Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications and Leadership
• - Serve as the organization's communications strategist, advising leadership on messaging, reputation management, public engagement, and communication opportunities.
• - Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of organization-wide communications projects, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic priorities.
• - Ensure consistent, mission-driven messaging and visual identity across all organizational communications.
• - Lead annual communications planning, campaign development, editorial calendars, and organizational messaging priorities.
• - Identify emerging communications trends, tools, and best practices that strengthen organizational visibility and impact.
• - Develop crisis communication strategies and messaging when needed.
• Brand Management and Storytelling
• - Serve as the organization's brand steward, ensuring consistency across all communication channels.
• - Develop compelling stories that highlight organizational impact and inspire financial investment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in communications, public relations, or marketing.
• Proven experience in managing communication teams, developing strategies, and working with external agencies.
• Experience in nonprofit communications and public relations preferred.
• Proficiency managing digital media channels including social media, email marketing software (Campaign Monitor, etc.), and WordPress.
• Strong understanding of development communications, media relations, and public relations best practices.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate data and impact into compelling human stories.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.

Preferred

• Experience in nonprofit communications and public relations preferred.

Benefits

• Day one, fully subsidized health insurance for the employee, with optional dental and vision plans available.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and 13 paid holidays.
• Workplace flexibility with options for remote work.
• Phone stipend and professional development opportunities.