Health and Reentry Project (HARP) is a nonprofit policy and healthcare organization focused on improving health outcomes for people returning to their communities after incarceration. Its work helps expand access to care through policy analysis, technical assistance for government agencies, support for Medicaid 1115 reentry waiver implementation, and collaboration with people directly affected by the justice system. HARP also develops practical resources—including policy briefs, implementation guides, and toolkits—to help communities design and carry out effective reentry health initiatives.
Director of Communications at HARP (Remote, United States)
Lead policy communications, marketing, media relations, and digital strategy for the Health and Reentry Project. Help advance health-care access and safer reentry outcomes for people leaving incarceration.
Description
- Partner with the Executive Director on external positioning, brand strategy, and narrative development
- Create, execute, assess, and refine a communications plan and calendar tied to HARP’s mission and strategic priorities
- Shape and manage HARP’s organizational voice, messaging, and visual identity across communication channels
- Produce persuasive materials for policymakers, government agencies, local officials, advocates, stakeholders, and the public
- Lead marketing strategy for HARP’s State Technical Assistance Center and other core programs
- Oversee product development from initial concept through publication
- Direct the work of external contractors and design vendors
- Write and edit social posts, newsletters, blog articles, opinion pieces, and press releases
- Grow and manage HARP’s website, social channels, and email communications
- Maintain working relationships with web and design contractors
- Measure and report digital performance to strengthen reach and engagement
- Coordinate rapid-response communications on policy changes and breaking news
- Maintain an editorial calendar supporting publications, policy initiatives, and stakeholder engagement
- Develop and maintain HARP’s media contact list
- Help organizational leaders and staff engage directly with reporters
- Coordinate external public relations resources and relationships when needed
- Report to the Executive Director and participate on the senior leadership team
Requirements
- At least 10 years of communications experience in policy, nonprofit, membership association, consulting, or government settings
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Proven success developing and delivering high-impact communications strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas to varied audiences
- Leadership experience establishing communications systems such as workflows, templates, and shared standards
- Experience using digital communications platforms, content management systems, social media, and basic analytics
- Strong strategic judgment with the ability to turn vision into practical, scalable operating plans
- Experience overseeing contractors and vendors
- Knowledge of health policy, criminal justice, or related subject matter, or the ability to learn complex policy issues quickly
- Highly organized, detail-focused, results-oriented, and comfortable in a growth- and learning-oriented culture
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and good humor while handling competing priorities and deadlines
- Clear, concise written and spoken communication
- Self-directed and capable of working independently on a small team
- Ability to work remotely or in a hybrid environment
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that values varied perspectives and experiences
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Competitive benefits package
- Remote or hybrid work environment
- Additional benefits included in HARP’s benefits package