About Us

At Mighty Acorn, we make it easier for governments to deliver world-class digital services. From renewing a fishing license to applying for unemployment benefits, we build digital services that enhance public trust and satisfaction.

Our vision is a world where “good enough for government work” returns to its pedestal: fast, reliable, and frustration-free. We achieve this by empowering people, increasing transparency, breaking down silos, and moving together toward a shared goal.

Specializing in modern software development, DevSecOps, and scalable infrastructure, we focus on leveraging automation to manage complexity, accelerate transformation, shorten feedback loops, and reduce risk to build a world where government programs run reliably, smoothly, and efficiently.

While our team averages 10+ years of experience in the industry, we are a relatively new (formed in 2023) professional services company. Our government clients engage us to improve their digital products and services in a way that ensures better outcomes for their users and stakeholders. That means our clients hire us for our expertise, which we bill our time for.

About the Role

Mighty Acorn Digital partners with government agencies to modernize complex digital systems and services. It's the kind of work that touches how people apply for benefits, access health programs, and interact with government online. We're a mission-driven team hiring our first Communications Manager to work with us to build the function from the ground up.

This person will translate our strategy, delivery expertise, and team experiences into compelling content across multiple channels, growing our audience, building brand authority, and strengthening our position as a trusted partner in the government digital services space.

The right candidate is a sharp writer and strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of mission and market. You understand the nuances of the civic tech space, can distill complex technical and policy ideas into accessible narratives, and are energized by the challenge of building something from scratch.

This is a fully remote position. Candidates must be based in and work from the contiguous United States, with at least a 5-hour overlap with 9am–5pm ET, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

Own and execute Mighty Acorn's communications calendar across LinkedIn, the company blog, and new content streams, including organic posting, engagement, and performance tracking to continuously refine strategy
Collaborate with business and delivery teams to surface stories worth sharing, then write and edit long-form content (blog posts, case studies, announcements, thought leadership pieces) from concept to published
Maintain and improve website content in collaboration with project, business development, and strategy teams
Utilize and support the development of the Mighty Acorn editorial voice and style guide
Partner with Business Development to amplify wins, capabilities, and thought leadership relevant to target agencies
Design and maintain editorial workflows and asset management practices for efficiency and consistency
Navigate government project communications requirements (client branding guidelines, clearance workflows, visibility mandates) with sound judgment

Candidate Must-Haves

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, or related field, or equivalent experience
3–5 years of experience in communications, content strategy, or editorial roles, ideally in civic tech or public sector consulting
Exceptional writing and editing skills with a portfolio showcasing translation of complex ideas into accessible content
Strong instincts for brand voice and editorial judgment
Proven ability to work across disciplines to extract insights and shape them into stories
Self-directed and organized, able to manage an editorial calendar and multiple workstreams
Comfort building or formalizing a communications function in a small or early-stage organization

Candidate Nice-to-Haves

Familiarity with digital service delivery concepts (agile, human-centered design, DevSecOps)
Experience navigating government project communications requirements
Existing network or familiarity within the civic tech or federal/state digital services community
Experience with CMS platforms (Webflow, WordPress) and email platforms (Mailchimp, Substack, HubSpot)

Other Requirements

Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines
Preference for transparency and direct communication
Adaptability to cope with ambiguity as requirements change
Must work from within the contiguous United States
Must hold active US citizenship or a green card with work authorization not requiring sponsorship
Must pass a criminal background check prior to start date
Must have fast (>100Mbps) reliable internet and a dedicated workspace suitable for audio calls

Mighty Acorn Digital is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering workplace diversity and inclusion. We firmly reject discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.

Mighty Acorn participates in the E-Verify program. Upon hire, we’ll share your Form I-9 details with the U.S. federal government to validate your eligibility to work in the U.S.

Application Instructions:
Please apply only through this application process. Direct emails regarding this position will be ignored unless you’re seeking a reasonable accommodation. We are not seeking recruiter or agency partnerships for this role.

Communications Manager