Communications Manager

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position : Communications Manager

Reports to : Executive Director

Bargaining Unit : No

FLSA : Exempt

Position Summary

Centro Legal de la Raza seeks a dynamic, strategic, and creative Communications Manager or Associate to support the Executive Director and broader organization in developing and executing strategic communications that advance Centro Legal’s mission, raise visibility, and engage key stakeholders. This role focuses on external communications, including fundraising campaigns, newsletters, social media, media relations, and public messaging. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller, highly organized, and experienced in translating organizational priorities into compelling content across multiple platforms.

Executive and Public Communications : Develop, draft, and edit high-quality communications, including speeches, talking points, op-eds, and other public-facing materials.

• Craft compelling narratives, press releases, campaign messaging, and public statements on issues including immigrant rights, housing justice, workers’ rights, and public policy.
• Respond to media inquiries, coordinate interviews with staff and storytellers, and maintain press lists.

Digital and Email Communications : Lead the creation, curation, and management of content for newsletters, social media channels, and other digital platforms to amplify Centro Legal’s advocacy and impact.

Fundraising and Stakeholder Engagement Support : Support fundraising communications, including campaign content, donor appeals, and messaging for key engagement initiatives.

Brand and Organizational Voice : Strengthen Centro Legal’s brand identity and ensure a consistent organizational voice across all platforms and materials.

Other Duties : Contribute to other special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications

The applicant must profoundly share Centro Legal’s mission and vision of racial, economic and social justice. Qualifications include :

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $82,559-$93,045 commensurate with experience.

Benefits and Perks

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to include : medical, dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance.

Centro Legal de la Raza is currently engaged in collective bargaining. As such, certain benefits, including time-off policies, are subject to change based on ongoing negotiations.

COVID 19 Policy

Centro Legal requires all employees to comply with current state and local public health guidelines. Proof of vaccination may be required, with accommodations for medical or religious reasons.

Working Conditions & Schedule

To Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Submit via email only : 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) a list of three professional references. Include “Communications Manager” in the subject line . Please email application materials directly to jobs@centrolegal.org

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

About Centro Legal de la Raza

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Centro Legal de la Raza (Centro Legal) is a comprehensive legal services and advocacy organization protecting and advancing the rights of immigrant, low-income, and Latino communities through bilingual representation, education, and advocacy. We combine quality legal services with know-your-rights education, affirmative litigation, and youth development, ensuring access to justice for thousands of individuals and families each year throughout Northern and Central California.

For more information, visit our website :

Diversity Statement

Centro Legal’s mission includes advancing social, economic and racial justice. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion within and ensuring a workplace where all staff can flourish and grow professionally and well beyond. Our staff are the most important part of our ability to achieve our mission. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation, sustainability and our organization’s success. Centro Legal is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, pregnancy), gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, weight, height, linguistic characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency where not substantially job-related), citizenship status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, HIV / AIDs status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Centro also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that an individual has any of the characteristics of the protected classes listed above, and further prohibits discrimination against an individual who is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.