Communications & Engagement Manager
Location: Madison, Wisconsin (Hybrid – 2–3 days/week in office)
Organization: Safe Communities of Madison & Dane County
Salary: $50,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits
Help Us Save Lives Together
Safe Communities is a nationally recognized nonprofit coalition dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives through education, collaboration, and community action. For more than 25 years, we have partnered with healthcare systems, schools, public health agencies, law enforcement, fire and EMS, businesses, local governments, and community organizations to address Dane County's most pressing public health and safety challenges.
Our work focuses on overdose prevention, suicide prevention, falls prevention, traffic safety, and other initiatives that help create a safer, healthier community.
We're seeking a creative and organized Communications & Engagement Manager to strengthen our brand, tell our story, and increase community awareness and engagement.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications & Marketing Manager leads the organization's communications and marketing efforts. This position develops strategic messaging, manages digital communications, supports fundraising and community engagement, and ensures consistent branding across all platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Communications & Marketing
- Develop and implement an annual communications and marketing plan.
- Manage the Safe Communities brand and organizational messaging. Create compelling content for newsletters, press releases, annual reports, social media, and promotional materials.
- Promote programs, campaigns, trainings, and community events.
Digital Communications
- Manage the organization's website and recommend improvements based on analytics.
- Oversee email marketing and digital communications.
- Coordinate photography, video, and multimedia content.
Community Engagement & Development
- Support fundraising, donor communications, grant materials, and sponsorship efforts.
- Develop impact stories highlighting organizational outcomes.
- Assist with media relations and community outreach.
Project Management
- Maintain a communications calendar.
- Coordinate projects across multiple initiatives.
- Manage relationships with outside vendors and creative partners.
- Track and report communication performance metrics.
Qualifications
We're looking for someone with:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Health, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Professional experience in communications, marketing, or public relations.
- Outstanding writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Experience managing websites, social media, and digital communications.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Proficiency with Canva, Microsoft Office, and digital communication platforms.
- Experience with WordPress, email marketing platforms, CRM systems, photography, or graphic design is a plus.
What You'll Bring
You are:
- An exceptional communicator and storyteller.
- Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Creative, collaborative, and solutions-oriented.
- Comfortable working independently while contributing to a mission-driven team.
- Passionate about improving community health and safety.
Why Join Safe Communities?
This is more than a communications position—it's an opportunity to help save lives. Your work will increase awareness of critical public health issues, strengthen community partnerships, and support programs that make Dane County safer for everyone.
Benefits Safe Communities offers:
- Health insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible hybrid work schedule
- A collaborative, mission-driven workplace
To Apply Please submit:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Three professional references
- Two or three communications samples (writing, newsletters, social media campaigns, annual reports, or similar work)
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will remain open until the position is filled.
Safe Communities of Madison & Dane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences who share our commitment to building a safer, healthier community.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Sabbatical
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Madison, WI 53713
