We’re looking for a TWO new members of our team: a Manager of Communications and Engagement and a part time Coordinator of Operations and Administration
ABOUT the Manager of Communications and Engagement
We’re looking for a communications pro who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and make some real noise for Mississippi’s youngest learners. If you’re the kind of person who loves turning big ideas into clear, compelling stories (and maybe can’t resist a good headline), this might be your moment. As our Manager of Communications & Engagement, you won’t just be posting updates—you’ll be shaping how people understand, connect with, and take action for the issues that matter most to babies and families across the state.
This role is equal parts strategist, storyteller, and doer. You’ll lead the charge on how we show up to partners, policymakers, early educators, and parents—crafting messages that inform, inspire, and mobilize. From pitching stories to the press and funders to bringing our coalition (including Forum for the Future) to life, your work will help turn momentum into meaningful change. If you or someone you know is excited by fast-paced, mission-driven work—and is ready to own communications in a small but mighty team—let us know!
ABOUT the Part Time Coordinator of Operations and Administration Role
MELA is hiring a part-time Coordinator of Operations & Administration to help keep our work moving forward with clarity, consistency, and care. This role is all about connecting the dots—supporting systems, managing logistics, and making complex work feel seamless across our team and coalition.
If you love bringing order to moving parts, get satisfaction from a well-run system, enjoy flexible, project-based work, have experience in operations, finance, systems, or logistics, are excited to grow into leadership in operations or strategy, then this might be your lane. You’ll work closely with our Executive Director and partners across the state to help power the day-to-day work that makes long-term impact possible.
Priority application deadline: Friday, June 5 with a target start date by the end of June.
If you’re the kind of person who makes things work better, we’d love to hear from you!
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