Bush Foundation

Position Announcement:
Communications Program Manager
The Bush Foundation is looking for two highly versatile and collaborative communications professionals
to join the Foundations Communications Team and put their skills to use
for a dynamic and mission-driven organization.

Background
The Bush Foundation invests in great ideas and the people who power them. Established in 1953 by 3M
executive Archibald Bush and his wife, Edyth, the Foundation encourages individuals and organizations to
think bigger and think differently about what is possible in communities across Minnesota, North Dakota,
South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geographic area. Learn more about our work
at BushFoundation.org.
The Communications Team works to maximize the impact of the Foundations investments by amplifying,
linking and promoting the great ideas and people that weve invested in. The Teams main priorities are to
refine and maintain the Foundations website, to create and deliver amazing events and materials that
introduce and connect leaders in this region to each other and to lift up the projects and people that weve
invested in through a proactive media relations strategy.

The Foundation is in search of two highly versatile and collaborative communications professionals with
excellent writing skills for two Communications Program Manager positions that will divide the following
responsibilities based on qualifications and experience.
Program Communications
Work with Foundation program teams Community Innovation, Leadership Programs, Native
Nations, Education, and Strategy and Learning to develop strategic and tactical communication
plans.
Provide strategic communications consulting and coaching to Foundation staff and its partners to
increase the reach and impact of stories and resources.
Online Engagement
Develop and implement an online engagement strategy to leverage and support the Foundations
work.
Manage existing and develop new online communications channels, including websites and various
social media platforms.
Publications
Produce b Magazine, serving as primary point of contact for contributors, vendors and stakeholders.
Manage production of accurate, engaging collateral to explain, inspire and leverage our programs for
greatest impact.
Media Relations
Support the Teams work in media relations, community engagement and special projects, and
provide backup support for program communications.

Minimum Qualifications
College degree and at least five years experience in public, nonprofit or related private sector fields.
Communicate simply and effectively for a variety of audiences and through a variety of media.
Effectively manage relationships with consultants, contractors and vendors to ensure delivery of highquality, on-budget and timely deliverables.
Develop and use data to assess effectiveness of products and strategy. Share lessons and learnings
internally and externally.
Support special projects and provide backup support for colleagues.
Work closely with teams across the Foundation to ensure that our strategies and tactics are meeting
each teams goals and align with overall the communications plan for each team.
Demonstrate success in previous professional communication roles, including experience with
social media, online engagement and other community engagement projects.
Work in fluid and dynamic settings.
Interpret and apply strategic guidelines with minimal direction.
Demonstrate the interpersonal and project management skills necessary to effectively coordinate work
assignments and relationships across multiple teams.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
Actively demonstrate core organizational values in performing all duties.
Working Conditions
This position exists in a general office environment. Some travel may be required, with occasional
adjustments to the work schedule in order to participate in events or meet priority deadlines.
Our Values
More Good Every Year. We are a true learning organization and work to be smarter and more effective
every year. We never lose sight of the reason we exist: to do the most possible good with the resources left
to the community by Archibald G. Bush.
Spread Optimism. We encourage individuals and organizations to think bigger and think differently about
what is possible. We are positive and supportive in our internal and external interactions.
Work Beyond Ourselves. We actively seek opportunities to work in true collaboration with others to have
more impact. We are willing to both lead and follow. We candidly share what we learn with others.
Everybody Matters. We are a champion for both excellence and equity inside and out of the Foundation.
We have fair, open and inclusive processes. We work to raise overall quality of life while also closing
opportunity and achievement gaps.
Steward Well. We demonstrate appreciation for the Foundations history and thoughtfully build on its
legacy. We hold ourselves to high standards of integrity and accountability, and conduct ourselves in a way
that we hope would make our founders proud.
JOB DATA:
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Working conditions:

Dominick Washington, Communications Director

Exempt
Office environment with occasional travel. Periodic adjustments to work schedule
may be necessary.

TO APPLY:
Please email a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to Lars Leafblad, Co-Founder and Principal,
Ballinger | Leafblad, Inc. via lars@ballingerleafblad.com. (Writing samples will not be returned.)
Applications will be accepted until February 27, 2015. Review of candidates will begin immediately.

The Bush Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer