SPITFIRE STRATEGIES, LLC

Spitfire Strategies seeks an imaginative and passionate senior leader who understands the fast-paced client environment, who welcomes complex communication challenges, and who believes in the value of relationships.   Vice presidents at Spitfire set our bar for outstanding client service. They serve as top strategists, motivators of teams and client whisperers. They craft messages that get traction, create communication plans that are smart and actionable, devise campaign plans that win, run client accounts that get renewed and train teammates to be top-notch communicators. As leaders in the firm, they contribute to making our workplace culture positive, diverse, equitable and inclusive. Staff trust them to advocate on their behalf. They understand how the business runs and play their part in making us a healthy company that is a great place to work.   A vice president is a member of the Spitfire senior staff and helps steer the firm so we achieve our goals and are in demand both by clients and people who want to work here. Vice presidents pursue and secure new business opportunities, contribute ideas into the overall management and wellbeing of the firm, mentor and manage staff, and identify and implement new ways to be the best communicators and social change strategists in the business.   Vice presidents work as functional managers and matrix-style project managers and have the opportunity to work with many members of the Spitfire team. Vice presidents also work in collaboration with our clients to help them outsmart their toughest challenges. A successful vice president demonstrates proficiency in completing the following activities.   Responsibilities Lead effective client teams that generate results and high client satisfaction, have well-directed team members who perform well and feel valued, and come in on budget. Mentor and develop staff assigned to you, offering growth opportunities that advance their careers, retain top performers and help manage workflow effectively.  Implement firm policies around recruiting, staffing, training and account management that result in top-notch client service as well as a positive work environment that rewards and retains staff. Successfully run multiple accounts at any given time. Identify new business opportunities, participate in new business pitches, create and land new business proposals and expand existing accounts. Develop and conduct well-evaluated capacity-building trainings on strategic communications planning, messaging, media relations, etc. and consistently receive excellent evaluation scores. Contribute to a positive workplace culture and address any issues proactively that are creating barriers to an optimal work environment for all staff. Serve as a member of the senior team, attending senior staff meetings, offering ideas, insights and recommendations on firm policies, staffing, client service, new business and other topics that ultimately improve the overall quality of the firm.   Spitfire vice presidents are: Trustworthy Results-oriented and open to asking for help from colleagues to solve problems Collegial, collaborative and curious Risk takers Action-oriented Self-directed and accountable Resourceful Creative Flexible, nimble and resilient Detail oriented and highly organized   Spitfire vice presidents have: Outstanding writing skills and verbal skills Strong people and project management skills New business acumen High emotional IQ Strong follow through Strong network in the nonprofit, policy or philanthropic space Good judgment Experience in a variety of social justice and environmental issues   Spitfire vice presidents demonstrate: Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion Good time management skills and an ability to multitask Ability to build effective teams Comfort moving into problem-solving mode whenever challenges or concerns arise   As with all members of the Spitfire team, vice presidents align their work to the values of the firm and follow the policies described in the Spitfire handbook, deliver on the responsibilities of their job, are welcoming of their colleagues and create a positive work environment for everyone at the firm.   Qualifications Must have a bachelor’s degree (degree requirements may be substituted for an equivalent combination of education, training and experience) and a minimum of 10 years of public relations, communications, campaign, advocacy, public affairs or related experience. Must have experience managing staff and demonstrate project management expertise. Travel required.   Compensation The Vice President is a full-time, exempt employee. The starting salary range for this position is $125,000.00 to $152,000.00 per year, based on experience. Spitfire’s compensation package also includes 100% paid health and dental insurance for employees, generous paid time off, 15-16 paid holidays per year, a 401(k) plan, summer hours and in-office perks.   Location This position may be located in any Spitfire office or may work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. Spitfire offices are located in Denver, New York, San Francisco and Washington, DC.   About Spitfire As a woman-owned firm, Spitfire’s values are rooted in one core principle: everyone belongs and has the power to spark change.  Our purpose at Spitfire is to advance racial, economic, and social justice, protect the environment, and expand opportunity. Our work mirrors this. We’re relentless in our pursuit of opportunities to represent the best interests of people and the planet, whether that takes us into communities, across the country or around the world. Our team of professionals stands ready to bring — and tap into — diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise to tackle the most critical social and environmental issues of our time.   Equal Opportunity Employer Spitfire Strategies is committed to maintaining and promoting a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels of the organization. We strive to build a work environment that stimulates positive change and more fully reflects the clients we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the importance of not viewing individuals based on a single identity, and we thrive on being equitable in our recruitment process as well as in our efforts to be inclusive of all employees.   Spitfire encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, veteran status, marital status, disability (including mental disabilities, learning disabilities and history of disabilities), genetic information, record of arrest or conviction or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are driven to pursue social justice, fight xenophobia, support an equitable society for all people and defend human rights, we encourage you to apply.   As an organization committed to public health, employees are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated against Covid-19.   How to Apply To apply, please send the following three items by 5 p.m. PST on Friday, September 17 to jobs@spitfirestrategies.com, noting the position title in the subject line:     Cover letter. In your cover letter, please tell us about at least one time when you’ve sparked change.   A brief writing sample, digital strategy memo, campaign strategy or other client-level deliverable (2–5 pages).   Prior to submitting your application, please review the salary range for this position in the Compensation section above. No phone calls, please.

ACCOUNT COORDINATOR Spitfire is looking for a resourceful account coordinator who thrives in a fast‐paced client environment and is curious, creative and passionate about working to advance racial, economic and social justice; protect the environment; and expand opportunity for all. In this position, you’ll have significant professional growth opportunities to expand your communication skills from writing to research to strategy. You’ll report directly to a manager who will prioritize your professional growth. Responsibilities Provide support to assigned project teams; Conduct media tracking and build media lists; Pitch to the media; Draft media audits; Create digital content; Conduct research; Craft first drafts of materials; Take diligent internal and client‐facing meeting notes; Provide error‐free copy editing according to AP Style and Spitfire style guides; Create PowerPoint presentations according to Spitfire style guide; Offer general office and client support; Contribute creative and strategic ideas to projects and implement them; Consistently meet project deadlines; Submit time and expenses by deadline and follow company policies. Follow company policies as detailed in the handbook; Contribute to a positive work culture; and, Travel as needed. Competencies & Characteristics Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion; Ability to move into problem‐solving mode when challenges and concerns arise; Research and analytical skills; Results‐oriented and open to asking for help from colleagues to solve problems; Collegial, collaborative and curious; High emotional intelligence; Shows good judgement in decision making; Team player; Trustworthy; Self‐directed and accountable; Creative; Flexible, nimble and resilient; Proactive; Detail oriented, highly organized and have strong follow‐through; Awareness of and interest in a variety of social and environmental issues; Strong ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively; and Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues across offices. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience and six‐12 months full‐time office experience, internship or other relevant experience. Knowledge of current events. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Expertise in using MS Office software and internet research tools. A demonstrated interest in helping to promote positive social change. Candidate should be a highly motivated self‐starter who takes direction well but can also work independently, thrives on variety and shift directions seamlessly. Client service experience and knowledge of Meltwater, Lexis‐Nexis, Cision, Slack and Nuvi is a plus. Compensation Account coordinators are full‐time employees. The starting salary range for this position is equivalent to $38,250 to $43,250 per year. Spitfire’s compensation package also includes 100% paid health and dental insurance for employees, generous paid time off, 15 – 16 paid holidays per year, a 401(k) plan, summer hours and in-office perks. Location This position may be in any Spitfire office or may work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. Spitfire offices are located in Denver, New York, San Francisco and Washington, DC. Should a candidate from any of these areas be selected, that individual will begin as a remote employee and will be invited to work onsite once offices reopen. About Spitfire As a woman-owned firm, Spitfire’s values are rooted in one core principle: everyone belongs and has the power to spark change. Our work mirrors this. We’re relentless in our pursuit of opportunities to represent the best interests of people and the planet, whether that takes us into communities, across the country or around the world. Our team of professionals stands ready to bring — and tap into — diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise to tackle the most critical social and environmental issues of our time. Equal Opportunity Employer Spitfire Strategies is committed to maintaining and promoting a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels of the organization. We strive to build a work environment that stimulates positive change and more fully reflects the clients we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the importance of not viewing individuals based on a single identity, and we thrive on being equitable in our recruitment process as well as in our efforts to be inclusive of all employees. Spitfire encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, veteran status, marital status, disability (including mental disabilities, learning disabilities and history of disabilities), genetic information, record of arrest or conviction or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are driven to pursue social justice, fight xenophobia, support an equitable society for all people and defend human rights, we encourage you to apply. How to Apply To be considered with the first round of applicants, please send the following three items by 5 p.m. PST on Friday, April 23, 2021 to jobs@spitfirestrategies.com , noting the position title in the subject line: 1. Resume. 2. Cover letter. In your cover letter, please tell us about at least one time when you’ve sparked change. 3. A brief writing sample. Prior to submitting your application, please review the salary range for this position in the Compensation section above. No phone calls, please.

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER Spitfire is looking for two experienced and resourceful senior account managers who thrive in a fast-paced client environment and are curious, creative and passionate about working to advance racial, economic and social justice, protect the environment and expand opportunity for all. One position must be based in the Mountain or Pacific time zone. One position may be based anywhere in the U.S. A Spitfire senior account manager works on client accounts devising audience engagement and messaging strategies, conducting and analyzing research, crafting effective earned media pitches and social media posts, exploring opportunities to get attention and create change and delivering results that exceed the expectations of our clients. A successful senior account manager consistently delivers high-quality work and identifies ways to delight our clients with ideas and work that have impact. In this position, you’ll have significant professional growth opportunities, learn how to run your own accounts and expand your communication skills from writing to research to strategy to coaching clients to hone their communication skills. You’ll report directly to a member of our senior staff who will prioritize your professional growth. You’ll have opportunities to manage junior staff on client projects. This position requires travel. Responsibilities Lead smaller client projects and serve as a strong second on larger accounts. Set and manage client expectations. Provide exemplary client service. Provide smart strategic advice and counsel that is trusted and well-received. Contribute to strategy for communication and campaign efforts, including research and writing sections of message guides, toolkits, brand briefs and communication and campaign plans. Create and implement attention-getting tactics, including earned, owned and digital media. Serve as well-reviewed coach for capacity building trainings and co-lead trainings with senior colleagues. Problem solve on challenging assignments. Stay on top of trends and best practices, share with firm and apply to work. Solicit, offer and respond to feedback for assigned projects. Mentor junior staff. Consistently meet project deadlines. Manage project budgets and work plans. Submit time and expenses by deadline and follow company policies. Contribute to a positive work culture. Competencies & Characteristics Ability to think strategically. Experience and skills in most aspects of Spitfire’s offerings, including strategic communication and campaign planning, message development, capacity building, earned media and digital strategies, campaign planning and branding. Strong writing skills with minimal editing needed. Strong public speaking abilities. Research and analytic skills. Results-oriented project management. Collegial, collaborative and curious. High emotional intelligence. Good judgement. Self-directed and accountable. Flexible, nimble and resilient. Detail oriented, highly organized and having strong follow through. Knowledge of social and environmental issues. Ability to multitask and good time-management skills. Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Qualifications Prefer a bachelor’s degree (degree requirements may be substituted for an equivalent combination of education, training and experience) and minimum of six years’ work experience in a related field, including public relations, public affairs agency, Hill/City Hall, nonprofit communication or related experience.  The Senior Account Manager position will have the opportunity to support efforts reaching Spanish-dominant Latino audiences as well as Spitfire’s international work; bilingual ability in English and Spanish is desirable. Compensation Senior account managers are full-time, exempt employees. The starting salary range for this position is $69,000 to $84,000 per year. Spitfire’s compensation package also includes 100% paid health and dental insurance for employees, generous paid time off, 15–16 paid holidays per year, a 401(k) plan, summer hours and in-office perks. Location One position must be based in the Mountain or Pacific time zone; one position may be based anywhere in the U.S. Spitfire has offices in Denver, San Francisco, New York and Washington, DC. Should a candidate from any of these areas be selected, that individual will begin as a remote employee and will be invited to work onsite once offices reopen. About Spitfire As a woman-owned firm, Spitfire’s values are rooted in one core principle: everyone belongs and has the power to spark change. Our work mirrors this. We’re relentless in our pursuit of opportunities to represent the best interests of people and the planet, whether that takes us into communities, across the country or around the world. Our team of professionals stands ready to bring — and tap into — diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise to tackle the most critical social and environmental issues of our time. Equal Opportunity Employer Spitfire Strategies is committed to maintaining and promoting a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels of the organization. We strive to build a work environment that stimulates positive change and more fully reflects the clients we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the importance of not viewing individuals based on a single identity, and we thrive on being equitable in our recruitment process as well as in our efforts to be inclusive of all employees. Spitfire encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, veteran status, marital status, disability (including mental disabilities, learning disabilities and history of disabilities), genetic information, record of arrest or conviction or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are driven to pursue social justice, fight xenophobia, support an equitable society for all people and defend human rights, we encourage you to apply. How to Apply To be considered with the first round of applicants, please send the following three items by 5 p.m. PST on Friday, April 23, 2021 to jobs@spitfirestrategies.com, noting the position title in the subject line: Resume Cover letter. In your cover letter, please tell us about at least one time when you’ve sparked change. A brief writing sample, digital strategy memo, campaign strategy or other client-level deliverable (2–5 pages). Prior to submitting your application, please review the salary range for this position in the Compensation section above. No phone calls, please.

Spitfire is looking for an experienced and resourceful senior account executive with strong project management skills who thrives in a fast-paced client environment and is curious, creative, strategic and passionate about working to advance racial, economic and social justice, protect the environment and expand opportunity for all. The senior account executive is a critical part of a client team, helping to create winning communication and campaign strategies, implementing approved strategies and getting results for clients. Day-to-day work includes managing projects, doing research to understand how issues are being covered and represented and by whom, creating earned and social media outreach strategies and implementing them and drafting materials, including fact sheets, one-pagers, infographics and strategy memos. Spitfire's matrix structure gives staff the opportunity to work with a variety of senior team members from across the country on different accounts and projects. In this position, you’ll have significant professional growth opportunities to expand your communication skills from writing to research to strategy. You’ll report directly to a senior staff person who will prioritize your professional growth. Responsibilities Create client materials, such as memos, media materials and emails that require few revisions. Contribute content to Spitfire intellectual property, such as training presentations, resource guides, blogs and case studies. Draft components of strategic communication and campaign plans. Demonstrate an understanding of media relations and a willingness to sharpen your skills by pitching reporters and drafting editorial content. Conduct research and draft findings for communication audits, narrative and message analyses and speaking opportunities for clients. Implement effective communication tactics to meet clients’ goals, from digital posts to meetings with policymakers. Consistently demonstrate ability to get clients’ messages to target audiences, through earned media coverage, direct outreach to policymakers and/or planning and implementation of other outreach activities. Serve as a strong second point of contact on accounts and demonstrate increasing ability to manage accounts and provide top-notch client service. Coordinate with team leads to assist in project and budget management. Coach sessions at Spitfire training programs and receive high marks and positive feedback from participants. Contribute creative and strategic ideas to projects and implement them. Identify new communication tools and demonstrate their use to staff. Consistently meet project deadlines. Submit time and expenses by deadline and follow company policies. Deliver results that exceed clients’ expectations. Contribute to a positive work culture. Travel as needed. Competencies & Characteristics Ability to move into problem-solving mode when challenges and concerns arise. Research and analytic skills. Results-oriented and open to asking for help from colleagues to solve problems. Collegial, collaborative and curious. High emotional intelligence. Good judgement. Trustworthy. Self-directed and accountable. Creative. Flexible, nimble and resilient. Detail oriented, highly organized and having strong follow through. Awareness of and interest in a variety of social and environmental issues. Ability to multitask and good time-management skills. Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Qualifications Must have a bachelor’s degree (degree requirements may be substituted for an equivalent combination of education, training and experience) and minimum of four years strategic communication, campaign, public affairs or related professional experience. Demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, have experience developing strategic communication and/or campaign plans, and have good public speaking skills. Client service experience is a plus. Candidate should be a highly motivated self-starter who takes direction well but also can also work independently, thrives on variety and can shift directions seamlessly. Compensation Senior account executives are full-time, exempt employees. The starting salary range for this position is $58,250 to $63,250 per year. Spitfire’s compensation package also includes 100% paid health and dental insurance for employees, generous paid time off, 15 – 16 paid holidays per year, a 401(k) plan, summer hours and in-office perks. Location This position may be located in any Spitfire office or may work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. Spitfire offices are located in Denver, New York, San Francisco and Washington, DC. About Spitfire As a woman-owned firm, Spitfire’s values are rooted in one core principle: everyone belongs and has the power to spark change. Our work mirrors this. We’re relentless in our pursuit of opportunities to represent the best interests of people and the planet, whether that takes us into communities, across the country or around the world. Our team of professionals stands ready to bring — and tap into — diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise to tackle the most critical social and environmental issues of our time. Equal Opportunity Employer Spitfire Strategies is committed to maintaining and promoting a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels of the organization. We strive to build a work environment that stimulates positive change and more fully reflects the clients we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the importance of not viewing individuals based on a single identity, and we thrive on being equitable in our recruitment process as well as in our efforts to be inclusive of all employees. Spitfire encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, veteran status, marital status, disability (including mental disabilities, learning disabilities and history of disabilities), genetic information, record of arrest or conviction or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are driven to pursue social justice, fight xenophobia, support an equitable society for all people and defend human rights, we encourage you to apply. How to Apply To apply, please send the following three items by 5 p.m. PST on Friday, August 14, 2020 to jobs@spitfirestrategies.com, noting the position title in the subject line: 1. Resume. 2. Cover letter. In your cover letter, please tell us about at least one time when you’ve sparked change. 3. A brief writing sample, digital strategy memo, campaign strategy or other client-level deliverable (2–5 pages). Prior to submitting your application, please review the salary range for this position in the Compensation section above. No phone calls, please.

Spitfire is looking for a resourceful account coordinator who thrives in a fast‐paced client environment and is curious, creative and passionate about working to advance racial, economic and social justice; protect the environment; and expand opportunity for all. In this position, you’ll have significant professional growth opportunities to expand your communication skills from writing to research to strategy. You’ll report directly to a manager who will prioritize your professional growth. Responsibilities Provide support to assigned project teams; Conduct media tracking and build media lists; Pitch to the media; Draft media audits; Create digital content; Conduct research; Craft first drafts of materials; Take diligent internal and client‐facing meeting notes; Provide error‐free copy editing according to AP Style and Spitfire style guides; Create PowerPoint presentations according to Spitfire style guide; Offer general office and client support; Contribute creative and strategic ideas to projects and implement them; Consistently meet project deadlines; Submit time and expenses by deadline and follow company policies. Follow company policies as detailed in the handbook; Contribute to a positive work culture; and, Travel as needed. Competencies & Characteristics Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion; Ability to move into problem‐solving mode when challenges and concerns arise; Research and analytical skills; Results‐oriented and open to asking for help from colleagues to solve problems; Collegial, collaborative and curious; High emotional intelligence; Shows good judgement in decision making; Team player; Trustworthy; Self‐directed and accountable; Creative; Flexible, nimble and resilient; Proactive; Detail oriented, highly organized and have strong follow‐through; Awareness of and interest in a variety of social and environmental issues; Strong ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively; and Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues across offices. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience and six‐12 months full‐time office experience, internship or other relevant experience. Knowledge of current events. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Expertise in using MS Office software and internet research tools. A demonstrated interest in helping to promote positive social change. Candidate should be a highly motivated self‐starter who takes direction well but can also work independently, thrives on variety and shift directions seamlessly. Client service experience and knowledge of Meltwater, Lexis‐Nexis, Cision, Slack and Nuvi is a plus. Compensation Account coordinators are full‐time employees. The starting salary range for this position is equivalent to $38,250 to $43,250 per year. Spitfire’s compensation package also includes 100% paid health and dental insurance for employees, generous paid time off, 15 – 16 paid holidays per year, a 401(k) plan, summer hours and in-office perks. Location This position may be in any Spitfire office or may work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. Spitfire offices are located in Denver, New York, San Francisco and Washington, DC. About Spitfire As a woman-owned firm, Spitfire’s values are rooted in one core principle: everyone belongs and has the power to spark change. Our work mirrors this. We’re relentless in our pursuit of opportunities to  represent the best interests of people and the planet, whether that takes us into communities, across the country or around the world. Our team of professionals stands ready to bring — and tap into — diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise to tackle the most critical social and environmental issues of our time. Equal Opportunity Employer Spitfire Strategies is committed to maintaining and promoting a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels of the organization. We strive to build a work environment that stimulates positive change and more fully reflects the clients we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the importance of not viewing individuals based on a single identity, and we thrive on being equitable in our recruitment process as well as in our efforts to be inclusive of all employees. Spitfire encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, veteran status, marital status, disability (including mental disabilities, learning disabilities and history of disabilities), genetic information, record of arrest or conviction or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are driven to pursue social justice, fight xenophobia, support an equitable society for all people and defend human rights, we encourage you to apply. How to Apply To apply, please send the following three items by 5 p.m. PST on Friday, August 14, 2020 to jobs@spitfirestrategies.com, noting the position title in the subject line: 1. Resume. 2. Cover letter. In your cover letter, please tell us about at least one time when you’ve sparked change. 3. A brief writing sample. Prior to submitting your application, please review the salary range for this position in the Compensation section above. No phone calls, please.