Brand & Communications Leader - Hybrid, Nonprofit

Community Action Partnership of Orange County; Garden Grove (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAP OC) is seeking a Communications Senior Manager to lead internal and external communications, design, media engagement, and brand strategy across the organization. You will guide content across channels, manage projects and vendors, and ensure CAP OC’s messaging reflects our mission and impact.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will elevate CAP OC’s visibility with staff, donors, partners, and the community, shaping how the agency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years with leadership/supervisory experience; nonprofit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute agency-wide communications and marketing strategy.
• Guard CAP OC brand standards across departments and channels.
• Lead external communications including annual report, newsletters, and donor communications.
• Oversee internal communications channels and leadership messaging.
• Manage media relations, press releases, and spokespeople prep.
• Measure impact with KPIs and reporting; adjust strategies accordingly.
• Oversee budget and vendor relationships; supervise staff and interns.

Skills

Strategic communications

Brand management

Media relations

Leadership & mentoring

Project management

Storytelling

AP style & writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

WordPress

Job description

Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAP OC) is seeking a Communications Senior Manager to lead internal and external communications, design, media engagement, and brand strategy across the organization. You will guide content across channels, manage projects and vendors, and ensure CAP OC’s messaging reflects our mission and impact.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will elevate CAP OC’s visibility with staff, donors, partners, and the community, shaping how the agency