Chief of External Affairs and Communications

New Jersey Children’s Foundation; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Children’s Foundation is seeking a Chief of External Affairs and Communications in Newark, NJ. This hybrid role will involve close collaboration with the CEO to advance the organization’s mission and engage Newark’s public schools community.

The successful candidate will lead external affairs, communications strategy, and stakeholder engagement, balancing in-person events and remote coordination to maximize impact for the Foundation and its programs.

Responsibilities

• Internal and external responsibilities including strategy development and stakeholder relationship management.

Job description

Chief of External Affairs and Communications

Chief of External Affairs and Communications

Location: Newark, NJ

The Chief of External Affairs and Communications reports to the Chief Executive Officer and will have both internal and external responsibilities, including significant strategy development and stakeholder relationship management. In this role, you will partner closely with the CEO to realize NJCF's strategic plan and goals, respond to the needs of Newark’s public schools, and advance the mission of the organization. This is a hybrid position with a significant in-person (e.g., meetings, events) component.

The preferred application deadline for this position is November 26, 2024. Please note that we do not guarantee review of applications after this date.