Director of PR & Philanthropy

Dedham, MA (Hybrid)

$156K/yr – $195K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the external reputation and philanthropic program strategy, turning media relations, charitable initiatives, and cross-functional storytelling into measurable brand impact.

  • Build media relationships and craft materials that elevate key initiatives and stories
  • Lead charity foundation strategy, fundraising, and donor engagement while advising the Foundation Board
  • Align PR, philanthropy, and executive communications with marketing to ensure cohesive branding and campaigns

Job Description

  • Develop and execute comprehensive public relations strategies to enhance brand reputation and external visibility
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, influencers, and community partners
  • Oversee the creation of press releases, pitches, and thought leadership communications to promote key initiatives and stories
  • Lead the strategy and execution of the Jordan’s Charitable Foundation, including fundraising and giving programs aligned with organizational values
  • Guide the Charitable Foundation Board in achieving fundraising goals and leading donation initiatives and events
  • Plan and oversee charitable events and community engagement initiatives
  • Collaborate closely with Marketing, Internal Communications, and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment of branding, messaging, and campaigns
  • Analyze PR performance, media coverage, and fundraising metrics to measure success and inform strategy
  • Manage the intake, prioritization, and execution of PR and philanthropic initiatives to ensure timely delivery and high-quality outcomes
  • Monitor industry trends, media landscape, retail and furniture industry news, and competitive activity; bring forward innovative ideas and insights
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Jordan's Furniture

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Jordan's FurnitureNOT JUST A STORE, an experience!From selling furniture out of the back of a truck over 100 years ago, to opening our 8th store at The Westfarms Mall in 2023, we have a storied history, and you can be a part of its legendary growth.As Jordan’s Furniture continues to grow, so do our career opportunities. So, what’s it like working at New England’s largest furniture store? We are all about creating fun, family-friendly environments, and that extends to our employees. Our employees, known as the J-Team, work hard at what they do, and have fun while they do it. When you join the J-Team, you’ll find a dynamic, positive, team-oriented culture that values and maintains honesty and mutual respect. Regardless of your role – Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse, or any other position – we all have one goal: to create raving fans of our customers. Our passionate J-Team members’ average tenure of employment is more than 10 years. Our positive, team-oriented culture, combined with outstanding benefits and a healthy work/life balance, create a unique job experience you won’t find anyplace else. Ask our employees why they like working here and they will answer that it is a rewarding, family-focused company that recognizes, “you work to live, not live to work.” Working at Jordan’s is not just a job, it’s an experience!We invite you to come see what we are all about!

Founded in 1918
East Taunton, Massachusetts, USA
743 employees (69 in marketing)
88% recommend to a friend
87% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
370.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$174.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.4%
Direct
49.1%
Referral
4.5%
Social
1.5%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~743

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
27 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
17.5 years
Median Tenure
4.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

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