Communications Director; Part-Time), Center Civic Engagement

Working Title: Communications Director (Part-Time), Center for Civic Engagement

State Role

Title:

Public Relations and Marketing Specialist III

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt:
Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Office of the President Unit

Department: 100191 - JMU Center for Civic Engagement

Pay Band: 4

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? Yes. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding.

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 03/07/2026

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JMU offers several perks to all employees including:

• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC):
  Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks:
  The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings:
  The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

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General Information:

The James Madison Center for Civic Engagement is a high-profile administrative entity seeking to hire a Communications Director to promote and support its on-going civic learning and democratic engagement initiatives (see:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and ). The Communications Director provides communications strategy and leadership for all aspects of the department’s programming while crafting compelling messaging to promote the Madison Center’s work to all constituents.

• Create and implement the communications and social media strategy for the department, including systems to streamline communication processes and ensure quality and timeliness of all materials.
• Participate in departmental meetings across all areas to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the Madison Center’s programmatic scope and communications needs.
• Provide communication and oversight over promotional/marketing plans for major events such as Constitution Day, Common Good in the Commonwealth, America 250, recruitment of Democracy Fellow cohort and the annual Giving Day campaign.
• Supervise undergraduate student media fellows and ensure all deliverables are in compliance with JMU brand guidelines and the Madison Center’s commitment to nonpartisanship.
• Grow the Center’s social media following and oversee production of professional and engaging content across the center’s social media channels while adhering to JMU branding guidelines.
• Maintain Madison Center website and ensure all posted materials follow latest web accessibility standards.
• Oversee the graphic design of the Madison Center’s Civic Leadership in the Commonwealth magazine.

• Demonstrated experience with crafting and executing communications strategies
• Strong writing and editing skills, with attention to clarity, accuracy, and tone
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple web updates or projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with design systems…