Communications Manager

Communications Manager

ABOUT FAMILY LAW CASA

Since 2002, Family Law CASA has advocated for children in complex family law litigation through Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). Our work benefits approximately 180 children annually and their families who are navigating economic injustice in King County. For more details, visit our website at FamilyLawCASA.org.

Cultivating a staff who represents the diverse experiences and backgrounds of our families in King County is critical to our organization's mission and vision. We encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, multicultural individuals, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people with other diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

THE ROLE

The Communications Manager is a full-time position responsible for leading Family Law CASA’s content development and day-to-day communications efforts. This position plays a key role in advancing the organization’s mission through compelling content that deepens engagement and supports fundraising and programmatic goals. Reporting to the Development & Communications Director, the role requires managing multiple projects at once while maintaining a high standard of quality, accuracy, and editorial consistency. It’s a strong fit for someone who is a skilled communicator, highly organized, and committed to equity-driven work.

NOTE: Special application instructions at bottom of description.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Development & Storytelling

• Create and produce compelling content across channels (ex: video, email, flyers, etc.) that deepens engagement, inspires generosity, and advances mission.
• Adapt messaging for a range of audiences, applying strategic judgment and sensitivity in how content is framed and communicated.
• Manage and maintain digital platforms, including blog, newsletter and social media, while monitoring performance, reporting on metrics, and tracking relevant news and publications.
• Develop and produce communications materials to support the annual Together for Tomorrow Luncheon, including promotional content, event messaging, and post-event follow-up.
• Identify and act on communications and marketing opportunities that support organizational priorities.
• Provide marketing and communications support for fundraising and program teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines with strong attention to quality, accuracy, and editorial consistency.

Brand & Messaging Stewardship

• Bring consistency to brand voice, messaging framework, and style guidelines across all content.
• Proofreads, edits and provides meaningful feedback on content drafted by colleagues, ensuring consistency to the Family Law CASA brand.
• Apply Community-Centric Fundraising principles in communications.
• Apply digital and print accessibility best practices to ensure content is clear, inclusive, and usable across formats and audiences.

Team Support & Collaboration

• Build strong, proactive working relationships with colleagues across development, program, and leadership teams to stay aligned on priorities, campaigns, and messaging needs.
• Collaborate with the Development & Communications Director to plan, prioritize, and execute communications projects.
• Participate in team and organization-wide meetings, contributing insights and updates to support shared goals.
• Support cross-functional initiatives by translating programmatic and fundraising priorities into clear, audience-centered communications.
• Engage in ongoing learning and organizational commitments, including DEIB efforts and staff development opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in marketing or communications.
• At least 1 year of experience working closely with a nonprofit development team.
• Demonstrated strength in writing, editing, and storytelling for external audiences; ability to create clear, compelling content that resonates with different audience segments.
• Experience adapting messaging for a range of audiences, including donors, volunteers, and community members.
• Familiarity with tracking and interpreting basic performance metrics for digital communications (email, web, or social).
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Premiere Pro, Audacity, Constant Contact, and WordPress (or comparable software).
• Basic design and video production/editing skills required.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy; able to prioritize tasks appropriately and follow through with minimal supervision while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills, including knowing when to take initiative and when to seek input from teammates or supervisors.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams, including fundraising, program, and leadership staff.
• Self-aware, reflective, and able to build relationships with empathy and kindness.
• Cultural humility and awareness when working with diverse communities; understanding of systemic intersectionality, especially as it impacts families of color facing economic injustice.
• Passion for equity-driven nonprofit work and a willingness to grow in knowledge and skills.
• Commitment to Family Law CASA’s mission and values.

EDUCATION

• An associate degree, or any combination of education and experience, will qualify a candidate for this position. Education acquired outside of the United States is welcomed.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

• Ability to read, write and speak English with primary fluency is required.

OUR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING VALUES STATEMENT

At Family Law CASA, we recognize our existence is inextricably tied to racist, sexist, and classist systems that disproportionately impact marginalized groups of King County, especially BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and people in low-income communities. Through our critical work championing children’s voices in family court, we seek to continue to mitigate these real impacts by:

• Implementing anti-racist and inclusive practices and intentionally participating in ongoing equity and bias training with our board, staff, and volunteer advocates.
• Including and elevating the voices of all stakeholders that intersect with our program and hold ourselves and our allies accountable for ensuring access to justice and equitable representation in family court. 
• Recognizing that authentically engaging with and centering historically marginalized voices will enable us to disrupt systemic harm and transform our practices, programming, and organization to be more equitable. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The starting salary range for this role is $69,000 - $75,000 annually. Salary increases are given each year. Medical, Dental and Vision, commuter benefits and retirement plan with 2 - 4% of annual salary contributed by Family Law CASA. Generous PTO policy starting at 25 days per year, 11 paid holidays plus five floating holidays of your choosing, and a fun work environment!

ACCESSIBILITY

Our office is accessible via elevator with wide hallways to reach our suite. Individual workspace for Development Associate with space for a variety of mobility aids. Tour of physical office space can be included in the interview process by request.

LOCATION

Our offices are in Tukwila, WA near Southcenter Mall. It is about a 10-minute walk from the bus lines on Andover Park W, or about a 15-minute walk to the Tukwila Sounder train stop. Both walks include dedicated pathways, sidewalks, and traffic lights are street crossings.

This position is a hybrid role with two mandatory days in the office (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and occasional local travel for meetings and events.

Some day and/or evening travel within King County is required occasionally for meetings and other organizational needs.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Instead of a traditional cover letter, please share portfolio samples and respond to the short-answer questions below.

PORTFOLIO SAMPLES

In your portfolio samples, please provide the following:

• 1-2 writing samples. At least one must share an impact story with donors. No minimum length.
• 1 video sample you produced. Ideally, the video was intended for donors or a fundraising event. Short-form or long-form are acceptable. Please provide a YouTube link.
• 2-4 graphic design samples. Recommended types of work include promotional flyers or brochure, an event-related invitation, program or promotional graphic, or content for social platforms. Design work outside of these categories is also welcome.
  1. Why are you interested in working in nonprofit communications? What draws you to Family Law CASA’s mission specifically?

If you do not have relevant work to share, you are welcome to create sample materials for this application.

SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS

These questions are designed to help us better understand how your experiences and values align with this role. We encourage you to answer each question in a way that feels genuine, focused and complete. Please limit each response to 300 words or fewer.

To help us review your application more easily, please include the question above each of your responses — you’re welcome to copy and paste the prompts into your document.

1. Describe a time you created content to support donor stewardship. Which stage of the donor relationship was the content created for? What were the goals of the content? What was the outcome?
2. Our team is committed to equity and access to justice. What do those ideas mean to you, and how do they influence your work?

APPLICATION

A complete application includes your resumé, short-answer responses, and portfolio samples. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

PDF format is required for resume and short-answer responses. You may submit portfolio samples through a link to a website or other digital platform, or in PDF format.

NOTE: Please prioritize content and clarity in your resumé over visual or graphic design elements.

Submit applications to Erica Lee, Development & Communications Director, at elee@familylawcasa.org.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. However, submissions received by 10:00AM PST on Monday, May 11, 2026, will be prioritized.

Family Law CASA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, sex assigned at birth, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.