Communications Manager
Classification: Class Code 1717 / Exempt / Full-Time / Benefited / 1-Year Contract / Fully Remote
Anticipated hiring range: $80,000-$90,000, commensurate with qualifications, location and experience
ABOUT WORKLIFE LAW
WorkLife Law is a national advocacy and research organization that advances gender and racial equity by strengthening legal rights for pregnant people and family caregivers. Our work seeks to ensure all people have the freedom to build and maintain economic security through employment and educational opportunities, without having to sacrifice their health or their loved ones’ care. As a center of the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, WorkLife Law provides direct assistance to workers and students in need and addresses structural inequality by changing public policy at the state and national levels.
Current areas of focus include fighting for reproductive justice; preventing discrimination against family caregivers; promoting legal rights for pregnant and lactating workers; operating the nation’s only legal resource center for pregnant and parenting students; and ensuring equitable access to leave.
THE ROLE
The Communications Manager will play a central role in the development and execution of WorkLife Law’s communications strategy, advancing our mission, amplifying our impact, and improving awareness of WorkLife Law and our services. This position will lead content development for our social media, email newsletter, website, press engagement, annual report, and public education materials and will take a hands-on role crafting compelling narratives and designs, incorporating stories to highlight our programs and impact.
The Communications Manager will also work closely with WorkLife Law Co-Directors to develop and implement communications initiatives that support organizational, advocacy, and fundraising priorities, including drafting and editing content for donor communications and grant applications. This team member will regularly work in partnership with WorkLife Law’s Co-Directors to evaluate existing strategies, develop new approaches, identify opportunities to expand our reach, and strengthen the effectiveness of WorkLife Law’s communications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Typical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
Communications Strategy
- Deeply understand WorkLife Law’s mission, programs, and goals to develop effective communications strategies and messaging for varied audiences
- Collaborate with Co-Directors to develop and execute WorkLife Law’s communications strategy and related initiatives and perform the day-to-day tasks to implement it
- Work with program staff to synthesize achievements and capture WorkLife Law’s impact
- Develop compelling narratives and talking points to support WorkLife Law’s advocacy and fundraising goals
- Track our performance across platforms, report results, and use data and audience insights to refine communications strategies and expand our reach
- Identify opportunities to test new communications approaches, channels, and formats and recommend improvements based on results
Website
- Draft and adapt content (copy, imagery, videos) for WorkLife Law’s websites (WorkLifeLaw.org; PregnantAtWork.org; ThePregnantScholar.org)
- Manage website updates in WordPress, ensuring accuracy and usability
- Understand and apply effective SEO, AEO and SMO to maximize our reach
- Analyze and report on website performance and web traffic to inform ongoing strategy
Social Media
- Manage our presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky (and other platforms, as appropriate)
- Create and manage a comprehensive content calendar in tune with political and cultural happenings
- Produce high-quality content (copy, graphics, short-form videos)
- Grow WorkLife Law’s audience through effective communications strategies and initiatives
- Manage WorkLife Law’s monthly email newsletter program: setting the messaging calendar, drafting copy, and creating engaging designs
- Set up email messages in MailChimp and manage quality assurance process
- Implement effective list growth strategies and ensure data hygiene
- Analyze and report on email performance to inform ongoing strategy
Graphic Design and Basic Video Editing
- Create engaging visual assets for our websites, reports, and social media channels
- Liaise with external consultants to produce more complex designs as needed
Press Engagement
- Provide strategic input on messaging and communications priorities for press outreach
- Edit and co-author blogs, press releases, and other related items
- Maintain and grow media lists
Fundraising Support
- Gather metrics from WorkLife Law programmatic staff and manage database of reportable achievements to be used in grant applications and reports
- Support the preparation of grant reports and other funder communications by drafting high-impact messages tailored to funder audiences
- Produce content that keeps donors apprised of WorkLife Law activities
- Work with Co-Directors and program staff to develop communications that support fundraising and organizational priorities
REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least four years of communications experience; professional experience with non-profit social justice organizations strongly preferred
- Familiarity, which may include lived expertise, with the challenges facing family caregivers, pregnant people, people of color and/or women in the workplace and education
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Commitment to gender, racial, and class equity, disability and reproductive justice
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with an understanding of what works best in different channels (e.g. social, email, website, press releases, reports)
- The ability to quickly understand the complex legal and social concepts of WorkLife Law’s work and to thoughtfully translate them for lay audiences in accessible, persuasive, and inspiring ways
- Acute attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize time to meet deadlines for multiple projects, including the nimbleness to shift between long-term and time-sensitive tasks
- An eye for design and ability to create compelling visuals
- Ability to effectively use WordPress or similar web design program; Canva, Adobe Creative, or other design tools to generate social media and basic publication design; social media platforms; Microsoft Office Suite; and ability to pick up other software and applications quickly
- Comfort analyzing performance data and metrics to shape communications strategy
- Ability to collaborate well with others, including articulating your ideas clearly, whether verbally or in writing
- Strong desire to work in a group that prioritizes open communication, work-life balance, personal health, and positive relationships
- Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred
The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.
BENEFITS
Health and Welfare Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare, and dependent care expenses
- Employee Assistance Program
For Your Financial Future
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
- University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs
For Your Work/Life Balance
- Fifteen paid holidays per year
- Three weeks’ vacation, three personal days, and 12 paid sick days per year
- Flexible work hours
THE HIRING PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit the following materials with their application:
- Resume
- Cover letter explaining your interest in WorkLife Law and this position
- Three creative content samples (at least one should be writing-heavy like a blog post or email blast, at least one should be visual like a social media post or graphic)
To Apply: https://uclawsf.breezy.hr/p/090fe8567606-communications-manager/apply
We aim to be transparent and efficient in our hiring process. All applications are reviewed by members of WorkLife Law’s team. Application review will begin the week of November 2, 2026.
This hiring process will include two video interviews and a skills assessment. In each interview, you will be asked to provide examples of these skills and experiences or how you would draw on your experiences to handle a scenario commonly found at WorkLife Law.
WorkLife Law is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented communities and are eager to provide disability accommodations, when needed.
Please note: This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a preemployment background check.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Not all applicants will be contacted for an interview.
UC Law San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UC Law San Francisco strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Law San Francisco College of the Law is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Legal Externship for Academic Credit
WorkLife Law is seeking law students to serve as legal externs for quarter- or semester-long positions. This role is a good fit for 2Ls and 3Ls interested in learning more about workers’ rights, racial equity, economic security, and reproductive freedom. WorkLife Law will only consider applications from students who are able to receive academic credit from their law schools.
About WorkLife Law
WorkLife Law is a national advocacy and research organization that advances gender and racial equity by strengthening legal rights for pregnant people and family caregivers. WorkLife Law seeks to ensure all people have the freedom to build and maintain economic security through employment and educational opportunities, without having to sacrifice their health or their loved ones’ care. As an affiliate of UC Law SF, WorkLife Law addresses structural inequality by changing public policy at the state and national levels and undertaking research and policy analysis to inform the field. WorkLife Law also engages in educational programming, builds the capacity of grassroots organizations, and provides direct assistance to workers and students in need. Current areas of focus include fighting for reproductive justice; preventing discrimination against family caregivers; promoting legal rights for pregnant and lactating workers; operating the nation’s only legal resource center for pregnant and parenting students; and ensuring equitable access to leave.
The Role
The Legal Extern will work closely with and learn from WorkLife Law attorneys who are advancing work and family justice by supporting policy advocacy, direct legal assistance, and public education. Legal Externs will have the opportunity to learn about and be involved in all aspects of our work by researching law and policy; participating in strategy sessions; and contributing to articles, reports, and amicus briefs.
Qualifications
- Completion of 1L year at an accredited law school by the start of the externship.
- Strong legal research and analysis skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Interest in advancing civil rights, gender equity, and/or social justice.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
- Knowledge of employment and anti-discrimination laws preferred, but not required.
- Spanish language skills preferred, but not required.
Compensation
Because WorkLife Law operates with limited resources, we are unable to offer financial compensation for this role. We are accepting applications only from candidates who are able to receive academic credit under programs offered by their law schools. WorkLife Law’s attorneys are able to offer the training, evaluation, and support that is typically a part of such academic programs.
Application Instructions
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please submit the following materials to externship@worklifelaw.org with the subject line “Legal Externship Application – [Your Name]”:
- Cover letter explaining your interest in an externship for academic credit with WorkLife Law and the semester you are applying for
- Resume
- Unofficial law school transcript
If your application advances, you will be asked for:
- A list of 2-3 professional references with contact information
- At least one should be someone who supervised you in an employment context, which could include an internship/externship experience.
- A short legal writing sample (5–10 pages)
- We prefer a writing sample that has not been edited by anyone else, but if that is not available, please explain the extent and nature of any editing of your sample.
WorkLife Law is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented communities and are eager to provide disability accommodations, when needed.