• Provide online instruction for courses needed in Effective Speaking on a quarter-by-quarter appointment.

• Ensure that they are meeting the number of PR opportunities assigned to them on a monthly basis • Proactively pitch academic thought leaders to national, local and industry media outlets • Work with Director of Comms on client strategy calls for clients • Ensure all reporting is completed in a timely manner • Work with Director of Comms to address any larger client issues and communicate regularly any concerns that are forthcoming • Lead peg meetings and internal calls where appropriate • Stay on top of industry trends for clients • Build media and faculty relationships • Utilize SEO practices to improve overall PR performance and look for opportunities to collaborate with SEO team to showcase to clients how our services work together • Participate in content brainstorms from a faculty and persona standpoint

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI), a division of Community Resources for Justice, Inc., is seeking a Communications Specialist to help elevate the organization’s national visibility as a leader in justice policy and implementation. The Communications Specialist will help develop high-quality content that advances CJI’s communications, branding, and marketing goals. The ideal candidate for this position is a self-directed professional who can operate independently, work with teams and subject matter experts, and apply excellent writing skills to translate technical, complex information into clear, compelling content and visual materials. The position is part-time to start with the potential of turning into a full-time position. This position is central to CJI’s communications efforts, supporting content creation and design, analytics, and performance tracking to help guide and refine our work. - Produce high-quality written and visual content for CJI’s website, newsletters, social media, publications, and multimedia channels. - Develop, author, and publish compelling written and multimedia content for CJI’s website, newsletters, social channels, video scripts, media outreach, and other distribution channels. - Collaborate with project teams and subject matter experts to translate technical research, policy, and program information into accessible, engaging narratives. - Design graphics, infographics, and simple multimedia assets to support publications, campaigns, and events. - Assist in planning and executing communications strategies for projects, publications, and events in alignment with CJI’s messaging and brand. - Monitor engagement on digital channels (social media, newsletters, website). - Track basic performance metrics and provide insights to the Communications Team and Leadership Team. - Recommend small adjustments to content, timing, or format based on audience response. Qualifications - Minimum of five years of experience in a communications role, ideally including nonprofit or mission-driven communications and marketing. - Knowledge of emerging digital communications tools, including AI. - Demonstrated ability to translate technical information into clear, engaging content. - Experience tracking, analyzing, and reporting on key performance metrics (website and social media analytics) and translating data into actionable improvements. - Exceptional writing skills, including copy editing and proofreading. - Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to the highest quality work. - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a variety of people, both in person and virtually. - Self-directed, able to prioritize workload effectively within a part-time schedule. - Experience with basic graphic design tools such as Canva. Requirements - Bonus Skills (preferred but not required): - Advanced graphic design tools (e.g., InDesign, Illustrator). - Experience with website content management tools (e.g., WordPress). - Familiarity with public/media relations best practices. - Interest in justice policy and practice. Education - Relevant bachelor’s degree or five or more years of experience in the field.

• Execute ecosystem growth campaigns across B2B channels (e.g., LinkedIn, industry publications) • Drive adoption and engagement across the Canton Network • Manage multi-channel prospect nurture sequences for ecosystem expansion • Coordinate product launches and token integration announcements • Track network growth and engagement metrics • Create and deliver multi-step email campaigns • Develop technical marketing content for financial services audiences • Create educational materials on blockchain concepts for finance professionals • Write thought leadership articles to position Obsidian Systems in enterprise DeFi • Produce case studies, white papers, and compliance-driven marketing collateral • Support conference speaking engagements and industry panel participation • Build relationships with trade publications, analysts, and financial media • Partner with leadership on narrative positioning across X (Twitter) and industry media • Maintain CRM (HubSpot) data and prospect databases • Manage website content and updates • Set up marketing automation and tracking systems • Generate campaign and network analytics reports • Collaborate with leadership on commentary across digital and industry platforms