Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for marketing and communications while contributing to organizational priorities and thought leadership.
• Lead and develop the Marketing & Communications team, collaborate with executive leadership, and establish measures that demonstrate the impact of communications and engagement efforts.
• Lead an integrated marketing strategy that strengthens awareness, engagement, and the FHF brand across audiences and platforms.
• Oversee brand stewardship, content strategy, creative direction, campaigns, events, digital experiences, and public relations to ensure a consistent and compelling presence.
• Serve as the lead storyteller for Flying Horse Farms, developing authentic, mission-centered stories that connect with families, volunteers, donors, partners, and the broader community.
• Guide organizational messaging, executive communications, digital content, and donor communications to inspire connection and action.
• Build relationships and identify opportunities that expand FHF’s visibility, partnerships, and community investment across Columbus, the Midwest, and the SeriousFun Children’s Network.
• Strengthen connections with nonprofit, philanthropic, corporate, civic, media, and healthcare communities to support engagement and organizational growth.
• Lead crisis communications planning and response while protecting and strengthening FHF’s reputation.
• Serve as a strategic communications partner during emerging issues and maintain protocols that ensure the organization is prepared to respond thoughtfully and effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or 7 years of relevant work and management experience (5 years in a leadership role preferred)
• Experience serving in a fractional, consulting, or advisory capacity
• Experience working in or with nonprofit organizations
• Comprehensive knowledge of marketing, communications, and public relations
• Demonstrated ability to quickly diagnose challenges, prioritize opportunities, and execute high-impact initiatives
• Excellent and thoughtful verbal, written, and nonverbal communication skills; including strong writing and editing capabilities
• Strong capability in providing strategic direction and oversight for direct reports, designers, videographers, or creative agencies
• Strong capability in pipeline development and growth strategy, including external relations, prospecting, and pipeline creation
• Physical demands and environmental conditions as described (working extended periods at a computer; hybrid work; travel; varied weather; evenings/weekends)

Preferred

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Technologically current and trend aware
• Working knowledge of photo/video editing tools and web content management systems
• Familiarity with donor and constituent relationship management systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge)
• Experience with crisis communication strategy and execution

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 13 paid holidays
• Retirement Saving plan
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Parental leave