Communications and Development Coordinator, Communications and Programs Team

Hybrid (Cambridge, MA)

The Center for Effective Philanthropy

Date Posted: 7/31/2026

Position Overview

The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) seeks a Communications and Development Coordinator to join the Communications and Programs (C&P) team. This full-time role supports two connected areas of CEP’s external-facing work: the day-to-day production and publication of CEP’s communications and marketing content — including our widely read blog, email marketing, and social media — and the operations of CEP’s development function, including drafting grant proposals, funder communications, and maintaining key development records.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career writer who wants hands-on experience across the full life cycle of nonprofit communications and fundraising. The Coordinator will work closely with, and take direction from, CEP’s Senior Writer, Editor, and Content Strategist on communications work and CEP’s Associate Manager, Communications and Programs on development work, and will report to the Director, Communications and Programs.

Key Responsibilities

We anticipate the balance of work to be approximately 60 percent communications, 30 percent development, and 10 percent broader team support. This balance may shift over time as priorities and team needs evolve.

Communications

• Blog production support: Working closely with the Senior Writer and Editor, manage the blog pipeline, including managing a dedicated blog inbox and responding to inquiries and submissions; communicating with guest authors to coordinate publication times and set expectations; and executing publication and distribution of finalized posts.

• Copyediting: Provide careful final copyedits on blog posts and other content, applying CEP’s style guide.

• Email marketing support: Draft marketing emails such as newsletters, programs marketing, and one-off announcements based on strategy set by the team; build emails in Mailchimp; run the QA process; finalize and send.

• Social media: Maintain and manage CEP’s posting schedule and calendar; post new blog and research content; elevate relevant partner content; and monitor accounts, engaging with and flagging comments as appropriate.

• Research dissemination support: Support launch communications for new CEP research, including media kits, launch-day email blasts, social media campaigns, and webpage content.

• Annual Report: Support drafting and production of CEP’s annual report, including drafting sections, copyediting, and coordinating content and feedback across teams.

• Analytics support: Help track blog, email, and social media performance, and support reporting on engagement trends that inform CEP’s content strategy.

Development

• Funder stewardship: Draft funder acknowledgments and thank-you letters and other stewardship communications.

• Development data management: Perform development-related data entry and maintain accurate funder and grant records in Salesforce, including gift entry, contact updates, and proposal and deadline tracking.

• Development operations: Provide additional support to the development function as needed, such as preparing materials for funder meetings and tracking upcoming deliverables.

• Grant writing support: Draft grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funder reports in collaboration with the Associate Manager, Communications and Programs.

Team Support

• Conference and programming support: Provide coordination support for CEP’s biennial conference — a large gathering of philanthropic leaders — and other CEP programs, which may include logistics, speaker communications, and content coordination.

• Other duties: Take on new or shifting responsibilities as CEP’s communications and development needs evolve, reflecting the collaborative, all-hands nature of a small team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Considers themselves a writer and communicator first and foremost, with enthusiasm for crafting and operationalizing clear, accurate, and engaging content — and the versatility to move between a blog post, a marketing email, a social media post, and a grant proposal.

• Is a strong copyeditor with the ability to reference and apply an in-house style guide; familiarity with AP style is a plus.

• Is highly detail-oriented and organized, able to manage recurring production processes, multiple projects, and deadlines across two workstreams simultaneously.

• Is a responsive, proactive communicator who can correspond professionally with guest authors, funders, and senior leaders.

• Exercises discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential funder and donor information.

• Is an adaptive and collaborative team player who is receptive to feedback and brings a low-ego approach to the work.

• Is eager to learn about CEP’s mission, nonprofit communications, and fundraising, and to grow with the role.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of experience in a relevant role (communications, development, or related), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

• Our current toolkit includes WordPress, Mailchimp, Asana, and Salesforce. Familiarity with these or similar tools is a plus. Willingness to learn them is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Our nonprofit model is central to our identity: our bottom line is impact, not profit. Yet even as a nonprofit, we successfully compete for top talent across both the public and private sectors and offer competitive compensation and benefits including:

• A commitment to pay parity and salary equity. The 2026 annual salary for this position is $81,640. In addition, this role is eligible for competitive Performance Based Incentive Compensation.

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans.

• Generous paid time off plan, including three weeks of annually accrued vacation, up to 15 holidays, plus an end-of-year break.

• 401(k) plan with a 1:1 Employer Match up to 5% of total compensation.

• Generous annual personal professional development allowance.

• Flexible spending and dependent care tax-free savings plans.

• Life insurance covered 100% by the organization.

We strive to balance in-person time with flexibility and the needs of each person, their team, and the larger organization. We expect staff to be in the office at least two days per week, and more frequently during new staff introduction periods to support a robust orientation. Everyone enjoys the option to work fully remotely from anywhere four weeks per year.

Location

We have offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California. This role is based in our Cambridge office. This position is not available for all-remote work.

Our Process

Our rolling process includes three interview rounds: an initial conversation with the Vice President of People and Culture, an assessment (conducted virtually), and an in-person day of interviews with members of the team. Our process also includes reference checks in final stages. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

How to Apply

Please fill out CEP’s application for employment (https://ceporg.bamboohr.com/careers) and attach a resume, writing sample, and a thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. If you have any questions, please contact the People and Culture department at jobs@cep.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About CEP

The Center for Effective Philanthropy provides data, analysis, and insight to help individual philanthropists, foundations, and other funders improve their effectiveness. CEP’s mission is rooted in the belief that better philanthropy can be a powerful force for good. CEP is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a second office in San Francisco, California.

Senior Program Officer, Earned Media and Leadership Voice

Washington, DC or Seattle, WA

Gates Foundation

Date Posted: 7/31/2026

The Foundation

We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, we’re committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally.

The Team

The USP Communications team operates as a cross-cutting function in service of the U.S. Program division’s mission to ensure that people navigating U.S. education systems and job markets can develop the knowledge, skills, and agency needed to thrive in their communities — such that race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status are no longer predictors of educational attainment and economic mobility. The team advances this mission by shaping the public narrative, building field understanding, and expanding the messenger network around USP’s programmatic and policy priorities. In a rapidly evolving information environment — where media landscapes are fragmenting, AI tools are reshaping content production, and the demand for credible institutional voices is intensifying — the team brings together earned media, digital communications, and strategic voice capabilities to translate complex investment strategies into compelling, accessible content for policymakers, practitioners, grantees, and the broader field.

Your Role

You are responsible for leading proactive and reactive media engagement on behalf of the U.S. Program, building and sustaining relationships with reporters and influential voices across the education and technology media landscape, and developing and implementing earned media strategies that advance USP’s programmatic and policy priorities. You also serve as the primary lead for USP President voice activities — identifying and staffing conference appearances and learning trips, developing public remarks, creating written content for blogs, op-eds, and social media, and supporting leadership across the U.S. Leadership Team in their external communications. You bring mastery-level expertise in earned media, executive communications, and public affairs, with a strong understanding of the U.S. education field and the media dynamics shaping it.

What You’ll Do

• Lead proactive and reactive media engagement for USP, coordinating with the foundation’s central Communications division on media inquiries and developing pitches that advance USP’s strategic priorities across trade, political, best-in-class, and local media outlets.

• Build and sustain relationships with reporters, editors, and influential voices covering education, workforce, and technology — cultivating a media network that expands USP’s reach and credibility over time.

• Develop and implement earned media strategies for USP announcements, research releases, and field moments, translating sophisticated programmatic content into compelling narratives for diverse public audiences.

• Lead USP President voice activities, including identifying and staffing conference appearances and learning trips, developing public remarks, creating written content such as blog posts, op-eds, and social media content, and leading the editorial process for USP leadership’s public-facing communications.

• Provide voice support for the USP Chief of Staff and U.S. Leadership Team, including content development for LinkedIn channels, briefing materials, and preparation for media and public appearances.

• Provide media training and strategic communications counsel to USP colleagues preparing for interviews, public speaking engagements, or other external visibility opportunities.

• Lead media analysis work for USP, establishing earned media goals and benchmarks, tracking coverage trends, and synthesizing insights to advise communications strategy and report progress to leadership.

• Maintain and grow USP’s network of champions — working with colleagues to identify practitioners, researchers, and advocates whose voices amplify USP’s priorities — tracking engagements and identifying opportunities to deploy them strategically across media channels and public venues.

• Own the USP grantee communications inbox, monitor for potential reputational risks, and take action or escalate as appropriate in coordination with team leadership and the central Communications division.

• Own the USP daily clips process, including curation, synthesis, and distribution of relevant media coverage to USP leadership and colleagues, applying a clear and influential communication lens to make the information actionable.

• Coordinate and align with the foundation’s central Communications division to ensure USP media engagement is consistent with foundation-wide brand standards and communications strategy.

• Support inclusive culture through modeling behaviors and actions; escalate issues in a timely fashion to appropriate stakeholders.

Your Experience

• An advanced degree or equivalent proven experience.

• Significant experience in public relations, earned media, or strategic communications, with a track record of successfully placing stories and leading media relationships across a range of publication types, including trade outlets, political media, and premier national outlets.

• Significant experience developing and leading executive-level communications, including preparing public remarks, briefing materials, and staffing principals for media interviews and public appearances.

• Extensive knowledge of the U.S. education landscape, including salient policy issues, influential media storylines, and key audiences such as district and state leaders, higher education institutional leaders, and federal policymakers.

• Significant experience designing and implementing earned media strategies for complex organizations, including running proactive pitches, reactive media inquiries, and reputational risk communications.

• Experience leading communications agencies and vendors, including contract management and oversight of deliverables.

• Deep knowledge of media analysis methods and tools, including establishing benchmarks, tracking coverage trends, and translating insights into actionable communications strategy.

• Experience working in a matrixed environment and coordinating cross-functionally with internal and external partners to align on messaging, strategy, and priorities.

• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the country where this position is located. The Foundation does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Salary

The salary range for this role is $173,000 to $259,600 USD. The Foundation recognizes high-wage market differences in Seattle and Washington, D.C., where its offices are located; the range for this role in these locations is $190,000 to $285,500 USD. New hires’ salaries are typically between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidate’s job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.

Hiring Requirements

As part of the standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

How to Apply

Apply via the Gates Foundation careers portal: https://gatesfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Gates/job/Washington-DC/Senior-Program-Officer--Earned-Media-and-Leadership-Voice_B021665

Senior Communications Manager

La Jolla, California

Climate Science Alliance

Date Posted: 7/31/2026

The Senior Communications Manager owns the day-to-day voice of the Climate Science Alliance. They keep our story visible, consistent, and compelling across every channel our community sees us in. This is a senior, high-autonomy role: the person in this seat leads our social media, newsletter, website, and internal/program communications from conception to publication. They build a foundation of content that makes all communications, including donor and fundraising campaigns, land with more impact.

The Senior Communications Manager leads and implements the organization’s day-to-day communications strategy; plans, creates, and deploys content independently from concept through measurable results; and is a trusted collaborator who brings the rest of the team along to ensure communications reflect and support programmatic work. They report to the Director of Development and partner closely with that role on unique, high-visibility campaigns, while owning full responsibility for the organization’s everyday communications output. They also work closely with the full program team to communicate the impact of our work and ignite passion for our mission in the community.

What Success Looks Like in the First 90 Days

• Has audited existing communications channels, contact lists, brand and media assets, and content calendars and presented a prioritized communications plan to leadership within the first 30 days.

• Has independently published content across Alliance channels (social, newsletter, website) with baseline metrics established for tracking growth.

• Has met with key internal partners across programs to understand current projects and identify story and content opportunities.

• Has established a consistent content calendar and publishing rhythm across Alliance channels.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

This role advances the Climate Science Alliance’s goals through four focal areas: (1) Communications Management and Content Creation; (2) Design, Branding, and Digital Platforms; (3) Program and Cross-Team Collaboration; and (4) Other.

Communications Management and Content Creation (45%)

• Own and execute the organization’s day-to-day communications: social media, newsletters, blog posts, website content, and program-related outreach materials, from planning through publication.

• Develop and maintain a detailed content calendar and publishing cadence across all channels, and report progress against it to leadership on a regular basis.

• Independently plan, execute, and analyze social media, newsletter content, and blog posts—including scheduling, performance tracking, and interaction based on results.

• Write and produce polished, consistent content for newsletters, social media, blog posts, website updates, and internal program communications.

• Develop, implement, and manage the communications function of programs, coordinating work across the team to prepare education and outreach materials.

• Stay current on organizational activities to proactively identify story opportunities and keep the organization’s public presence active and relevant.

• Attend events to lead content development and gather media (photos, video, interviews) to tell the stories of our work and our partners’ work.

Design, Branding, and Digital Platforms (25%)

• Design and produce visual materials—videos, social graphics, newsletters, signage, infographics, and promotional materials (posters, postcards, flyers, brochures).

• Ensure brand consistency across all materials and platforms, and advise leadership on public messaging.

• Oversee maintenance of public-facing websites and internal digital platforms (e.g., Notion), coordinating updates to layout and content.

• Support development of brand identity and visual elements for special projects and displays.

Program and Cross-Team Collaboration (20%)

• Act as a thought partner to leadership and program staff, proactively bringing communications expertise into organizational and programmatic decisions rather than waiting to be looped in.

• Manage, mentor, and coordinate team members, contractors, interns, or volunteers supporting communications work as needed.

• Lead the internal process for maintaining staff collaboration, creation, and awareness of communications related items.

• Collaborate consistently and visibly with the broader team to ensure day-to-day communications reflect program priorities.

• Partner with the Director of Development on high-visibility donor and fundraising campaigns, supporting messaging that is on-brand and well established through a strong, consistent foundation of content creation and publication.

• Support occasional media inquiries and press opportunities as they arise, in coordination with the Director of Development.

• Provide technical and logistical support to internal team members as assigned.

Other (10%)

• Contribute to programs and events by participating in planning and providing on-site event support as needed.

• Provide technical and logistical support to external partners as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

This is a senior, largely self-directed role, and we are prioritizing applicants with demonstrated experience over those with general familiarity of the following qualifications. We recognize that no one person will have every skill listed below, and we welcome applicants from a variety of experiences and backgrounds to apply, including Indigenous, Black, Latine, and/or LGBTQIA+ individuals.

The minimum required qualifications include:

• A B.A./B.S. (or equivalent work experience) in communications, journalism, environmental science, or a related field.

• 5+ years of professional experience in communications, content creation, or marketing, with at least 2 years of documented experience owning day-to-day communications from end-to-end (i.e., planning and executing content that was self-developed, not developed by someone else).

• A portfolio or writing samples demonstrating strong writing and editing across at least three formats (e.g., newsletter, social copy, website content, video production, program materials).

• Direct, hands-on experience independently planning and running organic social media content, including the ability to speak to specific metrics or outcomes you drove (growth, engagement, reach, revenue, conversions).

• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple internal collaborators, including examples of leading or coordinating the work of others.

• Experience with non-profit communications that support program engagement and organization development.

• Familiarity with science communication strategies and a basic understanding of climate change and its impacts.

• Proficiency in Adobe (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro), Wix, Canva, Google Slides, and Microsoft PowerPoint, or equivalent tools.

• Ability to converse and connect with people across a variety of disciplines, cultures, and backgrounds.

• A commitment to the Climate Science Alliance mission.

Ideal candidates will also possess many of the following skills:

• Spanish language fluency.

• Experience with Notion or similar project management software.

• Experience working with or knowledge of international and Native communities.

• Prior experience mentoring or managing junior staff, interns, or contractors.

• Existing connections with San Diego or southern California media and journalism networks.

Terms

• This is a 40-hour-per-week, in-office position with normal business hours 9:00am–5:00pm Monday through Friday, unless otherwise discussed or in the case of after-hours or weekend programs and events.

• On-site position based in La Jolla, California.

• Requires additional travel dependent on funding and project needs.

• Position salary is $35–40/hour based on experience.

• This position is contingent upon funding and performance.

Working Conditions

Requires a valid US driver’s license and clean driving record. Requires occasionally lifting objects up to 40 lbs. and participating in community events in hot, dry, and sometimes wet conditions.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio in PDF format to info@climatesciencealliance.org. Please put “[Your Name] - Senior Communications Manager” in the email subject heading.

In your cover letter, include responses to the following:

• Why do you want to work for the Climate Science Alliance?

• Briefly, what is your greatest strength that you would bring to this role?

• When can you start?

• Have you read the position pay and terms, and are you comfortable with them?

For your portfolio, please include:

• A short written response (200–300 words) describing a social media campaign you led independently, including the outcome or metrics.

• Two to three writing samples spanning different formats (e.g., newsletter, social copy, website content, short-form video, program materials).

• Any other relevant examples that would help us better assess your communications experience and writing ability.

The position will remain open until filled.

Communications Specialist

Hybrid (Boston, MA)

Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization

Date Posted: 7/31/2026

Salary: $32.00–$36.00 hourly  |  Job Type: Temporary  |  Remote: Flexible/Hybrid  |  Department: Communications & Engagement  |  Opening Date: 07/17/2026

Description

The Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) seeks a Communications Specialist to support a multimonth web content development project. This short-term position will focus on drafting, revising, organizing, and preparing public-facing web content that helps explain the MPO’s work clearly and accessibly to a wide range of audiences.

The Communications Specialist will work closely with the Manager of Communications and Engagement, who will lead the web content project. The person in this role will help convert technical and policy information into clear, plain-language content; coordinate content review with subject-matter experts; and support the preparation of website materials for publication.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, revising, and editing public-facing web content about the MPO’s programs, projects, planning processes, data resources, engagement opportunities, and related work.

• Converting technical, policy, and planning information into clear, accessible, plain-language content for public audiences.

• Coordinating with subject-matter experts across the agency to gather information, confirm accuracy, resolve questions, and incorporate feedback.

• Organizing, formatting, and preparing content for publication in the agency’s web content management system.

• Applying plain-language, accessibility, and inclusive communication principles to web content.

• Reviewing existing website content and recommending revisions to improve clarity, consistency, usability, and accessibility.

• Supporting quality assurance for assigned web content, including checking links, reviewing formatting, confirming consistency with agency style, and identifying content gaps or questions.

• Helping maintain project tracking materials related to content development, review status, approvals, and publication readiness.

• Supporting other communications tasks as needed and as time allows.

Qualifications

While the following sections describe required and desirable qualifications, candidates who believe that their particular experience and skills fulfill the requirements are encouraged to apply.

Required qualifications include the following:

• Professional experience writing and editing public-facing content for digital, web, government, nonprofit, advocacy, policy, planning, journalism, or similar communications contexts.

• Strong plain-language writing and editing skills, including the ability to make complex information clear, accurate, and useful to nontechnical audiences.

• Awareness of digital accessibility principles and an interest in creating communications that are inclusive and accessible to people with diverse needs and backgrounds.

• Ability to coordinate review processes with multiple contributors, incorporate feedback, and keep assigned work moving forward.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple content assignments and deadlines.

Desirable qualifications include the following:

• Experience working in a content management system.

• Experience with project tracking tools or systems.

• Experience working in the public sector, transportation, urban planning, civic engagement, public policy, or related communications.

• Familiarity with the Boston region and its transportation systems.

• Familiarity with website usability, information architecture, search engine optimization, or content strategy.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, short-term position beginning in August and continuing through October 2026, with the possibility of an extension. The compensation range is $32 to $36 per hour, contingent upon qualifications and experience.

Additional Information

The Boston Region MPO is a public agency made up of a passionate group of transportation planners, analysts, modelers, programmers, and engineers working to address the Boston region’s transportation challenges. The agency’s deep transportation knowledge is an essential asset to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), regional transit authorities, cities and towns within the region, as well as other agencies and stakeholders.

The agency has a hybrid schedule, combining time in the office with remote work. Employees must reside within a commutable distance from the Boston Region MPO office, which is located in downtown Boston, in a transit-oriented and bicycle-friendly area.

Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is the fiduciary agent and legal employer of the Boston Region MPO staff. Both organizations are Equal Employment Opportunity employers that take pride in the diversity of their workforces and encourage all qualified persons to apply. MAPC participates in the E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility. MAPC and the Boston Region MPO may consider sponsorship on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply

This position is open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First consideration will be given to those applicants who apply within the first 14 days. When applying for this position, please upload both a resume and cover letter via bostonmpo.org/careers. Candidates are asked to submit three references plus three samples of relevant writing.

Vice President of External Affairs and Executive Director, Lee College Foundation

Baytown, TX

Lee College

Date Posted: 7/31/2026

Lee College is a comprehensive community college serving Baytown, Texas, and the surrounding Gulf Coast region since 1934. The institution provides academic transfer pathways, workforce training, technical education, continuing education, and community enrichment opportunities designed to meet the needs of a diverse student population. With more than 100 degree and certificate programs, Lee College is deeply committed to student success, economic mobility, and creating an educational experience that prepares learners for lifelong achievement.

What distinguishes Lee College is its close partnership with industry and its central role in one of the nation’s most significant industrial and economic corridors. Through strong connections with employers in petrochemical manufacturing, process technology, logistics, transportation, healthcare, and skilled trades, the College serves as a critical workforce development partner for the region. Lee College is a driver of economic vitality, opportunity, and community growth throughout the Gulf Coast.

The Opportunity

The Vice President, External Affairs and Executive Director, Lee College Foundation joins Lee College at an important time.

Under new presidential leadership, the institution is advancing ambitious priorities centered on strengthening industry partnerships, expanding philanthropic investment, and elevating its visibility and influence throughout the region. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, this leader will help shape the College’s external strategy and position the institution for its next era of growth and impact.

This role offers a broad and highly visible portfolio that includes institutional advancement, philanthropic development, government relations, grant development, marketing and public affairs, and community engagement. The Vice President will serve as both a transformational fundraiser and a trusted institutional ambassador, cultivating relationships with corporate leaders, elected officials, donors, alumni, foundations, and community partners.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader energized by building relationships, creating new opportunities, and making a lasting impact on students, families, employers, and an entire region.

Director, Communications & PR

Hybrid (New York, NY)

Gay Men's Health Crisis

Date Posted: 7/31/2026

The Director, Communications & PR is a senior communications professional responsible for strengthening GMHC’s external profile through earned media, executive visibility, thought leadership, and strategic external communications. As GMHC expands its service model to include primary care, dental care, mental health services, and comprehensive programming for LGBTQ+ communities, long-term survivors, women, trans youth, and other communities affected by HIV and health inequities, the Director helps shape how external audiences understand and engage with GMHC’s evolving mission, services, and impact.

Reporting to the Vice President, Communications & Branding, the Director develops and executes earned media and external communications strategies that advance organizational priorities. This is a hands-on role requiring strong media relationships, advanced writing and editorial skills, sound judgment, and a current understanding of traditional and emerging media platforms. The Director serves as one of GMHC’s primary day-to-day media contacts, prepares executives and subject matter experts for public engagement, and identifies opportunities to position GMHC’s work, expertise, and community impact before relevant audiences.

Essential Job Functions

Communications Strategy & Organizational Positioning

• Develop and execute earned media, external communications, and thought leadership strategies in partnership with the Vice President, Communications & Branding.

• Translate GMHC’s organizational priorities, programs, advocacy efforts, and service expansions into clear and compelling external communications.

• Develop messaging frameworks and communications materials that support GMHC’s rebrand, evolving organizational narrative, and expanding service model.

• Support external positioning for major organizational initiatives, including program launches, service expansions, campaigns, events, and institutional milestones.

• Recommend communications approaches that strengthen GMHC’s credibility, visibility, and relevance among media, partners, donors, community members, and the broader public.

Media Relations & Earned Media

• Serve as one of GMHC’s primary day-to-day contacts for media inquiries, coordinating with the Vice President and senior leadership to determine the appropriate response and spokesperson.

• Build and maintain productive relationships with journalists, editors, producers, podcast hosts, digital creators, and other media professionals across health, HIV, LGBTQ+, community, nonprofit, and mainstream outlets.

• Develop, pitch, and secure earned media opportunities across print, broadcast, digital publications, podcasts, YouTube, independent media, and other relevant platforms to advance GMHC’s mission, services, expertise, advocacy priorities, and organizational objectives.

• Draft and edit press releases, media advisories, pitches, statements, talking points, briefing documents, and other external communications materials.

• Coordinate media interviews and appearances, including scheduling, background preparation, and follow-up.

• Represent GMHC in external communications settings when authorized by the Vice President or senior leadership.

Thought Leadership & Executive Visibility

• Develop and execute thought leadership initiatives, in alignment with priorities established by the Vice President and senior leadership, that position GMHC leaders and subject matter experts as credible voices in HIV, public health, healthcare access, LGBTQ+ advocacy, community care, and related areas.

• Identify and recommend speaking engagements, panels, conferences, op-ed placements, podcast appearances, interviews, and other visibility opportunities.

• Research, draft, and edit op-eds, bylined articles, speeches, remarks, presentations, interview materials, and other executive communications that reflect GMHC’s voice, expertise, and organizational priorities.

• Prepare executives and subject matter experts for media interviews, public appearances, panels, and other external engagements.

Issues Management & Rapid Response

• Monitor emerging news, public conversations, policy developments, and reputational issues; assess their communications implications; and promptly flag significant risks, opportunities, or information gaps to the Vice President.

• Coordinate internal fact gathering and support rapid-response communications by developing draft statements, holding messages, talking points, and recommended approaches for review by the Vice President, senior leadership, and other appropriate stakeholders.

• Prepare authorized spokespeople and execute approved responses for sensitive, urgent, or high-profile media inquiries accurately and within required timelines.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Creative & Brand to ensure external communications support GMHC’s visual identity, rebrand, and organizational messaging.

• Collaborate with Digital & Social to amplify earned media coverage and align external messaging across owned channels.

• Partner with Development on earned media and external communications that support approved fundraising campaigns and donor engagement priorities.

• Work with Programs, Community Relations, Public Policy, and subject matter experts across GMHC to identify stories, verify information, and translate complex programmatic or technical content into accessible public communications.

• Ensure communications involving clients, program participants, personal stories, photographs, health information, or other sensitive content follow applicable consent, confidentiality, and approval requirements.

• Use inclusive, stigma-free, culturally responsive, and people-first storytelling that centers the dignity and lived experiences of the communities GMHC serves and avoids tokenizing, exploitative, or unnecessarily identifying narratives.

Media Landscape Strategy & Innovation

• Maintain current knowledge of changes in journalism, digital media, podcasts, video platforms, independent media, audience behavior, and public trust.

• Identify and recommend emerging media outlets, platforms, formats, and opportunities based on GMHC’s priorities and how key audiences seek information and engage with public issues.

• Test and refine pitches, messaging, media lists, and engagement strategies, and recommend practical improvements based on results, audience behavior, organizational priorities, and available resources.

Project, Resource, & Workflow Management

• Manage multiple communications projects through clear work plans, timelines, briefing materials, and approval processes, escalating resource, scheduling, approval, or reputational concerns to the Vice President in a timely manner.

• Identify and recommend consultants, contractors, vendors, platforms, and other communications resources based on approved priorities and available budgets.

• Coordinate deliverables and provide day-to-day project direction to approved contractors, consultants, vendors, interns, and temporary communications resources.

Measurement & Accountability

• Establish goals and maintain scalable systems to track media outreach, placements, coverage quality, audience reach, message alignment, sentiment, and the strategic value of communications results.

• Provide regular reports and recommendations to the Vice President, using results and stakeholder feedback to improve messaging, pitches, outlet selection, workflows, and future strategies.

• Establish and maintain organized, scalable systems for media outreach, contact management, communications materials, coverage tracking, and reporting.

Requirements

Special Skills and Knowledge — Required

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, public relations, media relations, journalism, or a related field.

• Demonstrated success securing meaningful earned media coverage across traditional and emerging platforms.

• Strong knowledge of the current and evolving media landscape, combined with experience developing and executing media relations, external communications, or thought leadership strategies across traditional and emerging platforms.

• Advanced writing, editing, proofreading, and message-development skills, including the ability to translate complex health, policy, programmatic, and organizational information into clear and accessible communications.

• Experience preparing executives, organizational leaders, or subject matter experts for interviews and external appearances.

• Strong editorial judgment, discretion, and professionalism, including the ability to identify communications opportunities, reputational risks, and sensitive or time-critical issues.

• Ability to independently manage multiple projects, deadlines, and urgent requests while seeking appropriate review, approval, and guidance.

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with executives, program leaders, community stakeholders, media professionals, vendors, and colleagues across departments.

• Demonstrated ability to develop inclusive, accurate, culturally responsive, stigma-free, trauma-informed, and people-first communications in partnership with LGBTQ+ communities, communities of color, people living with HIV, and other communities affected by health inequities.

Preferred

• Experience developing communications for nonprofit, healthcare, public health, HIV services, LGBTQ+ advocacy, fundraising, public education, community engagement, or social justice initiatives.

• Established relationships with journalists, editors, producers, podcast hosts, digital creators, or other media professionals relevant to GMHC’s work.

• Experience supporting an organizational rebrand, service expansion, or significant change in organizational positioning.

• Experience with crisis communications, rapid response, or reputation management.

• Experience coordinating the work of communications consultants, contractors, vendors, or interns.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, English, public health, or a related field is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comparable virtual meeting, collaboration, and document-sharing platforms.

• Media databases, journalist relationship-management tools, and monitoring platforms, such as Muck Rack or Cision, including systems used to maintain media contacts, editorial calendars, outreach records, briefing materials, and coverage reports.

• Project management and workflow tools such as Asana or comparable platforms.

• Basic media analytics and reporting, including the ability to interpret coverage, reach, engagement, sentiment, and other available indicators of communications effectiveness.

• Preferred: familiarity with major social media platforms and related scheduling, listening, and analytics tools (e.g., Sprout Social); content management systems, email marketing platforms, Google Analytics or comparable tools; and basic design applications such as Canva, Adobe Express, or Adobe Creative Cloud.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Hybrid and Office Work: This is a hybrid position requiring residence within New York City or the surrounding tri-state area. The combination of in-office and remote work will be determined based on department priorities and supervisory direction, with regular on-site attendance required for meetings, media engagements, interviews, content development, agency events, and other business needs.

• Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work non-traditional hours (evenings and weekends) as needed to support events, campaigns, urgent communications needs, developing media inquiries, and time-sensitive reputational matters.

• Events: Attendance is required at designated agency events to provide communications and media relations support.

• Travel: Local travel within New York City and the surrounding area is required for community events, media opportunities, interviews, meetings, and other off-site engagements. Occasional additional travel may be required based on organizational needs.

• AIDS Walk New York: Participation in the annual AIDS Walk New York event is mandatory for all GMHC staff.

GMHC is committed to fostering a racially and gender-diverse environment that contributes to a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere for all. Our work is grounded in serving communities that are disproportionately impacted by HIV/AIDS, systemic inequities, and barriers to care. We seek individuals who are committed to equity, inclusion, and social justice, and who approach their work with cultural humility, empathy, and a people-first mindset.

Salary

$75,000–$90,000 per year (DOE).

How to Apply

Apply online via Paylocity: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/jobs/Apply/4346541

Part-Time Digital Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Remote (some in-person events)

Speak With Purpose

Date Posted: 7/31/2026

Position Status: Part-Time at 10 hours per week 

Compensation: $40.00 / hr 

Reports To: Director of Operations 

Location: Mostly remote, with some in-person events 

Start Date: September 1st 

Position Summary 

The Digital Marketing & Communications Coordinator supports the organization's communications and engagement efforts through the creation and distribution of digital content. This role is responsible for developing newsletters, creating social media content, and supporting a variety of communications initiatives that enhance brand awareness, stakeholder engagement, and organizational visibility. 

The ideal candidate is a strong writer, creative storyteller, and organized communicator who can manage multiple projects while maintaining a consistent brand voice across channels. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Newsletter Creation and Email Communications (40%) 

• Develop, write, design, and distribute monthly digital newsletters. 

• Gather content from internal teams, programs, and stakeholders. 

• Create compelling copy, graphics, and calls-to-action that engage audiences.

• Manage email marketing platforms and subscriber lists. 

• Monitor newsletter performance metrics and recommend improvements.

• Ensure all communications align with organizational branding and messaging guidelines. 

2. Social Media Content Creation and Management (40%) 

• Create and schedule engaging content across social media platforms.

• Develop graphics, captions, short-form videos, and promotional materials.

• Maintain a consistent brand voice and visual identity. 

• Monitor engagement and respond to comments or messages as appropriate.

• Track social media analytics and provide performance reports. 

• Stay informed about emerging social media trends and best practices.

3. Other Communications and Marketing Support (20%)

• Assist with the development of marketing and promotional materials.

• Support event promotion and communications campaigns. 

• Draft announcements, press releases, blog posts, and other communications materials.

• Maintain content calendars and communications schedules. 

• Support special projects and other communications initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications 

Required 

• Experience in digital marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Experience creating content for email marketing and social media platforms.

• Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools.

• Familiarity with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp. 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision.

Preferred 

• Experience with website content management systems (e.g., Squarespace) ● Knowledge of social media analytics and reporting tools. 

• Experience working with nonprofit, educational, community-based, or mission-driven organizations. 

Key Competencies 

• Creative content development 

• Strong writing and editing skills 

• Digital marketing and audience engagement 

• Time management and organization 

• Collaboration and relationship-building 

• ● Initiative and problem-solving 

How to Apply 

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 2–3 examples of relevant digital marketing, newsletter, or social media content.

Marketing and Outreach Coordinator

Hybrid (Ann Arbor, MI)

Huron River Watershed Council

Date Posted: 7/31/2026

Reports to: Marketing Director

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week, exempt with benefits

Job Level: 2.1

Compensation: $60,205

Close Date: Open until filled. Application review begins August 10, 2026.

This is a great job for anyone who wants to help protect local water in Southeast Michigan by joining a group of dedicated advocates for the Huron River. We are looking to add a strategic, creative communicator to our team who can support our brand and inspire people to take action.

Position Description

The Marketing and Outreach Coordinator for HRWC serves as a member of a three-person marketing team, supporting organization-wide communications strategies that further HRWC’s brand and goals across a wide range of marketing and communications channels. They also support public education and outreach efforts for assigned projects, including the impacts of stormwater runoff; promoting green stormwater infrastructure techniques and shoreline best practices; restoration projects that prepare the watershed for climate change; and recreational access to the river. These projects aim to inspire targeted audiences to take action by raising awareness of watersheds and water quality issues, increasing audience engagement, and changing attitudes or behaviors to prevent or reduce pollution.

The Marketing and Outreach Coordinator is familiar with integrated multi-channel marketing and communications principles and understands social marketing and behavior change concepts. They use creative strategies and techniques to achieve measurable results. They create strategic, impactful multimedia content using their design, copywriting, and video skills, as well as their knowledge of integrated marketing.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Organization-wide marketing, communications and department operations (30%)

• Work with the marketing team to implement organization-wide communications strategies, while evaluating analytics to inform content strategy and amplify our mission

• Design and produce of on-brand communications campaigns and materials that support HRWC’s strategic goals across a wide range of communication channels

• Participate in coordinating organization-wide editorial calendar, ensuring timely execution of all communications deliverables

• Serve as an HRWC brand ambassador—working with teams to uphold brand and messaging guidelines, keeping brand assets up-to-date and accessible organization-wide, and offering training for staff as needed

• Coordinate day-to-day communication systems including social media, email marketing, websites, and department policies and procedures

• Upkeep HRWC’s media library

• Work with a small cross-departmental team to coordinate and staff HRWC’s outreach booth

• Coordinate the work of HRWC marketing and communications volunteers and interns

Public education and outreach project work (60%)

• Provide marketing and communications support on environmental education and outreach projects (working collaboratively with HRWC's program staff) to develop outreach strategies, creative briefs, marketing materials and methods to measure effectiveness that align with programmatic goals, meet grant deliverables, and engage and educate external audiences

• Work within budgets and timelines to implement projects and track results

• Prepare written reports (quarterly and annual) to track and communicate progress on projects to internal and external audiences

• Work with contractors to produce and distribute materials

• Liaise between project staff and partners to facilitate decision-making

• Represent HRWC and partners at public events, including some weekends and evenings with some public speaking involved

Organizational support (10%)

• Participate in staff and departmental meetings, strategic planning, and other organization events and activities

• Support the development of new projects, grant proposals, and other fundraising efforts

• Implementing other HRWC priorities as a part of project teams and committees to advance the scientific, communications and management goals of the Huron River watershed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a marketing or communications role with a nonprofit, or equivalent experience, preferably with an emphasis on marketing, communications or outreach; or a Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations or related field.

• Knowledge of emerging strategies in marketing, communications and outreach

• Organized, with demonstrated ability to balance both planned and unanticipated tasks and assignments

• Experience designing, writing, editing and proofreading materials

• Experience with graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) and strong design skills including the ability to quickly develop visually engaging multi-media content

• Excellent writing skills including ability to write clear impactful messaging and calls to action

• Knowledge of and experience using GA4, WordPress, social media, email, CRM platforms (Salesforce a plus) and/or other digital marketing tools

• Interest in engaging the public and community decision makers

• Good at working independently, as well as collaborating in small organizational teams

• Values alignment with HRWC, including a commitment to equity, inclusion, and environmental justice

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365

• Demonstrated interest in environmental issues

• Familiarity with Southeast Michigan

• Mastery of graphic design software and strong design skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Use of a vehicle and willingness to travel within four-county area in Southeast Michigan

• Available to work some evenings and weekends

• Ability to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone , including close vision for computer work Ability to meet the demands of the work environment including physical activity (setting up an outreach booth with educational materials and other event-related tasks including carrying up to 25 pounds), being in indoor and outdoor locations in a variety of temperatures, light conditions, activity and noise levels

• Must maintain a valid driver's license for driving in the State of Michigan

Compensation & Pay Transparency

The starting salary for this position is $60,205 and is non-negotiable. HRWC is committed to pay equity, and all staff are hired at established rates. Employees receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%, applied consistently across the organization. Additionally, staff are eligible for merit-based promotions, which carry an average salary increase of approximately 10% and are typically awarded every four to six years based on performance and organizational need.

Benefits

• Retirement account with HRWC match

• Flexible schedule

• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account

• Health insurance

• Short and long-term disability

• Paid time off including 7 holidays, plus a paid winter break between December 24 and January 2, plus vacation, sick and personal time

• Professional development guidance and assistance

HRWC supports a hybrid work environment with the ability to work both remotely and from HRWC’s offices in Ann Arbor, MI. HRWC staff are expected to be office-based a minimum of three days/week.

Application Process: To apply, please submit an online application at www.hrwc.org/jobs. Application review begins August 10, 2026. You will be asked to upload your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample when you complete the application form. References will be requested for final candidates. Questions may be directed to marketingcoordinator@hrwc.org.

About the Huron River Watershed Council

The Huron River Watershed Council (HRWC) is a nonprofit nonpartisan coalition of watershed residents, businesses, and local governments. HRWC is the oldest regional river protection organization in Michigan with a mission to protect and restore the river for healthy and vibrant communities.

We work with a collaborative and inclusive spirit to give all partners the opportunity to become stewards; generate science-based, trustworthy information for decision-makers to ensure reliable supplies of clean water and resilient natural systems; and passionately advocate for the health of the river and the lands around it.

We all need a healthy environment to live and thrive. HRWC commits to upholding intersectionality and anti-racism as foundations for our efforts for the Huron River and its communities. We advance equitable river-friendly policies and programs that ensure all communities can access, benefit from, and enjoy a healthy environment and river.

HRWC aspires to an open and inclusive culture through our commitment to diversity within the workplace. We prohibit discrimination against volunteers, clients, and applicants based on race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental handicap/disability, social economic class, ethical values, and/or political beliefs.

Research indicates women and people of color are less likely to apply for positions where they don’t meet all the qualifications. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply if you feel you have the experience to thrive in the role even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. Learn more about us at www.hrwc.org/about.

Public Affairs Manager

Hybrid (Portland, OR)

Northwest Health Foundation

Date Posted: 7/24/2026

Posted: July 22, 2026

Application Timeline: Position open until filled, apply by 9am PDT, Monday, August 17, 2026, for best consideration. Ideal position start date is around November 2, 2026.

Hours: Full-time, salaried

Reports to: President & CEO

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hiring Pay Range: $95,500-$105,000

We encourage candidates with a range of experience levels to apply. In the event of an exceptionally qualified candidate, NWHF may consider restructuring the role as a senior-level manager or director-level position.

SUMMARY

Northwest Health Foundation (NWHF) is seeking a Public Affairs Manager to join our team of spirited and dedicated staff to support the mission and strategy of the foundation.

This position is based in Portland, Oregon and will require occasional weekends, evenings and overnight travel, regionally and nationally. NWHF employees work a mix of on and off-site with the expectation of 40-70% of staff time being spent in person at our offices in Chinatown.

ABOUT NWHF

NWHF's mission is to advance, support and promote health for people in Oregon and SW Washington. We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to lead a healthy and successful life, however they define health and success. But too often our systems and institutions deny opportunity based on race, geography, disability and other aspects of identity. Recognizing race as the largest factor of bias, NWHF supports Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color (BIPOC) in Oregon and SW Washington to build the power, leadership, and relationships needed to shape decisions that affect their daily lives, to hold elected office and sit at decision-making tables, and to champion disability justice. When BIPOC communities have power, they can change systems and institutions to repair historic and current wrongs and create a future where everyone and every community thrives.

NWHF advances our mission by funding organizations rooted in BIPOC communities, investing in power-building infrastructure, providing capacity and skill building, and advocating for policy change.

NWHF's staff and board are a dynamic team with a wide range of identities and lived experiences that makes our organization stronger, smarter and more effective. Our staff actively participate in our community, including serving on boards, raising families and otherwise working to make our region a better place outside the workday. We are governed by engaged and thoughtful boards of directors.

NWHF is committed to an equitable and inclusive workplace and we provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, sex, gender, disability, genetic information, military service, marital status or parental status. We strongly encourage candidates from Black, Native American/Indigenous and other communities of color, immigrant, refugee, bilingual, and multicultural individuals; d/Deaf people and people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+ and gender expansive people; and people with other diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

More information about NWHF can be found at http://northwesthealth.org/

POSITION SUMMARY

The Public Affairs Manager is responsible for providing strategy, leadership, and implementation in public affairs and communications. They guide our engagement in and resourcing of policymaking at the legislative/municipal level and the ballot box, working alongside community-based organizations to support our overlapping priorities and move long-term agendas that increase a more reflective and healthier democracy. They oversee our brand and brand management and they work with contract consultants to craft communications that reach targeted audiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Public affairs (70%) - Help ensure NWHF is meaningfully engaged in public, community and civic life and well-positioned to implement its strategy.

• Advance partnerships across philanthropic and public sectors to achieve a more reflective democracy. This includes through policy changes, co-learning opportunities and influence.

  • Examples: develop/share learning opportunities for peers on policies that lead to more equitable representation in elected office.

• Support advocacy campaigns to change public policy, often in partnership with and/or at the direction of community-based organizations; track key developments in municipal and legislative electoral politics in Oregon and SW Washington; coordinate with key stakeholders to envision and resource power-building infrastructure.

  • Examples: help campaign leaders connect to technical assistance and expertise; research and make funding recommendations and decisions on ballot measure contributions; coordinate with CBOs and lobbyists to support a small, focused legislative agenda.

• Support staff and board in meaningfully developing relationships in philanthropy, government and community-based organizations across our region that increase our learning, interconnectedness and influence (—and our openness to being influenced).

  • Examples: Coordinate community dinners across Oregon & SW Washington with local leaders; lead a sponsorships program that deepens reach and relationships.

• Manage government relations including legislative relationships, contracted lobbyists.

  • Examples: build key relationships with legislators and their staff; lobby on behalf of NWHF alongside our lobbyists.

Communications (20%) - Oversee external communications and branding.

• Execute a small but mighty communications strategy online and among staff and board that amplifies the work of community-based organizations and community-led campaigns and supports NWHF's brand with a consistent voice and story.

  • Examples: train and support staff to speak about our work and its connection to their values; work with consultants to implement a communications plan.

• Ensure a moderate but effective online presence including website, social media and mass email communications with measures of efficacy.

  • Example: generate content that highlights the work of a current grantee.

• Oversee crisis communications, if needed, and serve as primary media contact and occasional spokesperson.

Leadership Team & All-Staff Engagement (10%)

• Actively engage with President/CEO, Director of Finance & Operations, Programs Manager, and Team Support Manager on high-level strategy, programming, and board of directors' support.

  • Example: Support the Programs Manager in shaping capacity-building strategies and learning opportunities for grantees.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

These qualifications describe the primary experiences and skills needed in this position, but it is not required that you have all of them right now. If you like to learn and grow, and have most of these, we encourage you to apply.

• Demonstrated understanding and willingness to advance NWHF's mission and commitment to equity and guiding principles.

• Ability to authentically connect NWHF's initiatives and aspirations with ones own personal experiences.

• A demonstrated understanding of the foundational role that racism, ableism, sexism, and other forms of bias and oppression play in perpetuating inequity.

• A deep commitment to working in a diverse and inclusive work environment that places a high value on equity, particularly racial equity.

• Meaningful leadership experience (3-5 years) among some or all of these domains: public policy development or advocacy; (candidate, policy or education) campaign development and execution; local or state lobbying.

• A track record of publicly communicating effectively with the right tools at the right time, including storytelling, speeches, presentations, persuasion, and negotiation.

• An established network of effective relationships in government, philanthropy and/or civil society and an interest in growing that network across geography and difference.

• Strong ability to write and/or speak concisely, plainly and directly about complex topics.

• Able and willing to move (somewhat) seamlessly between high-level strategy (“How does our region enact major democratic reforms?”), and low-level implementation (“I need to make name tents for our community dinner.”).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT/TRAVEL

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently expected to use/operate a computer. The employee is frequently required to ascertain visual information and, whether through talking and hearing or assistive devices, to communicate in-person, by video and by phone. They are occasionally required to carry, load and unload materials weighing up to 20lbs.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but can be bustling with large meetings. We strive to maintain a fragrance-free office.

The role requires travel throughout Oregon and SW Washington, and sometimes nationally, outside of core business hours. This includes approximately 12–20 overnights per year for grantee convenings, community/site visits, retreats and conferences.

COMPENSATION

The full salary range for this position is $95,500 - $110,000. However, the starting range is $95,500 - $105,000 depending on experience, with opportunities for pay increases as mastery of the role is demonstrated over time.

We encourage candidates with a range of experience levels to apply. In the event of an exceptionally qualified candidate, NWHF may consider restructuring the role as a senior-level manager or director-level position.

A discussion about anticipated compensation and NWHF's compensation philosophy will be shared with a finalist before a job offer is presented.

Excellent benefits package with full medical and dental insurance for the employee and dependent children, flexible spending account (health care and dependent care), generous retirement contribution, long and short-term disability and life insurance, transportation stipend, considerable PTO and holiday leave, and support for ongoing professional development.

Senior Marketing Strategist

Hybrid (Seattle, WA)

Pyramid Communications

Date Posted: 7/24/2026

TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and cover letter to hiring@pyramidcommunications.com by the end of day on July 30, 2026.

SALARY: $78,000 – $110,000

Role summary

As a Senior Marketing Strategist at Pyramid, you’ll work closely with nonprofits, government agencies, foundations, and Tribal Nations as a change-making partner. You’ll bring a digital-first perspective to conceptualize, plan for, develop, and implement communication efforts across multiple channels.

This role is responsible for collaborating on everything from strategy development to tactical execution of multi-channel campaigns and organizational communications plans, creative content development, and digital efforts that support initiatives to transform communities and our world.

Strategists at Pyramid are skillful listeners, synthesizers, and doers who work nimbly and thoughtfully across multiple projects at any given time. The ideal candidate will be excited to partner with our clients over the full lifespan of a marketing campaign, from crafting strategies and creative to carrying them through to implementation.

Responsibilities will primarily include:

• Leading marketing strategy across multiple clients and bodies of work.

• Building integrated communications plans across channels (i.e. social media, email, messaging, websites, paid advertising).

• Developing strategies and compelling content in multiple formats and across new and traditional channels, including social media, email, podcasts, paid media, influencers, and beyond.

• Conducting audits/reviews of analytics and metrics and evaluating key performance indicators for short and long-term campaign activations.

• Managing digital channels for select clients.

• Advise on emerging trends and best practices across the quickly evolving communications landscape.

• Partnering with team members to develop creative concepts and advise on big-picture communications strategy.

You have…

We recognize there are many paths and ways to grow into a career. While these are suggested skills, experiences, and capabilities, we encourage you to apply if you believe you have relevant experience that may not neatly align with the following suggested experience.

Some of the skills and experience that would help you succeed in this role include:

• 5+ years of experience working on cross-channel marketing and communications, with an emphasis on digital-first strategy.

• An ability to self-organize and track multiple deadlines and project details and communicate effectively with internal staff, clients, vendors, etc.

• Experience with strategy and creative for various digital and traditional marketing platforms, including social-first video marketing.

• Strong strategic thinking around how to best utilize communications channels to achieve a client’s goals.

• Experience with paid media placement for digital channels, such as Meta Advertising, Google Adwords, and LinkedIn Advertising.

• A willingness and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred, but not required:

We are actively looking for candidates with diverse experience and skills. We want to hear what you bring to the table. Experience that we are looking for includes but is not limited to:

• Experience working with non-profits, whether as a volunteer, employee, or board member.

• Experience working in a dynamic agency environment, or in an environment advising stakeholders.

• Experience working with Tribal or Native communities.

About Pyramid

Pyramid is a team of creative strategists helping people make positive change. We want to partner with people who bring new ideas and ways of thinking. Who can help us seize on opportunities and drive the people our clients are trying to reach to take an action that can change the world, whether that’s through a vote, a donation, or something even more impactful.

At Pyramid, we respect and celebrate the diversity, creativity and strength of our community. Equity and Inclusion are a priority across all areas of our organization. We are committed to using our time and resources to help identify and eliminate disparities based on identity—internally in our organization and externally with clients—and to promote equitable access and opportunity for all.

Benefits

We offer our employees a competitive benefits package, including fully employer-paid health, dental, and disability insurance for eligible full-time employees; tax-free flexible spending account, subsidized transportation; generous vacation time; parental leave; wellness reimbursement; hybrid remote/in-person working environment; opportunities for profit-sharing; employer matching on your 401k; and retirement plans.

We encourage all members of our team to pursue ongoing professional development and engage in community service activities, and provide an annual budget to support these activities.

Physical Demands

This job involves significant time sitting (or standing) at a desk, and using a computer.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Graphic Designer & Content Creator

Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)

Goldman Environmental Foundation

Date Posted: 7/24/2026

About the Organization

The Goldman Environmental Foundation was established by Richard & Rhoda Goldman in 1989 to honor and inspire grassroots environmental activism around the world. The Foundation administers the Goldman Environmental Prize, the world's foremost prize for grassroots environmental leaders.

The Prize recognizes individuals for sustained and significant efforts to protect and enhance the natural environment. Each winner receives an unrestricted cash award, international recognition, and global visibility for the issues that they champion. By honoring these extraordinary leaders, the Foundation seeks to encourage all of us to protect the environment around the world. The Prize is presented each April, around Earth Day, at a ceremony in San Francisco. For more information, please visit http://www.goldmanprize.org/.

The Role
As the Graphic Designer & Content Creator, you'll be a core member of the Goldman Environmental Prize's communications team, reporting to the Communications Director. You'll create visual content that supports communications about the Prize and its winners. Working closely with the communications team and other staff and vendors, you'll design digital and print materials, edit and produce short-form video, create organic and paid social media content, develop and maintain brand templates and visual assets, and create event collateral.

The Opportunity
This is a newly created role for the Foundation, and you'll have the chance to shape it from the start. Through graphic design, video production, and digital and print content creation, you'll help bring the work of Goldman Environmental Prize winners to audiences around the world. As your familiarity with the organization grows, you'll have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility for brand development, content strategy, and campaign planning in partnership with the communications team.

Key Responsibilities

• Create compelling visual assets for digital and print media, including social media, website, email campaigns, event collateral, and other communication materials

• Maintain and evolve design templates, graphics, and layouts based on brand guidelines

• Collaborate with the communications team to translate concepts into impactful visuals

• Edit and produce short-form videos about Prize winners, including quick-turnaround phone-shot content

• Manage a library of visual assets (videos, photos, branding)

• Exercise discretion and sensitivity representing Prize winners across diverse global and political contexts, with a communication style that's inclusive and grounded in storytelling

• Stay current on design technology and AI-assisted tools

• Support Prize winners and staff during annual Prize tour in April

As the role evolves, you may also contribute to:

• A dynamic annual campaign and brand playbook

• Strategy development, editorial calendar planning, and content planning

• Light copywriting and social media content planning

• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in graphic design and content creation, whether gained in an agency, in-house, freelance, or cross-functional role. This is not an entry-level position, but we are open to nonlinear career paths.

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or comparable design tools, PowerPoint, and video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut or similar)

• Experience creating content for social media platforms and digital campaigns

• Understanding of branding and its importance for a nonprofit, mission-driven organization

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Sound judgment communicating about sensitive or politically complex topics

• Proactive and resourceful, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under deadlines

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to grow (and grow with) a new organizational role and make it your own

• Interest in environmental issues and climate change

• Communications or marketing experience

• Comfort with and curiosity about new tools, including AI-assisted design/editing workflows

Compensation and Location

The starting annual salary range for this position is $95,000–$115,000, depending on skills and experience. The Goldman Environmental Foundation offers an excellent benefits package. This position is hybrid with two days in-office (usually Tuesday and Wednesday) and three days remote.

Candidates must live in the San Francisco Bay Area or be willing to relocate.

To Apply

CEA Recruiting is assisting the Goldman Environmental Foundation with this search. To be considered for the position, please visit our career portal to submit a resume, thoughtful cover letter, portfolio link, and salary expectations. Please note that applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. Preference will be given to applications received before August 16, 2026. The position will remain posted until filled.

Each application is personally reviewed by our hiring team. Please write your application in your own words. We typically reach out to candidates selected to advance in our process within three to four weeks from when the application is submitted. Only candidates selected to advance will be contacted prior to the successful completion of this search. All candidates will be notified when the search has closed.

We anticipate the interview process will include:

• Resume + Portfolio review

• Initial Video Interview with CEA

• Interviews with Goldman Environmental Foundation team (video + in-person)

• Candidate Exercise

• Reference + Background Checks

For questions about completing the application form or technical concerns, you may contact tamara@ceaconsulting.com. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to provide individual responses on the status of your application or feedback to candidates who do not advance to interviews. To ensure your application is reviewed and you receive notifications about the process, please use only the career portal to submit your application materials.

The Goldman Environmental Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

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Public Relations (National) Strategist

Remote (Atlanta, GA or San Francisco, CA)

Mixte Communications

Date Posted: 7/24/2026

Location: Must currently reside in either Atlanta or San Francisco metropolitan areas; relocation is not being considered for this role.

WHO WE ARE

Mixte is a community-driven communications agency whose only goal is justice, health and freedom for all people. We partner with bold leaders—nonprofits, advocacy groups and mission-driven organizations—who challenge the status quo and fight for justice. We're a fully remote and diverse team. We especially welcome applicants who bring lived experience in the communities we fight alongside.

WHERE WE'RE HIRING & WHY

While this is a remote role, we are only hiring candidates currently based in Atlanta, San Francisco or nearby communities. We have regional teams located in these hubs and want to expand our team with a national public relations strategist.

A LITTLE ABOUT YOU

You are a seasoned PR pro with deep roots in multicultural media and can walk in the door with national relationships and outlets we don't have. You have a proven ability to place clients in national media — not just local or regional and ready to infuse creativity and fun into Mixte's PR.

COMPENSATION & CULTURE

• $85,000 salary—flat rate, no negotiation theater

• Four-day work week + paid winter break (Dec. 25 through New Year's)

• Full benefits package

• 23-step proprietary professional development program

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Public Relations Strategist, you'll drive big, creative ideas for our clients and execute them with precision. You'll own media relations from strategy through placement—building lists, writing pitches, drafting press releases, op-eds, newsletters, and social content—while tracking coverage and reporting on what the data means. You'll report to a Director of Communications and collaborate daily with fellow Strategists.

Client Leadership

• Build trusting, long-term client relationships that drive year-over-year contract renewal

• Guide clients toward the best PR and digital media approach while making them feel heard

• Operate with autonomy—own your timelines, meet your deadlines, communicate proactively

Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement strategic PR plans tailored to each client's goals and resources

• Strategize beyond traditional media relations to incorporate untraditional platforms and digital engagement opportunities

• Build and maintain media relationships at national, regional, and local levels

• Pitch stories, monitor coverage, track metrics, and report on outcomes regularly

• Write all content types: press releases, pitches, op-eds, LTEs, blogs, social posts and messaging

• Talking point creation and media prep and training for clients to prepare them for interviews

• Press conference ideation and coordination

• Define and own measurement models; translate analytics into action

Team & Business Growth

• Collaborate across strategists to ensure initiatives work together toward client goals

• Cultivate and earn new business for the company — including outreach, proposals, and hitting revenue goals shared across the strategist team.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of PR experience, with a heavy emphasis on media relations-agency or in-house

• Located in Atlanta or San Francisco Bay Area

• Proven track record earning stories in national and multicultural media for social justice causes

• Experience in a fast-paced environment experience (agency, political campaign, or newsroom)

• Experience across health equity, racial justice, or advocacy

• Strategic thinker who understands how PR builds audiences and drives them to action

• High emotional intelligence; skilled at anticipating client concerns and building long-term trust

• Exceptional writer—press releases, op-eds, pitches, social posts, newsletters

• Strong analytical skills; can read the data and translate it into next steps

• Experienced in 100% remote environments; Asana, Slack, and Google Workspace fluency required

• Multilingual, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Vietnamese preferred

HOW TO APPLY

Click "Apply To Position" to submit your application. As part of your application, please include:

• Up to three media clips of national media stories you've placed that feel relevant to this role

• A 30-second video explaining why you're the one for this job. You don't have to be in it—just be specific, creative, and you.

We review applications on a rolling basis.

Mixte is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodations are required to fully participate in the application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please let us know in a manner in which you are comfortable.

Apply here: https://mixte-communications.breezy.hr/p/665595029715-public-relations-national-strategist/apply

Senior Communications Manager

Remote (US) — NY or DC preferred

Spark MicroGrants

Date Posted: 7/24/2026

ABOUT SPARK MICROGRANTS

Spark MicroGrants believes in a world where everyone lives with dignity and determines their own positive future. Spark has worked in 1000+ villages in 6 countries and has pioneered a community-driven development model in sub-Saharan Africa. Spark works with NGO and Government partners to scale the model's adoption and impact on rural communities - on their own terms. Our model combines facilitated community meetings with a small, discretionary grant to catalyze local action and institution building. Read more about our Approach, Impact and Values on our website.

WHO YOU ARE

We're seeking a creative, strategic Senior Communications Manager to drive sharing the story of communities taking action with our partners and team. This role will lead communications efforts across multiple channels, shaping compelling narratives that make complex, rigorous work feel inspiring and expansive, and that connect Spark's community-driven model to global audiences. The ideal candidate combines strong storytelling instincts with a deep commitment to ethical, community-centered communications.

The Senior Communications Manager will work closely with Spark's leadership team to ensure communications strategies and products align with the organization's strategic direction and core values. This role will collaborate with department heads and country teams across Rwanda, Malawi, Ghana and beyond, to translate program learnings, success stories, and evidence into clear, motivating content. The Manager will independently develop and execute communications strategies, produce high-quality content that engages stakeholders and builds brand recognition, and oversee Spark's social media and website presence. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator with exceptional writing, presentation, organizational skills, and the judgment and initiative to move ideas from concept to execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

External Communications
Year One Goal: Establish a clear, cohesive, and measurable donor and advisor communications strategy that increases engagement and supports revenue growth.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive donor communications strategy for current, past, and prospective donors, with clear audience segmentation and messaging priorities across each platform.

• Design and execute multi-channel campaign strategies that directly support fundraising goals, including the creation of distinct campaign "moments" donors can rally around.

• Ensure the strategy prioritizes elevating community voices while encouraging innovation and thoughtful experimentation in how Spark communicates its work and engages donors.

Narrative and Voice

Year One Goal: Develop and roll out an external engagement toolkit that clearly articulates Spark's narrative, voice, and value proposition, and equip staff and Board members to confidently and consistently communicate Spark's work and impact.

• Refresh Spark's external narrative and voice, balancing rigor, ambition, and optimism across all communications.

• Translate complex programs, research, and evidence into clear, compelling stories, case studies, and audience-specific talking points that resonate externally.

• Ensure all storytelling centers on community experiences, dignity, and leadership.

• Oversee design and brand execution across external materials to maintain a cohesive, recognizable Spark identity.

• Identify and frame bold ideas and questions that spark curiosity, learning, and engagement among donors and partners.

• Develop a practical, user-friendly narrative and brand toolkit that integrates Spark's core messages, voice, and visual identity.

• Equip and support staff and Board members to use the toolkit confidently when communicating Spark's mission, approach, and impact.

Innovation and Creativity

Year One Goal: Run one or more fun and highly engaging campaigns that roleplay Spark's impact work with partners.

• Curate events and online interactions with partners and global community.

• Ensure Spark's communications platforms, including website and social media, are consistently maintained.

• Leverage AI tools for new communications pilots.

• Pilot new formats, messages, and creative approaches, moving quickly from experimentation to refinement.

• Bring confidence, creativity, and originality to Spark's communications while maintaining professionalism and strategic focus.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in communications and marketing in an entrepreneurial, mission-driven environment.

• Strong storytelling and copywriting skills, particularly in an advertising setting

• Experience building and doing email campaigns, social media, and brand assets differently from the norm

• A creative eye and instinct for what inspires action, not just copying what others are doing

• Comfort experimenting and learning in public

• Ability to balance speed with trust and clarity

• Passion for social impact paired with creative confidence

OTHER INFORMATION

Job Location: New York or Washington DC, preferred. Other remote locations in the US will be considered. (Note: We are also recruiting for this same role in Africa, as we are open to hiring for this position in the US or Africa; only one person will be hired.)

Reporting to: Growth Director

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: The preliminary salary range for this role is approximately $80,000–$90,000, with final compensation based on experience and skills. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for employees and 50% coverage for dependents, a 401(k) plan with a 3% employer contribution, generous paid leave, and a professional development stipend, among other benefits.

Probation period: Three months probation period with learning and performance objectives

How to Apply: Follow the link to apply: https://sparkmicrogrants.bamboohr.com/careers/173

SAFEGUARDING

Our safeguarding follows a do no harm principle. All Spark staff are expected to respect and uphold the safeguarding procedures and principles to minimize harm to stakeholders, program participants, and the environment, in compliance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework and national legislation in the countries where we operate.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Spark Microgrants provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Spark are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Spark does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Spark will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship to daily operations.

Director of Communications and Media Strategy

Hybrid (Danbury, CT)

Alliance for Connecticut Charter Schools

Date Posted: 7/24/2026

Who We Are

The Alliance for Connecticut Charter Schools (ACCS) is a statewide membership-based advocacy and support organization working to strengthen Connecticut's charter sector, expand access to high-quality schools, and ensure charter students receive equitable opportunities. ACCS operates at the intersection of school quality, growth, compliance, and policy advocacy to deliver results for families and schools across the state. We work closely with our community engagement arm, LEAD, to build and mobilize grassroots support that informs and strengthens our efforts.

Position Summary

The Director of Communications and Media Strategy will lead ACCS's communications, narrative strategy, and media engagement to build public support for charter schools and advance the organization's legislative, advocacy, and growth priorities. The individual in this role is responsible for shaping ACCS's public voice, strengthening message discipline across the organization, and executing communications strategies that support policy wins, protect and elevate the charter school sector, and expand ACCS's influence statewide.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a communications professional who can think strategically, move quickly, and translate complex policy and sector issues into clear, compelling messages. The Director will develop and drive persuasive narratives, manage media relationships, lead rapid response efforts, and produce high-quality content that supports organizing, fundraising, legislative advocacy, and public engagement.

Based in Connecticut, this is a hybrid role with weekly in-person team time in Danbury and flexibility to work from ACCS sites in other parts of the state. The role requires occasional travel and reports to the CEO and Chief Strategy Officer.

How You'll Help

The Director Of Communications And Media Strategy will drive impact across the following areas:

Communications Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of ACCS's communications strategy

• Develop clear messaging, talking points, and core narratives that help schools, partners, families, and supporters speak with a shared voice

• Ensure communications are aligned across ACCS's policy, organizing, advocacy, and school support work

• Maintain a content calendar that supports the legislative session, organizational priorities, key milestones, and major campaigns

Media Relations and Public Visibility

• Serve as ACCS's day-to-day media lead and primary contact for reporters, editorial boards, producers, and other public voices across Connecticut

• Build and maintain strong media relationships that increase ACCS's visibility and strengthen public understanding of charter schools

• Pitch stories, place op-eds, secure earned media, and coordinate press events that advance ACCS's advocacy, legislative, and sector priorities

• Prepare ACCS leadership, school leaders, families, and other spokespeople for media opportunities through briefs, coaching, and interview prep

• Lead crisis communications and rapid response for breaking news, misinformation, or sector challenges

Content Development and Creative Execution

• Produce and oversee high-quality written, visual, and digital content, including press releases, statements, op-eds, briefs, newsletters, web content, and social media

• Build a steady pipeline of stories and assets including photos, videos, testimonials, and student and family stories that highlight charter school impact, family demand, and sector results

• Translate complex policy and education issues into clear, accessible materials that support advocacy, organizing, school storytelling, and public engagement

• Ensure all external communications are accurate, compelling, and aligned with ACCS's brand and messaging

Campaign Communications and Advocacy Support

• Partner with the policy team to develop clear, coordinated messaging for legislative campaigns

• Create rapid-response materials for hearings, debates, amendments, opposition narratives, and other fast-moving policy moments

• Develop advocacy toolkits and action materials, including calls to action, email blasts, graphics, scripts, and talking points

• Support school-based advocacy and public engagement events with clear messaging and ready-to-use materials

• Coordinate with coalition partners to strengthen message alignment and present a unified voice

Organizational Communications and Leadership Support

• Support internal communications that keep ACCS members, schools, partners, and staff informed and aligned

• Draft internal and external CEO communications and other leadership materials as needed

• Manage external vendors and contractors, including PR consultants, designers, videographers, and digital advertising partners

• Track communications metrics, including media hits, reach, engagement, list growth, and supporter conversion

• Build communications systems, templates, and processes that improve quality, consistency, and efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in strategic communications, media, public affairs, or campaign communications

• Demonstrated success securing earned media, developing compelling narratives, and managing high-stakes communications, with experience supporting legislative or advocacy campaigns

• Exceptional writing, editing, and message-development skills, with the ability to translate complex policy and education issues into clear, persuasive content for varied audiences

• Strong media relations skills and sound political and narrative judgment, with comfort serving as a spokesperson or media lead

• Experience in education, charter schools, public-sector communications, or a related field

• Strong digital and multimedia communications capabilities across email, social media, web, content management systems, analytics, and AI-assisted content development

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to maintain brand and message consistency, execute quickly under deadline, and manage multiple priorities

• Strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented approach, with high standards, strong follow-through, and the ability to remain calm under pressure

• Commitment to educational opportunity and honest, student-centered storytelling

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in communications, public policy, journalism, or a related field preferred

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $100,000-$130,000 annually. ACCS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, a 401(k) with employer matching, and generous paid time off.

Application

Interested and qualified applicants should apply here: https://jacqbennettconsulting.applytojob.com/apply/AJIjDnAoch/Director-Of-Communications-And-Media-Strategy. Note: the application deadline for this position is July 31, 2026. We do not guarantee review of applications submitted after this date.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging. We actively seek to build a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Director of Civic Engagement

Hybrid (Danbury, CT)

Alliance for Connecticut Charter Schools

Date Posted: 7/24/2026

Who We Are

The Alliance for Connecticut Charter Schools (ACCS) is a statewide membership-based advocacy and support organization working to strengthen Connecticut's charter sector, expand access to high-quality schools, and ensure charter students receive equitable opportunities. ACCS operates at the intersection of school quality, growth, compliance, and policy advocacy to deliver results for families and schools across the state. We work closely with our community engagement arm, LEAD, to build and mobilize grassroots support that informs and strengthens our efforts.

Position Summary

The Director of Civic Engagement will lead ACCS's statewide civic engagement and mobilization strategy through its C4 entity (EmpowerCT), building the people power needed to advance charter-friendly policies, support unfunded schools, and strengthen public and political support for high-quality public charter schools in Connecticut. This is a high-impact role for a mission-aligned leader who can operate strategically, organize quickly, and translate policy and political priorities into disciplined, measurable action.

The individual in this role is responsible for building and activating networks of alumni, families, educators, community champions, partners, and other supporters; leading field and digital mobilization; overseeing civic education and training, including ACCS's LEAD the Way candidate training program; and, when needed, managing campaign operations, including planning, staffing, field and digital programs, and efforts to get out the vote. The Director will also ensure clear compliance boundaries between C4 activities and any 501(c)(3) work.

This Connecticut-based hybrid role includes weekly in-person team time in Danbury and regular work from ACCS sites across the state, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week. The role requires regular travel throughout Connecticut, occasional out-of-state travel, and some evening and weekend availability to support events, mobilization efforts, and campaign cycles. Additional in-person requirements apply during the legislative session. The role reports to the CEO and Chief Strategy Officer.

How You'll Help

The Director of Civic Engagement will drive impact across several core areas:

Strategy, Leadership, and Performance

• Design and execute a statewide engagement and mobilization strategy aligned with ACCS priorities

• Develop annual and quarterly plans with clear goals, budgets, staffing models, and implementation timelines

• Lead and develop a small team of organizers and fellows through goal-setting, coaching, and performance management

• Manage vendors, consultants, and external partners

• Define key performance indicators and produce regular dashboards and progress updates

• Use data and feedback loops to improve recruitment, engagement, conversion, and retention across field, digital, and campaign work

• Ensure activities follow organizational brand, financial, legal, and risk-management policies

Coalitions, Partnerships, and Alumni Engagement

• Build and activate a statewide network of charter school graduates, families, and supporters

• Develop regional leadership teams and facilitate regular meetups, trainings, and rapid-response actions

• Cultivate relationships with parent leaders, faith and community groups, charter school leaders, small businesses, civic organizations, and other partners

• Coordinate joint events, statements, and advocacy efforts, aligning partners around shared messaging and goals

• Maintain a reliable CRM to support recruitment, segmentation, engagement, and re-engagement

• Train staff and partners on relevant compliance requirements and participation guidelines

Field, Digital, and Mobilization

• Plan and execute canvassing, phone and text banks, community events, and coalition activations

• Lead digital engagement across email, SMS, and social media, including content calendars, creative briefs, audience growth, and rapid response

• Organize testimony opportunities, lobby days, rallies, and other public actions

• Manage logistics, materials, staffing, approvals, and run-of-show for field and community engagement activities

LEAD the Way Candidate Training

• Lead ACCS's LEAD the Way candidate training program, including curriculum development, cohort recruitment and selection, faculty scheduling, workshops, and capstones

• Build partnerships with training organizations and issue experts to strengthen the program and expand the leadership pipeline

• Connect graduates to boards, commissions, campaigns, and other community leadership opportunities

• Track participant engagement, placement, and outcomes

Campaign Operations (C4)

• Plan and manage political campaign activity consistent with C4 requirements, including targeting, messaging, field and digital programs, volunteer recruitment, voter contact, earned media support, and efforts to get out the vote

• Hire and supervise campaign staff and consultants and manage campaign budgets, reporting, and implementation

• Use dashboards, testing, and performance data to improve engagement and turnout

• Coordinate with allied committees and coalitions while maintaining required organizational separation and documentation

• Maintain appropriate separation between C4 and 501(c)(3) resources, communications, data, and staff time

• Coordinate legal and compliance review and maintain clear controls, approvals, and time-tracking

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civic engagement, advocacy, campaigns, organizing, or coalition leadership, including experience managing teams

• Demonstrated success leading field programs and digital mobilization at a statewide or similarly complex scale including direct political campaign management

• Experience building alumni, family, supporter, or community networks and converting engagement into measurable action

• Experience designing and delivering leadership development, civic education, or candidate training programs

• Strong project and operational management skills, including managing scopes, timelines, budgets, vendors, and multiple workstreams

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to brief executives, coach staff, build alignment, and engage diverse audiences

• Working knowledge of the legal and operational distinctions between 501(c)(3) and C4 activity, including practical compliance controls

• Fluency with CRM systems, spreadsheets, dashboards, email and SMS platforms, social media scheduling tools, survey and form tools, project management platforms, and basic design or video tools

• Connecticut experience strongly preferred

• Spanish-English bilingual proficiency a plus

• Ability to travel regularly throughout Connecticut and work occasional evenings and weekends; a valid driver's license is required if operating a vehicle on behalf of ACCS

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $130,000-$170,000 annually. ACCS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, a 401(k) with employer matching, and generous paid time off.

Application

Interested and qualified applicants should apply here: https://jacqbennettconsulting.applytojob.com/apply/6fJZ6hThfl/Director-Of-Civic-Engagement. Note: the application deadline for this position is July 31, 2026. We do not guarantee review of applications submitted after this date.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging. We actively seek to build a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Account Director

Remote

ConwayStrategic

Date Posted: 7/16/2026

ConwayStrategic seeks an Account Director to serve as the strategic lead for client accounts, overseeing the development and execution of integrated communications strategies across earned, owned, paid, and digital channels. The Director is responsible for managing client relationships, providing strategic counsel, ensuring excellence in execution, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact results.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in digital communications, emerging new media trends, and media relations, with a demonstrated ability to guide clients through complex communications challenges.

Core Competencies and Responsibilities:

Client Leadership and Account Management

• Serve as the strategic lead and primary point of contact for client accounts.

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, serving as a strategic advisor and thought partner.

• Ensure client objectives are executed and delivered within approved timelines, scope, and budgets.

• Anticipate client needs and identify opportunities for strategic growth and impact.

• Lead regular client meetings, provide strategic counsel, and proactively address challenges and opportunities.

• Manage multiple client accounts simultaneously while ensuring a high standard of service and strategic excellence.

• Effectively communicate client goals, priorities, and expectations to internal teams.

• Delegate work effectively and ensure accountability across project teams.

• Review and provide quality control for client deliverables.

• Foster collaboration, problem-solving, and excellence across teams.

Communications Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of integrated communications strategies across earned, owned, paid, and digital channels.

• Oversee communications campaigns from concept through implementation and evaluation.

• Lead the development of messaging frameworks and key communications materials, translating complex issues into clear, compelling content for a variety of audiences and channels.

• Create talking points, speeches, op-eds, fact sheets, advocacy materials, digital content, and other public-facing communications.

• Conduct research and analysis to inform communications strategies and recommendations.

• Develop metrics and evaluation frameworks and present findings and recommendations to clients.

Digital Communications

• Develop, execute, and oversee integrated digital communications strategies, including social media, creator/influencer engagement, and paid digital efforts.

• Monitor emerging digital trends, platforms, technologies, and audience behaviors, identifying opportunities for clients.

• Analyze digital performance and audience engagement data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and partners executing paid media and digital advertising strategies.

Media Relations

• Create, develop, and oversee media relations strategies and plans, including identifying creative tactics, establishing clear goals and evaluation metrics;

• Draft media advisories, press releases, pitch notes, quotes, talking points, opeds, and letters to the editor;

• Lead efforts to pitch written pieces and spokespeople, and build relationships with local, state, and national media contacts at print, radio, digital, podcast, and broadcast TV outlets;

• Supervise the creation and cultivation of media lists of key journalists, ensuring they are comprehensive and up to date;

• Monitor, track, and report on media placements and successes, including metrics reports.

Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, advocacy communications, digital communications, or a related field.

• Proven experience developing and executing integrated communications campaigns.

• Demonstrated experience developing, executing, and evaluating digital communications strategies across social media, creator/influencers, and paid channels.

• Familiarity with digital analytics and communications measurement tools.

• Experience working with creators, influencers, podcast outreach, and emerging media platforms.

• Strong earned media experience, including media strategy, pitching, spokesperson preparation, and relationship-building.

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced communications environment.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and message development skills.

• Experience in presenting recommendations and strategic counsel to senior leaders and clients.

• Strong project management, organizational, and budget-management skills.

Preferred

• Experience supervising and mentoring staff.

• Experience working on public policy, advocacy, nonprofit, philanthropic, or social impact issues.

You will thrive in this role if you are someone who:

• Excels in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and can balance multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of strategic thinking and execution.

• Is comfortable leading client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor, and navigating challenges with confidence, professionalism, and sound judgment.

• Can work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and adapt quickly as client needs and external circumstances evolve.

• Brings curiosity about the evolving media landscape and understands how earned, owned, paid, digital, and emerging media channels work together to drive impact.

• Is comfortable working in a virtual environment and using online collaboration and project management tools.

• Has a commitment to and understanding of political, cultural, and social issues related to reproductive health, rights, and justice, gender justice, racial justice, and broader social justice movements.

• Is committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and justice in both client work and workplace culture.

• Values creativity, innovation, and continuous learning, while remaining focused on delivering measurable results.

• Enjoys collaborating with colleagues and contributing to a culture of accountability, trust, and shared success.

• Thrives in a low-ego, low-drama environment where people bring both excellence and generosity to their work.

Details:

• FLSA Status — Exempt.

• Location — Remote. 

• Salary — Salary range is $95,000-$105,000 and is commensurate with experience.

• Benefits — Health, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation, 12 weeks paid family leave, 401(k) with 4% match after one year, professional development and work-from-home benefits, and a family-friendly workplace.

• Women, people of color, and LGBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply: 

Please send a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and three references to Alexa Garcia-Ditta at jobs@conwaystrategic.com. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About ConwayStrategic

ConwayStrategic is a boutique communications firm that combines research, creativity, and strategy to help organizations navigate complex issues, shape conversations, and connect with the people who matter most.

Our team consists of talented, driven, curious people who have can-do attitudes, approach work with vigor and determination, learn quickly, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. We’ve led organizations and multi-million dollar campaigns, so we know industry best practices and we bring our experience in grassroots organizing, politics, policy, coalition management and more to all our client work.

ConwayStrategic has a collaborative, no-drama work setting, in which we respect each other’s work-life balance while doing what it takes to get the job done.

We offer

• Competitive salaries

• Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance with options to upgrade

• 11 paid holidays

• 401(k) with 4% employer contribution

• 12 weeks paid parental leave

• 3 weeks paid vacation to start

• Stipend to support work from home needs

• Year-end discretionary bonus

• Annual professional development stipend

Chief Communications Officer

Remote

Climate Central

Date Posted: 7/16/2026

About Climate Central

Climate Central is an independent group of scientists and science translators who research and report the facts about our changing climate and how it affects people’s lives. We use science and tech to generate thousands of local storylines and compelling visuals that make climate change relevant and show what can be done about it. We address climate science, sea level rise, extreme weather, energy, and related topics. We collaborate with journalists, TV meteorologists, digital creators, community organizations, and other trusted messengers, reaching people through local voices, digital platforms, and emerging communications channels in the US and more than 150 countries. Our research and visuals appear in thousands of TV spots and tens of thousands of other news stories each year, and our impact is growing.

About the Role

Climate Central seeks an inaugural Chief Communications Officer (CCO) to help the organization maximize its impact by ensuring its science reaches the people and communities who can drive understanding and action. Building on Climate Central’s longstanding success working with journalists and meteorologists, the CCO will help the organization broaden its communications strategy by leveraging compelling storytelling, digital creators, social and digital platforms, emerging communications channels, and new forms of trusted influence.

Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CCO will provide strategic leadership for Climate Central's Content Creations and Communications departments, including editorial, media relations, digital communications, and marketing. The CCO will oversee a team of approximately 10-12 staff while helping shape organizational strategy and bringing an audience-centered perspective to executive decision-making.

As Climate Central continues to grow its impact, the CCO will serve as the organization's executive champion for audience insight and communications strategy, helping Climate Central better understand:

• who it needs to reach

• how people discover, consume, and share information across traditional and emerging communications channels

• which messengers they trust, and

• how communications can most effectively advance the organization's mission.

Working in close partnership with the Chief Program Officer, scientific leadership, and colleagues across the organization, the CCO will help translate Climate Central's research into compelling, accurate, and impactful content. The CCO will ensure that the communications strategy and audience insights advance organizational priorities, while partnering closely with programmatic leaders to strengthen Climate Central’s engagement with trusted messengers. 

The CCO will lead the development and execution of Climate Central's communications strategy, ensuring it advances the organization's strategic priorities and amplifies its mission and impact. As the communications landscape continues to evolve, the CCO will build on Climate Central's longstanding leadership with journalists and meteorologists while expanding the organization's reach through digital creators, social and digital platforms, emerging communications channels, and new forms of trusted influence. Success in this role will be measured by Climate Central’s ability to reach and influence more people through trusted, evidence-based communications, deeper audience insight, and continued evolution in how the organization translates science into public impact.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional strategic communicator who combines deep expertise in audience insight, journalism, digital media, storytelling, and organizational leadership. They are a trusted advisor who brings an audience-centered perspective to executive decision-making while leading high-performing creative and communications teams through a rapidly evolving media landscape. They bring a track record of building high-performing teams, fostering innovation, and translating complex scientific or technical information into communications that are trusted, accessible, and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership

• Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to organizational strategy, planning, and decision-making.

• Develop and execute the communications, audience engagement, and brand components of Climate Central's organizational strategy.

• Advise the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Trustees on communications opportunities, risks, emerging trends, and reputational considerations.

• Partner with the Chief Program Officer, Chief Development Officer, Chief of Staff, and other senior leaders to ensure communications considerations are integrated into organizational strategy, product development, fundraising, and program execution.

• Bring an audience-centered perspective to organizational decision-making, helping ensure Climate Central's work remains relevant, accessible, and impactful.

• Advise the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on crisis communications and reputational issues, helping ensure Climate Central is prepared to respond effectively when needed.

Audience & Communications Strategy

• Lead efforts to strengthen Climate Central's understanding of how key audiences discover, consume, trust, and act on climate information across traditional and emerging communications channels.

• Develop audience research, analytics, message testing, and other approaches that strengthen Climate Central’s understanding of how people consume and act on information.

• Identify opportunities to expand Climate Central's reach and effectiveness by applying audience insights across communications, content, products, and partnerships.

• Establish meaningful measures of communications effectiveness and audience impact.

Content, Communications, and Storytelling

• Lead Climate Central's Content Creation and Communications functions, ensuring strong alignment among content creation, editorial strategy, media relations, social media, digital engagement, marketing, and organizational priorities.

• Oversee integrated communications plans that advance organizational goals and maximize audience impact.

• Build high-trust collaborations with science, technology, development, and program leaders and teams.

• Define and steward Climate Central's organizational narrative, messaging, and brand positioning.

• Ensure consistency, quality, and effectiveness across external communications channels and products.

• Advance executive thought leadership strategies for the CEO and other organizational leaders. 

External Influence and Trusted Messengers

• Strengthen and expand relationships with journalists, meteorologists, digital creators, media organizations, technology platforms, and other trusted messengers.

• Identify opportunities to increase the reach and impact of Climate Central's science and communications through strategic partnerships and collaborations.

• Monitor developments across media, journalism, technology, and communications fields and translate insights into organizational opportunities.

• Strengthen Climate Central's visibility, credibility, and influence among journalists, meteorologists, funders, decision-makers, and other key audiences. 

Innovation for Effectiveness

• Continuously evaluate emerging trends in media, journalism, digital platforms, artificial intelligence, audience behavior, and information ecosystems, translating insights into opportunities that increase Climate Central’s effectiveness and impact.

• Lead strategic experimentation with new storytelling formats, communications channels, technologies, partnerships, and approaches to audience engagement that increase Climate Central's reach and impact.

• Evaluate new communications approaches using audience insights and data to inform future investments and organizational strategy.

• Foster a culture of creativity, curiosity, continuous learning, and responsible risk-taking across the Content Creation and Communications teams.

• Build organizational capacity to adapt to a rapidly evolving communications landscape while maintaining Climate Central's reputation for scientific rigor, credibility, and innovation. 

Organizational Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing communications organization, including the Content Creation and Communications teams.

• Establish clear goals, priorities, decision-making processes, and performance expectations across the department.

• Manage communications budgets, consultants, agencies, and external vendors as appropriate.

• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven team culture.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an exceptional strategic communicator who is equally comfortable discussing communications strategy, audience research, digital media, creator ecosystems, newsroom dynamics, and organizational priorities. They are curious about how people consume information, energized by rapidly changing media environments, and excited by the opportunity to help Climate Central continue leading the field of climate communication. 

The strongest candidates will bring many of the following experiences and capabilities:

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in communications, journalism, media, audience development, public affairs, or related fields. 

• Experience leading communications within organizations grounded in science, research, public policy, journalism, or other evidence-based fields.

• Deep understanding of audience research, analytics, trusted messengers, media ecosystems, and the factors that influence how people discover, trust, and act on information. 

• Demonstrated success leading communications strategy in a rapidly changing media and information environment.

• Strong experience in journalism, editorial leadership, digital media, content strategy, storytelling, or audience development.

• Experience leading and developing creative, editorial, communications, or audience-focused teams.

• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, build alignment across teams, and drive strategic initiatives in complex, cross-functional environments.

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific, technical, policy, or research-based information into compelling narratives.

• Strong strategic judgment balanced with creativity, curiosity, and innovation.

• Experience serving as a trusted advisor to CEOs and executive leadership teams, influencing organizational strategy and decision-making.

• Commitment to science-based communications and Climate Central's mission. 

Compensation 

The expected starting base salary range for this position is $220,000–$240,000, with a target hiring range of approximately $228,000–$235,000 depending on experience, demonstrated capabilities, geographic location, and market factors.

Climate Central offers generous benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• More than 7 weeks of combined vacation and holidays annually

• 12 weeks of paid family leave

• 401(k) with up to 12% employer matching

• Partial college tuition support for children of eligible employees

Location and Eligibility

This position is primarily remote, in accordance with Climate Central policy. Periodic travel to headquarters in Princeton, NJ or other locations may be required for team meetings and events. 

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Climate Central is not able to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this position.

Climate Central is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

How To Apply

Please apply via this link. The position will remain open until we have identified a strong pool of candidates. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that our application process requires the submission of a resume and the completion of three questions tailored to the position. We are intentionally not asking for a cover letter, so please do not include one with your application. 

When including your education history in your resume, please remove the name of your school from your resume. You may leave your degree (e.g., “B.A. Communication”), but please remove any undergraduate or graduate school names. This is one part of our effort to assess candidates against the essential qualifications for this role and to mitigate bias in the decision making process.Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, Climate Central is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.

Integrated Campaign Specialist

Hybrid (Sacramento, CA)

California Native Plant Society

Date Posted: 7/16/2026

The Integrated Campaign Specialist is a key member of CNPS’s Public Affairs team, a multidisciplinary group leading the organization’s external and internal communications, digital strategy, public policy, public engagement, partnerships, and publications.  

In this role, you will develop and execute integrated digital campaigns that support CNPS’s conservation, policy, and organizational growth goals. You will work across channels to engage diverse audiences, drive meaningful action, and continuously improve campaign performance through data and analysis.  

CNPS’s work is centered on multi-year campaigns designed to achieve measurable, mission-driven outcomes; such as advancing legislation, growing membership and donations, and increasing public engagement. This role plays a central part in translating those priorities into coordinated campaigns that deliver results. 

You will also significantly contribute to coalition-based initiatives partnering with external organizations and providing both strategic recommendations and hands-on tactical implementation to advance shared goals related to public lands, achieving a goal of protecting 30% of California’s land and waters by 2030, increasing urban biodiversity, and climate resilience. 

This role reports to the Senior Director of Public Affairs and serves as their backup and a communications lead for the coalitions; developing and distributing agendas for meetings and tracking and following up on action items.  

This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role for a strategic communicator who can move fluidly between building campaign plans, executing tactics, and analyzing results

What You'll Do

Integrated Campaign Strategy & Execution (35%)

• Lead the development and execution of integrated campaigns aligned with CNPS’s priority initiatives. 

• Design and optimize audience journeys and conversion funnels across channels. 

• Develop and execute campaign assets (e.g., email drip campaigns, action alerts, landing pages, forms, and digital content). 

• Partner with internal teams (Conservation, Development, and Public Affairs) to drive engagement, member growth, and donations. This will include supporting the growth and activation of CNPS’s Advocacy Corps.  

• Track campaign performance and translate insights into clear, actionable improvements.   

Strategic Coalition Engagement and Support (35%) 

• Contribute to digital strategy and implementation for CNPS-led and partner coalitions. 

• Actively participate in coalition partner meetings on communications goals, objectives, and tactics. Provide input on digital engagement to drive engagement and conversions both proactively and at times of rapid response. 

• Responsible for knowing what was discussed at each meeting, what responsibilities are assigned to CNPS, and communicating these to appropriate CNPS staff. 

• Coordinate coalition and Public Affairs activities to fulfill communications and advocacy deliverables at key moments of opportunity or risk. Get things done in a strategic, timely, and creative fashion and remain adept at gathering input and feedback from multiple partners and collaborators. 

Content Strategy, Technical and Editorial Development (35%)

• Develop clear, compelling messaging and calls to action tailored to audiences at different stages of engagement using multiple platforms. 

• Manage and contribute to a multi-channel content calendar aligned with campaign priorities. 

• Conceptualize and develop campaign content deliverables including but not limited to email content, landing pages, forms, social media content, video and photo content, infographics, and more across channels, including email, web, and social media.  

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop campaign concepts and assets. 

• Contribute to broader communications efforts, including but not limited to scripting, filming and appearing on camera in CNPS’ social media videos, contributing content to CNPS’ annual and quarterly reports, and writing other communications and marketing materials. 

Physical Requirements

• This role is primarily performed in an office or remote work environment and requires prolonged use of a computer. 

• Occasional travel within California may be required, including participation in events or field trips that may involve walking on uneven terrain. 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. 

Additional Information

• This is a full-time, exempt position. 

• Standard working hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.  

• Some evening and weekend work will be required to meet deadlines and to participate in meetings and activities. 

• This is a hybrid role based in Sacramento (CA) that supports remote work while requiring weekly in-office participation for meetings and team activities.  

• Preference will be given to Sacramento or Bay Area candidates within commuting distance or to those willing to relocate.  

• We may expand consideration to other California-based candidates only if it becomes necessary to meet our hiring goals. 

• Periodic travel within California is required. 

• Work-related travel outside of Sacramento is reimbursed. 

What Success Looks Like (First 6-12 Months)

• Established conversion funnels across multiple campaigns with end-to-end plans for how to engage people online. 

• Measurable increases in engagement, advocacy actions, membership, or donations.  

• Consistent use of data and insights to improve campaign effectiveness.  

• Timely, coordinated, and proactive contributions to various coalitions.  

Who You Are

Campaign Strategy & Digital Engagement
You bring at least 6 years of experience developing and executing digital campaigns, either in-house or at an agency. You have a track record of driving measurable outcomes such as advocacy actions, donations, or audience growth. You’ve built online campaigns that have resulted in petition signatures, engagement with elected officials, donations, and more. And you understand how to move audiences from awareness to action.

Platform & Technical Expertise
You have experience working with CRM or digital engagement platforms (such as EveryAction, Blackbaud Luminate, NationBuilder, or similar tools), including building and managing automated email campaigns. You are comfortable working in CMS platforms like WordPress, and you are a regular and proficient user of analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Search Console) to inform performance.

Content & Messaging Development
You are a strong writer who can translate complex topics into clear, engaging, and audience-appropriate content. You can adapt messaging across channels and craft effective calls to action aligned with different stages of engagement.

Analytics & Performance Optimization
You are comfortable working with data to evaluate campaign effectiveness, identify trends, and recommend improvements. You take a test-and-learn approach and continuously refine your work based on results.

Collaboration & Coordination
You are an effective collaborator who can work across teams and with external partners, including coalitions. You are organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining clarity and follow-through.

Policy & Mission Alignment
You bring familiarity with public policy, advocacy, or issue-based campaigns, or a strong interest in learning. You are motivated to apply your skills to conservation, biodiversity, and public lands work.

Work Style & Values
You are self-directed, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hybrid environment. You bring a collaborative mindset and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Education & Experience
A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Relevant professional experience may substitute for a degree on a year-for-year basis. We encourage candidates who meet many, but not all of these qualifications to apply.

Nice to Have

• Fluency in Spanish or other languages widely spoken in California. 

• Experience with nonprofits, advocacy, or membership-based organizations. 

• Familiarity with native plants, conservation, public lands, or biodiversity topics. 

What You'll Get

• Compensation: A starting annual salary between $76,876.76 and $82,845.41. Reflecting CNPS's commitment to competitive, fair, and transparent compensation, we publish the full potential starting pay ranges for new hires and do not negotiate hiring bonuses. 

• Performance Based Compensation Increases: Employees may receive up to a 3.8% performance-based annual salary increase. 

• Health Insurance: 100% coverage of employee premiums for health (Kaiser or Anthem), life, dental, and vision insurance. 

• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with up to 6% matching contributions, available immediately upon employment. 

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Dependent Care Account (DCA), and Transportation Savings Account (TSA). 

• Paid Leave: 13 holidays, 12 sick/wellness days, and 15 vacation days. 

• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid supplemental parental leave, after one year of employment. 

• Work-from-Home Support: CNPS-issued laptop, a $750 home office stipend, and a $60/month telework stipend. 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Comprehensive support for employees and their families.  

• Professional Development: Annual budget of $500 and 32 hours for professional development opportunities. 

• Team Building: Attendance at semiannual staff team-building events. 

• Community: Complimentary CNPS Society membership. 

• Meaningful Impact: Join a team where your work genuinely supports the planet – cape optional!

About California Native Plant Society

The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is a statewide non-profit conservation organization with more than 13,000 members in 35 chapters across California and Baja California Norte, Mexico. Founded in 1965, the mission of CNPS is to protect California’s native plants and their natural habitats, today and into the future, through science, education, stewardship, gardening, and advocacy. Native plants are the foundation of California’s globally significant biodiversity. CNPS is meeting this critical moment for biodiversity and climate action by supporting and catalyzing statewide efforts to conserve public lands, save sensitive species and habitats, and create thriving native plant habitats in our urban spaces and wildlands. 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
At California Native Plant Society, we have a responsibility to address both structural and cultural barriers to experiencing nature and participating in the native plant community. We do so by integrating the values of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) into every facet of our organization and our work. These values inform who we are and how we operate as volunteers, staff, and partners. To learn more about our vision for DEIJ, we welcome you to read our public facing statements and resources here.

Equal Opportunity Policy

CNPS’s policy is to afford equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. This policy demonstrates CNPS's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that values different perspectives and fosters belonging. To better understand the demographic profile of applicants, CNPS requests candidates to fill out the volunteer questionnaire that is part of the application form. Your responses will remain confidential, anonymized, and not shared with the hiring committee. 

Vice President, Marketing and Communications

Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA)

California Community Foundation

Date Posted: 7/16/2026

About California Community Foundation (CCF)

The California Community Foundation is one of the largest and most influential philanthropic institutions in the Greater Los Angeles region. We connect donor generosity with community wisdom to create lasting, equitable change — mobilizing resources, building civic infrastructure, and amplifying the voices of the communities most impacted by systemic inequity. CCF’s 2025–2035 Strategic Framework centers transformational philanthropy, and every function of the organization — including marketing, communications, and storytelling — plays a direct role in advancing that mission.

Learn more about CCF at www.calfund.org.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer and working closely with the President/CEO and senior leadership, the Vice President of Marketing and Communications will serve as CCF’s most senior brand and narrative leader and Chief Storyteller. At a pivotal moment for one of Los Angeles’ most important civic institutions, this leader will elevate how CCF tells its story, communicates its impact, and engages donors, community partners, civic leaders, media, and the broader public. Building on a strong foundation of community impact and storytelling, the VP will bring greater clarity, cohesion, strategy, and brand discipline to ensure CCF’s communications consistently reflect its mission, values, philanthropic leadership, and distinctive role in the region.

The VP will hold enterprise-wide responsibility for institutional voice, messaging, and brand strategy, setting the standard for how CCF communicates across channels, audiences, and high-profile moments. Leading a multidisciplinary team across earned media, brand and digital marketing, and storytelling, this leader will develop and execute integrated strategies that amplify CCF’s mission, sharpen its value proposition, strengthen brand continuity, and deepen engagement across diverse constituencies. As a trusted advisor to the President/CEO and senior leadership, the VP will help shape CCF’s voice in moments of opportunity and complexity, preparing leaders with timely, nuanced, and compelling messaging while ensuring communications are proactive, aligned, and connected to a larger institutional vision.

This is a compelling opportunity for a creative, strategic, and enterprise-minded marketing and communications leader to build a best-in-class function at an organization with extraordinary reach, relevance, and purpose. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of Greater Los Angeles, including its communities, power dynamics, and civic, cultural, and political landscape, along with sound judgment in complex and high-visibility environments. While deep philanthropy experience is not required, the successful candidate will understand how marketing and communications can build trust, strengthen institutional identity, invite people into the work, and expand impact. Committed to equity and social justice, this leader will be skilled at managing teams and external partners, navigating complexity, and helping shape the next chapter of CCF’s voice, presence, and leadership in Los Angeles.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Communication and Cross-Foundation Leadership

• Serve as the primary communications advisor and thought partner to the President/CEO, providing direct support on speeches, public remarks, op-eds, and high-visibility messaging that shapes CCF’s civic and philanthropic standing.

• Extend executive communications support beyond the Office of Philanthropy — partnering with the Chief of Staff, Chief Impact Officer, Chief People Officer, CFO, and other senior leaders to ensure consistent voice, framing, and quality across all CEO- and SLT-facing communications, regardless of originating department.

• Act as a foundation-wide resource on communications strategy, counseling senior leaders across divisions on positioning, audience, and messaging risk for their respective initiatives, launches, and public-facing moments.

• Build and maintain trusted working relationships with fellow members of the Senior Leadership Team, establishing the VP as the go-to partner for communications counsel on cross-departmental initiatives, Board matters, and organization-wide announcements.

• Ensure executive and Board-facing communications — regardless of which department originates them — reflect a single, coherent institutional voice consistent with CCF’s strategic framework and brand standards.

• Develop scalable systems (templates, style guides, review workflows) that allow other departments to draft strong first versions of their own communications while preserving centralized quality control and institutional consistency.

Strategic Leadership & Departmental Management

• Design and lead the department’s integrated communications, marketing, and storytelling strategy, aligned with CCF’s 2025–2035 Strategic Framework and organizational priorities across all divisions.

• Serve as a senior institutional spokesperson; represent CCF with media, donor audiences, and civic partners with credibility and fluency.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of directors and officers spanning earned media, storytelling, brand, digital, and content operations — investing in individual growth, fostering a collaborative culture, and building clear succession pathways within the department.

• Oversee the management of contracted support — including photographers, Spanish-language translators, and specialized consultants — as embedded partners within the department.

• Own the department’s budget, vendor relationships, and operational infrastructure.

• Hold enterprise-wide decision rights over institutional voice, messaging, and communications standards — ensuring consistency, quality, and mission alignment across all CCF divisions, not just the Office of Philanthropy.

• Serve as a close and trusted strategic partner to the President/CEO — advising on positioning, narrative framing, and communications approach in high-stakes civic, donor, and reputational moments.

Brand, Messaging & Institutional Voice

• Develop and steward CCF’s brand identity — ensuring consistent, mission-aligned messaging across all external touchpoints, channels, and audiences.

• Craft compelling and concise institutional messaging that reflects CCF’s commitment to advancing systemic change and the advancement of all Angelenos.

• Lead executive communications, including speeches, op-eds, and thought leadership content for the CEO and senior leadership.

• Oversee the development and execution of keynote addresses, remarks, talking points, and Board communications for the CEO, CPO, and senior leadership across donor convenings, community events, Board presentations, and public platforms — ensuring every high-profile moment is strategically positioned and flawlessly executed.

• Direct and assign all institutional writing — including speeches, op-eds, executive correspondence, Board communications, newsletter content, and campaign materials — ensuring consistent voice, tone, and strategic alignment across authors.

• Own reputation management strategy — anticipating reputational risks, navigating politically and civically sensitive dynamics, and serving as the senior decision-maker in crisis communications and rapidly evolving situations.

• Develop and maintain a master content and editorial calendar that coordinates keynotes, publications, campaigns, and internal communications across all channels and organizational moments.

Editorial Direction & Writing Management

• Manage a writing roster of staff and contracted writers, providing editorial direction, feedback, and quality control to ensure all outputs meet CCF’s standards for clarity, impact, and mission alignment.

• Assign and oversee writing across the department — distributing work across in-house staff and contracted talent based on capacity, expertise, and strategic priority.

• Establish and uphold editorial standards, style guidelines, and approval workflows that govern all written outputs across the Office of Philanthropy and institutional communications.

Storytelling & Community-Centered Narrative

• Champion storytelling as the connective tissue across philanthropy, impact, and marketing — ensuring that grantee and community narratives fuel earned media, donor communications, and public understanding of CCF’s work.

• Work collaboratively across CCF’s departments, including the Impact Team and Office of Philanthropy, to surface and amplify stories that celebrate grantees and illustrate the Foundation’s regional impact.

• Lead internal communications strategy, serving as the connective tissue between the Office of Philanthropy, the Impact Team, and the broader organization — translating departmental priorities and institutional developments into clear, timely staff-facing communications.

• Ensure storytelling reflects the full diversity of Los Angeles communities, with particular attention to communities experiencing systemic inequity, including immigrant families and other historically underserved populations.

Marketing, Donor Engagement & Audience Development

• Design and execute marketing strategies that engage current and prospective donors, clearly articulate CCF’s value proposition, and directly support fundraising goals — with a clear line of accountability to donor cultivation, stewardship, and conversion outcomes.

• Drive brand visibility and digital growth through effective audience targeting, social media strategy, content campaigns, and channel optimization.

• Advance visibility opportunities for CCF leadership, Board members, and the donor community — including thought leadership placement, events, and earned media.

• Partner closely with Philanthropic Impact Advisors and the CPO to ensure communications strategies support donor cultivation, stewardship, and conversion.

Media Relations & External Engagement

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets across the Greater Los Angeles region and relevant national platforms.

• Lead proactive earned media strategy including press releases, rapid response, media pitching, and editorial placement.

• Maximize all external engagement opportunities — ensuring CCF is visible, credible, and proactively shaping public understanding of its work and civic role.

• Monitor market trends, audience feedback, and the media landscape to inform strategic decision-making and adapt positioning as needed.

First Year Priorities (Months 1–12)

Success in the first year will be defined by the following priorities and outcomes:

Months 1–3: Listen, Learn & Establish Presence

• Conduct a comprehensive communications audit, assessing brand presence, media relationships, content performance, and digital metrics across all channels.

• Build trusted relationships with the President/CEO, CPO, Board leadership, and key cross-functional partners; establish clear communications protocols and decision-rights frameworks.

• Assess team structure, capabilities, and culture; identify immediate capacity or talent gaps and develop a plan to address them.

Months 4–6: Build, Align & Activate

• Develop and begin executing an integrated communications and brand strategy aligned to CCF’s 2025–2035 Strategic Framework, with clear audience segmentation and channel strategies.

• Strengthen and activate CCF’s media relationships, securing meaningful earned media placements that advance CCF’s visibility and mission narrative in Los Angeles and beyond.

• Establish or refresh editorial standards, approval workflows, and a master content calendar that coordinates across all channels and institutional moments.

Months 7–12: Demonstrate Impact & Set the Standard

• Demonstrate measurable growth in key metrics: media placements and impressions, digital audience growth, donor engagement rates, and overall brand awareness in the philanthropic and civic sectors.

• Deliver a cohesive and compelling donor engagement communications strategy, visibly contributing to fundraising and cultivation outcomes in partnership with the CPO and Philanthropic Impact Advisors.

• Be recognized internally and externally as CCF’s institutional voice authority — a trusted leader, thought partner, and cultural steward for the organization’s reputation and narrative.

Leadership Competencies and Qualifications 

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned marketing, communications, and storytelling leader with the strategic judgment, regional fluency, and management experience needed to elevate CCF’s voice, visibility, and engagement across Los Angeles. Candidates should bring at least 10 years of progressive experience in communications, marketing, public affairs, or a related discipline, including at least five years in senior leadership roles managing multidisciplinary teams in complex organizations.

A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Affairs, or a related field is required; a master’s degree or equivalent advanced credential is preferred. This leader will bring a sophisticated understanding of integrated communications, brand strategy, media relations, donor and stakeholder engagement, and community-centered storytelling. They will be both a strategic advisor and a hands-on leader, able to guide an in-house team, manage external creative and communications partners, and work effectively across a complex, mission-driven organization.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate many of the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:

Strategic Communications, Brand, and Reputation Leadership

Candidates must bring a strong track record of developing and leading integrated communications and marketing strategies across digital and traditional channels. This includes experience with brand management, institutional messaging, earned media strategy, press relations, rapid response communications, and analytics-informed audience engagement. The successful candidate will have experience overseeing reputation management and crisis communications, particularly in high-profile, politically sensitive, civic-facing, or community-centered environments. They will bring sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to anticipate issues, prepare leadership, and ensure that communications are clear, timely, and aligned with CCF’s mission and values.

Storytelling, Executive Communications, and Audience Engagement

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional writer, editor, and verbal communicator with the ability to develop compelling content across a wide range of formats, including executive-level messaging, media pitches, public speeches, donor communications, digital content, and institutional narratives. This leader will bring strong storytelling instincts and the ability to identify, shape, and deploy narratives that connect mission to impact. They will understand how to tailor messages for different audiences, translate complex work into accessible and inspiring communications, and ensure that CCF’s stories reflect both the breadth of its community impact and the distinctiveness of its role in Los Angeles. Experience developing donor or stakeholder communications in a fundraising, development, or philanthropic context is preferred.

Los Angeles Civic, Community, and Media Fluency

Deep knowledge of the Greater Los Angeles region is required, including its communities, civic landscape, media ecosystem, and social, economic, and cultural dynamics. The successful candidate will understand how institutions show up in Los Angeles, how to build trust with diverse communities, and how to position CCF as a credible, responsive, and values-driven civic leader. Experience working in philanthropy, nonprofit, community development, or civic sector settings is preferred. Familiarity with philanthropic sector trends, donor psychology, and donor-advised fund holder engagement is also preferred.

Equity, Cultural Competency, and Community-Centered Practice

The successful candidate will bring strong cultural competency and the ability to engage authentically with diverse communities. Professional working proficiency in Spanish is required, including the ability to review and guide Spanish-language content, communications, and community engagement. A demonstrated commitment to racial equity, social justice, and community-centered communications practice is essential. This leader will bring humility, care, and intentionality to the work, ensuring that CCF’s communications reflect the communities it serves and uphold the Foundation’s values.

Digital Strategy, Systems, and Marketing Technology

Candidates should bring experience with digital content strategy, social media platforms, audience analytics, and marketing tools that support engagement, visibility, and measurement. The successful candidate will understand how to use data and insights to shape content strategy, strengthen audience development, and assess the effectiveness of communications efforts. Proficiency with content management systems, CRM platforms, and marketing automation tools is preferred.

Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration

This leader will have demonstrated experience managing both in-house staff and contracted talent, including photographers, translators, consultants, and other creative partners. They will build and sustain effective working relationships across CCF, including the Impact Team, Grants Management, the Office of Philanthropy, and the Office of the CEO. They will contribute to a high-performing, inclusive team culture within the Marketing, Communications, and Storytelling department and bring a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to working across the Foundation. The successful candidate will share expertise, time, and institutional knowledge generously; respond to internal and external stakeholders with professionalism and agility; and demonstrate flexibility as organizational priorities evolve. They will be a trusted partner to colleagues and senior leaders, ensuring that communications are coordinated, consistent, timely, and mission-driven.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $244,000 – $258,000 with a generous benefits package.

Contact

DSG | Koya has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Express interest in this role by filling out our Talent Profile or emailing the search team directly at CCF_VPMC@dsgco.com. All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential.

DSG | Koya is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email NPSIpractice@dsgco.com. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

California Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.

About DSG | Koya

DSG | Koya, a DSG Global company, is the nation’s premier search firm dedicated to mission-driven leadership. Since its founding in 2004, DSG | Koya has had an exclusive focus on mission-driven clients and was founded on the belief that the right leader can transform an organization and have a deep and measurable impact on our world. DSG | Koya works with nonprofits & NGOs, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.

DSG Global is consistently recognized by Forbes on its top 10 list of “America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms” and is an industry leader in recruiting transformational leaders for a changing world. The firm is deliberately different in its approach, with best-in-class teams who have decades of experience in cultivating inclusive leaders, understanding the dimensions of diversity, and building equitable teams.

Learn more about DSG | Koya via the firm's website.

Senior Director of Communications

Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA)

California Community Foundation

Date Posted: 7/16/2026

About California Community Foundation (CCF)

The California Community Foundation is one of the largest and most influential philanthropic institutions in the Greater Los Angeles region, managing nearly $2.3 billion in assets across approximately 1,900 funds. With 110 years of service to Los Angeles County, CCF connects donors, nonprofits, and community partners to advance a vision where all people in LA have access to a good life. Guided by its 2025–2035 Strategic Framework — anchored in five priorities spanning basic needs, economic opportunity, resilient communities, civic voice, and healing and renewal — CCF operates as Los Angeles' most trusted partner in transformational philanthropy.

Learn more about CCF at www.calfund.org.

The Opportunity

The Senior Director of Communications is a senior leader within CCF’s Marketing, Communications & Storytelling team, responsible for helping shape and execute the Foundation’s communications strategy at a time when the function is growing in both visibility and importance. Reporting to the Vice President, Marketing and Communications this leader will bring focus, consistency, and executional excellence to CCF’s internal and external communications, ensuring the Foundation communicates with clarity, discipline, and purpose across audiences. Serving as an important bridge between CCF’s institutional narrative and its many stakeholders, including donors, community partners, media, policymakers, civic leaders, staff, and the broader public, the Senior Director will translate the Foundation’s mission, strategy, and priorities into compelling messages that reflect the breadth, urgency, and impact of CCF’s work across Los Angeles.

The Senior Director will lead CCF’s external communications function, including media relations, earned and owned media strategy, public affairs positioning, thought leadership, and rapid-response communications. This leader will also play a central role in strengthening the Foundation’s executive communications infrastructure, developing speeches, talking points, briefings, keynote remarks, op-eds, ghostwritten materials, internal messages, and messaging frameworks for the CEO and senior leadership. Working closely with the CEO, senior leaders, the Vice President, and the broader communications team, the Senior Director will help create shared language across the Foundation, guide day-to-day communications priorities, and ensure that stories, announcements, social media, donor communications, internal updates, and external messaging reinforce a consistent and compelling institutional narrative.

This role requires a highly skilled, hands-on communications strategist and exceptional writer with deep experience in institutional communications, executive voice writing, media strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting senior executives in complex environments, such as a president’s office, elected office, university, agency, nonprofit, or mission-driven institution, and will bring the judgment, responsiveness, discretion, and message discipline required for high-stakes communications. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications practitioner who thrives close to the work, brings both polish and practicality to a fast-moving environment, and is energized by the chance to help build a more integrated communications function while elevating how CCF communicates its purpose, impact, and leadership across Los Angeles.

Key Responsibilities

External Communications & Media Relations

• Lead CCF's earned media strategy, building and maintaining relationships with journalists, editors, and producers across local, regional, and national outlets covering philanthropy, civic affairs, and Los Angeles.

• Serve as the primary media contact for the Foundation, coordinating interview requests, preparing spokespeople, and managing press inquiries with speed and strategic judgment.

• Draft and edit press releases, media advisories, op-eds, statements, and rapid response communications on behalf of CCF and its executive leadership.

• Monitor the media landscape for opportunities to amplify CCF's voice on issues relevant to the Foundation's mission and strategic framework priorities.

• Manage crisis communications in coordination with the VP, Marketing and Communications and Chief Philanthropy Officer, ensuring consistent messaging and stakeholder confidence during sensitive moments.

Executive Communications

• Develop and maintain CCF's executive communications infrastructure — including standing messaging frameworks, talking points, and institutional narrative documents — for use by the CEO and senior leaders across internal and external settings.

• Write and edit executive-level content including keynote remarks, Board presentations, op-eds, bylined articles, stakeholder letters, and public testimonies.

• Prepare the CEO and other senior leaders for media interviews, panel appearances, speaking engagements, and high-stakes donor or community conversations.

• Build a deep understanding of the CEO's voice, priorities, and communication style to serve as a trusted ghostwriter and strategic communications advisor.

• Collaborate with the Office of Philanthropy to develop donor-facing executive correspondence that reflects CCF's institutional voice and strengthens philanthropic relationships.

Donor & Stakeholder Communications

• Partner with the Office of Philanthropy to develop communications that support donor engagement, stewardship, and retention — including newsletters, impact updates, policy communications, and event materials.

• Translate complex programmatic, policy, or investment-related content into clear, accessible communications for donor audiences with varying levels of philanthropic sophistication.

• Support the development of communications around CCF's grantmaking portfolios, including crisis response, civic engagement, and community investment narratives.

• Collaborate on the development of the Annual Report, CCF website content, and other flagship publications.

Brand, Content & Storytelling

• Champion CCF's brand voice and storytelling standards across all communications channels — ensuring consistency, clarity, and mission alignment.

• Work in close partnership with the MCaS team to develop content strategies that integrate communications across earned, owned, and shared media platforms.

• Commission and edit long-form content, community stories, and donor impact narratives that bring CCF's work to life for diverse audiences.

• Ensure all communications reflect CCF's values of equity, inclusion, and community partnership — and are responsive to the lived realities of Los Angeles County residents.

Marketing Strategy & Oversight

• Provide strategic oversight and editorial direction for CCF's marketing function, ensuring all marketing activity is aligned with institutional priorities, brand standards, and audience needs across the donor, community, and public-facing landscape.

• Partner with the VP, MCaS to develop and execute integrated marketing strategies that advance CCF's visibility, donor engagement, and community awareness goals.

• Oversee the development of marketing materials across print, digital, and event channels — including campaign assets, collateral, advertising, and sponsorship materials — ensuring consistency of voice, message, and design standards.

• Lead campaign planning and execution for key institutional moments, including year-end giving, scholarship seasons, major convenings, and strategic framework milestones.

• Manage and optimize CCF's digital marketing presence in coordination with the MCaS team, including email marketing, website content strategy, and paid and organic digital channels.

• Track and report on marketing performance metrics, translating data into insights that inform future strategy and resource allocation.

• Ensure marketing content reflects CCF's equity values and is culturally responsive to the diverse communities and donor audiences CCF serves across Los Angeles County. 

Team Leadership & Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Supervise and develop communications team members as assigned, providing mentorship, editorial oversight, and professional growth opportunities.

• Serve as a senior communications resource and thought partner across CCF departments — including Impact, Finance, and Operations — for high-stakes internal and external communications needs.

• Contribute to departmental planning, goal-setting, and performance measurement within the MCaS team.

• Model CCF's culture of collaboration, excellence, and community accountability in all internal and external interactions.

Leadership Competencies and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished communications leader, exceptional writer, and trusted strategic partner with the judgment, creativity, and presence to help elevate CCF’s voice across Los Angeles and beyond. This leader will bring 8–12 years of progressive communications experience, including significant time in a senior communications, public affairs, editorial, or related leadership role, and a demonstrated ability to translate complex organizational priorities into clear, compelling, and values-aligned communications. Experience in a philanthropic, nonprofit, civic, or mission-driven institutional context is strongly preferred, along with deep familiarity with the Los Angeles media, civic, and community landscape.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate many of the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:

Exceptional Writing, Editing, and Editorial Judgment

The successful candidate will be an outstanding writer and editor with a portfolio that demonstrates versatility across formats, including executive speeches and remarks, op-eds, donor correspondence, media materials, internal communications, and institutional narratives. They will bring strong editorial instincts, sound judgment, and the ability to shape messaging that is clear, nuanced, timely, and aligned with CCF’s mission, values, and voice.

Executive Communications and Trusted Leadership Support

This leader will have demonstrated experience writing in multiple executive voices and serving as a trusted ghostwriter and communications advisor for senior organizational leaders. They will be able to distill leadership priorities into compelling messages, prepare executives for high-visibility moments, and support communications that strengthen clarity, confidence, and alignment across internal and external audiences.

Media Relations, Public Affairs, and Issues Management

The ideal candidate will bring meaningful experience in media relations, including proactive pitching, message development, spokesperson preparation, and crisis communications management. They will understand how to position an organization thoughtfully in the public sphere, anticipate reputational opportunities and risks, and help ensure that CCF’s communications are strategic, responsive, and grounded in sound judgment.

Relationship Building and Stakeholder Engagement

The successful candidate will bring strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with senior leaders, donors, community partners, civic leaders, media contacts, and internal colleagues. They will be a collaborative and emotionally intelligent leader who can listen well, navigate complexity, and work across relationships to advance shared priorities and strengthen CCF’s visibility and impact.

Mission Alignment and Civic Leadership Orientation

The ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to mission-driven work and an understanding of how communications can advance community impact, civic engagement, and institutional leadership. Experience with community foundations, donor-advised fund programs, philanthropic services organizations, or related models would be especially valuable. Familiarity with CCF’s Strategic Framework priorities, including Meeting Basic Needs, Building Economic Opportunity, Safe, Resilient, and Connected Communities, Communities Have a Voice, and Healing and Renewal, would be a plus. Experience managing editorial or communications teams and bilingual communications skills, particularly Spanish, would also be highly valued.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $207,000 - $224,000 with a generous benefits package.

Contact

DSG | Koya has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Express interest in this role by filling out our Talent Profile or emailing the search team directly at CCF_SDOC@dsgco.com. All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential.

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California Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.

About DSG | Koya

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