Director

Washington, DC

Alignco

Date Posted: 12/19/2025

Alignco, an award-winning communications firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a Director to join our fast-growing team.

Alignco partners with foundations, non-profits, trade associations, and advocacy groups to elevate their brands, expand their influence, and develop strategies and campaigns that shape public opinion and policy. Our team of specialists and changemakers have decades of experience defining and elevating some of the most complicated and consequential issues of our day. Founders Alison Betty and David Smith have created and directed award-winning campaigns for major brands and national organizations as well as  candidates at the federal and state levels.

The Director will collaborate closely with the senior team to design and execute strategic communications strategies across a portfolio of advocacy campaigns, philanthropic organizations, and mission-driven initiatives. This role will serve as an account leader, driving communications efforts such as innovations in digital health, access to affordable health coverage, Medicaid, healthcare pricing, and more. 

The Director will join a team of hard-working go-getters with a passion to make people’s lives better, healthier, and happier. Our team comes from all over – each bringing our own unique experiences, qualities, and true selves to our work. We believe diverse people, thoughts, and lived experiences make our team and our work stronger in every way. And we strive to foster a culture of inclusion, compassion, and adventure in everything we do. Our work centers on advancing issues around equity, economic inclusion, and fairness. We remain focused on breaking down barriers and systems rooted in structural racism, and elevating people and ideas that can help catalyze change on the road to an equitable recovery and an anti-racist future.

position responsibilities

The director will:

• Develop, manage, and execute communications strategies and plans in support of philanthropic organizations and advocacy campaigns.

• Lead account teams and mentor staff to help cultivate their media strategy and writing skills.

• Lead the development and execution of earned media strategies that position clients as trusted thought leaders and go-to resources for reporters covering healthcare innovation, reform, and equity.

• Create message frames and strategies to support the release of major reports and broader thought leadership campaigns.

• Provide strategic counsel and serve as a trusted advisor to clients and senior leaders, including preparation and coaching for interviews, speaking engagements, social media content and major announcements.

• Oversee rapid response strategies to ensure clients are well-positioned in breaking news cycles.

• Partner with account teams to develop comprehensive communications campaigns that integrate earned media with digital, stakeholder, and policy strategies.

• Identify, track, and evaluate conferences relevant to client priorities to ensure visibility and positioning in key conversations.

• Research and recommend high-value speaking opportunities; manage speaker applications and submissions.

• Plan and support webinars, including agenda and content development, promotional strategies, RSVP tracking, and day-of execution.

• Draft and assist with the dissemination of policy-related materials, including congressional letters, joint statements, RFIs, and report releases.

• Coordinate with designers and other partners to produce high-quality graphics, reports, ads, and other campaign assets. 

• Collaborate with Partners on business development efforts, including contributing to proposals and representing the firm in new business presentations.

qualifications and experience

• 7+ years of experience in strategic communications and campaigns.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of clients, media, and staff members.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects and deadlines, and maintain focus on big-picture objectives.

• Ability to take complex issues and quickly craft easily understood written material.

• Proficiency in effectively editing staff materials and helping develop others’ writing skills.

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience in a communications-related field.

• Ability to craft clear, compelling narratives and translate complex policy and research into relatable stories that resonate with diverse audiences.

• Experience managing press events, embargoes, reporter briefings, and rapid response efforts.

• Strong understanding of the broader communications landscape, including how earned media integrates with digital, stakeholder, and policy engagement strategies.

 personal attributes 

• Strong curiosity and knowledge of the current political landscape and national dialogue - particularly in the healthcare sector.

• Low-ego, patient, and compassionate, with a desire to work collaboratively with junior and senior colleagues and clients.

• Enjoys working in a team environment that fosters staff growth. 

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• A strong sense of humor and fun.

salary and benefits 

The salary range for this role is $90,000-$115,000. Salary is determined by a number of factors, including skill set and experience relative to the requirements of this role. In addition, alignco provides a substantial benefits package, including:

• comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance

• 401K with an annual employer contribution

• Up to 6 months parental leave, including 5 months paid

• 5 weeks annual paid time off

• paid sick time

This role is based in Washington, DC. Alignco team members are expected to work from the DC office three days a week (currently Mondays - Wednesdays), and for occasional meetings or events, with the opportunity to work remotely on other days and during select periods during the summer months. Our hybrid work model is subject to change.

to apply 

Interested candidates should apply by using the application form. Please include your resume and cover letter. The cover letter should be concise, compelling, and outline why you are the right person for this position. Chaloner will review all applicants and, upon qualification, contact you to determine next steps.

Alignco is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Senior Communications Officer

Oakland, CA

California Wellness Foundation

Date Posted: 12/19/2025

The California Wellness Foundation (Cal Wellness) seeks a skillful, creative, and strategic communications professional to serve as a Senior Communications Officer focused on proactively elevating the voice of the Foundation and its partners to expand visibility, influence, engagement, and impact. This role requires the skills and experience to develop, execute, and manage strategic communications across a full range of tools and tactics that advance the mission of the Foundation. The Senior Communications Officer will report directly to the Director of Communications and serve on the strategic communications team. They will be part of the Programs & Public Affairs Department, which integrates communications, government relations, community engagement, and grantmaking. The ideal Senior Communications Officer will bring a breadth of relevant experience and skills inclusive of writing, digital and social media, and storytelling through photos and videos; deep commitment to the mission; and a spirit of inquiry and positivity which allows them to contribute and thrive through moments of growth and transition.

THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION 

Cal Wellness is a private, independent foundation established in 1992 with a mission to protect and improve the health and wellness of the people of California. As one of the largest health-focused foundations in California, with over $1 billion in assets, Cal Wellness is a nationally recognized leader for its strategic core operating support for grantees; public policy grantmaking; and a focus on violence as a public health issue.

The Foundation’s current Advancing Wellness grantmaking strategy includes four interrelated portfolios. Since its founding, Cal Wellness has awarded nearly 12,400 grants totaling more than $1.3 billion. In addition to its grantmaking, the Foundation has committed to using its voice, influence, and endowment dollars to advance its mission.

Cal Wellness has a diverse staff of approximately 50 people located in its Los Angeles and Oakland offices and a diverse 13-member Board located throughout the state of California. The Foundation’s work underscores a belief that wellness requires social justice, a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and sustained efforts to eliminate systemic barriers that prevent access to health care, education, employment, and safety.

Please visit http://www.calwellness.org for more information.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Cal Wellness is entering an exciting period of transformation as we are preparing to operate under a new strategic framework in 2026. As we continue to push the boundaries of traditional philanthropy, we remain steadfast in our commitment to advancing racial and social justice and improving health and wellness across California. The Senior Communications Officer will play a pivotal role in amplifying this work—crafting strategic narratives; elevating our voice and influence; and collaborating across the organization to shape communications for both transitioning and emerging program areas. This leader will also partner closely with executive leadership to develop compelling messaging and prepare for high impact speaking opportunities while collaborating with the communications team to support and strengthen our social media presence in ways that clearly communicate our vision, strategy, and impact.

The ideal candidate is committed to the mission, values-aligned, and social justice-oriented; is able to work effectively in both a highly collaborative environment as well as autonomously as a self-starter; possesses superior interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; has the ability to anticipate needs and adapt and respond thoughtfully to emerging issues; and has honed the advanced organizational and prioritization skills needed to work quickly within a dynamic team.

THE PROGRAMS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

The Programs & Public Affairs Department integrates grantmaking, communications, government relations and public policy, and community engagement with guidance from the Chief Strategy Officer and in close collaboration with department colleagues and other Cal Wellness departments. We direct the Foundation’s grant funding and serve as strategic partners to amplify stories and develop proactive communication campaigns, thoughtfully engage government to build relationships and influence public policy, and support meaningful direct engagement of the communities that Cal Wellness serves. Our work happens in collaboration with fellow philanthropic organizations, in places where policies are made and considered, and in the community. Listening and learning from California’s diverse communities to both understand and be responsive to their needs, aspirations, and challenges is a core cross-cutting value at Cal Wellness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Success in this role includes the following:

Strategic communications leadership: Serves as strategic communications lead for existing and developing key program areas and portfolios, providing advice on audience targets, communication strategies, and communications grantmaking. Manages expectations and resources to ensure goals are aligned with the departmental strategies and the Foundation priorities.

Messaging and narrative development: Able to synthesize complex issues and identify compelling central ideas to shape messages, stories, and narratives to advance health and racial justice. In collaboration with program staff, plays lead role in developing core messaging for the Foundation’s grantmaking and strategic priorities.

Writing and editing: Exceptional writer playing a lead role in crafting external communications including blog posts, talking points, op-eds, speeches, and presentations. In collaboration with the Director of Communications, Director of Government Relations, grantmakers and other colleagues, increase the Foundation’s capacity to respond rapidly in key moments on priority issues by recommending when/how/if the Foundation should use its voice. Supervises consultants and contract writers.

Campaign strategy: Working closely with the Director of Communications, plays a lead role in developing effective campaigns and other sustained communications strategies with target audiences, clear goals, and measurable outcomes.

Amplification expert: Applies extensive knowledge of California media landscape to Identify ideas and stories for paid media and earned media outreach including news coverage and op-eds. Knowledgeable about a range of strategies to drive growth, engagement, and impact. Works closely with the digital communications lead to shape messaging and content for the Foundation’s social and digital media channels.

Collaboration and relationship-building: Cultivates strong and trusting relationships with colleagues to develop a deep understanding of Foundation priorities and strategies. Able to collaborative effectively with grantee partners and identify opportunities to work collaboratively on communications strategies and projects.

Capacity-building: Work with grantmakers and other colleagues to strengthen their communications capacity, advise on narrative strategy, and ability to serve as key Cal Wellness spokespeople by providing prep and support for interviews, speaking engagements, and developing tools to build capacity.

Project Management: Work closely with the Communications Coordinator to provide ongoing project management and timely execution of all deliverables. Identify and manage relationships with consultants in close collaboration with grantmakers to ensure deliverables are achieved on time and within budget.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The Senior Communications Officer position requires deep proficiency and experience in a broad range of strategic communications, media relations, and the full range of communications tools and tactics.

REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• Significant experience, ideally 10 or more years, leading the development and implementation of social justice communications and campaign strategies across relevant fields which may include but not be limited to philanthropy, nonprofits, journalism, and/or the private sector.

• Excellent analytic abilities and critical thinking skills, especially the ability to synthesize complex issues in clear and compelling ways.

• Superior writing and editing skills.

• Working knowledge of top social media platforms, metrics, and effective content strategies.

• Working knowledge of video production, including storyboarding and scriptwriting.

• Media relations experience and savvy; existing relationships with California journalists are a plus.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a diverse population: collegial, energetic, and able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, grantee partners, and consultants.

• Highly organized, creative, and flexible, with strong project-, people-, and time-management skills; demonstrated ability to think independently and juggle multiple priorities.

• Demonstrated efficiency, effectiveness, accuracy, careful attention to detail, and quick turnaround.

• Ability to proactively solve problems and identify and implement effective solutions, even when there is a lack of clear process or standards.

• Interest and ability to quickly learn the operations of the Programs and Public Affairs Department at a philanthropic organization.

CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will embody Cal Wellness’ core competencies:

• Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

• Communication

• Innovation

• Leadership

• Teamwork and Collaboration

LOCATION & TRAVEL

This position is based at either our Oakland (preferred) or Los Angeles office and is expected to have a periodic presence in both offices. Cal Wellness operates with a hybrid work model that includes both in-office and remote work. In-office attendance will typically be required Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with occasional in-person meetings or gatherings scheduled on other weekdays as needed. Travel is estimated at up to 20% to engage with the team and have a periodic presence at our Oakland office and to attend meetings and convenings across the state.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The target starting salary for the newly hired Senior Communications Officer is $162,000-$167,000 per year. The full salary range for the role is $140,000-$210,000 per year.

Highlights from our benefits package include: a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans; a generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 16% employer contribution; flexible paid time off; tuition reimbursement; professional development opportunities; 3:1 matching gifts; and the opportunity to work at a mission- and values-driven organization.

TO APPLY

The California Wellness Foundation is pleased to partner with Walker & Associates Consulting – an Oakland-based, Black- and woman-owned strategic management consulting and executive search firm promoting equitable community impact - for this search.

Please apply and upload a cover letter and resume by Friday, January 23, 2026. Your cover letter should creatively and concisely provide an overview of who you are; what draws you to and has prepared you for this role; and what you most hope to contribute and learn in this position. Resume review begins immediately. Candidates selected for advancement will be asked to participate in several interviews and a writing assignment across January and February of 2026. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in our application process, please let us know. We anticipate the selected candidate will start in Spring 2026.

Questions or nominations? Email the search team at calwellness@walkeraac.com.

The California Wellness Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse candidate pool. Additionally, we are a fair chance employer and welcome candidates with lived experience with the criminal justice system.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to limit the scope of potential work assignments. This is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and duties may differ from those as outlined above.

Senior Director of Communications

Remote

Massachusetts Charter Public School Association (MCPSA)

Date Posted: 12/19/2025

The Massachusetts Charter Public School Association (MCPSA) is a nonprofit organization that is committed to ensuring that all children and families across the Commonwealth have access to high-quality public schools. As the voice of one of the nation's highest-performing charter public school sectors, MCPSA engages in public policy advocacy, communications, and best practice sharing and training aimed at strengthening educational programming.

About the Organization

Founded in 2001, MCPSA is a nonprofit organization representing charter public schools across the Commonwealth. Collectively, Massachusetts charter public schools are widely recognized as one of the highest performing charter sectors in the country. MCPSA has an extensive history of supporting and advocating for charter public schools, with the mission of creating and protecting the conditions that will enable the charter sector to thrive, contributing toward the common goal of all children having access to high-quality schools. MCPSA is committed to supporting and advancing high-quality public education options that ensure access, opportunity, and belonging for all young people.

MCPSA achieves its mission in three ways:

• Advocating for public policy that supports hiqh-quality educational opportunities for all kids, including those attending charter public schools

• Providing best practice sharing and professional development for school leaders, educators, and board members to support member schools in offering a high quality education.

• Amplifying the stories and voices of the charter public school community.

Across all of its offerings, MCPSA is deeply committed to providing the support and advocacy that schools want, need, and value, and recent results from the member satisfaction survey speak to success in achieving this goal: 100% of member schools reported that they are satisfied or very satisfied with MCPSA. To learn more about MCPSA's robust programs, check out this brochure.

Less about the Organization

About the Role

What You'll Do

The Senior Director of Communications plays an integral leadership role within MCPSA's Public Affairs department and is responsible for the development and execution of the organization's internal and external communications strategy, with the goal of strengthening public and political support on behalf of Massachusetts' charter public schools. The Senior Director of Communications is responsible for ensuring clear, effective communication that effectively moves key audiences, including policymakers, advocates, the media, and the general public. The Senior Director of Communications provides deep training and support to school-based communications professionals in both large group and one-on-one formats, ensuring school staff build the skills and knowledge necessary to be effective communications and advocacy partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• In partnership with the Chief of Public Affairs, lead the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy that amplifies the value of the charter public school sector and generates increased levels of support for the sector and its advocacy priorities.

• In partnership with the Digital Advocacy and Communications Manager, develop and deploy a robust editorial calendar that consistently narrates positive, compelling messages about charter public schools, with a commitment to inclusive storytelling.

• Serve as a key leader of a community of practice for school-based public affairs professionals, helping impart the skills they need to effectively engage in communications and advocacy initiatives. Develop regular professional development training, tools, and resources to support member schools in their efforts to engage in positive storytelling and education advocacy.

• Outside of the community of practice, cultivate 1:1 relationships with public affairs professionals and leaders in member schools, and provide individual support for their communications efforts.

• Provide timely, effective, and responsive crisis communications support for the charter public school sector and for member schools.

• In partnership with member schools and MCPSA's third-party PR firm, identify and secure frequent opportunities for positive media earned media coverage that amplifies the value of the charter public school sector.

• Author external communications (e.g., newsletters, press releases, social media statements, op-eds, legislative testimonies, etc.) on behalf of the Executive + Director and MCPSA, and in partnership with other members of the Public Affairs department, oversee the development of all core publications (e.g., annual report, membership brochure, fact sheets, website copy, etc.).

• Partner with MCPSA's third-party PR firm to effectively manage all press outreach, respond to media inquiries, and cultivate positive media relations.

• Set actionable goals, develop benchmarks, and track performance metrics to assess the communication program and its impact.

• Collaborate with other members of the Public Affairs team to ensure communications activities support efforts across the department, including electoral engagement, government affairs, and community mobilization.

• Manage and evaluate MCPSA's work with its third-party PR firm and other communications consultants.

• Manage, support, and develop MCPSA's Digital Advocacy and Communications Manager.

Who You'll Work With

• You will report to the Chief of Public Affairs

• You will supervise the Digital Advocacy & Communications Manager

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of communications experience, including experience in K-12 education; charter public school and/or Massachusetts experience is a plus.

• A belief in the power and possibility of charter public schools and an unwavering commitment to educational equity.

• Strong messaging and storytelling skills, with the ability to understand and creatively explain issues and trends affecting public education in the Commonwealth and nationally, and the ability to synthesize and translate complex advocacy language or strategy to gain broad appeal and generate action.

• Track record of creating and executing communications plans and/or communications campaigns to reach short- and long-term goals.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; a track record of developing strong and persuasive communications materials across multiple mediums for a range of audiences.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; able to develop, sustain, and strengthen relationships and trust over time.

• Ability to share positive and constructive feedback in a productive and professional manner; ideally experience managing and coaching at least one direct report.

• Experience managing projects across multiple stakeholders; high attention to detail, with the ability to stay focused and nimble, managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to hold sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

• Demonstrated experience in program design, coordination, and execution, as well as experience creating or conducting effective professional development programs is a plus.

Don't meet every single requirement? At MCPSA we are dedicated to building a team that is reflective of the communities we serve and is strengthened by the varied backgrounds and experiences of team members. If you're excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Details

MCPSA is a virtual organization, with team members working remotely. This position requires frequent travel throughout Massachusetts, and candidates must possess a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle. Residence within Massachusetts, and/or within 2 hours from the organization's main office in Hudson, MA, is strongly preferred.

Senior Director, Digital Communications

Newark, DE/Hybrid

University of Delaware

Date Posted: 12/19/2025

The Office of Communications & Marketing (OCM) has a University-wide responsibility for communications with faculty, staff and students, for providing media relations expertise to all segments of the campus and for delivering the University's message to the general public, alumni and other special constituent groups beyond the campus, including print, broadcast, social and digital media. OCM serves as the major dissemination point for information about the University.

Under the direction of the Vice President of OCM, the Senior Director, Digital Communications is primarily responsible for leading the overall strategy for the University of Delaware's main digital platforms including the main external-facing website, @UDelaware social media accounts, paid digital marketing, and the UDconnect app. This role relies heavily on content specialists throughout the organization and leads content efforts for the main digital platforms by building, repurposing, amplifying, and delivering interactive, multimedia-driven content. This responsibility also encompasses careful coordination of user experience, digital design, accessibility best practices, web development and production across platforms.

The Senior Director, Digital Communications oversees the day-to-day management of the University of Delaware's social media presence, including the oversight of UD's main social media accounts, which reach an audience of upwards of 500,000 followers monthly. Responsibilities include setting brand standards for digital storytelling and multimedia marketing integrations to ensure the campus community presents content, such as video, animation, photo, graphics, etc., consistently within the brand experience to advance University goals. As Senior Director, this role requires the ability to make informed decisions with autonomous leadership and collaborative professionalism.

The Senior Director, Digital Communications, develops digital content strategies. This includes coordinating comprehensive digital content plans across channels with units across campus; creating, monitoring, and analyzing multimedia marketing campaigns - both paid and organic - to support the University's mission; and monitoring all relevant social media chatter to advise on and lead the social media management regarding potential public relations issues.

The Senior Director, Digital Communications, also has supervisory responsibilities, including direct oversight of the Director of Digital Experience and Digital Marketing Manager. The Senior Director  coordinates digital brand storytelling, bridges online/offline experiences, coordinates homepage content strategy, and coordinates and coordinates social media coverage, strategy, development, and execution. In addition, the Senior Director helps OCM staff learn and develop competencies in web development, social media, app project management and user-experience.

As a senior member of the OCM leadership team, the Senior Director heavily engages with OCM peers in setting strategy and advising on crisis response. The Senior Director is also responsible for an active program of campuswide engagement and development of policies, standards and best practices with staff across the University who are responsible for digital channels and content. Cross-training among the digital team and colleagues in media relations, public safety, and student life are necessary to help to ensure a coordinated approach. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop multimedia communication concepts from ideation (storyboarding) to execution and delivery of final product (asset) to feedback gathering for process and content improvement.

• Use research and analytics to guide University brand content strategy.

• Develop standards, best practices and workflows for the creation, management, maintenance, and governance of digital content.

• Oversee UD's content management system (currently Adobe Experience Manager), which includes 100+ users.

• Research emerging digital and multimedia platforms to develop strategies and best practices for implementation University-wide.

• Serve as a member of the crisis management team, assisting with social media listening, response and communication. Develop strategies and communications to proactively manage areas at risk of crisis as well as reactive messaging to use as needed.

• Set standards and provide guidance to all administrative units, colleges, and professionals within OCM regarding the creation of multimedia content strategies in line with the University's target audiences by platform and in accordance with relevant policies. Drive and manage necessary approvals through OCM.

• Lead the management of the University's presence on social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and TikTok. Oversee and develop social media workshops for employees.

• Oversee the campuswide Social Media Group, which consists of 100+ employees representing UD on any social media account. Review and approve, as appropriate with the unit's communication liaison, all new account requests, provide training to social media account admins and see that UD branding standards and social media best practices are adhered to by all accounts.

• Develop unique content and strategies for digital outlets, including executing contests, campaigns, offline/online brand experiences, trivia and polls.

• Develop, manage and execute on OCM's paid digital marketing budget in conjunction with Admissions and other relevant units.

• Monitor UD social media accounts, compiling weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on metrics for profiles and developing best practices and future strategies, as well as providing other multimedia specialists, digital content specialists and social media managers with training to produce their own reports, ensuring accountability for annual account reviews.

• Manage the Social Media Ambassadors program; restructuring the program as needed to meet goals; assigning projects to students as well as coverage for stories and events; developing and filtering content; and leading and coordinating monthly meetings and training sessions as well as working with the Multimedia Specialist and Digital Content Specialist to organize volunteers for events, such as Athletics events, Commencement, Homecoming, Alumni Weekend and other activities utilizing central social media accounts.

• Create digital campaigns and work with units across campus to integrate digital media and online/offline brand experiences into existing events, e.g., New Student Orientation and 1743 Welcome Days, Homecoming, Commencement, Alumni Weekend.

• Lead, coordinate and, often, staff OCM-sponsored social media events.

• Ensure that all materials meet established University standards of appearance, content, and style.

• Prepare, edit, format, and write online pieces related to digital content curation, including articles, UDaily stories, press releases and announcements.

• Act as an advisor to the media relations team, coordinating social listening efforts to monitor conversations about the University, prominent UD voices online, emerging issues, and general sentiment.

• Lead or assist with special projects coordinated by OCM, as needed.

• Serve as liaison to other key campus partners such as the Office of the General Counsel to ensure adherence to necessary laws, and IT to align technology platforms, strategies and support.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, marketing or related field and seven years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in digital/social media management with supervisory responsibilities.

• Writing and editing experience as well as effective web authoring skills and familiarity with a wide range of web applications.

• Knowledge and familiarity with online communications vehicles, including e-mail, web communications and social media.

• Experience developing and executing social media outreach strategies to drive external audience engagement.

• Proficient in developing multimedia storytelling packages with preferred skills in video production and editing with standard software.

• Photography and digital photo editing experience preferred.

• Experience working with nonprofit communications, especially advancement communications preferred.

• Ability to evaluate and edit the content, structure, and format of a range of written material.

• Knowledge of editorial and ethical standards for the research and development of journalistic articles and/or presentations.

• Experience managing employees, coordinating across units with various employees and motivating interns, volunteers and/or students.

• Collaboration skills to work effectively with others on problem-solving and provide thought leadership in the digital/social media space to effectively advance projects and programs.

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to work well under tight deadlines with crisis response experience.

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures and faculty resources preferred.

• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work effectively, manage partner expectations and interact with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. 

Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Senior Communications Associate

New York, NY

Luminary Labs

Date Posted: 12/19/2025

About Us

We are a strategy and innovation consultancy that helps organizations thrive in the face of change. Thorny problems are our strong suit.

We’re a team of consultants who are energized by big, messy problems. We are strategists, analysts, designers, and editors who bring agility and flexibility to projects focused on stemming chronic disease, closing the skills gap, rethinking the future of work, supporting digital transformations, using data to make smart cities safer, developing sustainable business models, and making moonshot investments.

We help companies thrive in the face of change. Our clients are “innovation mavericks” — leaders inside global corporations, nonprofits, and federal agencies who are tasked with helping their organizations adapt to the technological, economic, political, and social norms of the 21st century. We’re the strategy and innovation consultants they call when there’s no playbook for the problem they’re trying to solve.

Our open innovation practice was established in 2011. We are particularly focused on open innovation for impact, making use of incentive prize mechanisms to accelerate innovations such as artificial organs (Artificial Kidney Prize), early biothreat detection (DHS Hidden Signals Challenge), access to career and technical education (the Ed Prizes challenge series), and improving our understanding of Earth’s magnetism (NGA MagQuest).

We have an equal appreciation for strategy and execution. We offer our clients the upfront thinking that goes into careful strategy development and can become partners in execution to ensure those strategies are implemented.

We believe that career choices are not binary; you can have a challenging and rewarding career as part of a high-performing team and also live your life. Our clients appreciate that we bring the highest level of excellence to everything we do, and our team appreciates that we are extraordinarily efficient so that you aren’t expected to be online later.

Please note: for employment at Luminary Labs, you must be fully vaccinated (including booster) for COVID-19 to ensure compliance with enhanced health and safety protocols.

The Role

Luminary Labs seeks a digital-savvy communications specialist to support public-facing initiatives, including open innovation programs and accelerators, on behalf of our Fortune 500, government, and nonprofit clients. This is a unique opportunity to help our clients communicate complex problems, learn directly from senior leadership, and grow within a consulting firm as an in-house communications and marketing expert.

Please note that our team has embraced a hybrid model for our five-day work week, with two synchronous days in the office and three days wherever you work best. This role is based in New York City and will join our team in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays most weeks.

About You

You’re an action-oriented marketer who is motivated by the win.

You have experience in strategic communications and marketing, either as part of an in-house team or in an agency or consulting environment. You get excited about rallying around a common goal, engaging audiences and communities, crafting high-impact messaging, exploring new technologies and media, and working with a team to form and deploy an effective communications strategy. You love driving impact through a well-run campaign. With a strong grasp of digital platforms, you look forward to checking your web and social analytics, and get excited about optimizing and iterating to achieve outcomes.

You care about the impact your work has on the world and have been looking for a career path that is both high-performance and high-impact. We’ve powered programs such as Mission Daybreak, LymeX Diagnostics Prize, and the Learning Landscapes Challenge; this role would help identify creative communications opportunities and amplify our work and our company. No matter how nuanced the topic, you are a clear communicator; you can quickly get up to speed on complex topics and connect the dots between them to tell a compelling story.

People love to have you on their team. You love to be part of a team. You are known for your high attention to detail, clear communication, and fresh thinking.  

Role and Responsibilities

• Marketing. Collaborate with a team to define audiences, set goals, and develop strategies. Identify opportunities to promote and amplify our work, and execute campaigns across channels. Keep a finger on the pulse of modern marketing and communications, and share best practices with the team. 

• Analytics. Track campaign progress toward defined goals. Articulate actionable, data-informed insights. Offer recommendations for adjusting strategy and tactics to achieve outcomes.

• Audience development. Build networks and engagement. Research people and organizations, and conduct multichannel outreach. Monitor media coverage and pitch stories to relevant reporters. 

• Research, writing, and editing. Quickly ramp up on new topics, filtering signals from noise. Take the lead on drafting compelling communications materials, including blog posts, press releases, email newsletters, and social media posts. Edit your own work — and your peers’ — for clarity and consistency. 

• Content strategy and production. Create thoughtful content plans and materials, balancing audience needs with project or business goals. Adapt messages for different contexts, and develop content for different channels and formats. 

Desired Skills and Experience

• 4-6+ years work experience in tech-savvy marketing, communications, or business development; this includes 2-3 years experience working in an agency, consultancy, startup, or with corporate clients.

• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale integrated communications programs; this includes managing social media campaigns, direct marketing, communities, and press outreach.

• Familiarity with Google Analytics and social media analytics.

• Experience researching and identifying influencers and press/event opportunities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Superb writing chops; experience developing multichannel content to activate audiences.

• Excellent verbal skills and a high EQ; adept at translating communications strategy to internal and client teams.

• Ability to learn new platforms and tools quickly; experience with Mailchimp and WordPress a plus.

• Familiarity with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and/or other equivalent LLM, and sound judgement when it comes to using AI tools in a client services environment.

• Strong record as a high performer in academic, volunteer, or work activities, with noted leadership accomplishments.

• High adaptability to new organizational cultures; you are agile, realistic, and practical, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Does this sound like you?

Please submit your cover letter and resume. (Writing is an important part of this role, and we view cover letters as writing samples.) We know that many communications/marketing professionals specialize in a particular area, such as social media or public relations; in your cover letter, describe your strengths and how you hope to grow in your next role. Please also include three examples of marketing programs that you admire or wish you had worked on. You may also include links to your own work or thinking online. Let us know your availability for employment. 

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. No recruiting agencies please.

The total compensation package for this role includes a base salary in the range of $95,000 to $115,000 plus a discretionary annual performance bonus. The starting salary for this role is at the lower bound of the salary range; an individual's starting salary will depend on the individual’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Associate, Digital Communications

Remote

Building Movement Project

Date Posted: 12/19/2025

For 25 years, the Building Movement Project (buildingmovement.org) has cultivated the potential for nonprofit organizations to effectively partner with movements for progressive social change. We learn by listening to groups and leaders about what it takes for organizations to align their social justice principles with their operating practices. Our research and practical resources help organizations innovate to meet the needs of the communities they serve and face the challenges of the external environment.

BMP concentrates on the following three main areas to accomplish our goals and advance social change:

• Leadership: Analyzing how organizations can do their best work, encourage diverse leaders at every level, and promote the most effective and inclusive practices;

• Service and Social Change: Developing the capacity of organizations to engage constituents in changing the systems that impact their lives;

• Movement Building: Acknowledging and building on the distinct role of nonprofit organizations in advancing movements for social change.

Building Movement Project is fiscally sponsored by TSNE (tsne.org) and is a remote organization with a nationally distributed team.

Responsibilities

BMP’s Digital Communications Associate works as part of a growing, fast-paced remote national staff team, with key functions in implementing and executing BMP’s overall communications strategy. The position works in partnership with the Senior Manager, Strategic Communications to support the needs of various internal project teams to bring about alignment and cohesiveness in both external and internal messaging. 

The Communications Associate will report to BMP’s Senior Manager, Strategic Communications and is responsible for working with and supporting staff members in the following Essential Functions.

Essential Functions

Digital Communication  

• Oversee and maintain all BMP social media platforms.

• Create and manage posting of engaging content for social media, including copy and visual media (i.e. videos, stories, graphics, etc.) that make BMP’s research, written materials and training content accessible to a wide variety of constituents.

• Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Strategic Communications, implement the monthly newsletter publication process by drafting an outline, sourcing content from staff, writing copy, and developing supportive content to engage followers and promote the organization’s work.

• In partnership with the Senior Manager, Strategic Communications maintain and execute a monthly editorial calendar for outreach and engagement of BMP content, including emails and social media posts, organizational events, ensuring brand and voice integrity across all organizational communications and platforms.

• Serve as the point of contact for all BMP website needs across program teams. Work with website consultants to assign projects and tasks for each BMP-affiliated site on an as-needed basis. Draft website copy and blog posts, edit staff posts, publish posts and make updates to the main BMP website as needed. Maintain TSNE compliance for websites, informing senior leadership of changes and updates.

• Monitor and respond to general requests and inquiries sent to the info@buildingmovement.org account, social media inboxes for HubSpot, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 

• Serve as a line of defense in identifying digital security threats that may arise in online platforms and via general email queries.

• Maintain BMP’s email database to ensure accurate, up-to-date contacts; develop targeted distribution lists; and support email marketing campaigns that expand the reach and impact of BMP’s programs.

Internal Communications 

• Partners with program leads to support virtual event project management, marketing, registration and technical support during webinars and other online events.

• Support BMP’s monthly strategic communications program and internal meetings .

• Respond to ongoing communication needs and support from BMP’s program teams.

• Support monthly BMP staff meetings by facilitating the distribution of the recording, transcript, and supporting documents to staff. 

• Maintain HubSpot communications technology including Marketing Hub systems, data and contacts, as well as lead capture infrastructure required for external event promotion

• Track BMP presentations, media, inquiries, etc., particularly to demonstrate the reach of BMP’s work for periodic reports to funders and donors.

• Partner with Operations Team to support special, occasional in-person events.

Design and Production

• Lead the design and production of content including visual graphics, videos, photos to support BMP digital programs.

• Develop toolkits and graphics for report and resource outreach for external partners.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred but not required. 

• Minimum of three years of relevant nonprofit work experience is required.

• Demonstrated prior graphic design experience using Canva or similar tools is a necessity. 

• Meticulous organizational skills, including attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities and a wide range of tasks simultaneously, and interest in both designing and executing detailed plans that ensure excellent implementation. 

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, as demonstrated by professional writing to communicate with internal and external audiences, knowledge of and experience with  social media networks (including but not limited to Facebook, X, LinkedIn, etc.), along with basic proof-reading and telephone communication skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with multiple colleagues having differing work styles, courteousness and a customer-service orientation. 

• The ability to maintain a professional work style when under pressure. 

• Self-management skills, as demonstrated by follow-through and initiative, motivation to meet deadlines, and the ability to work independently. 

• Clear alignment with organizational mission and strong interest in gaining experience working in a social justice-oriented nonprofit. 

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

• Talk, hear and see in the normal range with or without correction;

• Use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;

• Move, Traverse; sit (usually for longer periods of time); Reach with hands and arms; occasionally Ascend/Descend, and position self (to), move;

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate;

• Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards;

• Likelihood of personal injury would be relatively slight;

• Environmental and work hazards are not present to a measurable degree.

• Travel occasionally for special events, including team meetings and annual staff retreats, approximately three times per year.

Application Information

Timeline: Application reviews will start Jan 5, 2026, with the expectation that screening interviews will begin mid-January. This anticipated start date for this position is March 2026.

Application Requirements: Interested applicants must include cover letter and resume with the application.

In the cover letter, please describe a time when you built and executed a project plan or process for a communications task (such as a newsletter, social media campaign, virtual event, or website update).

• What steps did you take?

  1. How did you stay organized and self-motivated?

  2. What was the outcome?

Compensation and Benefits

Location: Work will be primarily performed remotely from anywhere in the United States. Occasional travel for special events, including team meetings and annual staff retreats.

Schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Regular office hours are Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

Compensation: The starting salary for this position is $65,000 - $71,000/yr.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): twelve paid holidays, three weeks of vacation, one week of personal holiday, and ability to accrue up to 487.5 hours of health leave time for benefited staff.

• 80% Employer-paid, offering some $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim along with several low-deductible plans;

• Low-cost Harvard Pilgrim/Point32Health Dental and Vision.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care.

• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

• Employer-paid Pension and Employee-paid 403b plan through TIAA.

• ...and more!

TSNE/BMP strives to achieve excellence through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that embraces all of our individual and collective differences. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Middle Eastern and North African, Bilingual and/or Bicultural candidates, and LGBTQ2SIA+ candidates are encouraged to apply. We value and honor the unique talents, learning styles, and lived experiences of each individual that enrich and strengthen our workplace culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 

All employment conditions are based on an individual’s performance and job qualifications. TSNE/BMP prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, creed, color, religion, native language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, race-based hairstyles, or any other protected characteristic stated by federal and state law. Regardless of any class’ protection under the law or lack thereof, TSNE/BMP celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse team of employees. It is represented in our workplace culture, and it is who we are.

TSNE/BMP's EEO statement extends to volunteers, interns, contractors, vendors, and clients.

Director, Marketing & Communications

Washington State

Seattle Foundation

Date Posted: 12/19/2025

Seattle Foundation has partnered with Chaloner on their search for a Director, Marketing & Communications.

Department: Marketing & Communications (MarComm)

Reports to: Chief Marketing Officer 

Classification: Full-time/Annual | Salary/Exempt

Salary Range: $150,000 - $165,000

Grade Range: Grade 37

Benefits:

• 100% Paid by employer: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD 403(b) Retirement matched at 5%, increasing to 10% over time, 100% immediate vesting

• PTO: 15 days of vacation, 10 days of sick leave, 4 wellness days, and 13 holidays

• $1,200 annual remote work benefit, $750 annual wellness benefit, $1,200 annual transit benefit

• Optional Flex plan and dependent coverage

Work location: Candidates must live in WA state. We have a flexible work environment; can be fully in-person or hybrid (remote and in-person). This position is expected to be in-person for some required team and organization-wide meetings (e.g. monthly All-Hands meetings). Our office is located in downtown Seattle. 

Who We Are:

With a vision of a joyful region of shared prosperity, belonging, and justice, Seattle Foundation works to support and sustain the ecosystem of community organizations who are most proximate to the issues we are trying to change. Through our work as a philanthropic advisor, grant maker, and convener, we invest in community-led solutions and ignite powerful and rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all. 

Position Overview:

Seattle Foundation is seeking a Director, Marketing & Communications (MarComm) to oversee the day-to-day leadership and management of our marketing and communications function and team. This position will leverage strategic and creative thinking to focus on the big picture while maintaining integrity in the details of the day-to-day operations of the marketing and communications team. 

This role reports to the Chief Marketing Officer. As the owner of the strategic marketing plan, the Director of Marketing and Communications drives team performance and accountability, ensuring all initiatives deliver against established targets and advance the organization's marketing goals. We are seeking a strong thought partner for the CMO who brings critical thinking and who will independently build trust across the organization. 

The Director, Marketing Communications will execute strategy with a focus on the following key bodies of work:

• Sharpening Seattle Foundation’s overall storytelling and narrative work.

• Bolstering our marketing acumen to drive revenue goals.

• Inspiring current and future donors, community organizations, employees, and board members to rally around our cause through effective brand, marketing, and communications practices.

As a leader on the MarComm team, the Director will support and drive marketing and communications goals in partnership with teams across the Foundation.

Above all the Director must be an excellent and strategic marketing operations leader who excels at high-level project management. They will build and maintain strong internal relationships across the organization, providing thought partnership to the Foundation’s executive team. The ideal candidate has demonstrated leadership experience across marketing strategies, with emphasis on digital platform and event strategies to support audience engagement and revenue goals. They have exceptional experience in creative content development (including narrative campaigns and storytelling) and a track record of successfully designing and implementing external and internal communication strategies. This candidate is ambitious and will lead with knowledge and expertise, warmth and joy, and a belief that they are a partner in creating the change that will strengthen our community.   

Primary responsibilities:

Leadership

• Act as a thought partner to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) on strategic decisions (e.g. decisions regarding budget allocation and marketing and brand strategies), and own the execution of Seattle Foundation's marketing and communications strategy, translating high-level vision into actional plans, timelines, and measurable results.

• Establish and manage measurable quarterly and annual goals with clear KPIs and success metrics to support alignment with organizational priorities while maintaining regular alignment with the CMO.

• Lead, develop, and mentor the [Senior] Brand Manager and Digital Marketing Manager to develop individual capabilities and support a high-performing team that consistently delivers results. 

• Contribute to the creation and development of an inclusive, joyful, results-oriented culture to retain and attract talent (lead on vendor procurement and hiring process).

• In partnership with the CMO, manage the MarComm team’s budget, ensuring optimal resource distribution across priorities and goals while maintaining rigorous tracking systems to measure and drive positive return on investment. Develop quarterly board reports.

• Develop and implement evaluation and reporting strategies for the MarComm team in collaboration with leaders across the organization. 

• Source and manage marketing and communications consultants and vendors to drive high-quality content development and storytelling.

• Resource and manage the appropriate tools to support MarComms operational excellence, including platform subscriptions, project and business intelligence supports.

Communications & Marketing Operations 

• Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the MarComm team.

• Design and implement internal communications plans, processes, and procedures, leveraging cross-team learning and collaboration to drive organizational priorities.  

• Strategically manage and prioritize marketing and communications requests to optimize resources and deliver impactful results. 

• Develop and oversee rapid response and crisis communication strategies to ensure the organization is prepared to address urgent situations effectively.

• Partner with the CMO and PR agency partners on public and media relations. Track earned media opportunities and placements – locally, regionally, and nationally – to increase brand awareness and engage with diverse audiences. 

• Ensure consistency in brand and messaging across all platforms (e.g. social media, website, e-newsletter, blogs, paid and earned media, etc.) both internal and external.

Digital Marketing Strategies and Engagement

• Guide the development of the digital marketing strategy, with an emphasis on content development across all platforms (social media, website, e-newsletter, e-campaigns, paid ads, and performance marketing tracking, etc.).

• Oversee the development of comprehensive digital marketing strategies to enhance audience engagement and drive revenue growth; supervise the Digital Marketing Manager in implementing marketing strategies.

• Guide the marketing integration across digital strategy and events/brand activations, ensuring that events are integrated into the overall marketing strategy to strengthen connections with stakeholders and support fundraising objectives; partner with the Digital Marketing Manager to leverage data insights to refine digital campaigns and improve audience targeting for maximum impact.

• Collaborate across teams to align digital and event initiatives with broader organizational goals.

Brand Management and Strategic Growth

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Foundation's brand identity, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational mission across all platforms and communications channels. 

• Lead the development of integrated content strategies that amplify the Foundation's narrative, value proposition, and community impact, leveraging business intelligence to shape marketing and communications strategies.

• Supervise the Brand Manager in the planning and execution of the events strategy, including brand activation opportunities involving sponsorships, strategic integration involving go-to-market and field marketing, and signature events.

• Set the vision for narrative campaigns that advance organizational goals, guiding the Brand Manager in execution while maintaining accountability for message alignment and brand integrity. 

• Partner with the CEO on executive communications strategy, including positioning, thought leadership, and high-visibility opportunities that elevate the Foundation's profile. 

• In partnership with the CEO, Brand Manager, and PR agency partners, support strategic media planning to maximize visibility and engagement, leveraging both paid and earned channels to expand reach and deepen stakeholder connections.

 Qualifications:

• 10+ years of professional experience.

• 7+ years of experience working in marketing and communications. 

• 5+ years of direct people management experience, leading and developing a high-performing team, or previous experience leading, or capability to lead, a small team as well as external consultants. 

• Creative thinker with a proven track record of driving successful end-to-end marketing and communications strategies with the use of analytics and KPIs to demonstrate impact and effectiveness. 

• Exceptional writer, copy editor, and creative content creator across multimedia modalities (e.g. the Foundation’s blog, social media, newsletters, donor- and community-facing collateral, video, etc.). 

• Proven experience driving projects and deliverables across teams with an ability to connect with and influence stakeholders through effective project and change management strategies. Chief of staff experience for a CMO is a plus.

• Demonstrated experience translating complex ideas into clear and compelling narratives for diverse audiences from philanthropists to community grantee partners, civic leaders, policymakers, corporate leaders, and more.  

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with an ability to keep multiple projects on track, anticipate obstacles, adapt to change, and communicate expectations along the way.

• An orientation toward organizing and smart political judgement, including an ability to consider a variety of diverse stakeholder interests and perspectives. 

• Experience leveraging marketing and communications technologies to improve processes, outcomes, and relationships. 

• Proven track record in clearly driving strategy from design to execution. 

• Multimedia experience, including a track record of managing different forms of media and communications platforms to drive greater impact. 

• Successful track record of securing positive, substantive media stories and working with journalists. Established relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets are a plus. 

• Demonstrated commitment to DEI principles and approaches, especially racial and economic justice. 

• Passion for philanthropy and a commitment to the Foundation's mission.

• Ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced, culturally diverse environment as well as under pressure and during periods of change. 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: 

Seattle Foundation envisions a thriving region of shared prosperity, belonging, and justice, where all individuals and communities have equitable access and outcomes, regardless of race, place, or identity. We are committed to advancing racial equity using an intersectional lens, and integrate our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts into all that we do. We hold ourselves accountable to uphold our organizational values and strive to do better every day. 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: 

The work is performed in an office setting, or hybrid (remote and in-person). This position will require a monthly in-office presence. All positions require the capability of working at a PC for extended periods. Team efforts with event support may require periods of physical activity involving standing, walking, and moderate lifting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions of the role. 

We seek individuals to join our 50+ team who are committed to our vision of a stronger, more vibrant community for all; collaboratively finding solutions; continually improving; and going above and beyond in service of our philanthropic partners and the broader community. 

We’re in the midst of an exciting evolution in our work. While the Seattle region is undergoing major economic growth, systemic failures across sectors continue to leave Black, Indigenous, and communities of color behind, placing our whole community at risk. Seattle Foundation is creating a dynamic path for philanthropy through the Blueprint for Impact. The Blueprint details a regional vision to engage a wide range of partners to address racial and economic inequities. The Blueprint takes shape in three core areas: a just democracy, an equitable economy, and a resilient environment (further description included here).  

As an equal opportunity employer, Seattle Foundation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. We welcome all candidates from a wide range of backgrounds who have the skills and are passionate about our work, and we strongly encourage applicants of color to apply. 

 More information about the Foundation can be found at www.seattlefoundation.org.

Interested candidates should apply by using the application form. Chaloner will review all applicants and, upon qualification, contact you to determine next steps.

Director of Marketing and Communications

Los Angeles, CA

TOC Arts Partners

Date Posted: 12/19/2025

Coming off another extremely triumphant season of productions and record-breaking attendance, Broadway in Hollywood and the Hollywood Pantages Theatre seek an energetic, driven, and forward-thinking Director of Marketing and Communications to join their team as a key leader in this period of forward momentum. The Hollywood Pantages reflects an exciting paradigm in the national theatre landscape because of its ability to attract, enchant, and retain audiences in a post-pandemic era of rebirth and reinvention. The Director of Marketing and Communications will benefit from this success and serve as a visionary leader in taking their audience development efforts to the next level.

Broadway in Hollywood, based at the historic Hollywood Pantages Theatre, is the proud home of touring Broadway in Los Angeles. As one of the most iconic venues in the country, the Hollywood Pantages welcomes nearly one million patrons each year to experience world-class theatrical productions in the heart of Hollywood. With a legacy rooted in excellence, glamour, and the transformative power of live performance, Broadway in Hollywood is committed to engaging audiences, expanding access to the arts, and championing the future of Broadway on the West Coast. 

The search is being led by Consultant Brenna Thomas, in consultation with and support from the TOC Arts Partners search team.

For general questions or nominations of prospective candidates, please contact searchteam@tocartspartners.com. We kindly request no phone calls. Specific questions about the position may be directed to: Brenna Thomas, Consultant, Search and Strategy, brenna@tocartspartners.com

Director of Learning and Partnerships

Remote

The Communications Network

Date Posted: 12/10/2025

About The Communications Network

The Communications Network connects, gathers, and informs leaders from the most influential foundations, nonprofits, and social-sector consultancies across the globe.

We are a vibrant, diverse, and generous community of 3,000+ communicators, storytellers, strategists, designers, researchers, and community builders.

Driven by our core values of community, learning, and leadership, The Network helps social-sector leaders solve complex problems and use communications to advance a more just, healthy, and equitable world.

We work remotely, flexibly, and collaboratively — balancing excellence with warmth. Our team culture is curious, kind, creative, and candid. We believe in big ideas, smart systems, and doing good work with good people.

About the Role

The Director of Learning and Partnerships is the strategist and connector behind The Network’s learning agenda, strategic partnerships, advancement, and external collaborations.

You will design and execute learning programs — from webinars to conferences to summits to editorial projects — while cultivating strategic partnerships that deepen impact and extend The Network’s reach. 

You’ll collaborate across the organization, ensuring that learning initiatives, events, and partnerships reflect The Network’s culture, values, and strategic priorities.

This is a cross-functional leadership role — part educator, part producer, part connector — ensuring that members learn with and from one another, that knowledge flows across programs, and that every initiative amplifies the field of communications for good.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Strategy and Design

• Identify and cultivate partnerships with foundations, nonprofits, academic institutions, and communications and community building experts that strengthen the reach and quality of The Network’s learning programs.

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of The Network’s learning programs across in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats.

• Develop and execute a cohesive annual learning and thought leadership strategy, informed by field/members’ needs, sector trends, strategic opportunities, and organizational priorities.

• Curate and coach facilitators, speakers, and partners to ensure high-quality, relevant, and engaging learning experiences.

• Build structures that help members translate learning into actionable insights for their work.

Program Integration and Collaboration

• Partner closely with the Director of Community Experience, the VP of Community, and other staff to embed learning into all major programs and events — including Circles, LOCALs, ComNet, editorial partnerships, and issue-focused summits.

• Ensure all learning initiatives are interconnected and reinforce a unified member experience.

• Evaluate program effectiveness, gather feedback, and iterate to enhance relevance, accessibility, and impact.

Partnership Development

• Build and deepen strategic relationships. Cultivate the partners, allies, amplifiers and champions who can expand the organization’s reach, credibility, and impact.

• Spot and shape new opportunities. Track what’s happening in the field — new coalitions, funder priorities, cross-sector initiatives, and emerging issues that could open new doors or strengthen the work.

• Serve as the connector. Represent the organization in meetings, working groups, networks, and convenings — translating the mission in a way that sparks interest and invites partnership.

• Work across teams to bring ideas to life. Translate program goals into partnership-ready concepts and coordinate internally so opportunities are realistic and well-scoped. Work with comms to refine messaging, pull impact data, and ensure what you share externally matches the work happening internally.

• Steward partners with intention. Keep relationships warm and consistent, follow through on commitments, and make sure partners feel valued and engaged. Keep a clear pipeline of active conversations, potential collaborations, and long-shot ideas.

• Collaborate with the Development & Partnerships Manager to align partnership strategies with programmatic priorities and funding goals.

• Serve as a thought partner to staff, volunteers, and external partners on programmatic innovation and collaborative opportunities.

Leadership and Staff Collaboration

• Act as a bridge across teams, ensuring learning and partnership efforts reinforce, not silo, organizational initiatives.

• Report on progress and outcomes to the Chief of Staff and VP of Community, providing strategic recommendations and insights.

• Advise leadership on opportunities and ways to pursue them. Bring back insight on trends, risks, and openings — helping the team decide where to lean in and where to pass.

What Success Looks Like

Within six months:

• You’ll have built the trust of the team, the board, and the community.

• Learning programs are structured, consistent, and clearly aligned with The Network’s mission and member needs.

• Staff and partners have clarity on how learning initiatives intersect with events, Circles, LOCALs, and member engagement.

• Early partnership opportunities are identified, scoped, and moving with a visible pipeline of active conversations and potential collaborations.

• You’re representing The Network confidently in outreach and discovery calls, and partners know who to reach out to when they want to collaborate.

Within one year:

• Programs across the organization feel cohesive, high-quality, and impactful.

• Partnerships are actively contributing to program quality, reach, and member experience.

• Members report measurable gains in knowledge, skills, and network connections.

• Learning and partnership strategies are shaping The Network’s thought leadership and influence in the field.

• You’ve brought forward new opportunities — coalitions, cross-sector collaborations, and thought leadership avenues — that have shaped The Network’s direction.

• Partners feel engaged, valued, and well-supported through clear communication and follow-through.

• You are a key advisor on trends, opportunities, and increasing impact.

You’ll know you’re succeeding when members consistently say: “I learned something here I couldn’t have learned anywhere else, and I feel connected to people and ideas that matter.”

Who You Are

• A learning strategist, educator, or program leader with 8+ years of experience creating professional development, leadership, or collaborative programs.

• A natural connector and do-er with experience building, nurturing, and sustaining strategic partnerships and opportunities that enhance programs and reach.

• Someone who thrives in finding new opportunities — tracking what’s happening in the field, spotting openings, and turning loose connections into real opportunities.

• Skilled at designing and executing high-touch learning experiences that balance rigor, practicality, and human-centered engagement.

• A collaborative leader who can navigate cross-functional projects, guide teams, and influence outcomes without formal authority.

• Strong project manager — able to translate vision into actionable steps while juggling multiple priorities.

• An empathetic communicator who models curiosity, warmth, and candor in all interactions.

Experience in philanthropy, nonprofit communications, or professional networks is a plus but not required.

The Details

• Salary range: $105,000–$115,000, commensurate with experience.

• Benefits include: 401(k) with 5% match, health/dental/vision insurance, generous PTO, and a winter office closure.

• Occasional travel required.

• This is a hybrid-remote position, with occasional in-person team meetings in Washington, D.C. 

• The role is full-time (approximately 40 hours per week, generally 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern), with flexibility and a team culture rooted in trust, accountability, and kindness.

• You must be able to stand, walk, and be physically active for extended periods of time during Network conferences, gatherings, and events. 

Communications Coordinator

Remote

The Communications Network

Date Posted: 12/10/2025

About The Communications Network

The Communications Network connects, gathers, and informs leaders from the most influential foundations, nonprofits, and social-sector consultancies across the globe.

We are a vibrant, diverse, and generous community of 3,000+ communicators, storytellers, strategists, designers, researchers, and community builders.

Driven by our core values of community, learning, and leadership, The Network helps social-sector leaders solve complex problems and use communications to advance a more just, healthy, and equitable world.

We work remotely, flexibly, and collaboratively — balancing excellence with warmth. Our team culture is curious, kind, creative, and candid. We believe in big ideas, smart systems, and doing good work with good people.

About the Role

We’re looking for a creative, strategic, and endlessly resourceful Communications Coordinator who can help The Communications Network speak with one clear, confident, and compelling voice across every platform. You’re someone who loves shaping ideas, telling stories, and designing experiences that make people stop, think, and act — whether that’s a member, a partner, or a future community leader.

This role is central to The Network’s mission: ensuring that everything we produce — from email updates to social campaigns to microsites like the Trust Playbook or ComMatters — is high-quality, consistent, and human-centered. You’ll design and produce visual content, help execute The Network’s comms strategy, and help craft The Network’s digital voice while keeping our members, partners, and the field engaged and inspired.

Key Responsibilities

Executing External Communications & Outreach

• Manage and produce content for The Network’s website, newsletters, email campaigns, and social media channels.

• Manage and execute The Network’s LinkedIn strategy, including recognition graphics, reposts, content share-outs, and more.

• Manage The Network’s MailChimp and email lists, maintaining accuracy and effectiveness.

• Ensure visual and written communications are consistent, clear, and aligned with The Network’s voice, values, brand, and strategic priorities.

Managing Thought Leadership & Content Platforms

• Manage updates to and maintenance of ComNetwork.org and ComNet-specific sites. 

• Project manage the creation, maintenance, and promotion of microsites such as the Trust Playbook, JonesAward.org, the AI Toolkit, and Com-Matters.org in Squarespace.

• Project manage the creation and implementation of the ComNet app in Whova.

• Collaborate with Network staff, members, and partners to develop compelling content, including event summaries, thought leadership collaborations, toolkits, and visual storytelling.

• Ensure all content reflects the “ComNet vibe”: warm, insightful, and human-first.

Visual & Design Consistency

• Develop visual assets for digital and in-person programs, events, and campaigns, including graphics, presentations, and social media visuals in Canva and other related software.

• Maintain visual consistency and design quality across all Network platforms.

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure design supports strategic objectives and programmatic storytelling.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Directors, Specialists, and the VP of Community to coordinate communications and design tied to events, learning programs, Circles, and LOCAL initiatives.

• Serve as point of contact and facilitator with external design partners on all collaborations.

• Ensure all programs are integrated into a cohesive communications strategy.

• Support editorial planning, content calendars, and campaign strategy for maximum impact.

• Support staff as needed on webinars, in Slack, on social media, and in other related areas and platforms.

• Other duties as assigned.

Nice to Have — Familiarity with:

• Squarespace

• Canva

• MailChimp

• LinkedIn

• Whova

• Zoom

• Slack

• YouTube

What Success Looks Like

• All communications platforms reflect a unified, compelling Network voice and visually consistent brand.

• Thought leadership microsites are live, updated, and widely used by members, partners, and the field.

• Digital content drives engagement, sparks conversation, and reinforces Network priorities across programs.

• Members and partners regularly recognize The Network’s communications as useful, helpful, professional, insightful, and human-centered.

Who You Are

• You can see the big picture but sweat the details that make ideas sing.

• A master of multiple mediums: Comfortable working across email, social, web, and visual design.

• Collaborative and curious: You thrive in cross-team projects and enjoy working with people who are building programs, convenings, and community.

• Creative problem-solver: You find ways to make things happen without always having a blueprint.

• Tech-savvy but human-first: You leverage tools like Canva, Squarespace, Slack, and analytics dashboards, but you know human connection drives impact.

• Flexible and adaptable: You can juggle multiple projects, adjust to shifting priorities, and stay cool under deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience

• 1-4 years of professional experience in communications, marketing, digital content, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience creating multi-channel campaigns and managing content platforms.

• Strong visual and design skills; familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.

• Prior experience in the nonprofit, philanthropy, or social impact sector is a plus.

• Comfortable with occasional travel and flexible working hours around events.

The Details

• Salary range: $45,000-$50,000, commensurate with experience.

• Benefits include: 401(k) with 5% match, health/dental/vision insurance, generous PTO, and a winter office closure.

• Occasional travel required.

• This is a hybrid-remote position, with occasional in-person team meetings in Washington, D.C. 

• The role is full-time (approximately 40 hours per week, generally 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern), with flexibility and a team culture rooted in trust, accountability, and kindness.

• You must be able to stand, walk, and be physically active for extended periods of time during Network conferences, gatherings, and events.

Chief Operating Officer

New York, NY

DEY. Ideas + Influence

Date Posted: 12/5/2025

Do you have a passion for tackling humanity’s biggest challenges and a desire to be part of the team focused on issues such as climate change, health/science, artificial intelligence, technology for good, foreign policy, and global health? Are you excited by the opportunity to work alongside leading thinkers and visionary institutions to amplify transformative ideas and solutions? DEY. Ideas + Influence could be the place for you. We are looking for someone who is not only skilled but deeply curious about the world and motivated to contribute to meaningful progress.

DEY. partners with some of the world’s most influential organizations, authors, and thinkers to amplify their big ideas and help them make a meaningful impact in society. Our approach emphasizes quality over quantity, working with a curated list of clients that share a commitment to moving the needle on the global issues that vex humanity. Our diverse portfolio includes Nobel Prize winners, globally recognized NGOs, philanthropic organizations, innovative think tanks, and distinguished nonfiction authors. As a boutique firm, we pride ourselves on providing all client-facing team members, at every level, direct access to high-profile clients, including organizations like The World Bank, The Ford Foundation, The United Nations, MIT, The Gates Foundation, and Stanford Medicine.

Position Overview 

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of the senior leadership team who can partner with the CEO to lead the firm through its next phase of growth.You will be responsible for leading and optimizing DEY.'s internal operations and infrastructure. The COO will oversee day-to-day business operations, talent and HR functions, technology platforms, and internal systems to enable sustainable growth and support the agency's mission-driven work. 

This role requires a strategic operator with a deep understanding of PR agency environments and strong executional leadership. The position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and does not have any direct reports at the moment.

Core Responsibilities 

Leadership

• Work closely with CEO on ongoing firm leadership and differentiation topics

• Drive strategic implementation and operational excellence by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technological adoption

• Serve as a thought leader on developing agency culture

• As a member of the leadership team, participate in ad hoc initiatives

• Manage any offsite or biannual company-wide meetings or events

• Collaborate with CEO on long-term operational strategy and goal setting

Operations & Infrastructure 

• Lead daily operational management, ensuring processes are efficient and scalable 

• Design and optimize internal processes and systems. Manage client contracts, vendor agreements, and resource planning in collaboration with CFO and legal support 

• Maintain and evolve a centralized process library to support consistent delivery across teams 

• Partner with account leads to help manage time tracking, assess delivery capacity and client team structure 

• Monitor quality assurance frameworks and client satisfaction signals in collaboration with Client Service Director 

People & Culture 

• Lead all HR operations including recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance reviews, and compliance 

• Manage team documentation including job descriptions, compensation tracking, and the org chart 

• Oversee employee engagement, development initiatives, and DEI practices

• Supervise internal support roles such as interns, executive assistants, and contractors 

Strategic Enablement & Growth 

• Support business development through process oversight, proposal management, and pipeline tracking

• Oversee sales pipelines, pricing strategies, and account growth

• Lead agency marketing execution including case studies, award submissions, and newsletters 

• Monitor team utilization and capacity planning across client and internal projects 

Technology & Innovation 

• Oversee technology tools including project management, CRM, media databases, and file sharing platforms 

• Manage relationships with external IT vendors and ensure tech-readiness for new hires

• Promote AI adoption and support internal digital transformation 

• Develop and enforce IT and AI governance policies 

Skills and Qualifications 

• Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience, including at least five (5) years in an operations role at a PR, communications, or professional services firm 

• Proven ability to design and lead systems that support business scaling and team performance 

• Proven demonstration of strong business acumen and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with tools such as Airtable, Asana, Muck Rack, HubSpot, and AI platforms 

• Based in the NYC metro area and available for a hybrid work model 

What Else You Should Know

• Location: The position is full-time and hybrid, NYC metro preferred

• Salary: The salary range for this position is $145,000 to $175,000

• Benefits: We offer a robust benefits package for full-time employees including paid time off; health, dental, vision, and disability insurance; 401k with company match; annual gym membership/fitness classes stipend; CitiBike membership (NYC only); annual curiosity stipend for books, exhibitions etc.; and an employee referral bonus.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of, employment visas at this time. 

Director of Communications

Washington, D.C.

Mercy Corps

Date Posted: 12/5/2025

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 35 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

 The Department / Team

The Global Communications Team elevates Mercy Corps’ global profile and influence through powerful storytelling and strategic media engagement. We are a nimble, globally connected team dedicated to amplifying Mercy Corps’ impact and inspiring action from donors, partners, policymakers, and the public. We raise visibility and credibility for Mercy Corps across top-tier international, regional, and other media platforms, positioning our leaders and experts as trusted voices in a rapidly evolving global landscape. We anticipate moments that matter and ensure Mercy Corps’ voice is heard, our expertise recognized, and our programs and impact understood.

The Global Communications Team sits within the Philanthropic Growth & Engagement (PG&E) Department. The mission of the Philanthropic Growth & Engagement (PG&E) Department is to advance Mercy Corps' mission by raising impactful and flexible funds—with a focus on growing unrestricted fundraising—from individuals, companies, and foundations, and elevating our global profile and influence. Our team brings together private fundraising professionals, marketing and communications specialists, development operations experts, and digital platform managers. Together, we boldly share Mercy Corps' global impact with our audiences through best-in-class storytelling with a focus on building trust, engagement, and long-term relationships among our supporters. We work across teams to inspire philanthropic support and partnership with external audiences and build and protect Mercy Corps' reputation and profile. Most of all, we are passionate about Mercy Corps' mission and believe a better world is possible.

 The Position

The Director of Global Communications is a senior strategic leader responsible for advancing Mercy Corps’ global profile, influence, and reputation through high-impact media engagement, storytelling, and thought leadership. The Director supports the development and execution of global media strategies that elevate Mercy Corps’ visibility and credibility among top-tier audiences, including donors, policymakers, and partners. As a visible leader within Mercy Corps, the Director plays a key role in shaping the organization’s global narrative, deepening public understanding of our mission, and strengthening Mercy Corps’ influence on key policy and philanthropic conversations.

Based in Washington, D.C., this position offers a unique opportunity to operate at the nexus of media, policy, and humanitarian response, connecting global impact to policy influence. The Director plays a critical role in supporting the D.C.-based CEO and the Policy and Advocacy team to strengthen media advocacy around U.S. foreign assistance and global humanitarian issues. The Director builds and maintains strong relationships with top-tier U.S. and international media, serves as an on-the-record spokesperson, and provides strategic guidance during moments of opportunity or crisis.

The Director combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution and is equally comfortable developing big-picture strategies while directly managing media outreach, messaging, and day-to-day media inquiries. While the role currently operates as an individual contributor, it offers the opportunity to help shape future team structure and leadership as the communications function expands.

This role comes at a pivotal moment for the global humanitarian and development sector. With traditional funding models dramatically shifting, public trust in institutions changing, and new technologies redefining how people engage with global issues, the Director will help Mercy Corps lead the way in shaping a new narrative for our organization and the sector—one that reimagines what humanitarian action looks like in a rapidly changing world.

Essential Responsibilities

STRATEGY AND PLANNING

• Co-leads development and oversees the implementation of Mercy Corps’ global communications strategy to raise visibility, influence, and affinity across target audiences, including media, donors, policymakers, and partners.

• Collaborates with and supports the Senior Director of Communications to ensure the global media relations strategy aligns with overarching department goals and organizational strategy.

• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to senior leaders, ensuring consistent, compelling messaging that advances Mercy Corps’ mission and drives philanthropic growth.

• Develop strategies and lead engagement across a rapidly evolving influence landscape, including the rise of generative AI, new digital storytelling formats, and social-first news environments.

• Work closely with colleagues from donor engagement, marketing, fundraising, programmatic, policy, and operational departments to ensure our media and communications initiatives advance fundraising, advocacy, marketing, and mission goals.

• Support issue management related to reputational risk and crisis communications, in partnership with the Senior Director of Communications and other internal stakeholders.

• Maintain an uncompromised ability to respond quickly to current events with a strong sense of urgency.

CROSS-TEAM COLLABORATION

• Translate complex or technical program information into clear, accessible, and emotionally resonant messages that inspire donor support and elevate Mercy Corps’ impact.

• Partner with colleagues across the Philanthropic Growth & Engagement department to identify opportunities for maximum impact and ensure integration between media, marketing, and fundraising strategies.

• Work closely with Brand, Marketing, and Digital teams to align storytelling across earned, owned, and paid channels, maximizing the reach and resonance of communications efforts and earned media wins.

• Partner with country teams and other internal stakeholders to identify and support the collection of compelling stories and content assets (videos, photos, quotes) to bring our work to life for different audiences.

MEDIA RELATIONS & REPRESENTATION

• Oversee proactive and reactive media engagement, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with top-tier U.S. and international journalists and outlets—including print, broadcast, and new media — with a focus on cultivating Washington, DC-based media contacts.

• Conceptualize and advance thought leadership initiatives by positioning Mercy Corps’ executives, experts, and research in high-impact media and influence opportunities.

• Represent the Communications Team in internal and external fora; serve as an on-the-record spokesperson when needed.

• Successfully lead media relations during global emergency responses, including deploying to manage media engagements as needed. Maintain an uncompromised ability to respond quickly to current events with a strong nose for news and sense of urgency; provide insightful analysis and recommendations for strategic positioning. Anticipate newsworthy moments and opportunities for proactive positioning of Mercy Corps with key media audiences.

• Prepare and staff the CEO and other senior leaders for media interviews, including in-studio broadcast and other high-visibility engagements.  

• Partner closely with the Policy and Advocacy team to align media strategies with advocacy priorities, including proactive media engagement and media advocacy around U.S. foreign assistance and other key policy issues.

TEAM ENGAGEMENT

• Participate in nurturing a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing global team culture that values and fosters curiosity, innovation, collaboration, well-being, and cross-regional partnership.

• Create and sustain a work environment rooted in diversity, mutual respect, and belonging where team members strive for excellence.

• Hire, onboard, and lead team members as necessary.

• Assist team members with information, tools and resources to improve performance & reach objectives.

• Supports the Senior Director in the day-to-day responsibilities of team management as needed.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.

• Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.

• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Senior Director of Communications

Works Directly With: Global Communications Team, Philanthropic Growth & Engagement Team, Policy and Advocacy, Country and Regional Teams, CEO/Office of the CEO, Executive Leaders

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• BA/S or equivalent required in communications, journalism, or related field.

• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in communications, media relations, or journalism, including demonstrated engagement with geographically dispersed teams.

• Established relationships with top-tier U.S. and international media outlets (e.g., The New York Times, Washington Post, Reuters, Associated Press, BBC) and a proven track record of generating high-impact press coverage.

• Experience serving as an on-the-record spokesperson and trusted media representative for senior executives or organizations in high-visibility contexts.

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, compelling stories that resonate with donors, policymakers, and public audiences.

• Understanding of and curiosity about the evolving global media and influence landscape, including the intersection of journalism, digital content, and emerging technologies.

• Strong commitment to ethical storytelling practices and visual representation that ensure communications reflect Mercy Corps’ values, protect participants, and elevate stories that center dignity and community voice.

• Exceptional cross-cultural communication skills; demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for diverse perspectives, communication styles, and cultural contexts, and fosters inclusive dialogue and collaboration across global teams.

• Familiarity with and interest in building skills in generative AI tools for content creation, research, and media engagement; ability to assess opportunities and risks related to AI in storytelling and communications workflows.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including excellence in messaging, media materials, and executive communications; experience writing and placing op-eds or thought leadership pieces a plus.

• Keen editorial judgment and a “nose for news,” with a deep understanding of what makes a story viable and timely in international media.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex priorities under pressure while maintaining composure, judgment, and creativity.

• Experience in international development, humanitarian aid, climate, and/or global issues strongly preferred.

Success Factors

Our next Director of Global Communications will be a resilient, strategic, and forward-thinking communicator with a deep understanding of today’s rapidly evolving media and influence landscape. They will pair strong journalistic instincts with the ability to connect communications strategy to Mercy Corps’ fundraising, advocacy, and global influence objectives. They will be a tenacious and proactive relationship builder with an active network of top-tier U.S. media contacts and a proven ability to earn coverage that advances organizational priorities. They are intellectually curious and eager to experiment with new tools and platforms, including generative AI. They bring a blend of strategic vision and tactical execution, and can think and plan at the executive level while directly cultivating media relationships, pitching stories, and managing day-to-day media opportunities. The ideal candidate is a collaborative teammate who fosters inclusion, mentorship, and shared purpose across teams and geographies. They will demonstrate sound judgment under pressure, agility in navigating crises, and the ability to translate complexity into clarity for diverse audiences. This person will bring creativity, integrity, tenacity and a deep commitment to Mercy Corps’ mission, combining optimism with professionalism and composure even in high-stakes, high-pressure moments. This role is ideal for a communications leader who thrives in a fast-moving environment and leads through expertise, collaboration, and action. 

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based in Washington, DC and may include limited travel, including to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited. 

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Team Engagement and Effectiveness 

Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.

We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).

As a safeguarding measure, Mercy Corps screens all potential US-Based employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.  Our screening process is designed to be transparent and completed in partnership with new Team Members. You will have the opportunity to disclose any prior convictions at the conclusion of the recruitment process before the check is initiated. 

We ask that you do not disclose any prior convictions in your application materials or during the recruitment process.

Vice President, Communications

Washington, D.C.

Campaign Legal Center (CLC)

Date Posted: 12/5/2025

About the Campaign Legal Center:

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is a nonpartisan legal organization dedicated to solving the wide range of challenges facing American democracy. We fight for every American’s freedom to vote and participate meaningfully in the democratic process, particularly Americans who have faced political barriers because of race, ethnicity or economic status. 

CLC’s unparalleled expertise and impact spans our key issue areas, which encompass promoting the freedom to vote, the right to have every vote counted, fair redistricting, campaign finance reform and ethical rules for officeholders. To protect and improve the democratic system, we use tactics such as litigation, policy advocacy and strategic communication.

Position Summary + Context for the Role:

CLC is at a unique moment in its history as we prepare to launch our 2025-2029 strategic plan. At this moment in history, our very democracy is at stake. While CLC fights for every American’s rights to responsive government and a fair opportunity to participate in and affect the democratic process, the Trump administration is using its power to attack opponents, seize control of elections, restrict voting access, and undermine the rule of law itself.

CLC is ready to meet this moment. We are committed to the Constitution and not to any political party or ideology. We have the expertise and a record of success. We will fearlessly advance our democracy, whatever the hurdles or the costs. And we have a plan for doing so over the next five years. 

The Vice President, Communications is responsible for creating the vision, defining the direction, and leading the implementation of communications strategies for Campaign Legal Center in accordance with our strategic plan. The Vice President is a member of CLC’s executive team, which conducts organization-wide leadership. The Vice President reports to CLC’s Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

Communications

• Lead the operations of the Communications team and directly or indirectly supervise all Communications staff.

• Develop and implement short-, medium-, and long-term communication strategies to advance CLC’s organizational goals.

• Advance CLC’s brand, including by:

• Positioning and raising the profile of the organization and the organization’s top spokespeople.

• Maintaining CLC’s nonpartisan identity.

• Ensuring brand and style guides are used consistently across the organization.

• Overseeing creation of new or refined brand materials or campaigns as required.

• Shape messaging, framing, and narrative to achieve policy objectives.

• Connect message, content and channel to deliver to the right audiences and measure the impact of the work through development and implementation of a KPI framework.

• Ensure cross functional teams and departments are aligned on communications strategies and targets, fostering collaborative partnerships.

• In collaboration with the Finance team, develop and track the department’s budget.

• Work closely with the Vice President, Development, to develop and execute a comprehensive donor outreach strategy, including the creation of fundraising collateral such as annual reports, brochures, and donor emails as needed.

• Oversee the management of communications consultants such as website vendors, designers, branding and marketing agencies, messaging pollsters and other consultants as required.

• Manage strategic communications campaigns.

• Develop and oversee rapid response and crisis communications strategies.

Organizational Leadership

• As a member of the executive team, consult on and participate in organizational decision-making, including on organizational strategies, policies, procedures, and internal messaging.

• Advance CLC’s strategic goals regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Represent the organization at internal and external meetings and conferences, as well as board, funder, and other stakeholder meetings as necessary.

• Advise leadership, executive team, and Board of Directors on strategic communications, branding, and messaging considerations.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in communications, including at least 5 years in a supervisory, managerial, or executive capacity.

• A track record of advancing organizational goals through communications activities.

• Significant understanding of the current media environment, including effective use of social platforms and influencers.

• Exceptional writing and oral communications skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate complex or technical concepts.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal teams, external partners, and key stakeholders.

• Ability to motivate, mentor, and lead a large team and build consensus in a rapidly evolving external environment.

• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment to CLC’s mission and nonpartisan values.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training. 

Compensation and Benefits 

Campaign Legal Center is committed to fostering a workplace that supports every team member's personal and professional well-being. Our compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package tailored to meet the diverse needs of our staff. 

Our benefits include: 

• Generous health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiums

• A 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, with immediate vesting

• 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 3 floating holidays annually

• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, 10 days of bereavement leave, and 8 weeks of sabbatical leave for those who qualify

• Office closures for all federal holidays, plus typically a week in late summer, and a week in the winter.

• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts

• A $1,000 annual professional development stipend and bar membership reimbursement

• A $300 annual technology allowance

• Pre-tax metro smart benefits

• New family and family planning support, including reimbursement for travel to access legal reproductive healthcare

• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters.

At CLC, we believe that caring for our team is essential to sustaining our mission. We strive to create a culture where everyone can thrive inside and outside work. 

This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.

Audience Outreach & Communications Lead

Albuquerque, NM

Project ECHO

Date Posted: 12/5/2025

Position Summary:
Project ECHO has an exciting opportunity for a new Audience Outreach & Communications Lead to join our Communications & Marketing Team! This position will focus on audience outreach as Project ECHO continues grow. This individual will be critical in raising awareness of Project ECHO's programs and supporting fundraising initiatives.

Note: The For Best Consideration Date has been extended to 12/10/2025.

As the Audience Outreach & Communications Lead, you'll be responsible for:

• Using Adobe Illustrator, creating various marketing collateral including PowerPoint presentations, graphics, flyers, etc., for fundraising and other outreach, as needed.

• Designing promotional materials for events and marketing campaigns using Adobe Creative Cloud.

• Developing video, audio, and other promotional content that elevates the ECHO brand, used in Impact Reports, on the ECHO website, and in other funder-focused channels.

• In collaboration with contractors, staff, and appropriate principals, overseeing complex written and multimedia projects.

• Overseeing a variety of communications and marketing projects, including executive communications, fundraising outreach, newsletters, videos, events, and writing projects, that support the message and brand identity of Project ECHO.

• Leading the development of newsletters and other communications for funders and other key audiences.

• Collaborating with stakeholders to co-create marketing materials for funders, partners, collaborating organizations, and others.

• Creating and distributing newsletters to funders, potential partners, collaborating organizations, and other audiences.

• Reviewing analytics and developing content based on data-informed decisions.

• Planning, writing, and designing various online tools and content for external audiences, including funders, partners, and collaborators.

• Working with assigned stakeholders to develop and write reports for a variety of external and internal stakeholders, including funders.

• Developing digital and print products to support audience-specific campaigns, including collateral materials and web landing page.

• Collaborating with fundraising team to ensure funder contact lists are accurate and up-to-date.

• Leading pre- and post-event promotion as needed, including the Voices that ECHO virtual series; MetaECHO community partner events; hosted side events at significant convenings such as Skoll World Forum, UN General Assembly, World Cancer Congress, and Global Digital Health Forum.

• Leading speaker content development and support for key events.

• Reporting on event outcomes and recommending new strategies to improve those outcomes.

• Developing presentations for key stakeholders, including executives, fundraising team, and key leaders, to present to internal and external audiences.

• Presenting to various internal and external groups, including the executive team, fundraising team, ECHO partners, as well as funders and potential collaborators.

• Writing, designing, editing, and coordinating various written materials for newsletters, websites, and other publications.

• Writing news releases announcing key funding and project partnerships.

• Writing case studies and funder profiles for website and other publications;

This role requires strong interpersonal skills and extraordinary competency in verbal and written communication. This position requires flexibility and excellent prioritization skills; one who performs well with minimal supervision with the ability to thrive and problem solve in a fast-paced working environment with competing deadlines. A successful candidate will be a relationship and community builder who is passionate about the organization's mission and values.

Project ECHO is committed to democratizing implementation of best practices in healthcare, education and other areas where first mile professionals need support. We do this by training universities, nonprofits, and dedicated individuals on facilitation skills and how to set up robust virtual communities of practice to be able to scale their own expertise and missions to the benefit of their local communities. Over the past 20 years, Project ECHO and our partners have trained more than 1,000 partners who make up our global network of Universities, ministries of health, and NGOs around the world. Examples of programs we and others run include infectious disease control (Hepatitis C, HIV), mental health and addiction treatment, literacy, math, climate mitigation and many more.

Project ECHO is funded in part by philanthropic grants and gifts from organizations such as the GE Foundation, the Helmsley Charitable Trust, the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, the Merck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the US Government. Additionally, for programming benefitting New Mexico we receive support from the NM Legislature, the New Mexico Human Services Department and the New Mexico Department of Health.

Project ECHO prides itself on being a values-based organization and inclusive place to work. Our seven values include: Service to the Underserved, Democratization of Knowledge, Mutual Trust and Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Accountability, Innovation and Learning and Joy of Work. We strive to find individuals who can embrace and exemplify these values. In addition, Project ECHO was named one of Albuquerque's Top Three Best Places to Work in 2023. This award recognizes organizations of all sizes with exceptional climates, team atmospheres, benefits, and employee engagement. For more information and a brief overview of benefits available please visit Project ECHO Newsroom.
We work with partners all over the world and work hours outside of normal business hours may be required. We are fortunate to have access to advanced technology, which will require some teleworking.
See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.

Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

Department:
Project ECHO (259B)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Full-Time

Term End Date:
06/30/2026

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53

Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required:
Yes

For Best Consideration Date:
12/10/2025

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please submit a cover letter, current resume, and 2-3 samples that showcase your writing and design work. On the resume, include month and year of start and end dates for each job listed. Please indicate whether previous jobs listed were full-time or part-time. If part-time, include number of hours worked per week. Instructions for cover letter: please describe how you meet the preferred qualifications in the posting. Official transcripts, High School Diploma or GED certificate may be required for hire.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Basic graphic design skills and familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud

• Decision-making and problem-solving skills

• Basic understanding of/or experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud or similar digital marketing platforms

• Good networking skills

• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects

• Attention to detail

• Knowledge of the Associated Press style guide

• Dedication to service

Senior Communications Consultant

Denver, CO

Kaiser Permanente Colorado

Date Posted: 12/5/2025

Kaiser Permanente Colorado’s Communications team supports internal and external communications for the Colorado region, using owned, earned, and crisis communications channels.   

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, the Senior Communications Consultant IV drafts, edits, and distributes stories and communications that support strategic and operational priorities while advancing Kaiser Permanente-s mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and improve the health of our members and the communities we serve.  This position leads editorial content meetings and drafts executive communications for both internal and external audiences. In consultation with internal and external stakeholders, this senior consultant regularly develops and leads strategic communications plans and tactics. This may include public relations and thought leadership content, social media, multimedia content, and crisis communications.  

Job Summary:

This individual contributor is primarily responsible for developing strategic communication plans and ensuring successful implementation of communication efforts. This position develops communications, manages projects or project components, and conducts communication activities.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Practices self-development and promotes learning in others by proactively providing information, resources, advice, and expertise with coworkers and customers; building relationships with cross-functional stakeholders; influencing others through technical explanations and examples; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; listening and responding to, seeking, and addressing performance feedback; providing feedback to others; creating and executing plans to capitalize on strengths and develop weaknesses; supporting team collaboration; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.

• Completes work assignments and supports business-specific projects by applying expertise in subject area; supporting the development of work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; ensuring team follows all procedures and policies; coordinating resources to accomplish priorities and deadlines; collaborating cross-functionally to make effective business decisions; solving complex problems; escalating high priority issues or risks as appropriate; and recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities.

• Ensures successful implementation of communication efforts by consulting with stakeholders on change management and implementation strategies; assessing effectiveness of communications and making modifications as necessary; monitoring key performance indicators and ongoing effectiveness of communications; and ensuring communication plans are implemented on time, on budget, and within agreed upon specifications.

• Develops communications by writing, editing, and producing complex content for KP communications programs and projects; proofreading and coordinating production of communications materials; ensuring final placement and distribution of materials; updating content on client-specific and internal/external channels; and ensuring content is consistent with the Kaiser Permanente brand and editorial guidelines in terms of tone, manner, and messaging.

• Manages projects or project components by coordinating stakeholder contacts; recommending or assigning team resources based on project needs and team member strengths; consulting in the development, analysis, and management of project plans; and coordinating project schedules and resource forecasts.

• Conducts communication activities by providing support to internal and/or external stakeholders; managing and maintaining vendor relationships; defining and communicating the KP brand to ensure positive reputation and recognition; ensuring communications align with KP standards; and ensuring communication activities and performance metrics are documented and tracked.

• Develops strategic communication plans by consulting with clients and stakeholders to identify business objectives, key performance indicators, and communication requirements; gathering and analyzing data and information; obtaining input and resources to fulfill communication plan objectives; ensuring plans are aligned with the organizational strategy; coordinating project schedules; providing input into budget; identifying and leveraging appropriate audiences and channels; and providing strategic support on a variety of organizational initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.

• Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Humanities, Business, Social Science, or related field and Minimum five (5) years experience in communications, writing, marketing, or a directly related field. Additional equivalent work experience in a directly related field may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years experience working in an organization with union represented employees.

• Three (3) years professional experience in the development of digital or multi-media content.

Primary Location: Colorado,Denver,Regional Office - Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM

Working Hours End: 05:00 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Flexible

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-CO-02|NUE|Non Union Employee

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Colorado Regional Offices - Mbr Comm-Corporate Communictns - 1608

Pay Range: $103800 - $134310 / year

Kaiser Permanente is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills and geographic location along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure that pay equity is achieved and maintained across Kaiser Permanente.

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home.Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Senior Communications Officer

Atlanta, GA

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

Date Posted: 12/1/2025

A renowned entrepreneur and co-founder of The Home Depot, Arthur M. Blank is now recognized for his values-based Blank Family of Businesses (BFOB) and as one of America’s leading philanthropists through the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. All his industry-leading businesses, including the foundation, operate on six core values: Put People First, Listen and Respond, Include Everyone, Innovate Continuously, Lead by Example and Give Back to Others.

After 30 years and more than $1.5 billion in giving, the foundation has committed to significantly escalating the impact of its philanthropy over the next 10+ years. This milestone coincides with deeper participation among the next generation of Blank family members on the board and in advisory capacities, partnering around their shared core beliefs, including the Jewish value of tikkun olam (“heal and repair the world”) and seeking a fuller realization of American ideals.

The foundation works across various programmatic areas, including Youth Development, Environment, Atlanta’s Westside, Mental Health and Well-Being and Democracy. The foundation also manages a large portfolio of founder-led initiatives, supporting the causes, institutions and relationships our founder holds dear. Geographically, much of the foundation’s work prioritizes Georgia (with a focus on Atlanta) and Montana, while also considering the potential for greater national impact and influence. 

The Senior Communications Officer will play a pivotal role in advancing the foundation’s mission and brand reputation. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications and working closely with the Digital Communications Officer, this individual will independently develop and lead communications strategies for some of the foundation’s six giving areas, taking initiative to identify opportunities, shape narratives and drive results while collaborating effectively across teams. The Senior Communications Officer will oversee internal communications and support the president’s office with board communications, support the preparation of board materials, collaborating across teams to deliver sharp, high-quality materials. 

Senior Communications Officer, Key Responsibilities:

Giving Area Communications 

• Design, implement and evaluate comprehensive communications strategies for some of the foundation’s six key giving areas. 

• Serve as a strategic advisor to grant-making program staff on messaging, content development and storytelling, brand positioning, media engagement and stakeholder communications. 

• Craft engaging content for a variety of channels, including print, digital, social media and press materials.  

• Write compelling communications materials, including press releases, blog posts, messaging, opinion/thought leadership pieces, quotes and talking points to showcase the impact of the foundation’s work through highlighting the work of the grantees.

• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including grantee partners, media and vendors. 

• Provide media training and prep materials to foundation leadership as needed. 

• Manage proactive and reactive media relations.

Internal/Board Communications 

• Oversee the foundation’s internal communications, ensuring timely, clear and consistent information sharing across the organization and Blank Family of Businesses. 

• Lead copy editing of board materials and presentations, upholding the highest standards of accuracy and clarity. 

Other General Responsibilities/Expectations 

• Measure and report on key performance indicators to assess the impact of communication strategies. 

• Stay abreast of communications trends, issues and best practices in philanthropy and the foundation’s areas of giving. 

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in communications or public relations, preferably in philanthropy, nonprofit or mission-driven sectors. 

• Proven success in developing and executing strategic communications plans. 

• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills; strong attention to detail.

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment—balancing self-direction with a commitment to shared goals.

• Experience managing internal organizational communications. 

• Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and experience building collaborative relationships across functions. 

• Ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into clear, compelling content for diverse audiences. 

• High emotional intelligence, proactive and collaborative spirit, and ability to work across diverse teams and stakeholders. 

• Strong sense of judgment and experience handling confidential information 

• Proven ability to confidently present complex information, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and executive-level audiences.

• Proficiency with digital platforms, analytics tools and project management tools (Monday.com).

• Light graphic design experience a plus, preferably with proficiency in PowerPoint.

• Experience managing contracts and budgets. 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or a related field required. 

Digital Communications & Marketing Manager

Remote

Bellwether

Date Posted: 11/24/2025

Use your expert knowledge of digital platforms and superior storytelling skills to put a spotlight on Bellwether’s services and impact.

About Bellwether 

Bellwether is a national nonprofit that exists to transform education to ensure students furthest from opportunity achieve outcomes that lead to fulfilling lives and flourishing communities. We work hand in hand with education leaders and organizations to accelerate their impact, inform and influence policy and program design, and share what we learn along the way. 

We are a remote-first team, and our work is national in scope, so our flexible working style allows our professionals to work where they have built their lives, which means Bellwether can hire the best person for each role, regardless of geography. This role can be based anywhere in the United States. Up to approximately 10% travel may be required.

Our External Relations (XR) team leads Bellwether’s communications, marketing, editorial, and development work, ensuring that the organization’s work reaches and resonates with key audiences and creates new opportunities for potential funders and clients to partner with us.

About the Position

Bellwether has an immediate opening for a Digital Communications & Marketing Manager who will co-lead the development and manage the implementation of a comprehensive digital communications and marketing strategy for the organization.

The Digital Communications & Marketing Manager will report to Bellwether’s Director of Communications & Marketing, McKenzie Maxson.

Responsibilities

The Digital Communications & Marketing Manager will co-lead the development and manage the implementation of a comprehensive digital communications and marketing strategy for the organization that highlights Bellwether’s services and impact for key audiences and generates leads for future partnerships. They will work collaboratively across the XR team and the organization, embedding themselves into project workstreams as necessary to ensure digital content advances both project and organizational goals. In this position, you should expect to: 

Co-lead development of a comprehensive digital communications and marketing strategy.

• Working with the Director of Communications & Marketing, develop strategies that significantly increase engagement with Bellwether’s key audiences (including media, policymakers, funders, and current and prospective clients) across social media (organic and paid), email, and other digital platforms.

• Develop and track metrics that accurately capture Bellwether’s reach and impact on digital platforms based on the organization’s broader communications and impact goals.

• Bring an expert perspective on the best way to use major digital platforms (strategically and tactically), and constantly update this perspective as platforms evolve.

Drive high-impact storytelling and marketing.

• Work with experts across the organization to develop content and digital campaigns in multiple formats that reach and resonate with key audiences and drive leads for priority portfolios of work.

• Continuously push Bellwether’s ability to create content in different media (written, audio, video, etc.) with a clear perspective on which formats best suit particular stories/target audiences/marketing goals.

• Refine and, where necessary, build new systems to codify best practices across our digital platforms, including the use of artificial intelligence tools to support more efficient and effective digital storytelling.

Manage Bellwether’s day-to-day presence on digital platforms.

• Draft and post compelling content (in collaboration with content experts from across the organization, as necessary) optimized for specific platforms tied to new Bellwether releases, current events, and “evergreen” communications and marketing priorities. 

• Collaborate with the Senior Design & Visual Associate to ensure content on platforms is as “visual first” as possible while reflecting the organization’s brand guidelines.

• Produce multimedia content for priority platforms (including live digital events) in service of broader communications and marketing goals.

• Recommend and execute paid digital advertising campaigns to advance project-specific goals and broader communications and marketing goals.

Qualifications

Excited? We are, too. You should apply if you have:

• A passion for and commitment to transforming education to ensure students furthest from opportunity achieve outcomes that lead to fulfilling lives and flourishing communities.

• At least three to five years of demonstrated professional experience in digital communications and marketing. 

• A demonstrated track record of developing and implementing high-impact organic and paid digital communications and marketing campaigns in the public, private, and/or nonprofit sectors. 

• The ability to think creatively and innovatively about opportunities to refine and expand the reach of our digital work (including by expanding to entirely new platforms or kinds of content).

• Strong skills in written communication, editing, and interpersonal communication. 

• An entrepreneurial work style and willingness to proactively stay on the leading edge of new developments in digital platforms, to identify needs, and to take on projects. 

• The ability to manage multiple projects to timely and effective execution. 

• The ability to give and get feedback; to manage up and laterally, as needed; and to execute projects successfully without constant supervision. 

• A well-rounded interpersonal skill set and the capacity to work well both independently and in a team environment. 

• A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to producing the highest-quality work. 

The following traits/skills are preferred but not required: 

• Experience with basic graphic design and video production/editing.

• Basic fluency in recent developments in education policy.

• Experience with web-based content management systems (including Divi and WordPress) and CRMs (including Salesforce). 

Compensation

The base salary range for this role for an incoming team member is $87,500–$94,000 annually, with eligibility for an annual performance bonus targeted at $5,025, based on individual and organizational success. While the final offer amount will be determined by multiple factors — including previous experience and content knowledge — and may vary from the listed range, Bellwether is committed to transparency, and all offers are aligned with our compensation philosophy.

Bellwether provides an attractive benefits package that includes a performance bonus based on individual and organizational success, health care coverage, and a 401(k) plan with an employer-matching contribution policy.

To Apply

Use your application materials (letter of interest, resume, and a portfolio showcasing at least two digital campaigns on which you played a leading role) to show us how you have the skills we listed or why the skills you have are the ones we need. You should also use your application materials to clearly highlight ways in which your background and experience align with Bellwether’s mission, including our commitment to helping young people furthest from opportunity.

Please address your letter of interest to McKenzie Maxson, Director of Communications & Marketing. This role has a priority application deadline of December 12, 2025. While we prioritize applications received on or before that date, we will review applications as we receive them until the position is filled. Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Bellwether is committed to providing equal opportunities. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals with whom we are in contact are not discriminated against based on age, race, ethnicity, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, political viewpoint, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Further, as described above, Bellwether is committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. 

Communications Manager

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL)

Date Posted: 11/24/2025

Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is a leading senior services organization in Northern California, providing older adults with comprehensive and innovative care that fosters purpose, dignity, and joy. The campus houses Frank Residences assisted living and memory care, the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, an acute geriatric psychiatric unit, and the Jewish Home and Senior Living Foundation.

For more than 150+ years, we have fully embraced aging in a community rooted in Jewish values of compassion, connection, and excellence, proudly serving over 2,500 individuals each year from all faiths and backgrounds.

Position Overview:

The Communications Manager will develop and implement strategies that support the Jewish Home & Rehab Center, Frank Residences, Development, and campus-wide projects and initiatives. It serves as a key content creator and project manager, ensuring that all communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with our mission to provide older adults with comprehensive and innovative care that fosters purpose, dignity, and joy.

Working in partnership with a small but mighty team comprised of the Marketing Director and the Senior Designer & Media Manager, this role requires both broad vision and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications

• Develop, write, and implement comprehensive communication plans that maintain consistent voice, tone, and branding while safeguarding SFCJL’s reputation.

• Lead the creation and execution of strategic work plans to produce compelling multi-channel content—including newsletters, websites, press releases, announcements, presentations, brochures, social media, scripts, email campaigns, invitations, programs, signage, reports, articles, and intranet updates.

• Tailor messaging to engage diverse audiences: residents, patients, families, employees, donors, and the broader community.

Content Creation & Management

• Oversee the end-to-end production of communication materials, ensuring quality and timely delivery across platforms.

• Manage daily content creation, scheduling, and publishing for social media to maximize engagement.

• Maintain and enhance the intranet to strengthen internal communication and connection.

• Ensure compliance with consent and copyright policies; organize, label, and archive visual assets.

Performance & Events

• Monitor, analyze, and report on communication metrics to guide strategy and optimize engagement.

• Support in-person and virtual events with clear, engaging messaging before, during, and after events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.

• At least 7 years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or related fields.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills adaptable for multiple audiences and channels.

• Strong project management and multitasking skills in fast-paced environments.

• High emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and the ability to work collaboratively or independently.

• Proficiency with digital tools, social media platforms, email marketing systems, Microsoft Office; willingness to learn new technologies.

• Familiarity with Jewish culture, traditions, and values preferred.

• Experience in healthcare, Jewish organizations, or senior living sectors a plus.

Core Competencies

• Creativity and strategic thinking

• Professionalism and discretion

• Ability to manage multiple priorities

• Commitment to mission and values

• Positive, solutions-oriented mindset with a sense of humor

A complete application will include: a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples.

This role is fully on-site.

Pay Range: $115K - 140K, DOE

DSHS Senior Director of Communications and Governmental Affairs

Olympia, WA

State of Washington

Date Posted: 11/24/2025

Description

DSHS Senior Director of Communications and Governmental Affairs

Why This Role Matters

Every year, the Department of Social and Health Services touches the lives of more than 2.6 million Washingtonians. At this scale, communication is not just messaging; it is mission-critical. As Senior Director of Communications and Governmental Affairs, you’ll have direct access to the Secretary’s executive leadership team and the Governor’s office, shaping how Washington’s largest agency builds trust with the public, employees, and partners. This opportunity is central to advancing customer-centered government, ensuring that every message reflects transparency, inclusion, and the diverse voices of the communities we serve.

This is a rare opportunity to:

• Define the agency’s voice at a pivotal moment of transformation.

• Lead a high-visibility function with direct impact on statewide credibility and trust.

• Unify communications, innovation, and design under one coordinated vision.

• Advance customer-centered government in alignment with Executive Order 24-04.                  

What You’ll Take on in the First Year

• Shift the Narrative: Establish a disciplined, proactive communications strategy that positions DSHS as a trusted, mission-driven voice across Washington.

• Elevate Customer Experience: Demonstrate how communications can highlight measurable improvements in service delivery, transparency, and public trust.

• Unify the Function: Integrate media relations, internal communications, community relations, and visual/innovation strategy into a single, coordinated enterprise-level operation.

• Lead Through Change: Provide steady leadership through structural realignment, clarifying roles and expectations while sustaining performance and morale.

• Shape Collaborative Relationships: Develop and maintain effective, solution-driven partnerships with the Governor’s Communications Office, state and legislative leaders, and peer agencies to advance shared priorities.

• Drive Team Performance: Set a clear vision, reinforce accountability, and establish a culture of disciplined execution and innovation

What Success Looks Like

• A proactive communications rhythm is embedded and trusted across the agency.

• DSHS is recognized for consistent, credible storytelling that reinforces its mission and statewide impact.

• The Governor’s Office and state partners view DSHS as a reliable, collaborative communications partner.

• Internal and external messaging is aligned under a unified vision.

• The communications team is accountable, aligned, and delivering at a high level.

The Type of Leadership DSHS Needs 

• Provides clarity and composure in high-stakes situations where credibility and public trust are at risk.

• Navigates complex political and organizational environments with authority, tact, and sound judgment.

• Unifies people and functions, setting direction with accountability and purpose.

• Balances strategic vision with disciplined execution, ensuring that the communications strategy translates into a measurable impact.

• Exemplifies transparency, integrity, and trust, reinforcing DSHS’s role as a credible statewide leader.

Qualifications

We’re seeking a communications leader with the following competencies:

• Executive-level communications leadership— demonstrated ability to set strategy and deliver results in a large, complex, or high-visibility organization.

• Crisis and media expertise— proven skill in managing high-stakes issues, shaping narratives, and protecting organizational credibility and trust.

• Change leadership — success unifying diverse functions, leading teams through transition, and sustaining performance and morale.

• Political and stakeholder acumen — experience partnering effectively across executive, legislative, tribal, and community leaders.

• Storytelling and engagement expertise — ability to elevate organizational voice, connect with employees and the public, and make complex work accessible and compelling.

• Customer experience orientation — demonstrated commitment to advancing transparency and customer service that meets diverse communities where they are.

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Relations, or a related field is preferred.   

Application Process

Applications will be accepted through December 15th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Please email a resume and cover letter to tracie.kidd@dshs.wa.gov, highlighting your interest in the role and the competencies and leadership capabilities outlined in this profile. 

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

Digital Communications Associate

Remote

Governors Action Alliance (GovAct)

Date Posted: 11/24/2025

About GovAct

Governors Action Alliance (GovAct) is a fiscally sponsored nonprofit nonpartisan initiative that helps Governors work across state lines to champion fundamental freedoms and improve people's lives. GovAct serves as a centralized platform for collaboration across Governors’ Offices—incubating, launching, and supporting alliances of Governors. These alliances share cutting-edge policy and legal approaches to some of the most challenging and critical issues we face, from reproductive freedom, democracy, public safety, and public health.

Currently, GovAct supports the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, Governors Safeguarding Democracy, the Governors Public Health Alliance, and other Governor collaborations, including convenings, discussion series, and task forces. Specifically, GovAct helps:

• Build capacity and expertise by connecting experts across Governors' Offices and organizations, tailoring best practices, model policies, and legislation, and advancing other legal and policy innovations for Governors to advance bold policies;

• Develop innovative ideas for collaboration by breaking out of silos and advancing creative initiatives;

• Advance affirmative agendas for Governors to maximize their powers to protect fundamental freedoms and counteract federal overreach; and

• Partner with advocacy organizations and other stakeholders.

More information about GovAct can be found at www.GovActAlliance.org.

The Opportunity

Reporting to GovAct’s Director of External Affairs, the Digital Communications Associate will help lead the organization’s digital strategy and bring its story to life across platforms. This person will be responsible for shaping and maintaining a dynamic digital presence that advances GovAct’s mission, strengthens its brand, and elevates the work of its alliances.

The Digital Communications Associate will execute GovAct’s day-to-day social media presence, including management of GovAct social media accounts, content creation, and digital storytelling—crafting compelling narratives that highlight the power of governors to protect fundamental freedoms. This role is ideal for a creative, politically attuned communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and loves connecting policy and people through digital channels.

To Apply

This search is being conducted with assistance from Katherine Jacobs of NPAG. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

At GovAct, we celebrate a culture of belonging and are committed to cultivating and nurturing a workplace of diversity, equity, and inclusion. GovAct encourages individuals to apply for this position who are of underrepresented backgrounds, including, for example, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

GovAct is an equal opportunity employer.