Associate Director, Strategic Communications

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

Preferred

• Experience in philanthropy, nonprofit organization, financial services, or another mission-driven organization preferred

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