Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition

Communications Strategist

Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition

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Job Summary

ABOUT TIRRC

The Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) is a statewide, immigrant and refugee-led collaboration. Our mission is to build power, amplify our voices, and organize communities to advocate for our rights. Our vision is a stronger, more inclusive Tennessee where people of all nationalities, immigration statuses, and racial identities can belong and thrive. TIRRC has a sister organization, TIRRC Votes, a separate, but related, nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Although TIRRC and TIRRC Votes share a common goal of building power for immigrants and refugees in Tennessee, they are separate organizations with their own board of directors. A set of employees at the two organizations, including the person filling this position, shares their time between the two organizations. This has no effect on salary or benefits.

ABOUT THE POSITION

TIRRC is seeking a strategic, proven communicator to lead our earned media strategy, align and manage communications efforts across departments, and maintain organizational messaging to drive our policy, advocacy, and narrative change goals.

Job Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Work collaboratively across teams to develop communications plans and strategies to support organizational goals, proactively shift the public narrative around immigration in Tennessee, and build support for advocacy and policy priorities;

● Monitor and interpret the latest messaging guidance, public opinion research, and media coverage in order to develop organizational messaging, write talking points, and provide guidance for staff and partners;

● Secure earned media placements/pitch media stories that advance campaign, narrative change, and organizational goals; ● Train and build the capacity of immigrant and refugee leaders and organizational partners to be effective spokespeople about issues and campaigns;

● Develop and sustain working relationships with key local and national media outlets to ensure significant issues are covered, proactive messaging frames are reinforced, and both our organizational perspective and the voices of immigrant and refugee leaders are included;

● Develop messaging, talking points, and organizational statements in response to breaking news events impacting our campaigns and movement, and work with digital organizer to capitalize on opportunities for rapid response digital strategies;

● Maintain editorial calendar of email communications, social media content, and in some cases direct mail through working across tea; ● Support the digital organizer in the planning, creation, and editing of content for digital channels, website, social media, and digital ads;

● Support the marketing coordinator in the planning, creation, and editing of email campaigns, social media content, and organizational marketing materials; ● Manage communications contractors and part-time employees, as budget allows;

● Support the overall strategic efforts of the organization, including organization-wide events such as Day On The Hill, our annual convention, and InterNASHional Night Market, campaigns, and fundraising;

● Maintain accurate data including updating organizational databases, collecting spokesperson information, and curating accurate media lists.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed above. As with every position at TIRRC, every person in the organization will assist their colleagues to ensure a cooperative environment and respond to the needs of the moment.

Qualifications

● Belief in TIRRC’s mission and commitment to social justice;

● 3+ years of experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, policy advocacy, or related field;

● Fluency in English required with excellent writing and editing skills, fluency in another language preferred;

● Demonstrated ability to work on deadline, be highly organized, work independently, and maintain accountability and strong communication with others in collaborative projects;

● Experience with or willingness to learn Google Suite, social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Bluesky Statusbrew, etc.); customer relationship management and email marketing tools (EveryAction); SMS texting and relational organizing tools (Hustle, ThruText, Reach, etc.); public relations software (Prowly); and other tools as needed.

Additional Information

Benefits

SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Salary Range: $58,000-68,000 depending on experience with relocation support available. Benefits: Full-time TIRRC employees are eligible to receive medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of the medical employee premium covered by TIRRC, participate in a 401K retirement plan, and receive 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program. In addition, TIRRC provides paid leave including up to 15 vacation days, 13 paid holidays, and 3 weeks paid sick leave in an employee’s first year and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@tnimmigrant.org.

Details

  • Date Posted: June 3, 2025
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Communications / Marketing / PR
  • Service Area: Social / Human Services
  • Salary Range: $58,000-68,000