Position Title 

Manager, Communications

Position Type 

Full-time (Exempt) 

Reporting to 

Senior Director, Marketing & Communications

Position Summary 

The Manager of Communications is responsible for elevating the organization’s brand, visibility, and impact through strategic communications, public relations, media relations, storytelling, and integrated marketing campaigns. This role also helps manage sponsor activation and promotion of corporate and strategic partnerships, ensuring partners receive meaningful visibility, engagement opportunities, and measurable value while advancing the organization’s mission.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and skilled storyteller who can develop compelling campaigns, generate earned media, and execute partnership activations that drive awareness, engagement, and organizational growth.

TMF accepts applications from candidates across the continental United States, with a preference for those located near a TMF office. Please note that TMF will be closed for the week of June 29 - July 3 in observance of the 4th of July. First round interviews will start after the holiday and continue throughout the month.

About Travis Manion Foundation 

Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) unites communities to strengthen America's national character by empowering veterans and families of fallen to develop and lead future generations. In 2007, 1stLt Travis Manion was killed in Iraq while saving his wounded teammates. Travis' legacy lives on in the words he spoke before leaving for his final deployment, "If Not Me, Then Who..." Guided by this ethos, veterans continue their service, develop strong relationships with their communities, and thrive in their post-military lives by serving as character role models to youth. As a result, communities prosper and the character of our nation’s heroes lives on in the next generation. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Communications & Public Relations

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that support organizational priorities, fundraising initiatives, advocacy efforts, programs, and events.
• Manage media relations efforts, including media outreach, press releases, story pitching, spokesperson preparation, and crisis communications support and management of the organization’s retained PR agency. 
• Manage editorial calendars and oversee content planning to ensure consistent storytelling throughout the year.
• Identify opportunities to elevate the organization’s thought leadership, mission impact, and beneficiary stories.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate programmatic outcomes into compelling communications content.
• Monitor and report on communications performance, earned media results, audience engagement, and brand awareness metrics.
• Support communications planning and promotion for signature events, campaigns, volunteer activations, and national initiatives.

Partnership Activation

• Manage the marketing/communications deliverables for corporate partnership activations and sponsorship fulfillment.
• Work with the marketing team to execute integrated marketing plans that maximize partner visibility and engagement while aligning with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with Development and Corporate Partnerships teams to support sponsorship launches, cause-marketing campaigns, volunteer initiatives, and national partnership activations.
• Manage partnership recognition across communications channels, events, website, email marketing, and social media, sponsorship and impact reports. 
• Coordinate media and public relations opportunities involving corporate partners.
• Identify innovative activation opportunities that deepen partner engagement and strengthen long-term relationships.
• Attend events as needed to support communications, media relations, and partnership activation efforts.

Qualifications 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or previous military service) in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in communications, public relations, marketing, brand management, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success securing earned media coverage and managing public relations initiatives.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilities across multiple communications channels.
• Experience developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working with external stakeholders, sponsors, or corporate partners.
• Highly competent with Microsoft Office Suite and G-Suite.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills; must be self-reliant and initiative-driven, while still being an effective and collaborative team member. 
• Remains focused and efficient in the face of pressure, delivers results with timelines; not intimidated by complex tasks, challenging timelines, or a fast-paced work environment.
• Energetic, flexible, and proactive with dedication to the mission of Travis Manion Foundation and a passion for service and community development.
• Must have their own car in working condition and a valid driver’s license. Proof of automobile insurance is required. TMF does reimburse for mileage when a personal vehicle is used for business travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in agency, nonprofit, veteran service, philanthropy, or mission-driven organizations.
• Experience supporting cause-marketing campaigns, sponsorship activations, or corporate social impact initiatives.
• Familiarity with media monitoring, email marketing, CRM, and digital analytics platforms.
• Military service and/or connected to the U.S. military is a plus, but not required.

Compensation

For the past eight years, Travis Manion Foundation has been recognized as a “Best Nonprofit to Work For” by the Nonprofit Times. TMF was also named a “Best Nonprofit Workplace” by the Best Companies Group in 2026. 

The pay for this position is $70-75k and is based on the candidate’s work experience, skills, and abilities. TMF offers a benefits package, which includes medical and dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life and participation in our 401(k) program, to name a few. In addition, we have an attractive PTO policy along with holidays and paid parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

TMF is committed to an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect, dignity and equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, age, genetic information, marital and partnership status, familial status, alienage or citizenship status, handicap, disability or perceived  disability, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, consumer credit status, unemployment status, caregiver status, victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, military and veteran status and any other category protected by federal, state, city and local laws. 

At TMF, one of our main priorities is to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as real value for our leaders, staff, board, members and those we serve. Many of the greatest ideas come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive environment. 

Application Procedure 

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter (with salary requirements) describing their background as it relates to the position description. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until a final candidate is selected. Submit all information via email to [email protected]. 

**No phone calls or faxes. Due to the volume of applications, TMF cannot notify applicants of the status of their applications unless an interview is requested.