<strong>Description<br><br></strong><strong>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.<br><br></strong><strong>We Offer Team Members<br><br></strong><ul><li>Careers with purpose.</li><li>Teamwork environment.</li><li>Amazing 401K Retirement Plan.</li><li>Envision Paid Life Insurance.</li><li>Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA Plans.</li><li>10 Paid Holidays.</li><li>PTO & Vacation.</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Position Summary<br><br></strong>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions Include<br><br></strong><ul><li>Editorial Planning, Content Strategy & Deployment:</li><ul><li>Develop and manage the editorial calendar across donor, internal, and brand communications.</li><li>Translate organizational priorities into a clear, consistent content plan.</li><li>Maintain a content inventory, identifying gaps, refresh opportunities, and missing content by audience.</li><li>Establish editorial standards, channel expectations, cadence, and tone across communications.</li><li>Provide content direction and priorities to the Communications Coordinator for publishing, formatting, and deployment.</li><li>Own how content is produced across available resources, including direct writing, coordinator support, and external partners.</li><li>Review performance data and adjust content approach based on engagement, clarity, and effectiveness.</li></ul><li>Content Development & Storytelling:</li><ul><li>Serve as the primary writer and editor for core organizational communications.</li><li>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.</li><li>Craft clear, compelling narratives that reflect Envision’s mission, impact, and voice.</li><li>Translate complex program and operational information into accessible, audience focused messaging.</li></ul><li>Donor Communications Strategy & Content:</li><ul><li>Develop and refine Envision’s donor communications approach, including messaging priorities, cadence, and content structure.</li><li>Lead planning and narrative development for donor facing communications, including newsletters, impact updates, stewardship messaging, and campaign communications.</li><li>Identify opportunities to strengthen donor engagement through clearer storytelling and consistent communication rhythms.</li><li>Partner with Development and Marketing to ensure donor communications align with fundraising priorities and campaigns.</li></ul><li>Internal Communications:</li><ul><li>Lead the development and ongoing management of Envision’s internal communications newsletter, including content planning, editorial structure, and collaboration with contributing teams.</li><li>Establish a consistent cadence and clear process for internal newsletter development.</li><li>Support select internal communications needs as they arise, including organizational updates and leadership messaging.</li><li>Help improve internal communication clarity and consistency through structured, priority driven content.</li></ul><li>Messaging, Brand Alignment & Collaboration:</li><ul><li>Maintain consistency in voice, tone, and messaging across communications.</li><li>Apply and reinforce established brand and messaging guidelines.</li><li>Provide content guidance to internal stakeholders to ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned before development or distribution.</li><li>Partner with the Marketing Manager to support campaigns by providing messaging and content.</li><li>Work closely with the Communications Coordinator to ensure content is prepared and executed effectively.</li></ul><li>PR, Event & External Communications Support:</li><ul><li>Identify storytelling opportunities that support media, event, or external visibility efforts.</li><li>Develop messaging and content approach for key events, including pre event promotion, during event communications, and post event storytelling.</li><li>Partner with leadership and external resources on communications as needed.</li><li>Review performance data across communication channels to identify trends and opportunities.</li><li>Adjust content approach, messaging, and cadence based on engagement and effectiveness.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve clarity, consistency, and effectiveness of communications across the organization.</li><li>Support development of press materials, talking points, and external messaging.</li></ul><li>Other Duties as Assigned:</li><ul><li>Flexibility to support additional strategic communication needs based on organizational priorities.<br></li></ul></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><strong>JOB REQUIREMENTS:<br><br></strong><strong>Education: </strong>Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field required; marketing degrees considered with strong writing and communications experience.<br><br><strong>Required Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>5-8 years of experience in communications, content strategy, editorial, or related roles.</li><li>Demonstrated experience writing for multiple audiences and formats.</li><li>Experience developing communications plans, content cadence, or audience specific messaging approaches.</li><li>Portfolio or writing samples demonstrating quality and range required.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations.</li><li>Experience developing donor communications and stewardship messaging.</li><li>Experience managing editorial calendars and content systems.</li><li>Experience supporting internal communications in a complex organization.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Knowledge / Skills<br><br></strong><ul><li>Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.</li><li>Strong understanding of audience-based messaging and narrative development.</li><li>Ability to design and manage communications cadence for key audiences, particularly donor and internal communications.</li><li>Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, effective communications.</li><li>Strong organizational and planning skills.</li><li>High attention to detail and commitment to quality.</li><li>Ability to manage a steady volume of content production while maintaining consistency and clarity.</li><li>Ability to provide direction and support to a coordinator or junior team member.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Licenses/Certifications: </strong>N/A<br><br><strong>Supervisory Responsibilities<br><br></strong>Total Number of Employees Directly Supervising: 0-1<br><br><ul><li>Provides day-to-day content direction, workflow guidance, and execution support to the Communications Coordinator.<br><br></li></ul>Number of Subordinate Supervisors Reporting to Position: 0<br><br><strong>Vision Requirements Include<br><br></strong><strong><em>Can be performed with or without assistive technology:<br><br></em></strong>_<strong>X</strong>_ 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.<br><br>___ 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.<br><br>_<strong>X</strong>_ Required to review/inspect own assigned work, the work of others, or facilities or structures.<br><br><strong>Requires Normal (or Corrected To Normal) Vision/acuity<br><br></strong>___ Required to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment such as forklifts.<br><br>“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."<br><br><strong>Envisions Core Values are the authentic, unwavering principals that define and support our culture:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Integrity.</li><li>Curiosity.</li><li>Passion.</li><li>Initiative.</li><li>Teamwork.</li><li>Excellence.<br><br></li></ul><strong>COMMENTS<br><br></strong><em>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.<br><br></em><em>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.<br><br></em><em>Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.</em>