Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that advances the Foundation’s North Star goal through narrative building and aligns with ECMC Group’s communications strategy
• Oversee development and delivery of high-quality written and multimedia content across platforms, including web, social media, publications, presentations, and convenings
• Translate learning and evaluation insights into targeted communications products for internal and external audiences, including partners, policymakers, media, higher education leaders, and peer organizations
• Enact a relationship management strategy to build and cultivate external partnerships that support progress toward the Foundation’s North Star goal, in alignment with ECMC Group’s overarching strategy
• Apply a thought partnership approach to work with internal leaders and subject matter experts to shape and advance the Foundation’s field engagement strategy
• Increase the Foundation’s visibility through speaking engagements, sponsorships, conferences, and other external-facing opportunities
• Drive strong results from direct reports across multiple locations by providing appropriate work direction, strategic guidance, and performance management; strengthen communications capabilities across the broader Foundation
• Serve on the Foundation’s leadership team and collaborate with ECMC Group partners to ensure coordinated, enterprise-aligned communications
• Manage the communications budget and oversee agency and vendor relationships related to communications and field engagement activities
• Establish and monitor partner interaction, audience engagement, and other performance metrics to assess impact and inform decision-making
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or related discipline or equivalent professional experience
• 12+ years of progressive communications experience
• 8+ years in leadership and people management roles
• Proven experience developing and executing communications strategies with measurable outcomes
• Experience developing and implementing strategic public relations and communications campaigns
• Demonstrated ability to develop a learning strategy and detailed plan to support internal and external partners in their development and understanding of complex subject matters
• Demonstrated success building, leading, and developing high-performing teams
• Strong writing, editing, and content development skills across a variety of communications formats
• Demonstrated ability to plan and support external events, including speaking engagements, conferences, and sponsorships
• Experience supporting executive communications and advising senior leaders
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners and external stakeholders to advance shared goals
• Experience building or supporting relationship management strategies to influence outcomes
• Ability to travel domestically of at least 25% of the time

Preferred

• Advanced degree in communications, public relations or related discipline
• Experience using artificial intelligence to enhance communications activities
• Experience developing and managing a department budget

Benefits

• Health & wellness benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options, with a generous employer subsidy. Company paid life & disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts and robust wellness programs.
• Financial benefits: Generous 401(k) plan with a company match up to 6% and additional discretionary contribution potential, paid time off starting at 20 days/year and commuter subsidy.
• Education benefits: Tuition reimbursement up to $10,500/year for approved programs and student loan payment reimbursement up to $4,800/year. Up to $5,250 of qualifying education benefits can be reimbursed pre-tax.