Communications Manager of Special Projects

Dress for Success Worldwide • Part-time • New York, New York State, United States • $40 / hour • 1w ago

Please note: Applications without cover letter will not be considered. Please send your resume and thoughtful cover letter to jobs@dressforsuccess.org with “Communications Manager of Special Projects” in the subject line.

Dress for Success is a global not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to more than 130 affiliates in over 20 countries. To date, we have helped over 1.3 million women work towards self-sufficiency. Visit http://www.dressforsuccess.org to learn more.

Dress for Success Worldwide is the managing entity for the organization and its global affiliate network. Dress for Success Worldwide has operations in New York City.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This part-time, temporary role is pivotal in executing our brand re-fresh initiative, Women Who Inspire Campaign, and other Communications projects.

Responsibilities

Brand Refresh:

Act as a project manager working closely with the Vice President of Communications on the brand refresh initiative
Serve as liaison between the Communications department and the Song/Accenture agency on the brand refresh, ensuring alignment with the Dress for Success Worldwide strategic plan
Develop weekly status emails, monthly and quarterly reports, and PowerPoint decks for internal and external stakeholders
Coordinate communications for Affiliate Impact team, including communications/presentations for Chief Affiliate Impact Officer, quarterly Affiliate Roundtables and Affiliate Councils, monthly affiliate meetings, and the 2025 October affiliate conference
Collaborate with Vice President of Communications and Song agency on brand activation and integration, develop reports and updates on agency activity, coordinate interviews and presentations, and help troubleshoot and respond to affiliate branding questions and requests
Reporting directly to the Comms Director, monitor agency performance management and update CEO, ELT, and Board on progress

Women Who Inspire Campaign (WWIC):

Under the supervision of the Director of Communications, serve as project manager for campaign, including managing post-event 2025 campaign outreach efforts, brainstorming areas of improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance individual and corporate donations, and summarizing and analyzing outcomes and performance
Implement comprehensive strategic plans for 2025 Luncheon and 2026 campaign, including managing general project timeline, and allocating budget and resources to ensure that all aspects of the event or campaign are executed effectively and efficiently
Get the timeline approved and make sure all deliverables are executed according to the approved timeline
Coordinate with Communications/Development departments and graphic designer in developing WWIC campaign infographic summarizing key KPIs and benefits for use in securing potential corporate sponsors for 2026 campaign
Provide oversight, guidance, and direction to the Development team in all closure and follow up for 2025 campaign
Coordinate cross functional collaboration with Development and other departmental teams as needed to leverage resources, expertise, and support for successful events or campaign execution
Proactively seek feedback from team members and stakeholders to identify opportunities for improving processes and outcomes for future events and campaigns
Prepare PowerPoint decks and progress reports for ELT and DFS Worldwide Board

Special Projects:

Act as Project Manager and provide support to the Communications department on Worldwide, Special Projects, Marketing and Promotions, initiatives, and strategic planning
Perform other related duties, as assigned

Competencies

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization
Detail oriented, resourceful, collaborative, and agile
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Critical thinkers with complex, conceptual problem-solving ability
Strong emotional intelligence
Self-motivated and accountable
Impeccable judgment and discretion
Exceptional project management, time management and organizational skills
Inquisitive, stays abreast of trends in digital marketing

Required Education and Experience

Master’s degree or equivalent practical experience
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in roles related to Project Management, Communications, and/or Strategic Planning and Management
Experience managing junior staff and serving as liaison with external agencies and vendors
Demonstrated proficiency in nonprofit management, data analytics, and project evaluation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, project, and data management platforms

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position, scheduled for three days per week, with one in-person workday required on either Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Dress for Success Worldwide offers a congenial work environment. The dress code is business smart/business casual.

Physical Demands

Employee may need to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds in performing regular office duties and managing records, files, and materials.

Work Authorization

Must be able to show eligibility for employment in the United States within three days of hire.

AAP/EEO Statement

Dress for Success is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified candidates regardless of demographic background.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and thoughtful cover letter to jobs@dressforsuccess.org with “Communications Manager of Special Projects” in the subject line.

No phone calls or recruiters.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 24 per week

Schedule: