Network Caretaker – Communications & Connection

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US, NC, Chapel Hilltime type:
Full time posted on:
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End Date:
April 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R1360

Hiring range for a US-based candidate is $80,000 - $.Compensation for this position will be determined by the prevailing market rate in the employee's country and the applicable statutory laws, in addition to Ipas's own pay philosophy and other factors, such as the employee's experience level and expertise.
This position may work remotely from any of the following US states: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY, NC, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA. Additionally, the position may work remotely from any of the following countries outside of the US:
Bangladesh, Bolivia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya/Alliance locations, Malawi, Mexico, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa, and Zambia.
The Communications & Connection Network Caretaker strengthens belonging, alignment, and shared identity across the Ipas Impact Network by creating communication experiences—written, visual, and interpersonal—that deepen connection and facilitate shared leadership.
This role centers relational communication—using listening, storytelling, and shared sense making to build trust, cohesion, and belonging across the network. It emphasizes facilitation, connection, and community resonance, partnering closely with network leaders to ensure communication flows are human-centered, transparent, and aligned with our shared leadership culture.
** Summary of Responsibilities
**** Connection & Belonging
*** Design and steward communication practices that help cultivate a cohesive network identity and culture of belonging.
* Listen deeply across nodes to surface themes, concerns, and inspirations, and reflect them back through communication and storytelling.
* Create and hold safe, inclusive spaces for cross-node dialogue, learning, and relationship-building.
* Initiate, support and collaborate with network management teams to foster node-node engagement and spaces for connection and enhancing the sense of belonging across Ipas.
** Network Communications
*** Advance the internal communications assessment plan in collaboration with the NetCARE team, KM Working Group, and network management teams, helping enhance the network’s internal communications approach.
* Shape the team’s overall internal communications approach to support trust, clarity, and shared sense‑making.
* Lead or co‑design team communication materials—prototyping, iterating, and ensuring they are intuitive, user-friendly‑, and visually clear.
* Produce accessible, human-centered‑ written content that reflects our shared leadership values.
* Curate and uplift stories, insights, and experiences from across the network to strengthen connection and belonging.
* Support smooth, equitable information flows across nodes and network teams.
* Routinely assess and evaluate network communications, channels, and practices to surface gaps and needs.
** Community Engagement & Network-Wide Convening
*** Co-design and host virtual gatherings such as Netizen meetings, community conversations, and learning sessions.
* Support facilitators and leaders in creating engaging, inclusive, and participatory virtual spaces.
* Introduce communication rhythms, rituals, and tools that strengthen cohesion.
** Strategic Communications Partnership
*** Serve as a strategic partner to network management teams on how to communicate with connection, clarity, and authenticity.
* Provide guidance on communication approaches that support shared leadership, mutual accountability, and transparency.
** Knowledge Management & Learning Synthesis
*** Contribute to NetCARE team and network knowledge management efforts, helping improve team efficiency, strengthen knowledge-sharing practices, and support network-wide learning and sense making.
* Facilitate and lead the collection, synthesis, and dissemination of case studies and best practices to strengthen network learning and highlight innovation across…