Director of Communications at Beyond Celiac | USA

Director of Communications

USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Lead the integrated communications program for Beyond Celiac, aligning with mission and driving engagement across channels.

Own the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy across brand, channels, and partnerships.
Must-have: 7+ years in communications/marketing with nonprofit experience.
Standout: Senior leadership of cross-functional teams and crisis management.

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Director of Communications will lead the development and execution of an integrated communications and marketing strategy that advances the mission of Beyond Celiac, strengthens brand awareness, and deepens engagement with key stakeholders.
Develop and implement an integrated communications and marketing strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
Strengthen Beyond Celiac’s brand position as a leading voice in celiac disease awareness, research, and advocacy.
Oversee all communications channels, including website, social media, email marketing, public relations, advertising, and content strategy.
Manage media relations, press outreach, speaking opportunities, spokesperson preparation, and external partnerships.
Ensure consistent brand identity, messaging, and quality across all communications materials.
Oversee production of newsletters, annual reports, fundraising appeals, presentations, videos, brochures, and campaign assets.
Partner with the Advancement team to support fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, sponsorships, and philanthropy.
Collaborate with the Science team to communicate research progress and translate technical information for public audiences.
Support executive communications, including presentations, talking points, and thought leadership opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field preferred.
7+ years of communications, marketing, or public relations experience
Nonprofit experience preferred
Management experience preferred

Preferred

Experience with digital marketing, analytics, CRM/email platforms, and content management systems
Strong strategic thinking and project management abilities
Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills

Beyond Celiac

Beyond Celiac unites with patients and partners to drive diagnosis, advance research and accelerate the discovery of new treatments and a cure. Our vision is a world in which people with celiac disease can live healthy lives, free from social stigma and fear of gluten exposure – A world Beyond Celiac.Beyond Celiac, formerly the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, is affiliated with the leading researchers internationally and supports collaboration and partnership among scientists and institutions to optimize research potential with the goal of improving the quality of life for those who have celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders. Beyond Celiac embodies the spirit of the community and inspires hope and passion for living well despite having a serious genetic autoimmune disease. It’s time to move forward – beyond the acceptance of lifestyle and diet as treatment and toward advancing research for innovative, groundbreaking medicines to give those living with celiac disease the opportunity to live better, longer.

Founded in 2003

Ambler, Pennsylvania, USA

54 employees (3 in marketing)

www.beyondceliac.org