Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of high-impact campaigns tied to funding, advocacy, and organizational growth
• Translate strategic priorities into clear plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Ensure campaigns reach the right audiences with the right message at the right time
• Serve as the central connector between Communications, Development, Programs, and Advocacy
• Ensure consistency in messaging across teams and initiatives
• Build systems that allow teams to move quickly without losing clarity or quality
• Own the editorial calendar and messaging framework across all channels
• Ensure all communications reflect CIS’s voice, priorities, and strategic goals
• Review and guide content to maintain consistency and impact
• Lead internal communications to ensure staff are informed, aligned, and connected to the organization’s direction

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in communications, marketing, or campaign management
• Strong ability to translate strategy into execution
• Experence leading cross-functional work in complex organizations
• Excellent project management and prioritization skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining clarity and focus
• Strong writing and messaging instincts

Preferred

• You think like a campaign strategist, not just a communicator
• You are highly organized and calm in fast-paced environments
• You know how to say no, prioritize, and protect what matters most
• You understand how communications connects to funding, influence, and growth

Benefits

• Mission-driven work – Be part of a team that changes the trajectory of students’ lives.
• Professional growth – Ongoing training, supervision, and career pathways into director-level roles.
• Community impact – Build partnerships that extend beyond the classroom.
• Generous paid time off: 4+ weeks of holidays, 2 weeks of vacation time, personal days and sick days
• Comprehensive Health Coverage : 100% employer-paid employee medical plan available, plus family subsidies, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Community-centered culture focused on impact, growth, and connection