Senior Advocacy Communications Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Program : Communications

Department : Marketing & Communications

Reports to : Chief Marketing & Communications Officer

Compensation : $85,000 - $92,000 annually

Status : 100% Full-Time, Exempt

Probation : 180 Days

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and 403(b) Retirement Plan

CENTER’S MISSION : Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : The Center's Marketing & Communications team functions as a full-service internal and external marketing and communications provider for the largest LGBTQ organization in the world. Scope of work includes media and press relations; supporting crisis and breaking news communications and events; website building, optimization, maintenance, and content creation; program and services collateral, communications, and support; graphic design copy; social media content recommendations; video and photography production; and email marketing. The team also provides overall organization brand support and promotion.

JOB SUMMARY : The Senior Advocacy Communication Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s mission to create a world where LGBTQ+ people can thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society. As a key member of the Marketing & Communications team, this role ensures the Center’s advocacy efforts are amplified through strategic and impactful external communications. Reporting directly to the Head of Marketing & Communications, the role is responsible for overseeing, streamlining, and executing external-facing communications—including social media, newsletters, press outreach, and public messaging—specifically aligned with the organization’s key local, state, and federal policy-driven initiatives. This position will collaborate closely with the Policy and Community Department, and members of the Senior Team to craft compelling narratives that mobilize supporters, inform key stakeholders, and advance LGBTQ+ rights.

% of Role

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

30%

Advocacy Communications

• Execute a comprehensive advocacy communications strategy aligned with the Center’s priority campaigns
• Lead development of policy-related content, including press releases, talking points, action alerts, and advocacy emails
• Manage external policy communications across platforms, including social media, toolkits, and editorial updates
• Implement rapid response communications for breaking news and urgent policy developments
• Serve as a spokesperson on policy issues when appropriate, delivering accurate and compelling messaging

30%

Media & Public Engagement

30%

Strategic Collaboration & Coordination

10%

Reporting & Administration

0%

Management Responsibilities (Budgetary & Direct Supervisory) (If none, indicate 0%.)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 5 years’ experience in communications, including at least 2 years in policy advocacy communications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual (Spanish / English strongly preferred)

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, including status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions, and marital status.

The Center has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy as a condition of employment for all employees who work on the Center’s premises, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please contact jobs@lalgbtcenter.org.