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Social Finance is a national impact finance and advisory nonprofit. We work with the public, private, and social sectors to create partnerships and investments that measurably improve lives. Since our founding in 2011, we have mobilized $350 million in new investments designed to help people and communities realize improved outcomes in education, economic mobility, health, and housing.
We are driven by the belief that social and economic systems should enable all people to thrive, and the conviction that we can create the most meaningful and measurable change in our communities when governments and markets work together. Our organization is built upon five core values: people, performance, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion.
We work across three practice areas: Impact Investing, Impact Advisory, and Field Building. Through our Impact Investing portfolio, we design, launch, and manage impact-first investments and innovative financing solutions that generate positive outcomes for people and communities. In our Impact Advisory practice, we work alongside impact-focused leaders to implement data-driven practices that deliver better outcomes. And in our Field Building work, we share firsthand learnings and best practices to catalyze social impact in the field. We continually challenge ourselves and our partners to use funding and data in innovative ways to create lasting impact.
The Opportunity
Social Finance is seeking a creative and results-oriented communications professional to serve as an integral member of the Communications team. The person in this role will report to the Director, Media & Communications; work closely with the Communications team; and partner with senior leaders and project teams at Social Finance. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Public Relations
Campaign Management
Writing
Qualifications
We seek a highly motivated communications professional, with demonstrated experience in Public Relations and writing. A good 'news sense,' a passion for storytelling, and attention to detail are key. Additional qualifications include:
Benefits
At Social Finance, we strive to deliver a benefits program that will enhance our overall value proposition to employees. Our current benefit offerings include:
Salary
Social Finance uses a lockstep compensation model for purposes of equity and transparency - we strive for everyone coming in at a given level to be paid equitably. For this position, at the Associate Director level, the starting base salary is $116,000; however, during the interview process, we will take into account a candidate's full work experience and may adjust the job title, and commensurate starting salary, as appropriate. At this level, employees receive an automatic $2,500 adjustment annually and a bonus of 5-10%.
Review of applications will begin immediately. No phone calls, please.
Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Please note that, at this time, to be in-person at a Social Finance office, client location or Social Finance-sponsored event, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including receiving a booster shot.
Social Finance, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, military status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information or any other legally protected status.
When submitting your resume below, please submit as a PDF. Thank you!
Social Finance is a national impact finance and advisory nonprofit. We work with the public, private, and social sectors to create partnerships and investments that measurably improve lives. Since our founding in 2011, we have mobilized $350 million in new investments designed to help people and communities realize improved outcomes in education, economic mobility, health, and housing.
We are driven by the belief that social and economic systems should enable all people to thrive, and the conviction that we can create the most meaningful and measurable change in our communities when governments and markets work together. Our organization is built upon five core values: people, performance, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion.
We work across three practice areas: Impact Investing, Impact Advisory, and Field Building. Through our Impact Investing portfolio, we design, launch, and manage impact-first investments and innovative financing solutions that generate positive outcomes for people and communities. In our Impact Advisory practice, we work alongside impact-focused leaders to implement data-driven practices that deliver better outcomes. And in our Field Building work, we share firsthand learnings and best practices to catalyze social impact in the field. We continually challenge ourselves and our partners to use funding and data in innovative ways to create lasting impact.
The Opportunity
Social Finance is seeking a creative and results-oriented communications professional to serve as an integral member of the Communications team. The person in this role will report to the Director, Media & Communications; work closely with the Communications team; and partner with senior leaders and project teams at Social Finance. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Public Relations
- Draft press releases and p itch stories to national, local, and industry publications based on Social Finance's work
- C ultivate existing and new media relationships
- Prepare Social Finance spokespeople for media interviews
- Track media coverage and maintain media lists
- Source partner and participant stories
Campaign Management
- Manage campaigns, working in partnership with Social Finance teammates and partner organizations
- Devise and e xecute thoughtful communications strategies to engage a range of audiences
- Develop collateral materials to support the organization, business lines, and specific investments or projects
- Assess and optimize campaign and channel ( social, email, website) performance based on analytics
Writing
- Write , edit, and promote Social Finance publications , op-eds, blogs, email , and website copy
- Write long - and short - form content , including ghost-writing for senior leaders
- Draft talking points for speaking engagements
- Draft conference proposal sub missions in partnership with teams
Qualifications
We seek a highly motivated communications professional, with demonstrated experience in Public Relations and writing. A good 'news sense,' a passion for storytelling, and attention to detail are key. Additional qualifications include:
- 7+ years relevant communications and media relations experience
- Experience pitching and placing news stories and op-eds
- The ability to craft key messages for different audiences
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills
- Ability to stay organized and manage projects autonomously
- Ability to work with multiple types of stakeholders: internal team members at all levels, external partners and vendors, media, etc.
- Patient with iteration and refinement with multiple stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
- Established media contacts in one of Social Finance's focus areas, a plus
- Familiarity with government, finance, workforce development, and/or nonprofit communications or PR agency experience, a plus
- Experience with WordPress, a plus
Benefits
At Social Finance, we strive to deliver a benefits program that will enhance our overall value proposition to employees. Our current benefit offerings include:
- Comprehensive health care coverage: medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; Employee Healthy Actions programs and more
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Short-term, long-term and life insurance policies
- Commuter benefits and cell phone reimbursements
- Hybrid work model (in-office a minimum of two days per week and on an ad hoc basis)
- Dedicated budgets for team building and employee recognition
- Annual budget for external professional development opportunities
- Mentorship and onboarding programs
- Collaborative and energizing workspaces in downtown Boston, MA; San Francisco, CA; Austin, TX; Washington, D.C. and New York, NY
- Paid vacation and paid holidays (with 12/24-1/1 off every year)
- Paid parental leave
- A truly stellar team of high performing, values-driven and fun (!) professionals
Salary
Social Finance uses a lockstep compensation model for purposes of equity and transparency - we strive for everyone coming in at a given level to be paid equitably. For this position, at the Associate Director level, the starting base salary is $116,000; however, during the interview process, we will take into account a candidate's full work experience and may adjust the job title, and commensurate starting salary, as appropriate. At this level, employees receive an automatic $2,500 adjustment annually and a bonus of 5-10%.
Review of applications will begin immediately. No phone calls, please.
Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Please note that, at this time, to be in-person at a Social Finance office, client location or Social Finance-sponsored event, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including receiving a booster shot.
Social Finance, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, military status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information or any other legally protected status.
When submitting your resume below, please submit as a PDF. Thank you!
