Communications Manager

Job Title: Communications Manager

Job Classification: Full-Time

Reports to: Managing Director, Development and Communications

Location: LEAP HQ- 535 8th Avenue, FL 11, NY, NY 10018

Job Type: Hybrid (2 days In-Office, 3 days Remote)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $70,000 (non-negotiable)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (9:00am-5:00pm)

Weekly Hours/ Week: 35

Why You’ll Love Working at LEAP

At LEAP, we don’t just build great programs — we build a great place to work. You’ll thrive here if you’re excited to be part of a mission-driven, people-centered, and joy-filled team.

We are:

 🌱 Community-oriented, believing in a shared moral responsibility

 🎨 Creative, flexible, and open-minded
🚀 Collaborative and mission driven
✅ Accountable to ourselves, each other, and our goals

 🌟 Committed to feedback and clear, consistent communication
🌍 Champions of a compassionate and inclusive culture

 💖 Supporters of self-care and the well-being of others
🎉 And above all… FUN!

At LEAP, you’ll be empowered to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact - all while being part of a community that values who you are and what you bring.

About the Role

The Communications Manager will be part of the Development and Communications team and will report to LEAP’s Managing Director, Development and Communications. In this role, you will partner closely with the Managing Director to develop and execute communications strategies that advance LEAP’s mission, amplify its impact, and strengthen awareness and engagement across key audiences.

This is a hands-on role that combines strategic thinking with strong execution skills, particularly around content development, proactive storytelling, and media engagement. You will manage communications initiatives that connect audiences with LEAP’s programs, people, and purpose, developing compelling, mission-driven messaging and integrated campaigns across media, digital, social, and internal channels. Collaborating across teams and with external partners, you will translate LEAP’s work into authentic, clear stories that inspire action, build trust, and strengthen the organization’s voice.

This role builds awareness and engagement around LEAP’s work by leading:

• Graphic Design: Create engaging visual assets for digital, print, and social media communications using Canva or other design tools. 

• Email Marketing: Plan and execute email marketing campaigns to support membership, programs, and fundraising goals.

• eNews: Produce and distribute the month eNews, coordinating content from across the organization.

• Website: Maintain and update website content, ensuring accuracy and alignment with current programming and campaigns.

• Social Media: Manage a modern, engaged presence across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn, incorporating video and current trends to grow base audience.

• Measurement: Track performance across email, eNews, website, and social channels; report results to inform strategy.

• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with Programs leads to source content from events, programs, and existing video assets.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute LEAP’s annual communications strategy across digital, print, and earned media channels

• Create and manage content for social media, newsletters, website, blog, and campaign materials to ensure consistent brand voice and messaging

• Lead storytelling efforts by gathering, writing, and sharing impact stories that highlight programs, participants, and outcomes

• Manage press outreach and media relations, including drafting pitches, press releases, and b