Associate Director, Strategic Communications

North Bethesda, MD (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $75K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 10 days ago

Job Summary

Leads and orchestrates the Foundation’s communications, developing strategy, campaigns, and storytelling to raise awareness, deepen donor engagement, and align with Federation priorities.

  • Develop and execute integrated communications plans and campaigns that elevate the Foundation’s visibility and position.
  • Engage fundholders, advisors, and community partners with clear, accessible stories that illustrate impact and drive philanthropy.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead Foundation Communications
  • Develop and execute the Foundation's communications strategy to strengthen awareness, engagement, and understanding of the Foundation's role and services
  • Partner with Foundation leadership to identify emerging opportunities to elevate the Foundation's visibility, strengthen its positioning, and deepen understanding of its role within the community
  • Lead communications initiatives, campaigns, and thought leadership that advance Foundation priorities and elevate the Foundation's visibility
  • Advise Foundation leadership on communications strategy, messaging, positioning, and communications opportunities that support organizational priorities
  • Ensure consistent messaging, positioning, and brand alignment across Foundation communications
  • Measure communications performance, share key insights, and recommend improvements based on audience engagement, performance data, and emerging opportunities
  • Engage Donors Through Strategic Communications
  • Develop communications that engage and steward fundholders, philanthropic families, professional advisors, and other key audiences
  • Translate complex philanthropic concepts into clear, accessible, and compelling communications

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in strategic communications, marketing, public relations, or content strategy
  • Demonstrated success developing and executing integrated communications strategies and campaigns
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling communications
  • Strong project management, organizational, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills
  • Experience collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in philanthropy, nonprofit organization, financial services, or another mission-driven organization preferred
  • Familiarity with Jewish customs, traditions, and community life, or a willingness to learn
  • Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Greater Washington (DC, MD, and Northern VA) region. This is a hybrid position, with 3 days a week required in our headquarters

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Generous paid time off, including Jewish holidays
  • Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave (after one year)
  • Commuter bonus
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities

Salaries

Posted range

$70K/yr – $75K/yr

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