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KivaSenior Manager, Public Relations
Kiva seeks a Senior Manager, Public Relations to support its communications initiatives from a remote workspace. Founded in 2005, the global nonprofit operates a crowdfunding platform…
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Kiva seeks a Senior Manager, Public Relations to support its communications initiatives from a remote workspace. Founded in 2005, the global nonprofit operates a crowdfunding platform that connects individual lenders with borrowers in more than 100 countries to expand financial access and foster community growth. Operating within a digital-first culture, the organization relies on a distributed team of over 130 full-time employees and more than 700 volunteers worldwide. In this…
Job Description
Kiva seeks a Senior Manager, Public Relations to support its communications initiatives from a remote workspace. Founded in 2005, the global nonprofit operates a crowdfunding platform that connects individual lenders with borrowers in more than 100 countries to expand financial access and foster community growth. Operating within a digital-first culture, the organization relies on a distributed team of over 130 full-time employees and more than 700 volunteers worldwide.
In this multifaceted role, the professional will collaborate closely with the Communications Director to drive public relations, media strategy, and thought leadership amplification. Key duties include managing agency relationships, translating impact metrics and borrower stories into compelling pitches, spearheading multi-partner campaigns with strategic and lending allies, and overseeing the organization's LinkedIn presence. The position requires an adaptable communicator who can seamlessly switch between high-level strategy and tactical execution.
This opportunity is well-suited for a dedicated communications practitioner with a strong background in media relations, thought leadership development, and campaign coordination across multiple stakeholders. Candidates must possess permanent work authorization for the United States, as visa sponsorship is unavailable. Employment is restricted to individuals residing in specific U.S. states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Director to advance public relations and thought leadership goals while managing daily relationships with the external PR firm
- Utilize borrower stories, impact statistics, and outcome metrics to support national and top-tier media outreach
- Manage the Muck Rack tool for tracking, reporting, trend monitoring, and localized media list creation
- Maintain a resource library for U.S. hubs, Lending Partners, and Strategic Partners to facilitate localized media coverage
- Design and execute public-facing campaigns with corporate, foundation, and lending partners
- Lead the strategy and day-to-day management of the organization's LinkedIn channel
- Identify and pursue speaking engagements, conference panels, awards, and industry visibility opportunities
- Generate team reports and socialize performance metrics covering PR, media coverage, and campaign results across internal teams
Requirements
- Permanent work authorization for the United States without need for visa sponsorship
- Residency in AZ, CA, CO, DE, GA, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NY, OH, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, or WA
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in public relations and media relations including direct pitching and securing earned coverage
- Experience designing and implementing thought leadership strategies and executive positioning
- Background in managing multi-partner communications or marketing campaigns across internal and external organizations
- Previous experience working within a public relations agency or managing a PR agency client-side
- Working knowledge of social listening platforms, digital asset management systems, data reporting tools, research repositories, and CRMs
Core Skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development opportunities
- 401k matching
- Unlimited paid time off
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a work-from-home position, though applicants must reside in one of the following eligible U.S. states: AZ, CA, CO, DE, GA, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NY, OH, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, or WA.
What is the salary range for the Senior Manager, Public Relations role?
The salary range is between $91,000 and $118,000, with the final offer depending on the candidate's location, skills, and experience.
Does Kiva offer visa sponsorship for this role?
No, applicants must have permanent work authorization for the United States, as visa sponsorship cannot be provided.
What are the core focus areas of this communications role?
The position centers on public relations and media strategy, partner campaigns with strategic and lending allies, thought leadership amplification including LinkedIn management, and analytics reporting.
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