Responsibilities

• serve as the Foundation’s communications strategist, shaping how we tell our story, engage our community, and bring our mission to life.
• set annual communications and engagement priorities, lead integrated campaigns and high-profile initiatives, advance our brand, and turn the Foundation’s impact into stories and experiences that deepen relationships, inspire philanthropy, and amplify community impact.
• partner closely with the CEO and VP of Strategy and Culture to identify opportunities that elevate our community presence and advance Foundation priorities, while collaborating across the organization to ensure our communications, events, partnerships, and experiences feel connected and intentional.
• lead and develop our Brand Engagement Associate and Event Associate, providing the strategy, direction, and support they need to do their best work

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, event management, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in strategic communications, brand management, and community collaboration
• 5+ years leading events from planning through execution
• 5+ years building and advancing client, donor, or community relationships
• 3–5 years of direct supervisory experience
• Strategic thinker and confident relationship builder who can advise senior leaders, lead complex projects, tell compelling stories, and bring people together around a shared goal
• Genuine ties to Sarasota, Charlotte, or DeSoto Counties, with a real understanding of these communities’ unique needs, opportunities, and people

Benefits

• Excellent benefits:  Enjoy a robust benefits package with generous employer contributions (up to 100% depending on the plan): medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, 200 hours of PTO, 12 paid holidays, and many more.