Hopelab · 1 day ago
Communications & Policy Assistant
United States
Full-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry Level
$35.65/hr - $44.56/hrHopelab envisions a future where young people have equitable opportunities to live joyful and purposeful lives. The Communications & Policy Assistant supports strategic communications and policy initiatives, amplifying youth mental health research and engaging in policy-related projects.
Health CareImpact InvestingMental HealthNon ProfitSocial ImpactUX DesignVenture Capital
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist with drafting and editing blog posts, partner spotlights, and social media content under senior guidance; support the relaunch of the Instagram account and associated creative content
Track and analyze youth mental health legislation and regulations at both state and federal levels; provide research assistance for policy concepts and help create information briefs
Support team members in engaging with portfolio companies, partners, grantees, and young leaders; assist with outreach for collaborative content projects and manage follow-up communications
Support newsletter production, website updates, and special projects like research reports or fellowship announcements; maintain organized content archives and project files
Assist with logistics for partner convenings and policy events, including scheduling, travel coordination, note-taking, and record-keeping
Help maintain organized tracking systems for projects and partnerships; keep content calendars updated and monitor upcoming project deadlines
Present content related to our work through written and verbal professional communication outlets
Qualification
Required
A combination of education, relevant work experience, and/or training resulting in demonstrated ability to successfully complete the job tasks
Typically, a Bachelor's degree with academic studies in a relevant field (communications, marketing, and/or public policy) is a plus
Interest in learning about communications strategies and youth mental health and well-being policy
Experience with communications concepts and tactics
Strong project administration skills, including detailed tracking of project tasks, deliverables, and goals
Strong research skills and strong attention to detail
Experience and enthusiasm for working in an interdisciplinary environment and learning about approaches from other fields
Experience and comfort in communicating with diverse audiences, verbally and in writing
Experience building relationships and partnerships and communicating sensitively with a wide range of stakeholder groups, including young people
Experience coordinating essential communication with external collaborators
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Internet stipends
Wellness programs, including 8 therapy and 8 coaching sessions a year for you and dependents
Paid time off
401K contributions exceeding industry standards
Company
Hopelab
Hopelab is a social innovation lab and impact investor at the intersection of tech and youth mental health.
Founded in 2001
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$9M2006-02-20Angel· $9M
Leadership Team
Jaspal Sandhu
President & CEO
Erin Sietstra
Head of Investments
Recent News
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