Los Angeles LGBT Center
Senior Advocacy Communications Manager
Los Angeles LGBT Center, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Program: Communications
Department: Marketing & Communications
Reports to: Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Compensation: $85,000 - $92,000 annually
Status: 100% Full-Time, Exempt
Probation:180 Days
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and 403(b) Retirement Plan
CENTER'S MISSION: Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Center's Marketing & Communications team functions as a full-service internal and external marketing and communications provider for the largest LGBTQ organization in the world. Scope of work includes media and press relations; supporting crisis and breaking news communications and events; website building, optimization, maintenance, and content creation; program and services collateral, communications, and support; graphic design copy; social media content recommendations; video and photography production; and email marketing. The team also provides overall organization brand support and promotion.
JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Advocacy Communication Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing the Los Angeles LGBT Center's mission to create a world where LGBTQ+ people can thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society. As a key member of the Marketing & Communications team, this role ensures the Center's advocacy efforts are amplified through strategic and impactful external communications. Reporting directly to the Head of Marketing & Communications, the role is responsible for overseeing, streamlining, and executing external-facing communications-including social media, newsletters, press outreach, and public messaging-specifically aligned with the organization's key local, state, and federal policy-driven initiatives. This position will collaborate closely with the Policy and Community Department, and members of the Senior Team to craft compelling narratives that mobilize supporters, inform key stakeholders, and advance LGBTQ+ rights.
% of Role
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
30%
Advocacy Communications
Execute a comprehensive advocacy communications strategy aligned with the Center's priority campaigns Lead development of policy-related content, including press releases, talking points, action alerts, and advocacy emails Manage external policy communications across platforms, including social media, toolkits, and editorial updates Implement rapid response communications for breaking news and urgent policy developments Serve as a spokesperson on policy issues when appropriate, delivering accurate and compelling messaging 30%
Media & Public Engagement
Oversee media engagement for advocacy campaigns, with a focus on increasing earned media Monitor media coverage and public discourse to inform communication strategy Represent the Center at press conferences, community events, and stakeholder meetings Participate in advocacy coalitions to support campaign communications and share best practices Collaborate on public-facing events such as town halls, advocacy days, and policy briefings 30%
Strategic Collaboration & Coordination
Work closely with Policy & Community Building staff to align messaging with legislative priorities Coordinate with Marketing & Communications to manage asset needs for policy initiatives Maintain an editorial calendar that supports policy advocacy and community engagement goals Oversee internal communications to ensure staff alignment on advocacy efforts 10%
Reporting & Administration
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on communications impact, media engagement, and advocacy progress Perform other duties as assigned 0%
Management Responsibilities (Budgetary & Direct Supervisory)
(If none, indicate 0%.)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A passion for the Center's work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people
Minimum 5 years' experience in communications, including at least 2 years in policy advocacy communications Understanding of communications needs around health and social services; strongly preferred Experience in crafting pitches, managing media lists, and securing placements (in Los Angeles and beyond) Commitment to community building within diverse communities preferred Ability to work outside of business hours and weekends to support urgent communications Access to reliable transportation and the ability to be insured Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual (Spanish/English strongly preferred)
The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, including status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions, and marital status.
The Center has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy as a condition of employment for all employees who work on the Center's premises, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please contact jobs@lalgbtcenter.org.
Department: Marketing & Communications
Reports to: Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Compensation: $85,000 - $92,000 annually
Status: 100% Full-Time, Exempt
Probation:180 Days
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and 403(b) Retirement Plan
CENTER'S MISSION: Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Center's Marketing & Communications team functions as a full-service internal and external marketing and communications provider for the largest LGBTQ organization in the world. Scope of work includes media and press relations; supporting crisis and breaking news communications and events; website building, optimization, maintenance, and content creation; program and services collateral, communications, and support; graphic design copy; social media content recommendations; video and photography production; and email marketing. The team also provides overall organization brand support and promotion.
JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Advocacy Communication Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing the Los Angeles LGBT Center's mission to create a world where LGBTQ+ people can thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society. As a key member of the Marketing & Communications team, this role ensures the Center's advocacy efforts are amplified through strategic and impactful external communications. Reporting directly to the Head of Marketing & Communications, the role is responsible for overseeing, streamlining, and executing external-facing communications-including social media, newsletters, press outreach, and public messaging-specifically aligned with the organization's key local, state, and federal policy-driven initiatives. This position will collaborate closely with the Policy and Community Department, and members of the Senior Team to craft compelling narratives that mobilize supporters, inform key stakeholders, and advance LGBTQ+ rights.
% of Role
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
30%
Advocacy Communications
Execute a comprehensive advocacy communications strategy aligned with the Center's priority campaigns Lead development of policy-related content, including press releases, talking points, action alerts, and advocacy emails Manage external policy communications across platforms, including social media, toolkits, and editorial updates Implement rapid response communications for breaking news and urgent policy developments Serve as a spokesperson on policy issues when appropriate, delivering accurate and compelling messaging 30%
Media & Public Engagement
Oversee media engagement for advocacy campaigns, with a focus on increasing earned media Monitor media coverage and public discourse to inform communication strategy Represent the Center at press conferences, community events, and stakeholder meetings Participate in advocacy coalitions to support campaign communications and share best practices Collaborate on public-facing events such as town halls, advocacy days, and policy briefings 30%
Strategic Collaboration & Coordination
Work closely with Policy & Community Building staff to align messaging with legislative priorities Coordinate with Marketing & Communications to manage asset needs for policy initiatives Maintain an editorial calendar that supports policy advocacy and community engagement goals Oversee internal communications to ensure staff alignment on advocacy efforts 10%
Reporting & Administration
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on communications impact, media engagement, and advocacy progress Perform other duties as assigned 0%
Management Responsibilities (Budgetary & Direct Supervisory)
(If none, indicate 0%.)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A passion for the Center's work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people
Minimum 5 years' experience in communications, including at least 2 years in policy advocacy communications Understanding of communications needs around health and social services; strongly preferred Experience in crafting pitches, managing media lists, and securing placements (in Los Angeles and beyond) Commitment to community building within diverse communities preferred Ability to work outside of business hours and weekends to support urgent communications Access to reliable transportation and the ability to be insured Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual (Spanish/English strongly preferred)
The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, including status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions, and marital status.
The Center has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy as a condition of employment for all employees who work on the Center's premises, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please contact jobs@lalgbtcenter.org.