Assistant Director, Montage Health Foundation

Montage Health; Ryan Ranch (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Montage Health Foundation seeks an Assistant Director to lead daily operations, oversee a diverse team, and drive communications, engagement, and grantmaking priorities. The role partners with the Foundation Director to translate strategy into execution and ensure accountability across teams.

You will collaborate with Montage Health and community partners to raise awareness, deepen engagement, and advance fundraising initiatives while managing enterprise events and donor programs with high

Qualifications

• 5+ years nonprofit management, communications, community engagement, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience supervising managers and leading multi-layered teams.
• Proven ability to manage operations and complex initiatives with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Foundation Operations & Leadership – oversee day-to-day operations and align priorities with strategic goals.
• Team Leadership & Supervision – manage direct reports, coach performance, and develop staff.
• Strategic Communications & Engagement – lead donor communications and engagement strategies.
• Enterprise Events Strategy – direct planning and execution of foundation and community events.
• Community & Organizational Collaboration – partner with Montage Health and community partners.

Skills

Operational leadership

Team leadership

Strategic communications

Donor storytelling

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Director provides operational leadership for the Montage Health Foundation, overseeing day‑to‑day Foundation operations, supervising key managers and coordinators, and ensuring effective execution of communications, engagement, and enterprise event strategies. Serving as a senior leader within the External Affairs division, this role partners closely with the Foundation Director to translate strategy into execution, ensures operational consistency and accountability across teams, and acts as a delegate on operational matters as assigned. The Assistant Director collaborates across Montage Health and with community partners to strengthen awareness, deepen engagement, and advance the Foundation’s fundraising and grantmaking priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Foundation Operations & Leadership – Provide day‑to‑day operational leadership for the Foundation, ensuring workflows, priorities, and deliverables are managed efficiently and consistently. Serve as a key operational partner to the Foundation Director, supporting execution of strategic priorities and acting as a delegate when appropriate. Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures, templates, and systems to strengthen operational discipline and scalability. Oversee planning, coordination, and execution across multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring high quality, timeliness, and accuracy.
• Team Leadership & Supervision – Directly supervise the Operations Coordinator, Advancement Services Analyst, two Event Program Coordinators, as well as the Community Impact Communications Coordinator. Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development for direct reports, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high‑performing team. Align team goals and workloads with Foundation priorities and timelines.
• Strategic Communications & Engagement – Develop and implement a comprehensive communications and engagement strategy supporting fundraising and grantmaking priorities established by Foundation leadership and the Board. Lead production of Foundation communications, including the annual impact report, donor and volunteer newsletters, and strategic oversight of fundraising assets such as direct‑mail and digital solicitation campaigns. Measure and evaluate communications effectiveness, providing regular reporting and recommendations to improve engagement and results. Partner with Marketing and Communications to ensure compelling Foundation stories of impact are represented through Montage Health channels and external media.
• Enterprise Events Strategy – Lead and strengthen enterprise‑wide events strategy within the External Affairs division. Oversee planning and execution of internal and external events, including Foundation donor events and key community‑facing engagements. Manage partnerships related to community event participation, including first aid and presence at events such as the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro‑Am, Big Sur International Marathon, Concours d’Elegance, and MBFC.
• Community & Organizational Collaboration – Represent the Foundation at community events, partnerships, and relevant committees. Work collaboratively with departments across Montage Health to align engagement, volunteerism, and event‑based efforts with organizational priorities.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in nonprofit management, communications, community engagement, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience supervising managers and leading multi‑layered teams.
• Proven ability to manage operations, prioritize competing demands, and execute complex initiatives with minimal oversight.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field preferred.

Core Competencies

• Operational leadership and execution
• Team leadership, supervision, and performance management
• Strategic communications and donor storytelling
• Project and portfolio managementEvent planning and enterprise coordination
• Community engagement and partnership development
• Process improvement and systems thinking
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Professional judgment

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: $167,481 annually.

Montage Health, a nonprofit company, is a collection — a montage — of entities designed to keep people healthy and connected. Preventive, restorative, palliative, and coordinated care. Many parts operating with a single, shared vision.