • Amazing 401K Retirement Plan
  • Envision Paid Life Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA Plans
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • PTO & Vacation
  • Tuition Reimbursement
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Communications & Content Manager leads content strategy, storytelling, and messaging across Envision, serving as the organization’s primary writer and content lead across donor, brand, and priority internal communications. This is a hands on, high output role responsible for producing a significant portion of Envision’s written communications while also shaping the plans, cadence, and messaging approaches that guide how the organization communicates with key audiences.
This role owns the editorial calendar and content engine, translating complex programs, services, and impact into clear, compelling messaging. The Communications & Content Manager works closely with the Marketing Manager to support campaigns and initiatives and is supported by a Communications Coordinator who assists with publishing, distribution, and channel execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
  • Editorial Planning, Content Strategy & Deployment
    • Develop and manage the editorial calendar across donor, internal, and brand communications
    • Translate organizational priorities into a clear, consistent content plan
    • Maintain a content inventory, identifying gaps, refresh opportunities, and missing content by audience
    • Establish editorial standards, channel expectations, cadence, and tone across communications
    • Provide content direction and priorities to the Communications Coordinator for publishing, formatting, and deployment
    • Own how content is produced across available resources, including direct writing, coordinator support, and external partners
    • Review performance data and adjust content approach based on engagement, clarity, and effectiveness
  • Content Development & Storytelling
    • Serve as the primary writer and editor for core organizational communications
    • Write and produce a significant portion of Envision’s written content, including donor communications, stewardship content, impact stories, internal updates, website copy, and campaign messaging
    • Craft clear, compelling narratives that reflect Envision’s mission, impact, and voice
    • Translate complex program and operational information into accessible, audience focused messaging
  • Donor Communications Strategy & Content
    • Develop and refine Envision’s donor communications approach, including messaging priorities, cadence, and content structure
    • Lead planning and narrative development for donor facing communications, including newsletters, impact updates, stewardship messaging, and campaign communications
    • Identify opportunities to strengthen donor engagement through clearer storytelling and consistent communication rhythms
    • Partner with Development and Marketing to ensure donor communications align with fundraising priorities and campaigns
  • Internal Communications
    • Lead the development and ongoing management of Envision’s internal communications newsletter, including content planning, editorial structure, and collaboration with contributing teams
    • Establish a consistent cadence and clear process for internal newsletter development
    • Support select internal communications needs as they arise, including organizational updates and leadership messaging
    • Help improve internal communication clarity and consistency through structured, priority driven content
  • Messaging, Brand Alignment & Collaboration
    • Maintain consistency in voice, tone, and messaging across communications
    • Apply and reinforce established brand and messaging guidelines
    • Provide content guidance to internal stakeholders to ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned before development or distribution
    • Partner with the Marketing Manager to support campaigns by providing messaging and content
    • Work closely with the Communications Coordinator to ensure content is prepared and executed effectively
  • PR, Event & External Communications Support
    • Identify storytelling opportunities that support media, event, or external visibility efforts
    • Develop messaging and content approach for key events, including pre event promotion, during event communications, and post event storytelling
    • Partner with leadership and external resources on communications as needed
    • Review performance data across communication channels to identify trends and opportunities
    • Adjust content approach, messaging, and cadence based on engagement and effectiveness
    • Identify opportunities to improve clarity, consistency, and effectiveness of communications across the organization
    • Support development of press materials, talking points, and external messaging
  • Other Duties as Assigned
    • Flexibility to support additional strategic communication needs based on organizational priorities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field required; marketing degrees considered with strong writing and communications experience

Required Qualifications:
  • 5-8 years of experience in communications, content strategy, editorial, or related roles.
  • Demonstrated experience writing for multiple audiences and formats.
  • Experience developing communications plans, content cadence, or audience specific messaging approaches.
  • Portfolio or writing samples demonstrating quality and range required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
  • Experience developing donor communications and stewardship messaging
  • Experience managing editorial calendars and content systems
  • Experience supporting internal communications in a complex organization

Knowledge / Skills:
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
  • Strong understanding of audience-based messaging and narrative development
  • Ability to design and manage communications cadence for key audiences, particularly donor and internal communications
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, effective communications
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to manage a steady volume of content production while maintaining consistency and clarity
  • Ability to provide direction and support to a coordinator or junior team member

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Total Number of Employees Directly Supervising: 0-1
  • Provides day-to-day content direction, workflow guidance, and execution support to the Communications Coordinator
Number of Subordinate Supervisors Reporting to Position: 0

VISION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
Can be performed with or without assistive technology:
_X_ Required to perform activities such as: preparing/analyzing data/figures; viewing a computer screen; reading; inspecting small objects for defects; using measuring devices; and/or assembling parts with close eye contact.
___ Required to perform activities such as: operating machinery and/or power tools at or within arm’s reach; performing non-repetitive tasks such as carpentry work or repairing machinery.
_X_ Required to review/inspect own assigned work, the work of others, or facilities or structures.
Requires normal (or corrected to normal) vision/acuity:
___ Required to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment such as forklifts.
“To improve the quality of life and provide inspiration and opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired through employment, outreach, rehabilitation, education and research."
Envisions Core Values are the authentic, unwavering principals that define and support our culture.
  • Integrity
  • Curiosity
  • Passion
  • Initiative
  • Teamwork
  • Excellence
COMMENTS
Envision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Envision, Inc. employs and advances in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and does not discriminate on the basis of disability or veteran status in its hiring or employment practices.
Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
In an average workday, employee must:
Task

None

Occasional

Frequent

Constant

Stand


X



Walk


X



Sit


X



Bend/stoop


X



Climb


X



Reach above shoulders


X



Squat/crouch/kneel


X



Push/pull


X



Lift


X



Usual amount

X <10 lbs

11-25 lbs

26-50 lbs

51+ lbs

Carry


X



Usual amount

X <10 lbs

11-25 lbs

26-50 lbs

51+ lbs

Employee must use hands for repetitive action such as:
Task

Right

Hand

Left

Hand

Simple grasping

X Yes


X Yes



Firm grasping

X

No

X

No

Fine manipulation

X Yes


X Yes



WORKING CONDITIONS INCLUDE
In an average workday, employee is exposed to:
Task

None

Occasional

Frequent

Constant

General shop or store conditions

X



General office environment


X

Humid, extreme hot/cold temps (non-weather)

X



Outdoor weather conditions

X



Fumes or airborne particles

X



Fluorescent lights


X

Moving, mechanical parts

X



Toxic chemicals

X



Loud noise intensity levels

X



Risk of electrical shock

X



Travel for job


X

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