Communications Associate - J-PAL Global

J-PAL is recruiting a Communications Associate to contribute to our mission of transforming rigorous research into better policies that reach people most in need. The ideal candidate is creative and analytical; a strong writer and editor; familiar with quantitative impact evaluation methods, and has a strong interest in J-PAL’s mission.


This is a hybrid position based in Cambridge, MA, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Staff are expected to be in the office two days per week. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategic communications (25%): You will serve as a core member of J-PAL’s communications team, helping develop multi-platform communications strategies for new research results, policy guidance, and the launch of major J-PAL partnerships and initiatives. You will also serve as a liaison for communications leads in J-PAL’s seven regional offices, helping to develop regional strategy, troubleshoot challenges and brainstorm new approaches, and provide guidance and training in collaboration with other members of the Global team.
Translating complex research into engaging, plain-language content (20%): You will work with J-PAL’s subject matter experts to translate research results and policy guidance into engaging communications content, including writing and editing weekly blog posts, monthly newsletters, and regular email campaigns. You will also serve as lead project manager and editor for J-PAL’s annual report, collaborating with internal teams and regional offices to tell the story of J-PAL’s successes, challenges, and innovations.
Owning J-PAL’s social media presence (20%): You will develop and execute quarterly strategy and daily content for J-PAL’s LinkedIn, X, BlueSky, Facebook, and Instagram accounts that engage our target audiences of researchers, policymakers, and partners. This includes collaborating with our Digital Communications Associate and J-PAL’s designers and video team to develop content tailored for social platforms, helping internal subject matter experts translate complex research findings into plain language suitable for broad audiences, and regularly analyzing and presenting on metrics to identify and act upon user trends.
Email marketing (15%): You will work with the Communications Manager and design team to advance our email marketing strategy, surfacing new innovations and developing creative journey-based email campaigns that engage and educate our stakeholder audience and prompt concrete policy action.
Media engagement (10%): You will work with the Communications Lead and subject matter experts to conduct desk research on prospective media targets, draft media pitches and press releases, and track trending topics in the news, to help raise awareness of policy-relevant research results and promote evidence-informed decision-making among wider audiences.
Leading alumni engagement (10%): You will work with the Digital Communications Associate to create and edit J-PAL’s quarterly alumni email newsletter, developing new written and multimedia features to showcase former J-PAL staff who have gone on to serve in leadership positions in government, nonprofits, the private sector, and academia.

Qualifications:

Education: You hold at least a bachelor’s degree with intermediate-level training in economics (econometrics, statistics, and/or quantitative analysis training is a plus). Do you have a demonstrated academic interest in journalism, public policy, international development, marketing and

Programmes and Training Administrator

Spring Impact is supporting the world’s most ambitious social purpose organisations to solve big problems. We partner with teams who are doing truly transformative work but are frustrated that they could be reaching many more people. We support these organisations through a mix of consulting, coaching and training.

Over the last ten years we’ve learnt a lot about what it takes to scale social innovations , and are confident in the tried-and-tested approach we've developed to partnering others on their journey .

Our staff draw on their lived experience, and their professional experiences from across the social sector, to deliver this approach. We’ve got plans to grow further and are looking to add experience and new perspectives as we do so. We are committed to ensuring that Spring Impact is representative of our society at large, and is an inclusive environment for all, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and socioeconomic background.

About the role

You will provide key day-to-day support to ensure the effective, high-quality delivery of programmes and training initiatives. This involves coordinating communications, managing event logistics, contributing to reporting, supporting grant administration, and maintaining digital systems. You will work closely with the Programmes team and the Training team to ensure smooth planning, implementation, and evaluation of programme activities and training.

Key Responsibilities

Below is a high-level summary of your role will look like. For further details, please refer to the job description here.

Programmes Delivery Support (50% time)

Provide day-to-day support to Programme Managers in delivering activities on time and within budget, including coordinating internal communication, logistics, and scheduling.

Organise and manage training sessions, webinars, and events; support the full re-

granting process from due diligence to tracking and correspondence.

Assist with data collection and analysis, support evaluation efforts, contribute to reporting and storytelling, and help maintain accurate internal and external programme materials.

Training Delivery Support (50% time)

Oversee the full lifecycle of training programmes, from recruitment and enrolment to delivery and follow-up, ensuring a meaningful participant experience.

Manage and improve digital infrastructure, tools (e.g. learning management software, scheduling,