Marketing and Communications Associate

Remote

Food for Climate League

Date Posted: 5/27/2025

Food for Climate League is a trailblazing, women-led 501(c)(3) working to make climate-smart eating the norm. We use narrative and behavioral science to align nutritious and sustainable food choices to people's core needs, values, and priorities.

We’re looking for a creative and resourceful digital marketer and storyteller with previous experience bringing content to life and a strategic mindset for connecting with funders, foodservice operators, media, or others shaping the future of food and climate. You’ll work closely with our Director of Communications and Content to manage day-to-day communications—across social media, email, our website, and press outreach—with a clear focus on driving engagement and moving people to action.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and help implement communications strategies—drawing on audience insights, trends, and internal collaboration—to connect our work with the people we aim to reach

• Plan and create effective content for social media, emails, our website, and campaigns—ensuring consistency in voice and messaging

• Draft and edit written materials including blogs, newsletters, and public-facing reports

• Assist with media outreach, PR coordination, and monitoring of engagement and performance metrics

• Maintain email lists, segment audiences, and support campaign tracking

• Help manage the website and digital content systems, including calendars and asset libraries

• Collaborate with internal teams to align communications with program goals and timelines

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in digital marketing and communications, social media management, or content creation

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field

• Experience in the nonprofit sector is a plus

Skills and Competencies

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills

• Familiarity with communications tools (e.g., Zapier, Mailchimp, Canva) is a plus

• Proficiency with Google platforms and website management platforms (e.g., Squarespace)

• Comfort with social video editing tools 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Creative and detail-oriented, with strong visual storytelling skills

• Self-starter and idea generator - takes initiative and can work independently 

• Ability to craft effective AI prompts to generate accurate, relevant, and engaging responses

• Commitment to working collaboratively with a small team of motivated individuals

• Understanding of food systems issues and interest in food systems change is a plus

Please complete the questionnaire and e-mail your resume and cover letter to Sandip Amin with subject line, "Marketing & Communications Associate" to indicate your interest in joining our team.

Start Date: June 2025
Reporting To: Director of Communications & Content
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000
Location: Remote
Hours:  Full-time
Benefits: 

• Health, vision, and dental

• Flexible working hours, required overlap of at least five Central time zone hours

• Tech stipend 

• Annual professional development stipend

• PTO package + offices closed for 2 weeks at calendar year end

The negative impacts of climate and nutrition access disproportionately impact the most marginalized people in society, including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ people. Because we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Vice President, Strategic Communications and Narrative

Sacramento or Oakland, CA

The California Endowment

Date Posted: 5/22/2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The California Endowment (The Endowment) is a private, statewide health foundation established in 1996 whose mission is to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians. We envision a California that leads the nation as a powerful and conscientious voice for wellness, inclusion, and shared prosperity.

Headquartered in downtown Los Angeles, the Endowment has regional offices in Sacramento, Oakland, Fresno and San Diego, with staff working throughout the state. We challenge the conventional wisdom that medical settings and individual choices are solely responsible for people’s health. We believe that health happens in neighborhoods, schools, and with prevention.

We are seeking a visionary and collaborative Vice President of Strategic Communications and Narrative (VP of Strategic Communications and Narrative) to play a leadership role in developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive communications and narrative strategies that amplify community-driven solutions, shift beliefs and power, and drive systems change to advance racial and health equity and health access for marginalized populations across California.

The ideal candidate will be a creative and accomplished leader with experience in change management and a successful track record leading teams and organizations to develop and advance effective and impactful communications and narrative strategies. The VP of Strategic Communications and Narrative should be a passionate advocate for the vision of the Endowment, a committed and engaged team leader, a collaborative thought partner, and an exceptional spokesperson and ambassador. The new VP will lead a team that will provide the full range of communications and narrative functions within the organization and will work in close partnership with leadership and programming staff.

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the VP of Strategic Communications and Narrative will be based in one of The Endowment’s offices – ideally in Oakland or Sacramento – with occasional opportunities to work remotely. The role will require moderate domestic travel and in-person meetings.

ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT

Building on more than three decades of work to expand access to affordable, quality health care for all Californians, The California Endowment is committed to creating a state that leads the nation in wellness, inclusion, and shared prosperity. Since our founding in 1996, we have pursued our mission to increase access to health care for underserved individuals and communities while advancing lasting improvements in the overall health of all Californians. To date, we have awarded more than 22,000 grants totaling over $2.9 billion to organizations serving diverse rural, urban, inland and coastal communities throughout the state.

OUR CORE VALUES

• We believe every Californian deserves health, wellness, and justice.

• We believe those who are most impacted by health inequities are best positioned to lead in the solutions.

• We are committed to diversity, inclusion, mutual respect and transparency.

• We value youth leadership and champion marginalized voices.

• We recognize the impact of trauma on both individual and community health outcomes.

• We value learning through action.

• We embrace strategies aimed at building power in communities of color and marginalized communities.

This is an exciting and pivotal moment for The Endowment. Brenda Solórzano assumed the role of President and CEO with a bold vision to embed the principles of trust-based philanthropy into everything we do, at a time when the people, organizations, and communities we serve are contending with significant challenges brought by shifting federal policies, economic uncertainty, persistent racial and health inequities, political and civic polarization, and natural disasters. To achieve our vision, we must navigate change deftly and with care, respond nimbly and strategically to effectively tackle emerging challenges, leverage our influence to advance key narratives and drive positive change, and always maintain laser focus on a shared vision for the future. 

OUR APPROACH AND IMPACT

The Endowment’s 10-year, $2 billion strategic plan to advance a vision of a more equitable California began in 2021 and was built on the foundational belief that where we live, our race, and our income play a major part in determining our health status and life expectancy. The legacy of racial and economic segregation, anti-immigrant policies, and other historical factors are an undeniable reality that low-income communities and communities of color across California face. These realities can and should be changed, and The Endowment works closely with our grantee partners in pursuit of this change.

More information about The California Endowment may be found at: www.calendow.org.

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

The VP of Strategic Communications and Narrative will lead our efforts to shape the narrative around health and racial equity in California. They will lead The Endowment’s efforts to drive systems change by leveraging communications and narrative strategies to amplify community-driven solutions that shift beliefs and power. They will cultivate a consistent brand that is recognized and respected, build our influence and relationships with policymakers and community leaders, and advance narratives that serve our strategic goals while pushing back on those that undermine them. They will build collaborative relationships, and they will actively cultivate opportunities to increase the visibility, influence, and impact of The Endowment, our strategic initiatives, our grantee partners, and the issues about which we all care deeply.

Internally, the VP of Strategic Communications and Narrative will drive operational excellence by ensuring clear, consistent, high quality, enterprise-wide communications; advancing a culture of transparency and collaboration; implementing effective administrative and operational processes to support effective communications; designing, implementing, and ensuring consistent alignment with The Endowment’s brand and voice; and fostering the teamwork and collaboration required to manage intersecting work occurring at local, regional, and statewide levels.

Specifically, the VP of Strategic Communications and Narrative can expect to engage with the following opportunities:

Institutional Communications

• Lead the relaunch of The Endowment’s brand, brand voice, and brand narrative in alignment with our mission to advance health equity and health access for marginalized populations across California. Ensure organizational-wide alignment with The Endowment’s brand standards and narrative strategy in all communications, cultivating a shared understanding and consistent expression of our values and voice.

• Proactively position The Endowment as a trusted, equity-driven, and forward-thinking leader in the health philanthropy space by advancing strategies that build credibility, influence, and engagement with internal and external stakeholders. Lead a high-impact communications team with clear ownership over key areas such as narrative development, content strategy, grantmaking communications, digital engagement, media relations, and internal communications.

• Provide strategic partnership and support to The Endowment’s senior staff (Chief Executive Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Operations and Finance Officer, and Chief Investments Officer) to increase the organization’s visibility and thought leadership, particularly related to health equity, power building, and trust-based philanthropy.

• Develop and manage an organization-wide internal communications function that drives “all staff” communications, including newsletters, announcements, meetings, and events.

• Lead the development and oversee timely implementation of a crisis communications strategy and plan that includes standard protocols for rapid response and interventions during critical external flashpoints. Proactively monitor and identify issues that may require a crisis response.

External Communications

• Lead the development, implementation, and coordination of The Endowment’s external communications strategies and campaigns to advance the priorities and goals of The Endowment and of our grantee partners. The plan should be informed by internal stakeholders across the enterprise, grantee partners, and other key stakeholders germane to California power-building and narrative efforts around health equity.

• Monitor and assess developments within the broader philanthropic, policy, and public discourse landscapes to identify opportunities for The Endowment to engage, inform, and influence critical audiences through innovative and equity-centered communication strategies. Maintain productive and collaborative relationships throughout the enterprise to identify, assess, and support strategic communication needs and opportunities to supplement and enhance local, regional, and state efforts in the ecosystem and/or with grantee partners.

• Develop and execute an earned media and public relations strategy to help shift the health equity narrative in California and amplify the efforts and impact of The Endowment and our grantee partners.

• Within the context of the organization’s broader communications strategy, support the ongoing refinement of equity-informed narrative work that helps shift beliefs and public discourse, supporting collective action and systems change across California’s communities.

Policy and Advocacy

• Oversee policy and advocacy efforts and aligned communications campaigns designed to advance critical issues at the state, regional, and local levels.

Communications Grantmaking

• Partner with and advise Program & Partnerships, Policy, and Investment functions to leverage the full power of strategic communications, narrative and culture, and healthy media ecosystems to advance The Endowment’s strategic goals.

• Collaborate with Program & Partnerships, Policy, and Investment teams to design and implement “beyond the check” opportunities to utilize communications as a lever to drive change.

• Ensure protocols and plans for a consistent feedback loop of collaboration, measurement, efficacy, and adaptation so that The Endowment’s communications and narrative goals are furthered by our grantmaking programs to partners.

Cross-Functional Alignment, Collaboration, and Innovation

• Serve on the organization’s Leadership Team. Collaboratively lead effective change management efforts and cultivate a positive, forward-looking organizational culture.

• Champion the integration of The Endowment’s strategy on the communications team and in other departments.

• Cultivate a culture of innovation to develop forward-thinking approaches that address systemic inequities.

• Collaborate across departments to enhance operational efficiencies and resource allocation across departments, fostering a culture of continuous improvement to optimize operations.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with media, thought leaders, grantees, and other key stakeholders to ensure The Endowment’s communications strategies are informed by diverse perspectives and grounded in the realities of the field and our communities.

• Strategically engage and manage relationships with amplifiers and ecosystem partners – including funders, policymakers, narrative strategists, and coalition members – to expand The Endowment’s reach, influence public discourse, and strengthen alignment across the communications landscape.

Measurement and Learning for Impact

• Collaborate with the Chief Strategy Officer and members of the Programs & Partnerships and Knowledge Management teams to establish approaches and performance benchmarks that effectively assess communications effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.

• Engage with the Chief Strategy Officer and Knowledge Management colleagues to establish and track measurable, achievable annual communication goals and objectives.

• Partner with Knowledge Management colleagues to establish approaches and methods to capture key learnings from communications investments and activities.

• Incorporate quantitative and qualitative data and performance feedback to refine communication strategies and make informed adjustments, maintaining alignment with The Endowment’s mission and responding to enterprise-wide needs.

• Develop a plan and ensure regular use of social and digital listening tools and alternative forms of measurement to track both digital footprints and sentiment analysis shifts in the areas of health and racial equity across the ecosystems in which we operate.

• In collaboration with the aforementioned departments and the Chief Strategy Officer, develop a compendium of success metrics that enables the evaluation of both inputs and outputs – i.e., actual ideology and narrative change resulting from The Endowment’s communications and narrative work and strategies.

Resource Management

• Build, lead, and develop a diverse communications team that is high-performing, inclusive, collaborative, accountable, and reflects The Endowment’s core values and mission.

• Vet, hire, and oversee the work of external communications consultants to provide technical assistance and communications support to staff and grantee partners, as needed.

• Develop, manage, and be accountable for a communications budget that reaches organizational goals effectively and efficiently while ensuring sound fiscal management.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

While no one candidate will possess all the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will be passionate about The Endowment’s mission and bring many of the following skills and experiences:

• Inspiring and dedicated leader – A visionary leader with at least ten years of progressive leadership experience in communications, public relations, and/or media relations.

• Demonstrated commitment to The Endowment’s mission – Unwavering commitment to expanding access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to promoting fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians.

• Equity-centered mindset – Deep understanding and commitment to anti-racist practices, community empowerment, and systems change work, with an emphasis on California’s public health landscape.

• Compassionate, effective leader of teams – Demonstrated commitment to fostering a healthy team culture while holding decision-making authority. Experience uniting and working alongside staff in pursuit of a shared vision and goals and commitment to providing feedback and opportunities for professional development and advancement for team members.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills – Ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders internally and externally.

• Strategic planning and implementation acumen – Ability to transform strategic priorities into programs that align with The Endowment’s mission of advancing health and racial equity.

• Commitment to cross-functional collaboration – Proven ability to collaborate across departments and functions, ensuring alignment and operational effectiveness across.

• Gravitas and influence – The ability to build trust, influence decision-making, and inspire stakeholders at all levels.

• Stakeholder engagement – Capacity to effectively engage multiple stakeholders in inclusive, authentic, and meaningful ways.

• Innovation and adaptability – Creative thinker with the ability to continuously adapt strategies informed by data and feedback.

• Continuous learner – Commitment to iteration, learning, and adaptation as a means to strengthen our efforts and outcomes.

• Change management – Ability to effectively guide individuals and teams through transitions, optimizing authentic engagement in and adoption of new processes, systems, and structures.

WORK LOCATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Work Location: This role will be based in one of The Endowment’s offices – ideally in Oakland or Sacramento – with occasional opportunities to work remotely. The role will require moderate domestic travel and in-person meetings.

Salary and Benefits: The target salary range for this role is: $269,000 – $294,000. The Endowment offers a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, vision (company-paid), the opportunity to enroll in a health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), a flexible spending account (FSA), and basic life and AD&D insurance. Employees are also eligible to contribute up to 75% of their salary to a 401(k) savings plan into which, after one year of employment, The Endowment will provide an 8% discretionary contribution in addition to matching dollar per dollar up to 7% of your salary. The organization also offers a generous PTO policy with accrual increasing based on years of service, and eleven paid holidays per year.

Additional information about the full range of benefits will be made available on offer.

TO APPLY

This search is being led by Ellen LaPointe, Andrés Marcuse-González, and Ebony Breaux-Liang of NPAG. We invite applications with a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications via the portal on NPAG’s website. Should you have questions, candidate nominations, or if you need assistance or accommodations in the application process, please contact Ebony Breaux-Liang at ebony@npag.com.

The California Endowment is an equal opportunity employer and places a high value on diversity, equity, inclusion and to creating a work environment where the individual is valued and respected.

Director of Advocacy Communications

Remote/CA

Public Health Advocates

Date Posted: 5/19/2025

Public Health Advocates (PHA) works to advance health and racial justice across California by changing systems, policies, and norms that shape the well-being of communities. For over 25 years, we’ve helped more than 200 cities and counties enact over 600 transformative local and state policies — from getting soda out of schools to pioneering alternative response models that reduce police involvement in nonviolent crises.

THE OPPORTUNITY

PHA is seeking a bold and visionary Director of Advocacy Communications to lead our organization- wide communications strategy — positioning us to win policy campaigns, mobilize communities and elevate their narratives, inspire decision-makers and funders, and deepen our brand identity in this critical political moment.
The Director will play a senior leadership role across the organization, providing strategic direction and supervision for a small communications team, while also personally leading the design and execution of communications campaigns tied to two key PHA initiatives:

• All Children Thrive California (ACT): a statewide initiative engaging community members and youth leaders focused on childhood trauma prevention and local policy innovation — up for reauthorization in 2026.

• First Response Transformation Campaign (FRTC): a campaign to reimagine first response systems by investing in non-police alternatives grounded in community and equity.

We are looking for someone who brings creativity, conviction, and execution. This is not just a comms role — it’s a leadership role. If you can translate complexity into compelling messaging, strategize and implement campaigns, develop staff and train community members, and know how how to use communications to shift culture, build power, and win funding — we want to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Strategic Vision

• Serve as a senior leader within PHA, helping to shape the organization’s overall communications identity, policy positioning, and public presence.

• Supervise and mentor communications staff and consultants, fostering a high-performance, mission-driven team culture.

• Translate advocacy priorities into compelling campaigns that mobilize communities, influence decision-makers, and appeal to funders.

Campaign Communications & Policy Support

• Co-develop and lead communications strategies for ACT and FRTC, including message development, media engagement, storytelling, and content creation.

• Provide strategic comms support for local and state policy campaigns, including branding, talking points, digital strategy, earned media, and collateral.

• Collaborate with program staff to integrate data, research, and policy into clear, values-driven messaging.

Brand Stewardship & Visibility

• Ensure consistency and clarity across all organizational messaging and platforms.

• Elevate PHA’s presence as a bold and credible voice for health and racial justice policy change.

• Support fundraising communications, including donor outreach, proposals, reports, and impact stories.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Must-Haves

• Leadership Experience: At least 3 years managing staff and/or contractors, including performance support and hard conversations.

• Strategic Communications Expertise: Minimum 7 years in advocacy, nonprofit, or public interest communications, with demonstrated experience in campaign communications, media relations, and narrative strategy.

• Mission Alignment: Deep understanding of and commitment to health equity, racial justice, and community power-building.

• Policy Fluency: Ability to translate policy, research, and organizing strategies into accessible, actionable content.

• Creative Vision: Strong aesthetic and messaging instincts — you can craft compelling copy, visuals, and strategies that cut through noise.

Bonus Points

• Experience supporting fundraising or development communications.

• Familiarity with California’s political and media landscape.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

LOCATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

PHA is a remote organization. Employees must reside in California. Occasional in-person travel required, particularly in Sacramento, Stockton, and key partner cities.

Compensation:

$111,473–$122,620 depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage for employee and dependents.

• 403b retirement contribution (5%, no match required).

• Generous PTO: 10 vacation days, 12 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 weeks paid winter and summer break, 2 days paid leave for civic engagement.

• $3,000 annual telework allowance + phone reimbursement.

• Life insurance policy.

TO APPLY

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and a sample of communications materials that highlight your fit for this role via Idealist: https://ideali.st/f7dbYM

Application Deadline:

Applications received by May 23rd will be given priority consideration. Position open until filled.

Public Health Advocates is committed to building a team that reflects California’s diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women, Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, and people with lived experience of health inequities.

Marketing Coordinator

New York, NY

ITHAKA

Date Posted: 5/19/2025

Location: New York, New York; Remote within the Continental United States

ITHAKA’s mission is to expand access to knowledge and education around the world. Our services — Artstor, JSTOR, Portico, and Ithaka S+R — enable people everywhere to learn, to grow, and to overcome barriers to education. In carrying out our mission, as employees we feel a deep responsibility to members of our community and to each other, and we are committed to building and sustaining a culture where everyone can thrive.

The Role

ITHAKA is seeking a highly-collaborative, versatile, and passionate Marketing Coordinator to join our Integrated Marketing Communications team. This role will support the day-to-day functions of the marketing department and actively contribute to multi-channel marketing programs that reflect our mission, align to our values, and promote our services. The ideal candidate will be an organized multi-tasker, able to support many diverse marketing activities simultaneously. 

In this role, you’ll participate in all facets of marketing including strategy development, campaign and event planning, and digital marketing. You will be encouraged to contribute ideas and will provide hands-on tactical execution support across a range of strategic integrated marketing campaigns and activities that raise brand awareness and drive demand for our products and services. The Marketing Coordinator is an essential role that supports the execution of integrated marketing efforts across all channels including web, social media, advertising, email campaigns, webinars, and conferences and trade shows.

The ideal person is a curious, self-motivated, energetic and proactive communicator who enjoys a team environment and has an intrinsic desire to continuously raise the bar for yourself and others. You have a keen interest in learning and participating in all facets of marketing and communications, from strategy and execution to measurement and refinement. This position reports to the Director, Integrated Marketing Communications, and broadly supports the marketing organization in the development of high-quality deliverables and events that communicate our services to varied audiences within the higher education landscape.

Please note this role is primarily remote with frequent, time-sensitive visits to our NYC office to support tasks related to shipping and events.

Responsibilities

• Support the project management and execution of lead generating marketing campaign related activities such as email creation and deployment, creative and design projects, content marketing, and website content updates.

• Support the planning and execution of in-person events by assisting the Event Manager in coordinating logistics, supporting pre and post event communications, helping with lead-capture and qualification, and more. 

• Participate in planning, executing, and moderating virtual events and educational webinars, ensuring smooth execution while overseeing webinar recordings, transcriptions, and related content updates for marketing use.

• Schedule and facilitate team and stakeholder meetings for assigned projects, ensuring alignment on deliverables, timelines, and campaign objectives.

• Own project tracking and communication, keeping internal teams informed on campaign progress, ensuring deadlines are met, and providing post-campaign insights and debriefs.

• Develop strong cross-functional partnerships with internal teams, external partners, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success.

• Manage marketing project organization, including file storage, budget tracking, reporting, and shared digital asset management.

• Maintain and update internal marketing resources, such as wikis, digital file repositories, and team collaboration tools.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external vendors, advertising opportunities, and industry associations, ensuring smooth coordination and execution of marketing initiatives.

• Support and maintain project management systems and CRM databases, ensuring accurate campaign tracking and performance insights.

• Conduct research to support marketing strategies and decision-making.

• Occasional travel to our New York office is required for event-related shipping tasks.

• Occasional travel to events outside of New York is required (>10%).

Experience and Skills

• 1–2 years of experience in marketing coordination, communications, or a related role or equivalent relevant experience through school, internships, or volunteer work.

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field or equivalent experience.

• Working knowledge of traditional and digital marketing, content marketing, and social media marketing.

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Superb written and verbal communications skills.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks while maintaining attention to detail and delivering high-quality work.

• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress.

• Experience creating content and using social media platforms.

• Proven experience creating emails using templates and email marketing services such as Mailchimp or Account Engagement.

• Deep understanding of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

• GoToWebinar or other webinar software experience.

• Experience with project management software platforms such as Asana or Monday.com a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

• Ability to pack and manage shipments, as well as receiving and restocking marketing materials.

• Ability to travel.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

ITHAKA is not currently considering candidates who require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States.

Compensation and Benefits

At ITHAKA we believe in openness and equity. Part of living those values is our commitment to clarity about salary ranges, so candidates know what to expect. The starting salary for this position ranges from $50,000 – $57,500 per year. Starting pay may vary with job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. At present, our total compensation package for benefits-eligible employees includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer-paid 10% retirement contribution, paid parental and caregiver leave, 22 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, up to 12 sick days, wellness benefits, and more. Please note that ITHAKA, at its discretion, may make changes to its benefits programs from time to time.

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Work for ITHAKA 

We are committed to our organizational values of belonging, evidence, speed, teamwork, and trust. We take seriously the need for everyone to feel welcome. Belonging is one of our core values, and it shows in our vibrant culture. People from a wide range of backgrounds work at ITHAKA, and we believe that unique perspectives help us realize new insights and build better solutions.

We want to work with people who are passionate about ideas like these and who wish to contribute their perspectives and talents to ITHAKA’s mission. We enthusiastically welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and credentials. We want to hear your story and include your perspective in the transformative work we aim to do.

Learn more about Working at ITHAKA.

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Although ITHAKA has physical offices in New York and Ann Arbor, Michigan, our employees are distributed across the continental United States. At this time, we’re not considering candidates who are unable to work and reside in the continental U.S.

Candidates may apply by submitting an application online through our career site, if you have any questions about your application, please contact us at careers@ithaka.org.  ITHAKA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if there’s anything we can do to accommodate any portion of the application or hiring process, please contact us at accommodations@ithaka.org.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to identity or other status protected by law. We invite you to read our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement. ITHAKA cares about your privacy, learn more about our Applicant Privacy Notice.

Foundation Program Officer (Nursing & Allied Health Portfolio)

Pompano Beach, FL 

Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation

Date Posted: 5/19/2025

Reports To: CEO 

Start date: As soon as possible.  

Application deadline: Open until filled. 

Overview: 

The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation is a private foundation based in south Florida that is dedicated to  supporting our communities by creating and strengthening access to opportunity through education. The  foundation focuses its giving in three strategic areas―economic mobility, youth and families, and nursing and  allied health. 

Position Summary: 

The DeLuca Foundation is seeking a mission-focused, strategic, intellectually curious, self-starter to join our  collaborative and entrepreneurial team in making a positive impact through philanthropy. 

The Program Officer will oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of grantmaking strategies  that align with the foundation’s mission and priorities. This role will have an emphasis on nursing and allied  health, and involves managing relationships with grantees, reviewing funding proposals, and assessing  program impact to ensure the foundation’s resources drive meaningful change. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Grantmaking & Program Management 

• Develop and implement grantmaking strategies in alignment with the foundation’s mission and  funding priorities. 

• Develop, review, and assess grant applications, conduct due diligence, and prepare funding  recommendations. 

• Manage a portfolio of grants, ensuring compliance with foundation policies and reporting  requirements. 

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of funded programs, adjust to improve outcomes, and provide recommendations for improvements. 

• Review grant reports and conduct site visits and check-in calls/emails to evaluate impact and  progress of grants. 

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships 

• Build and maintain relationships with grantees, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders establishing a close working relationship with key leadership and staff from those organizations.

• Cultivate and establish partnerships with external healthcare facilities, organization, associations, and  academic partners to identify opportunities where the foundation can invest in improving outcomes. 

• Represent the foundation at conferences, networking events, and community meetings. 

• Collaborate with other philanthropic organizations and funding partners to leverage resources and  maximize impact. 

Research & Strategic Planning 

• Stay informed about trends, best practices, and emerging issues in the foundation’s areas of focus. 

• Conduct research and analysis to inform program strategies and grantmaking decisions.

• Contribute to the development of policies and initiatives that enhance the foundation’s impact.

Communication & Reporting 

• Prepare reports, presentations, and impact assessments for leadership and board members.

• Communicate grant outcomes and program successes through written summaries and presentations.

• Assist in developing content for the foundation’s website, newsletters, and public communications. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Skills and Competency Requirements: 

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for evaluating grant proposals and program impact.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; exceptional interpersonal skills, a focused listener.

• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and collaborate across sectors.

• Knowledge of nonprofit operations, philanthropic trends, and grant management best practices. 

• Strong organizational and project management skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize  multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to take initiative and manage projects assigned through completion with minimal supervision.  

• Track record of working effectively both independently and as a highly resourceful team player under  pressure and within deadlines.  

• Creative and innovative thinker who actively presents new opportunities, proposes solutions, and  recommends best practices.  

• Ability to anticipate challenges and effectively resolve potential issues through creative problem  solving.  

• Exhibits a positive attitude and professional demeanor with a high level of integrity and  trustworthiness while maintaining discretion and confidentiality.  

Education and Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field such as healthcare administration, nursing, allied  health, or a related field is required. A master’s degree or specific clinical qualifications is preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in grantmaking, program management, or a related corporate,  nonprofit, or philanthropic role. 

• Extensive experience in clinical education, healthcare administration, or a related field with a proven  track record of success in creating and managing educational programs or clinical operations. 

• Experience in cultivating and maintaining partnerships with healthcare providers, higher education,  and other external organizations. 

• Proficiency in using grantmaking technology (FLUXX), databases, and administrative software to  streamline operations (Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and  PowerPoint; PowerBI, and Notion). 

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package includes  health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. 

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates should send their one-page cover letter and resume to: careers@delucafdn.org.

Senior Director, Communications

Remote

Black Feminist Future

Date Posted: 5/19/2025

Reports To:

Deputy Director, Strategic Programs

Salary Range:
$105,000 - $125,000

Who We Are

Black Feminist Future (BFF) is a political hub focused on the dynamic possibilities of galvanizing the social and political power of Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people towards liberation. We do this by building and nourishing the leadership of fierce Black feminists, fortifying aligned organizations and movements, and shifting cultural norms.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Communications at BFF provides strategic leadership and oversight in developing, executing, and managing the organization’s internal and external communications strategies, ensuring the team’s communications efforts align with BFF’s mission and values. A member of the senior leadership team reporting to the Deputy Director of Strategic Programs, the Senior Communications Director is an integral part of the leadership team, advancing the organization’s narrative goals in service to building narrative power for Black women, girls and gender-expansive people. This role will lead the brand design process, set the digital strategy to enhance BFF's online presence across social and web platforms and will manage the team’s email programs, communications tools and programs to amplify the core tenants and impact of Black feminisms. The Senior Director ensures that the vision and priorities for the communications team are informed by the material conditions of those BFF serves, requiring expert mastery of strategic communication and a demonstrated understanding of Black feminist movement building. 

General Responsibilities

• Narrative Strategy: Offer high-level assessments of BFF’s narrative terrain and communications tactics to ensure BFF’s storytelling is sharp, consistent and accessible across communications tactics. This includes regular analysis of BFF’s key audiences.

• Strategic Leadership: Provide high-level oversight for all communication efforts, aligning them with BFF's mission and broader organizational goals.

• Brand Development & Design: Lead the effort to refine, sharpen and strengthen BFF’s brand identity, ensuring that its values and vision are communicated clearly and consistently across platforms in ways that will engage core audiences.

• Digital Strategy Development: Develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive digital communications strategy that effectively encompasses the range of programmatic priorities and aligns and advances the organization's overall mission and vision. This includes management of tools and programs such as Every Action, Sprout Social and others. 

• Online Platform Management: Oversee BFF's website, including search engine optimization and navigation, to ensure a superior user experience with an eye toward fresh, creative engagement.

• Media Engagement: Develop, manage and evaluate the organization’s comprehensive media engagement strategy. This is inclusive of tactics for earned, owned, paid and hybrid media, all of which are essential to effectively reaching BFF’s core audiences through news and information. The Senior Director will lead the process of developing and maintaining relationships with media makers, editors and digital storytellers to amplify BFF’s initiatives and key messages.

• Audience Engagement: Develop and execute strategies to engage with target audiences through various digital channels, fostering meaningful interactions, deepening brand recognition and building organizational loyalty

• Staff Management and Development: Develop and manage communications staff; set clear expectations and provide regular feedback ensuring that each team member is empowered to contribute to BFF’s mission. 

• Organizational Leadership: Serve as a senior leadership team member, providing issue expertise and thought leadership that inform the Executive Director and lead change across the organization.

This job description is not exhaustive, but reflects the key functions of the day-to-day work of the Senior Director. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related tasks as needed. As a management position, this role is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement and is not subject to union representation.

Job Requirements

As an expert communicator, you will integrate communications and organizing strategies to support long-term narrative powerbuilding  for the liberation of Black women, girls and gender-expansive people. 

You will also demonstrate effectiveness in:

• Issue expertise: Must demonstrate a strong Black feminist analysis, have a deep understanding of the current movement landscape and be equipped to develop a Black feminist analysis in the communications staff to ensure coherence in the organization’s internal and external work. 

• Communication. Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. Must possess a strong track record as a creator, implementer and manager of information systems that are accessible to all staff. 

• Management. Must be adept at building and leading a team of strategic communications professionals, digital strategists and creatives, managing them in a fast-paced, campaign environment. 

• Narrative Strategy. Must be able to skillfully communicate our organization’s story, creating clear, consistent, creative, compelling messaging and storytelling interventions across platforms. You will be proficient in using storytelling and narrative tactics to engage and influence BFF’s targeted audiences toward greater understandings of our work.

• Strategic Thinking. Must set objectives, goals and benchmarks in alignment with BFF’s organizational strategic plan. You will be adept at designing strategy and the processes that are necessary to implement and evaluate the efficacy and progress of BFF’s narrative and communications strategy.

• Crisis Communications/Rapid Response: Experience developing, implementing and managing communications plans during crisis/rapid response moments that address the immediate narrative and communications needs of the organization and broader movement. 

Candidate Profile

You will be a strong candidate for the Senior Director position if you possess the following attributes and competencies:

Passion and Commitment

• Proven commitment to Black feminisms and a deep desire to break up with patriarchy to confront disparities against Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people, and the belief that strong storytelling and shifting narratives can create change

• Experience

• Minimum 7+ years of proven experience in a strategic communications role, preferably in a mission-driven setting

• Knowledge of mass media, including video and  audience engagement for online platforms, with a strong understanding of storytelling techniques and visual communication principles.