Communications Coordinator

Kids Win Missouri is seeking a creative, organized communicator ready to take ownership of key organizational priorities, including coordinating communications across platforms, promoting the Child Care Works program to families, providers, and employers across Missouri, and helping build a new membership program.

About Kids Win Missouri

Kids Win Missouri is a non-partisan, statewide coalition representing child well-being practitioners, advocates, and parents spanning early childhood development, education, health, child safety, and economic security. Founded in 2013 as the Missouri Children's Leadership Council and rebranded in 2017, the organization has spent over a decade building a reputation as a respected and influential voice on policies impacting children and families in Missouri. Its advocacy has contributed to the creation of the state Office of Childhood, securing hundreds of millions in new state funding for child care and early education, expanding access to health coverage for Missouri families, and securing new legal funding for kinship caregivers. In recent years, Kids Win Missouri has expanded beyond policy and advocacy into broader systems-building work, including support for the statewide Child Care and Early Education Community Planning Initiative and the launch of Child Care Works, an innovative cost-sharing program that facilitates the sharing of child care costs among families, employers, the public sector, and philanthropy. An Executive Director and an active Board of Directors lead the organization.

About the Position

This is a full-time position that includes paid vacation, sick days, and health and retirement benefits. The annual salary for the position is between $55,000 and $65,000. The position will work remotely and can be located anywhere in Missouri. The position requires occasional travel in Missouri for events, stakeholder meetings, or coalition convenings and may require (infrequent) out-of-state travel. Due to the position’s travel requirements, the individual selected is expected to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Physical demands are typical of a standard office environment, but also include working from non-office locations. The position reports to the Deputy Director.

Responsibilities and Duties

Organizational Communications

• Maintain a consistent organizational voice, messaging, and branding across all channels

• Develop and manage a communications calendar

• Draft and distribute newsletters, press releases, social media content, and other public-facing materials; support staff with writing, editing, and formatting

• Address staff communications needs across program areas, including coalition management and partner engagement

• Coordinate with consultants and partners on communications projects, ensuring brand consistency

• Manage Kids Win Missouri's social media presence, including content creation, scheduling, and audience engagement

• Build and maintain a statewide media list and cultivate relationships with media organizations to grow earned media opportunities

Child Care Works Program Support

• Coordinate promotion and marketing for the Child Care Works program, targeting families, child care providers, and employers

• Plan, promote, and manage virtual outreach events, including registration, logistics, and follow-up

Additional Duties

• Track and report on communications metrics and analytics to assess performance and inform strategy

• Support exploratory work on and development of an organizational membership program in coordination with the Director of Development

• Other duties as assigned

Desired Experience, Qualifications, and Skills

• Associate or bachelor’s degree required, preferably in communications, public relations, marketing, nonprofit management, or a related field

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

• Experience in communications, marketing, social media, or public outreach

• Experience managing multiple channels and developing content for diverse audiences

• Familiarity with email marketing tools, AI-assisted writing and productivity tools, virtual event platforms, and Google Workspace 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Knowledge of Missouri’s political landscape and policies impacting children and families is a plus, but not required

Application Information

To apply, please email a cover letter that includes why you are the best candidate for this position, a resume, and a writing sample or portfolio of communications work to Abigail Walden at awalden@kidswinmissouri.org. The position will remain open until filled.

Kids Win Missouri does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious or political affiliation, disability, veteran status, or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.