The Engine Room

Associate for Communications

United States of America

Join our team! We’re looking for our next Associate for Communications

Deadline: Applications close on December 10, 2024 at 5:00 pm UTC

Total compensation package: $5,500-$6,500 USD per month

Generous benefits for leave, health, technology, professional learning, and wellness.

Roles Description

The Engine Room is seeking applications for our Communications position. We are seeking an experienced, curious, and team-oriented communications person to assume the evolving role of leading communications at The Engine Room. This person will lead the development of a communications strategy to reach partners, networks, funders, and other thought leaders. They will be  an exceptional writer and creative thinker who is skilled at working with a small and nimble team as well as managing consultants and vendors to create compelling materials and experiences while cultivating and maintaining a vibrant, high-quality online presence. This person should possess a long-term vision for the communications role at TER as well as insight on communications-related challenges and opportunities that align with TER’s mission and plan. Learn more about our current work at our website


Our ideal candidate is committed to our mission and is passionate about the work we do. We are looking for a team member to develop and implement TER’s communications strategy, and who is able to direct organization-wide communications to advance TER’s mission with different audiences and oversee the website, newsletter, and a wide variety of publications and development of collateral. They are experienced in working with social justice NGOs and possess a commitment to mission-driven work. They also desire to be part of an evolving organization and contribute to its growth.


To grow and thrive, it is critical that the new Associate possess these qualities and skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to write clearly/succinctly for different purposes on complex topics

  • Ability to cultivate relationships and collaborate with design and communications-related staff, consultants, and vendors

  • Experience working in a remote environment

  • Ability to produce creative publications and respond with creativity to opportunities


The deadline for applications for this position is December 10, 2024 at 5:00 pm UTC. You can expect to hear from us about the status of your application within 1 week of the deadline. 

Why work with us?

We put a lot of effort into creating a healthy, remote organisation, and we believe that caring about our team’s wellbeing is a political act. Our team members are curious, open and supportive of each other. We are critical optimists about the role technology and data can have in the push for social justice. At The Engine Room, we consider diversity to be a competency. We actively seek new perspectives, experiences and voices in our team and in our work. Our organisation prioritises empathy, respect, flexibility, fun and a healthy work-life balance.  


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