Communications Specialist I (Remote)

NOTE: This is a remote position; CRS will only consider candidates who are based in countries where we have existing offices. CRS does not sponsor visas for telecommuting employees.

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

About Strengthening Families for Thriving Children Strategic Change Platform 5 (SCP5) and the Changing the Way We Care initiative

As part of its Vision 2030 strategy, CRS is investing in six strategic change platforms, including Strengthening Families for Thriving Children (SCP5). SCP5 is a bold initiative aimed at helping vulnerable children thrive in safe, nurturing families by building resilient communities and influencing policies and systems that support family strengthening. A key component of SCP5 is collaboration with Catholic partners to advance these goals through advocacy, resource mobilization, and community engagement. The flagship global initiative of SCP5 is Changing the Way We Care (CTWWC), which promotes family-based care for children at risk of separation or transitioning from residential care facilities (sometimes referred to as orphanages). CTWWC is implemented by CRS, Maestral International, and other partners, with funding support from USAID and the GHR Foundation.

Job Background/Summary:

The Communications Specialist will support the Program Manager II, Communications in the review, editing, packaging, and dissemination of learning products from various teams (SCP5/CTWWC/Social Services) and partners. This role involves creating, updating and managing communications products for various audiences and channels. This includes collecting and organizing case studies and stories, developing newsletter content, and supporting regular internal and external reporting efforts. Additionally, the Communications Specialist will help to maintain and update the SCP5/CTWWC/Social Services websites, internal/external social media platforms, along with a social media content calendar and international days of recognition. The Communication Specialist will coordinate with the CRS Marketing and Communications Department (MarCom) and external vendors on communications projects, support the creation and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy, and create and disseminate promotional materials for in-person and virtual events and seminars.