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Communications & Development Director (View full job posting)

Michigan Disability Rights Coalition is seeking an experienced Communications & Development Director to lead all communications efforts and support fundraising initiatives. This full-time position is based at our East Lansing office with hybrid work options available.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will be a creative, mission-driven professional who can authentically capture MDRC's work in compelling ways. You'll lead social media strategy, produce our monthly newsletter, launch marketing for our community training program, and highlight the stories of leadership program participants and community partners. You'll also support fundraising campaigns and donor relations in partnership with the Executive Director.

What You'll Do

• Lead social media strategy and maintain consistent, engaging content across all platforms
• Plan, write, design, and distribute MDRC's monthly newsletter
• Develop promotional materials and outreach strategies for MDRC's training services
• Feature leadership program participants and community partners through storytelling
• Develop overall communications strategy and branding guidelines
• Serve as primary media contact and organizational spokesperson
• Support fundraising appeals and donor recognition programs

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit communications, marketing, or public relations
• 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit development/fundraising
• Exceptional storytelling and written communication skills
• Deep commitment to disability justice
• Proficiency in social media platforms, email marketing tools, content management systems, and graphic design tools
• Knowledge of accessibility standards for digital content (plain language, image descriptions, captioning, WCAG guidelines)

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $60,000–$65,000 annually, based on experience

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one (extremely low-cost medical; free dental and vision)
• 208 hours of paid time off per year, plus 8 hours earned biweekly
• 14 paid holidays
• Earned sick time under Michigan's ESTA
• 403(b) with employer match
• Paid cell phone plan
• Paid parental leave (8 weeks after short-term disability)

This position requires Michigan residency and up to 30% travel within the state.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume to MDRCemployment@mymdrc.org by February 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews may be scheduled before the deadline.

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Don't meet every qualification? Apply anyway. Studies show marginalized communities often don't apply unless they check every box. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply—you may be just the right candidate.

For questions or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application process, email MDRCemployment@mymdrc.org.