Brand Storytelling & Communications Leader

Imagine!; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Imagine! is seeking a Communications & Marketing Manager to lead brand storytelling, communications, and marketing strategy. You will advise the CEO and Executive Team and ensure communications support for priorities, culture, reputation, fundraising, recruitment, advocacy, and program growth.

You will supervise the Marketing & Communications Coordinator and provide strategic direction, editorial oversight, and timely execution of communications across channels.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic judgment and exceptional writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills across formats and audiences.
• Ability to supervise and empower staff, set priorities, delegate effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in nonprofit, disability, or mission-driven organizations preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise CEO and Executive Team on messaging, positioning, staff communications, media opportunities and issues.
• Develop and manage annual communications plan and content calendar tied to strategic priorities.
• Own external newsletter and internal staff communications: define audiences, cadence, themes, and metrics.
• Lead leadership communications, board updates, announcements, and crisis messaging.

Skills

Strategic judgment

Writing

Editing

Interviewing

Storytelling

Digital & print communications

Stakeholder management

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communication, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Imagine! is seeking a Communications & Marketing Manager to lead brand storytelling, communications, and marketing strategy. You will advise the CEO and Executive Team and ensure communications support for priorities, culture, reputation, fundraising, recruitment, advocacy, and program growth.

You will supervise the Marketing & Communications Coordinator and provide strategic direction, editorial oversight, and timely execution of communications across channels.