Communications & Program Director

COMMUNICATIONS AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Chosen Family Law Center is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and experienced New York City-based Communications and Program Director who is passionate about advancing the rights and wellbeing of LGBTQIA+ individuals and non-nuclear families. This role is our second full-time hire and offers the opportunity to lead impactful communications, professional education programs, and strategic partnership efforts – fostering strong connections and building powerful support for our work in direct services, education, and legislative advocacy.

ABOUT CHOSEN FAMILY LAW CENTER

Chosen Family Law Center is a New York-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate equitable social and legal recognition of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+) and polyamorous families and individuals, as well as other underserved non-nuclear family forms such as platonic co-parents or multigenerational families. We enact our mission through three programmatic avenues : direct legal services for low-income New Yorkers; legislative drafting and advocacy; and professional and public education programs for lawyers, judges, therapists, social workers, and the general public.

Our mission-driven, high-performing team is small, collaborative, and made up of members of the communities impacted by our work. We prioritize a client- and community-led, trauma-informed, and accountability-focused perspective. The ideal candidate will share those values and be excited to collaborate on building the world we want to live in. We also highly value our ability to bring our whole selves into the work and are committed to supporting each other’s holistic well-being, continued professional development, and liberation.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are excited to bring a full-time Communications & Program Director (CPD) onto our team to help drive the next chapter of growth and impact. We are seeking a resourceful, organized, creative, and experienced team member to focus on communications and programs, which may include :

• crafting compelling outreach materials (pitch decks, one pagers, newsletters, press releases, social content) and full management of social media posting and public brand,
• leading the launch, marketing, and administration of our new Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program and National Referral Network,
• overseeing public education efforts and liaising with / booking speaking engagements,
• enhancing or revamping our existing website with support from staff and contractors,
• leading tabling efforts for community engagement and supporting at fundraising events,
• building strategic partnerships for program expansion, and
• managing media and community-facing relationships.

The CPD will be comfortable engaging with community members via tabling, participating in coalition meetings as an organizational representative, and building new partnerships. They will be able to be on-the-ground support in NYC for administrative and event-based tasks such as tabling at community events–which may be on evenings or weekends (with plenty of notice and off-setting other weekly work hours). Given the significant resources of initial training for our small staff, we hope for an intention to stay in this position for at least two years. This position will directly report to our Executive Director, collaborate deeply with our Development Director, and work in close coordination with all staff on content and program development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications & Marketing

Social Media & Newsletters

Website, Design, & Public Materials

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program & National Referral Network

Partnerships & Public Relations

Public Education & Events

Legislative Advocacy

NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. During the initial phase of the CPD’s tenure, some responsibilities (e.g., website and CLE program) will be given priority, while other duties will be phased in as capacity permits.

QUALIFICATIONS

Studies have shown that people of color, people with disabilities, and those who are not cis men often hesitate to apply unless they meet most of the listed qualifications. At Chosen Family Law Center, we value varied lived experiences and are committed to inclusive hiring. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Mission & Values

Professional Background

Communication Skills

Program Management

Digital & Media Skills

Problem-Solving & Strategic Thinking

PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED

HOURS, LOCATION AND TRAVEL

This is a full time position ( 35 hours a week) during Monday-Friday business hours. We maintain an office in NYC, and we participate in or host events in NYC (mostly Manhattan and Brooklyn, but we serve all 5 boroughs) and in the Hudson Valley. Our staff currently works remotely most of the time but does have some in-person meetings and events in NYC for which in-person attendance would be required, some of which will be on evenings or weekends. The Communications & Program Director should be prepared to be working in-person in NYC approximately 2-3 times per month (with at least a week’s notice). Travel to / from NYC will not be compensated if the employee is located out of the area.

At Chosen Family Law Center, we deeply value work-life balance and support our team in taking time off. If there is a prearranged event on an evening or weekend, which we anticipate to occur an average of once or twice per month (more during Pride month) in consultation with the CPD about their schedule, this time would be offset by other hours during the work week. Pride month events will require additional in person NYC time. Unless there is a prearranged event, off work time will be honored and protected.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This is a salaried position and exempt from overtime. The salary for this position is $70,000, plus discretionary bonus, with significant room for advancement as the organization grows. Employee will receive an excellent benefits package including 25 paid vacation days, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and a QSEHRA health reimbursement plan.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

We are passionate advocates with a deep commitment to justice, and welcome diverse educational, professional, and lived experiences. Chosen Family Law Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building the leadership of people of color, women, transgender, intersex, and gender non-conforming individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, ethnicity, immigration status, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, HIV status, disability, family composition, or marital status.

TIMELINE, INQUIRIES & APPLICATIONS

The interview process for the Communications and Program Director will start in late October 2025 and the position will remain open until the right candidate is found. For priority consideration, please submit materials by October 22, 2025 .

To apply, we HIGHLY PREFER that you send your full CV / resume, samples of your relevant work (websites, campaigns, press releases, newsletters, or social media accounts managed), and a letter explaining how your experience and interests are a good fit for our organization and its goals, with the subject line “ Application for Communications and Program Director ” to the Chosen Family Law Center at contact@chosenfamilylawcenter.org.

Please send any questions about the position by email. No phone calls please.

Chosen Family Law Center, Inc.

www.chosenfamilylawcenter.org

contact@chosenfamilylawcenter.org