Director, Public Engagement

Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) is the global organization’s presence in the United States. We engage people in the U.S. to fight injustice all around the world, while we also work to protect people’s human rights here in the U.S. Amnesty International USA has more than one million members and activists in all 50 states, who are part of a larger global movement of 10 million people in 150 countries. We are a democratically governed, grassroots membership organization, which means that our members vote on key policy issues and elect our Board of Directors. Amnesty International USA’s elected Board members, staff, and members work together to lead the organization.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:  Please submit a resume and cover letter.

Department:  Strategy and Impact

Reports To:  National Director, Marketing and Communications

Number of Direct Reports:  2

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Location:  United States

Remote/Hybrid:  Remote with travel

Category:  Full-time

Position Type:  Non-Union

Travel Required (%):  up to 10%

Deadline to Apply:  9-21-26

Job Summary

AIUSA’s Marketing and Communications team develops and executes creative and compelling communications strategies that leverage and build on the Amnesty brand, mobilize members and supporters, and add to the public discourse to protect and advance human rights.

The Director, Public Engagement (“Director”) leads Amnesty International USA’s efforts to reach and mobilize new audiences through compelling messaging strategies, innovative events and engaging collaborations with influencers, artists and public figures.

This role involves managing messaging and narrative strategies, influencer and creative partnerships, and collaborating directly with senior leaders on media, creative content, and public engagement tactics.

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