Director of Communications and Marketing
Updated October 6, 2026
Position Summary
The Director of Communications and Marketing is a leadership position responsible for developing and executing the organization’s communications and marketing strategy. This position strengthens the organization’s brand, increases member engagement, elevates the organization’s voice, and advances strategic priorities through clear, consistent, and compelling communications.
Working closely with the President, team, members, and external partners, the Director serves as a strategic communications advisor and leads communications and marketing initiatives across digital, print, media, and other channels.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Communications & Marketing
Develop and execute the annual communications and marketing plan.
Establish and maintain consistent organizational messaging, tone, voice, and brand standards.
Lead communications and marketing campaigns that increase awareness, engagement, and member value.
Develop and oversee content for newsletters, websites, social media, email campaigns, press releases, annual reports, presentations, and marketing materials.
Manage the organization’s editorial calendar and ensure timely, consistent communications.
Digital Communications & Brand
Manage the organization’s website, email marketing, newsletters, and social media presence.
Develop and maintain engaging digital content and communications.
Oversee the organization’s visual identity, branding, and marketing materials.
Monitor digital engagement and use analytics to improve communications and marketing effectiveness.
Executive & Public Relations
Serve as a communications advisor to the President and organizational leadership.
Prepare speeches, presentations, talking points, correspondence, testimony, and other executive communications.
Develop press releases, media statements, and public-facing communications.
Coordinate with media outlets and external public relations, marketing, and creative partners as needed.
Member & Event Communications
Develop communications that strengthen member engagement, recruitment, retention, and awareness.
Promote programs, events, initiatives, partnerships, and member accomplishments.
Develop marketing and communications strategies for organizational events and campaigns.
Gather and share member stories and organizational successes.
Evaluation & Project Management
Track communications and marketing performance and prepare reports for leadership.
Use data, feedback, and industry trends to improve communications strategies.
Manage multiple communication and marketing projects, deadlines, and external partners.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in strategic communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, association management, nonprofit communications, or a related field.
Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and presentation skills.
Experience developing communications and marketing strategies across multiple platforms.
Strong knowledge of digital communications, social media, email marketing, and website content management.
Ability to build trusted relationships with executives, members, volunteers, community leaders, media, and external partners.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
High degree of professionalism, creativity, initiative, discretion, and sound judgment.
Skills & Competencies
Strategic communications
Marketing and brand management
Exceptional writing and editing
Digital communications and social media
Website and CMS management
Email marketing
Public and media relations
Content development and storytelling
Executive communications
Project management
Relationship building
Strategic thinking
Collaboration
Creativity and innovation
Initiative and accountability
Professionalism and confidentiality
Attention to detail
Preferred Technical Skills
Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Website and content management systems (CMS)
Email marketing platforms
Social media platforms and management tools
Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
Digital analytics and reporting tools
Salary is negotiable according to experience.
Email resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Pay: $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
403(b)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
On-site gym
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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