Associate Communications Officer — Flint Area

About the position

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation seeks an associate communications officer to help communicate about the Foundation’s charitable work in our hometown of Flint, Michigan. The ACO reports to the communications officer for our Flint Area grantmaking program. The position is based at our headquarters in Flint, with some remote work.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues in Communications and Programs to document, raise awareness, and increase public and policymaker support for charitable efforts the Mott Foundation supports in our home community.
• Write content for varied audiences, including but not limited to Flint residents, local leaders, policymakers and Foundation trustees.
• Collaborate with Communications colleagues on photos, graphics and data visualizations to help communicate clearly about work the Foundation supports.
• Attend site visits, media events and other community gatherings to gather and share information.
• When appropriate, serve as a communications resource to the Foundation’s Flint area grantees.
• Collaborate on Foundation-wide projects led by the Communications Department, such as our annual report and communications related to the Foundation’s centennial.

Attributes

• You’re a strong writer who also has good oral communication skills.
• You have at least some experience working with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to develop strong communications products.
• You’re able to work collaboratively with different teams to gather project requirements, establish timelines, provide status updates, and effectively receive and incorporate feedback.
• You have strong time management and prioritization skills that enable you to simultaneously handle and quickly complete multiple projects.
• You work well in a fluid environment where priorities may change quickly.
• You’re motivated to stay up to date with storytelling and social media trends, tools and best practices.

Qualifications and requirements

• Three to five years of experience in journalism, public relations or communications for social good.

• Ability to write news releases, feature stories, cutlines and talking points.

• Published/posted clips that demonstrate your writing skills.
• Preference may be given to candidates who have deep knowledge of the Flint community.
• Excellent attention to detail and an eye for aesthetics.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with AP Style and proficiency with the use of storytelling and data visualization tools would be helpful but are not prerequisites.
• The position requires an on-site presence in the Flint office Monday through Thursday, with the option of working remotely on Friday, when possible. Employees may flex their hours earlier in the week to work a half day on Friday, and they also have an additional bank of remote workdays each year.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation and benefits

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000.

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation offers a generous benefits package, including: medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and their families, paid at 100% for most plans; 15 paid holidays and three weeks of vacation in the first year, increasing to four weeks the second year; and both a 401(k) and pension plan. The Foundation also provides employees with a 3:1 match for their personal charitable contributions.

How to apply for this position

To apply, please email the following to HR@mott.org:

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• Three writing samples, as well as a description of the role(s) that you and others played in finalizing the written content.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage interested parties to apply as soon as possible.

About the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

Automotive pioneer Charles Stewart Mott established the private charitable foundation that bears his name in 1926 in Flint, Michigan. The Mott Foundation supports and works with organizations in our hometown of Flint and communities around the world to promote a just, equitable and sustainable society. We make grants to nonprofit organizations working in our four areas of interest: the Flint area, youth engagement, environment and civil society. In 2025, the Foundation made 396 grants totaling more than $161 million. For more information, visit mott.org.

The Mott Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity of thinking, background and perspective among its staff. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.