Date Posted:
May 14, 2026
Position Title:
Associate Director, Public Relations
Office/Company:
Cradles to Crayons (C2C)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06583
Reports To:
Location:
Boston, MA | Newton, MA
Contact:
Salary:
$80,000.00 – $86,000.00 Salary/year
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Manage, coordinate, and lead Cradles to Crayons' media and PR efforts in collaboration with Leadership and functional areas to meet organizational goals.Build comprehensive PR and media plans; strengthen internal and external positioning, strategies, and relationships; manage external PR agencies; provide media training and support; coordinate collaborative PR efforts with C2C's Partners; and expand awareness of C2C's expertise around childhood and family poverty, clothing needs and distribution, community connection, and the #EndClothingInsecurity movement.5–7 years relevant PR, media, or agency experience; Exemplary organizational and project management skills; attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; Proven ability to meet deadlines; Ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, collaborative environment; Can-do attitude; Proficiency with Office365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database management; Training and/or teaching experience a plus; Non-profit experience a plus.
Responsibilities:
• Model and lead a positive “One Cradles to Crayons” culture, underpinned by Cradles to Crayons’ Cultural Values and related behaviors
• Help establish and implement best practices, processes, and workflows to support project teams and plans
• Support planning, development, and implementation of public relations activities that promote and enhance the organization’s mission and brand, with particular focus on Clothing Insecurity and C2C’s distribution and engagement initiatives in Chicagoland, Greater Philadelphia, and Massachusetts
• Manage and coordinate all external PR agency teams; support contracts and budgets
• Create and support centralized and customized message development for mission, initiatives, events, and stories across all C2C communication mediums
• Help identify thought leadership opportunities for C2C leadership and internal experts (op-eds, Letters to the Editor, podcasts, blogs, etc.)
Qualifications:
• 5–7 years relevant PR, media, or agency experience
• Exemplary organizational and project management skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, collaborative environment
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Cradles to Crayons is committed to pay equity and uses geographic benchmarks to ensure fair compensation. The compensation offered may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
