Nonprofit

Director of Marketing & Communications

Hybrid, Work must be performed in Washington, US
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  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Start Date:May 1, 2025
    Application Deadline:May 1, 2025
    Experience Level:Director
    Salary:USD $122,387 / year
    Cause Areas:Education, Health & Medicine, Media, Science & Technology

    Description

    THIS OPPORTUNITY

    The Director of Marketing and Communications role reports to the Managing Director of Advancement and is a member of the Advancement team. The Director is responsible for leading and executing marketing and storytelling strategies that elevate WSOS’s brand and amplify its impact. From crafting compelling narratives to overseeing multi-channel campaigns, this role is critical in building awareness and engaging stakeholders across the state. As a member of the Directors team, this role will work with all teams across the organization to champion innovation and to illustrate the power of the WSOS mission. They lead and inspire a team of two FTE and several independent contractors to build and execute strategies for public relations, fundraising efforts, scholar communications, scholarship promotion and storytelling. The ideal candidate is: 1) a strong and experienced people manager; 2) a strategic thinker who is adept at managing competing projects in a fast-paced environment 3) skilled writer and

    storyteller adept at using data to captivate audiences and tailor messages to resonate across diverse audiences 4) skilled at collaborating with fundraising professionals to develop, launch, and sustain fundraising communications and marketing.

    The main WSOS office is in Seattle’s Mt. Baker neighborhood. Most staff work on a hybrid schedule, generally working from the WSOS office two days per week. This role is expected to follow this schedule.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

    • Lead and inspire a team: Manage the Communications Officer and Digital Media and Design Officer and external graphic designers, printers, photographers, videographers and additional vendors as needed.
    • Develop and implement marketing strategies and the execution of an annual marketing plan to enhance brand visibility, grow diverse audiences, and execute WSOS goals across the organization’s fundraising, public relations, student relations, and scholarship promotion efforts.
    • Oversee and curate mission driven content: ability to interpret and leverage data and stories for diverse audiences across multiple channels including print and digital content.
    • Manage the Marketing and Communications budget, strategically allocate resources and make recommendations to support the organization’s initiatives.
    • Other duties as assigned

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    THIS OPPORTUNITY

    The Director of Marketing and Communications role reports to the Managing Director of Advancement and is a member of the Advancement team. The Director is responsible for leading and executing marketing and storytelling strategies that elevate WSOS’s brand and amplify its impact. From crafting compelling narratives to overseeing multi-channel campaigns, this role is critical in building awareness and engaging stakeholders across the state. As a member of the Directors team, this role will work with all teams across the organization to champion innovation and to illustrate the power of the WSOS mission. They lead and inspire a team of two FTE and several independent contractors to build and execute strategies for public relations, fundraising efforts, scholar communications, scholarship promotion and storytelling. The ideal candidate is: 1) a strong and experienced people manager; 2) a strategic thinker who is adept at…

    Benefits

    Benefits

    • Health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage where employer pays 100% of the employee portion; long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance
    • Support for setting up and optimizing home office ($500 to set up a home office plus $35 per month thereafter; $65 per month cell phone stipend)
    • Comprehensive employee recognition program including performance-based and extenuating circumstances awards available
    • Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays
    • 401(k) with employer match up to 4%

    Benefits

    • Health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage where employer pays 100% of the employee portion; long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance
    • Support for setting up and optimizing home office ($500 to set up a home office plus $35 per month thereafter; $65 per month cell phone stipend)
    • Comprehensive employee recognition program including performance-based and extenuating circumstances awards available
    • Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays
    • 401(k) with employer match up to 4%

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in Washington, US
    Associated Location
    1414 31st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144, USA
    Suite 302

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