Director of Marketing & Communications (Full-Time)

The Director of Marketing & Communications provides strategic leadership and execution across organizational marketing, branding, public relations, and communications. This role is responsible for setting direction, developing and implementing integrated communications strategies, and ensuring consistent, compelling messaging across internal and external audiences.

The Director serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, partners closely with cross-functional teams, and leads the adoption of AI and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and organizational impact.

Build and lead an integrated marketing and communications strategy aligned with organizational goals and growth priorities.

Develop and execute annual communications plans with defined goals, audiences, channels, timelines, and success metrics.

Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on brand positioning, messaging, reputation management, and public visibility.

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field required (Master’s degree preferred).

Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in marketing and communications, including leadership ownership of strategy and execution.

Demonstrated experience in brand management, public relations, digital content, and integrated campaigns (nonprofit experience preferred).

Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt tone for multiple audiences.

Proven experience managing staff, contractors, and competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Comfort using analytics and marketing tools including CMS platforms, email marketing systems, basic Google Analytics or equivalent metrics, and social media scheduling tools.

Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.