Communications Manager (Contract)

Mikva Challenge is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to develop youth to be engaged, informed, and active citizens and community members who will promote a just and equitable society.  We do this by engaging youth in an authentic and transformative learning process built on youth voice and youth expertise. Youth in Mikva’s programming experience unique civic learning opportunities. Our approaches include direct youth work, teacher support, and liaising with civic leaders and institutions. We believe strongly in the potential of youth and are committed to youth voice.

Mikva Challenge evaluations show the lasting impact of its programs.

• 82% of students reported an increase in their civic knowledge.
• 77% of students developed their sense of civic agency and increased their future commitment to civic action.
• 83% of students took on new civic leadership.
• 79% of students reported gains in their socio-emotional skills -- many of which have direct academic outcomes.

About the Role
We’re looking for a skilled Communications Manager (Contractor) to help strengthen Mikva Challenge’s digital presence and brand consistency across platforms during a key transition period. The contractor will manage day-to-day social media operations, refine design tools and templates, design and create collateral, coordinate communication workflows, and support the early stages of a website redesign process.

Location: This is a fully remote contract role, engaging with staff and stakeholders through virtual platforms.
Duration: 4–6 months
Hours: 10–20 hours per week
Rate: $40–$45 per hour, depending on experience and geographic location

Scope of Work

Social Media Management

• Develop and maintain a social media calendar aligned with organizational priorities, events, and campaigns.
• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content (graphics, videos, posts) for Mikva Challenge’s social channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.).
• Monitor engagement and respond to direct messages and comments in a timely and brand-focused manner.
• Track key metrics and provide monthly engagement summaries with recommendations for improving reach and audience growth.
• Collaborate with staff to source stories, visuals, and youth voices for digital storytelling.
• Produce high-quality written and visual content for multiple channels, including but not limited to: the website, social media, newsletters, collaterals, and annual reports that clearly convey the organization’s mission.

Graphic Design & Brand Tools

• Review current communication templates and update them for clarity, accessibility, and ease of use across departments.
• Create and refine visual assets as needed (social graphics, flyers, one-pagers, event visuals) following brand standards.
• Maintain a shared library of brand templates and ensure staff have access to current, editable versions.
• Provide light technical support to staff on using templates and maintaining visual/brand consistency.

Internal Communications Workflow (Monday Board)

• Oversee the communications request system in Monday.com, following established standard operating procedures.
• Set up initial meetings with staff to discuss submitted requests, clarify project needs, and manage follow-ups through email or Monday.com updates.
• Track progress and ensure communications deliverables are completed within agreed timelines.

Website Redesign Support

• Work with the website redesign vendor to develop and distribute a staff survey to gather feedback on current website usability, content, navigation, and end-user experience.
• Coordinate communication and scheduling between the vendor and internal stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain organized documentation of feedback, assets, and decisions for use throughout the redesign process.
• Develop and manage an apparatus to gather content for the website from throughout the organization, and develop content if it is missing. 

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in communications, marketing, or digital media (nonprofit experience preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging social content and manage multiple digital platforms.
• Strong writing, editing, and design skills with attention to visual storytelling and brand alignment.
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Monday.com, Meta Business Suite, and Google Workspace.
• Experience with WordPress or other CMS tools a plus.
• Excellent organization, communication, and follow-through in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.