Communications Director

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR JOB SYNOPSIS

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The ACLU of Montana (ACLU-MT) seeks a dynamic, strategic, and mission‑driven Communications Director to lead its Communication Department and serve as a member of the organization’s leadership/senior management team. The Communications Director reports to the Executive Director and plays a critical role in advancing ACLU‑MT’s integrated advocacy efforts, serving as both a strategic advisor and team leader in the development and execution of comprehensive communications initiatives across traditional and digital platforms.

The Communications Director is responsible for shaping the public voice and amplifying the visibility of the organization, while ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission, values, and programmatic goals.

At the ACLU of Montana, we cover the broad waterfront of civil rights issues, including the right to privacy (including reproductive rights), voting rights, criminal‑legal reform, and 2S‑LGBTQIA+ rights, with a particular emphasis on our strategic priority areas of Indigenous Justice and decriminalization of poverty. The ideal candidate has demonstrated deep commitment to civil rights and liberties, along with sophisticated understanding of how to use strategic communications as a tool in advancing policy, advocacy and litigation outcomes, and uplifting community storytelling, while applying an anti‑racist and de‑colonial lens to communications work.

They will have experience in both internal and external communications, demonstrating fluency across a range of disciplines including media relations, digital and social media strategy, speech writing, brand and reputation management, and fundraising communications. They will also exhibit strong news judgment, political acumen, and the ability to lead with calm and clarity during periods of crisis or heightened visibility. A background in issue‑based or political campaigns is a plus, as is experience working on a team in fast‑moving, high‑stakes environments.

The successful candidate will be highly collaborative and inclusive, while also displaying the ability to work independently. Management experience is also a plus, as we envision an eventual communications department of at least two staff members.

This position is full‑time, exempt, and will pay an annual salary of between $101,000 and $111,000, depending on experience. Excellent benefits offered, including health, vision and dental insurance, short and long‑term disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan and employer matching, and generous vacation, holiday, sabbatical, and family and medical leave policies. Relocation reimbursements for actual moving expenses are available up to $4,000, contingent on two years’ employment.

A monthly reimbursement for personal mobile phone and internet is offered to all ACLU employees. The ACLU of Montana also invests in each staff member’s professional development.

The position is fully remote, based anywhere in Montana. There is optional access to co‑working spaces in select cities. Candidates based in other states must be willing to relocate to Montana within the first three months of start date. All staff are required to meet quarterly for in‑person workdays held across the state. Additionally, this position will require travel for occasional events across the state.

ACLU of Montana pays for work‑related travel expenses, including in‑person days.

All applications are treated confidentially. Please email your application to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and include “Communications Director” in the subject line of your email. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter that best expresses their interest in this position and qualifications aligned with the role. Applicants are particularly encouraged to highlight:

• Communications leadership that has leveraged planning, creativity, and teamwork to advance advocacy, policy, litigation and/or mission‑driven goals.
• Ability to design and execute multi‑channel communications programs, applying strong writing, editing and content creation…