Training and Communications Manager, Half-Time
Job Description Summer ‘23
Background: The Mass. PPD Fund is a state-based nonprofit working to increase communities’ capacity to address postpartum depression and other Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) through education, training, and advocacy. Some of our projects include scholarship programs in partnership with Postpartum Support International (PSI), GPS Group Peer Support, the MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health and other leading groups; our Amplifying blog of survivors’ stories; and advocating for better state policies on perinatal mental health including as a Steering Committee member of the Massachusetts Mind the Gap Coalition. Role: The Fund is seeking a team member to support new initiatives in training and communications, as part of the Mass. PPD Fund’s strategic plan. As a small nonprofit, the Training and Communications Manager would also assist with some administrative and outreach duties. This is a half-time, hybrid role.
Desired Skills and Experience:
• Professional background in perinatal mental health and/or maternal health and/or lived experience.
• Communications and social media skills/experience. • Training and/or event planning experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong commitment to DEIAB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access & Belonging) and historically marginalized and vulnerable communities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. • Collaborative and flexible, with strong people skills.
• Program evaluation/survey and/or public health background a plus.
As a relatively new and growing nonprofit, role and responsibilities may vary based on skills and experience of candidate. Salary: $30K annual salary for half-time role. Please note that this is a grant-funded position that will be renegotiated when the grant expires.
To apply, please send resume/CV and cover letter to Jessie Colbert (she/her), Executive Director, Mass. PPD Fund at jcolbert@massppdfund.org
