Louisiana cannot thrive until every citizen, regardless of race or ZIP code, has the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Invest in Louisiana uses research, communications and outreach to advocate for public policies that eliminate racial barriers and produce a more just and inclusive economy. In Louisiana, nearly 1 in 6 young people between the ages of 16 and 24 are not plugged into work or school. We call this population Opportunity Youth. We are seeking someone to help us tell the story of Opportunity Youth to new audiences through the Louisiana Opportunity Youth Alliance (LOYAL). If you have a knack for storytelling, an interest in public policy and a mastery of digital communications tools then you are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Communications Responsibilities

• Work closely with policy and outreach teams to collect stories and create messaging that is optimized for engagement across email, social media and the web;
• Create graphic, video, and story content for LOYAL online and social media channels, including, but not limited to: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, ensuring brand consistency and tone of voice;
• Work with policy and advocacy teams to distill complex policy topics into clear and compelling content for a general audience;
• Act as day-to-day project manager for LOYAL internal and external communications efforts, developing timelines and ensuring deliverables are on time; 
• Track communications and outreach activities for reporting and strategic refinement.

Outreach Responsibilities

• Represent the organization at events, coalitions, and community meetings; 
• Identify and pursue new outreach opportunities to expand the organization’s reach;
• Support partner grassroots organizing or mobilization efforts, where relevant; and 
• Assist in coordinating public-facing events such as forums, workshops, tabling, or town halls.

About You

• Excellent writer and storyteller with the multimedia clips to prove it;
• Able to tell impactful stories in a creative yet polished manner; 
• Committed to economic and racial justice and energized by mission-driven work; and 
• Excited to build out foundational communications processes and norms across the organization and partners; 
• Able to use knowledge and experience to consistently exercise discretion and judgment, generate work ideas, and manage tasks or projects independently; and
• Familiar with the legislative process and public policy, especially issues that affect young people. 

Additional Information

• This is a full-time, bargaining-unit position in Invest United, Invest in Louisiana’s staff union. 
• The salary range for this position is $60,000 – $68,000 per year, with generous benefits that include 100% company-paid health, dental and vision insurance for employees, a 403(b) retirement plan with company match and generous paid leave. 
• To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and at least two work samples to jobs@investlouisiana.org with “Communications and Outreach Manager” in the subject line.
• The applicant review process will begin Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The job will remain open until filled. 

Invest in Louisiana is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religious or political affiliation, disability, and any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law.