Director, Brand & Communications

STEM From Dance; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement savings account

Yearly Professional Development Stipend

Generous PTO

Annual staff retreats

Job summary

A nonprofit organization focused on empowering underrepresented communities seeks a Director of Brand & Communications. This position involves leading strategic communications, managing media relations, and ensuring a cohesive brand voice. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience in communications, strong writing skills, and a passion for education equity. The role offers a salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 with comprehensive benefits and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in communications, marketing, or brand strategy.
• Experience leading communications teams and managing deliverables.
• Fluency with AI tools for content creation and workflow optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organization-wide communications strategy.
• Manage all external publicist deliverables and media relations.
• Oversee SFD’s digital presence and ensure consistency.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Project management

Digital strategy

Team leadership

Creative storytelling

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Communications or related fields

Tools

Mailchimp

Adobe Suite

WordPress

Job description

This range is provided by STEM From Dance. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

About Our Organization

STEM From Dance (SFD) has been committed to empowering girls of color with the skills, experiences, and confidence to pursue careers in STEM — all through the power of dance. Our mission addresses the systemic underrepresentation of women of color in STEM fields. Through innovative programs and steadfast community support, girls cultivate creativity, confidence, and leverage technology to pioneer bold innovations.

Our vision is ambitious: to impact the lives of one million girls, guiding them towards thriving careers in STEM. We drive integration of dance with STEM education, aiming for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive STEM landscape where women of color lead and innovate.

STEM From Dance is at the forefront of integrating dance with STEM education, driving the charge toward greater representation of women of color in STEM.

About the Role

The Director, Brand & Communications serves as the strategic and co‑creative engine behind SFD's brand voice, public presence, and organizational storytelling. This leader will set the vision for SFD’s communications strategy and guide its execution across media relations, digital channels, publications, and organizational messaging.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Communications Leadership: develop and lead the organization‑wide communications strategy; partner closely with the Executive Team to translate strategic goals into clear communication plans, priorities, and deliverables.
• Oversee SFD’s public voice; manage risk and opportunity by staying responsive to shifts in narrative environments.
• Team Leadership & Management: direct and support the Sr. Associate of Communications, manage and coach internal content creators, and establish cross‑functional communication systems.
• Digital Strategy, Brand Stewardship & Content Execution: oversee SFD’s digital presence; manage external web development contractors; provide editorial direction and final approval on key communications outputs; ensure consistent visual and narrative identity.
• Media Relations & External Visibility: manage all external publicist deliverables, guide SFD’s media relations strategy, and support executive communications.
• Executive & Organizational Communications: manage communication outputs directly supporting the CEO; oversee general organizational communications; lead creative direction of event communications.
• Innovation, Systems Building & AI‑Enabled Efficiency: establish streamlined communications systems, workflows, and creative processes; champion use of AI‑powered tools; leverage analytics and performance data.

Who You Are

• A clear, compelling communicator with a strong editorial eye.
• A systems builder who brings structure, clarity, and alignment to complex workflows.
• A strategic thinker who translates the big picture into actionable content plans.
• A creative storyteller energized by shaping narratives that inspire and mobilize audiences.
• A collaborative leader who coaches, guides, and elevates a distributed communications team.
• A mission‑driven professional passionate about advancing education equity and empowering underrepresented communities.

Qualifications

• 7‑10 years of experience in communications, marketing, brand strategy, or media.
• Demonstrated experience leading communications teams and managing agency or contractor deliverables.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills for digital and print audiences.
• Experience developing and executing organization‑wide communication strategies, including thought leadership and media relations.
• Strong project management skills with ability to juggle multiple deadlines and cross‑functional priorities.
• Fluency with AI tools for content creation and workflow optimization.
• Ability to lead strategically and tactically—comfortable directing teams and producing high‑quality content.

PREFERRED

• Bachelor or Master degree in Communications, English, Marketing, or related fields.
• Experience with nonprofit communications or mission‑driven organizations.
• High degree of fluency with Generative AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity.
• Familiarity with tools such as Mailchimp, PR Newswire, web CMS platforms, and analytics dashboards.
• Working knowledge of design tools (Figma, WordPress, Craft CMS, Adobe Suite, Canva).
• Experience crafting executive communications and supporting high‑level public visibility initiatives.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary: $80,000‑$90,000, commensurate with experience.
• Remote work with 10% travel.
• Comprehensive benefits and perks, including:
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 403(b) retirement savings account
• Yearly Professional Development Stipend
• 2‑week org‑wide shutdown at the end of the year
• Generous PTO and flexible scheduling
• Annual staff retreats

STEM From Dance is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions of people from all backgrounds, especially those who have been historically underrepresented in STEM and the arts. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of other marginalized groups. We believe that diverse voices make us stronger, and we are dedicated to creating an equitable, inclusive, and empowering environment where everyone can thrive.