Communications Coordinator

ABOUT DJDS

DJDS is a non profit architecture and real estate development firm that innovates in and around the built environment to address the root causes of mass incarceration with a focus on restorative justice and restorative economics. To achieve this mission the team is comprised of architects, designers, real estate developers, operations/events production  and community organizers within which the production designs and administrative lead is an integrated part of a multidisciplinary team.  The unique position supports the internal and external communication tone of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Coordinator Level, 2-5 years experience)

• Represent the organization in voice, tone, content and public dialogue and discourse.
• Collaborate with Director of Advocacy and Development Director to create and implement an annual communications plan 
• Collaborate with leadership to develop a voice, tone and outward energy for the organization. 
• Collaborate with leadership to develop a writing style guide. 
• Conduct an audit of all the current communications platforms and their uses at DJDS and draft a proposal for communication platforms and their respective functions moving forward.
• Collaborate with Directors and Project Managers in developing consistent external communications regarding DJDS projects, and overall development updates.
• In partnership with the Director of Advocacy, craft and maintain public announcements and long form posts and articles and manage responses.
• Collaborate with DJDS Public Relations contractor for marketing campaign timelines and initiatives.
• Maintain an information gathering, drafting, editing a publishing calendar for the organization.
• Use unique skillset, background, and talents to optimize solutions for assigned projects.
• Manage all organizational social media presence.
• Manage organizational email marketing. 
• Manage any other communications platforms we choose to use and maintain.
• Become familiar with local government officials, policies, laws, and local drivers for assigned projects, where necessary.
• Stay up to date on latest publications and news regarding relevant subject matter such as restorative justice, and community development research and initiatives.
• Articulate goals, uncertainties, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholders in easily understood formats.
• Support on special content projects as they arise. 

POSITION SUMMARY

(Expected duties of a Coordinator level position)

• Work in a support role to the Directors as it pertains to the positions area of responsibility outlined above.
• Communicate necessary deadlines to stakeholders including outlines of solutions for delayed or missed deadlines.
• Take notes at project meetings and discussions as requested.
• Collaborate with relevant Directors to manage external consultants when necessary.
• Initiate, build and manage relationships with project partners and community stakeholders. 
• Report regular updates to DJDS Leadership team.
• Seek opportunities to elevate knowledge and skills for yourself and teammates
• Apply expertise and passion to assigned duties.
• Process expenses for travel and other special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and a high level of discretion.
• Exceptional skills in cross-disciplinary collaborative team work
• Facilitation skills and conflict management
• Commitment to DJDS’ mission and goals
• Attend and participate in thought leadership of DJDS’s organizational model and financial opportunities to include attending and speaking at relevant conferences and convenings
• Cultural competency for a diverse range of cultures, communities, and lived experiences
• High level of emotional intelligence and ability to apply it
• Commitment to learning and understanding robust community-led processes and practices
• Adaptability to emergent project processes and problem-solving
• Acute understanding of systemic racism and social inequities and its impacts on a range of individuals from systems impacted individuals and their communities of care to elected officials.
• Thoughtful, empathetic negotiation skills 
• The ability to balance the mindset to abundance with the realities of a business needs and flows. 
• Appreciation for aesthetic design

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

• Healthcare benefits with options for medical insurance under the company group plan. Employer contributes 100% of employee healthcare offered under the group healthcare offerings.
• Compensation for this role will not exceed $70,000

TO APPLY

Please send a resume and cover letter using the instructions listed below.

Email: resumes@designingjustice.org

Subject Line: Communications Coordinator

Attachment: One multipage PDF not to exceed 3MB

The PDF should include:

• Cover letter (in your cover letter please include (please limit to 500 words max):
  • Your definition of Restorative Justice 
  • Your definition of Trauma-Informed Practice
  • An example where you have observed Non Violent Communication
  • Your understanding of Emotional Intelligence and its relation to personal accountability
• Resume

Please, no phone calls or recruiters. All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.