Director of Communication & Community Engagement

Responsibilities

• Brand, Marketing & Public Relations: Own agencywide marketing, communications, and PR, including the donor newsletter, Club newsletters, campaign collateral, and our website. Keep our message clear, consistent, and compelling.
• Signature Events: Plan and run events that build community, including our Youth of the Year Celebration and annual Gala, while supporting volunteer committees and the Annual Fund Committee.
• Donor, Board & Corporate Engagement: Strengthen relationships with donors and board members and develop corporate partnerships through volunteer and sponsorship opportunities.
• Impact Storytelling: Work with Programs and Club staff to gather highlights and data, and lead production of our annual report.
• Grant Management: Oversee grant quality, reporting, and deadlines so our funders see the results of their investment.
• Vendors & Budget: Manage the department budget and our creative partners, including our videographer, marketing firm, and social media consultant.

Requirements

• You have at least five years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing, development, or public relations, ideally in a nonprofit setting, with a proven track record of successful campaigns, events, and stakeholder relationships.
• You're detail-oriented . You catch the typo before it goes to print, keep grant deadlines on track, and make sure every event runs smoothly.
• You're a strong writer and natural relationship-builder, equally comfortable with a donor, a board member, a corporate partner, or a Club kid.
• You have led vendors, budgets, and cross-functional projects, and you bring strategy and follow-through.
• You're comfortable with Microsoft Office, website content management systems, donor/CRM databases, email marketing, and social media.
• You're energized by being out in the community and available for occasional evenings, weekends, and events.
• A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, PR, nonprofit management, or a related field is preferred.
• This position is on-site. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and maintain current auto insurance throughout employment. This role includes local travel. Required to pass required clearances, including background check, Live Scan fingerprinting, and TB test.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement match, Vacation, and Sick