Communications Manager

Overview

Foster Angels of Central Texas:
The mission of Foster Angels of Central Texas (FACT) is to improve the lives of children and older youth who experience foster care. We work tirelessly to meet urgent needs and create meaningful opportunities that ensure every person who faces foster care feels seen, supported, and valued.

Position Overview:

Foster Angels is seeking a dynamic and experienced Communications Manager to join our team. This role will be responsible for leading our day-to-day communications efforts, including creating storytelling pieces, digital content, media relations, and marketing initiatives, ensuring consistent messaging that strengthens awareness and engagement with our mission. The Communications Manager will report to the Director of Partnerships & Communications and work collaboratively across the organization to amplify the voices of the children, youth, and families we serve.

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible work from home options available.

Reports To:

Director of Partnerships

Location:

Austin, TX

Type:
Full Time

• Execute comprehensive marketing and communications strategies that align with the FACT mission and strategic goals and elevate brand identity
• Manage Foster Angels’ social media presence, including content creation and analytics tracking.
• Collaborate with development and program staff to promote campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and events.
• Implement communications strategies for fundraising campaigns, corporate sponsor ships, and donor events (e.g., Shining Stars Luncheon, Back to School Drive, Toys for Teens etc.)
• Create compelling content for email campaigns, newsletters, website, social media, and print materials.
• Keep FACT website up-to-date with consistent messaging and for ongoing events.
• Draft press releases, media alerts, and handle media inquiries; build and maintain relationships with local and regional media outlets.
• Support storytelling efforts by collecting and sharing client stories, volunteer experiences, and impact narratives.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate and improve campaign effectiveness
• Support programs, drives, and fundraising efforts as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional communications experience, preferably in nonprofit or social impact organizations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with social media platforms, email marketing software, content management systems, and basic design tools (e.g., Canva).
• Basic understanding of website management (experience with Squarespace is a plus).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with media relations and storytelling for advocacy preferred.
• Understanding of the foster care system is a plus.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to Maggie Sheppard at maggie with FACT Communications Manager Interest in the subject line.

Flexible work from home options available.