Marketing and Communications Director

Position Summary:

Robert Half seeks a skilled Director of Communications, Marketing, and External Relations candidate for their non-profit foundation client. This role is pivotal within the Foundation, overseeing various facets of communication, marketing, audience engagement, partnerships, external events, and strategic initiatives. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Operations and Strategy and collaborates closely with executive leadership, including the Executive Director, to drive the Foundation’s communication and marketing efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of 4 staff members in the Marketing and Communications department and project consultants.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Operations and Strategy to develop and execute a comprehensive communication, marketing, and branding strategy aligned with Foundation and Trustee objectives, promoting growth and enhancing the Foundation’s national philanthropic leadership.
• Work with executive leadership to develop, coordinate, and implement unique partnerships, initiatives, and events.
• Manage external relations, including partnerships with organizations such as Earthshot Prize, Paramount Studios events, and the Aspen Ideas Festival, while securing temporary project support as necessary.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director on legacy communications and awards/honors for the Foundation’s President and CEO.
• Partner with IT & Facilities to leverage cutting-edge technology for various internal and external projects.
• Provide support for internal and external Foundation Communications at LLC’s Explore and Metabolic Studio.
• Oversee earned media activities, including media strategies and content creation.
• Develop and manage the Foundation’s internal communications strategy, ensuring consistent and inclusive messaging to all employees.
• Offer recommendations and strategies for sensitive Foundation matters.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to direct crisis communications plans.
• Lead the strategy and creative development of print and digital materials, ensuring they remain on the forefront of industry trends and are integrated and consistent.
• Direct the Foundation’s presence across social media channels, focusing on content creation and storytelling to engage target audiences.
• Cultivate, mentor, and develop the skills of the department’s staff, ensuring timely completion of assignments and production schedules.
• Stay current with best practices in communications, analyzing and measuring the performance of all Foundation communication activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience in innovative communications and/or public relations initiatives; social media experience preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in managing a communications department.
• Exceptional communication skills across various formats (oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal).
• Proficiency in various aspects of media communication, including writing for diverse audiences and delivery channels.
• Strong leadership, people and project management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and innovation skills.
• Ability to establish and manage external partnerships and relationships.
• Effective multitasking in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Self-motivated and reliable.
• Expertise in the digital landscape, including social media and analytics.
• Capable of handling confidential information with discretion.
• Strong ability to collaborate and interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Enthusiastic adoption of new media technologies and processes, driven by intellectual curiosity.

Robert Half