Responsibilities

• Develops and leads a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy that advances the Foundation’s mission, strengthens its brand, increases visibility, and supports organizational growth.
• Leads day-to-day execution of marketing and communications efforts , personally developing communications materials and campaigns while ensuring all content advances organizational goals, strengthens the Foundation’s brand, and engages target audiences.
• Leads the Foundation’s brand storytelling strategy , identifying and elevating compelling stories, data, and community impact to strengthen awareness, engagement, and support across audiences.
• Develops and executes an integrated media relations strategy , including earned, paid, and owned media; editorial content; advertising campaigns; press releases; podcast strategy; and thought leadership opportunities that position the Foundation as a trusted regional leader.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to elevate the Foundation’s voice and influence , securing speaking engagements, media placements, partnerships, and other external visibility opportunities.
• Partners proactively with staff, project leads, and leadership to identify communications opportunities , translate organizational priorities into effective messaging, and ensure alignment across initiatives and audiences.
• Creates and implements audience-centered digital engagement strategies , including social media, email marketing, and emerging communications channels, to deepen engagement and expand reach.
• Develops and manages an editorial and content calendar that aligns communications activities with organizational priorities, campaigns, programs, and key community initiatives.
• Leads the strategic evolution of the Foundation’s website , working with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure the site reflects the Foundation’s priorities, communicates impact effectively, and drives engagement and action.
• Develops and implements a visual storytelling strategy , including photography and video content, to document community impact, strengthen brand awareness, and support organizational objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Strategic thinker who can translate organizational priorities and community impact into effective marketing and communications strategies.
• Exceptional storyteller with strong writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated graphic design and visual communications expertise, including the ability to independently create professional-quality presentations, reports, social media graphics, email campaigns, and other branded collateral using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools.
• Experience developing and managing content across multiple channels, including websites, email marketing, social media, media relations, and digital campaigns.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues, community partners, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Self-starter who demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, adaptability, and accountability in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience directing and collaborating with external creative partners, including designers, web developers, photographers, videographers, and content creators.

Benefits

• 100%-paid employee healthcare
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• HSA contribution
• 401(k) with 5% employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Commitment to staff wellness