Director, Civic Information Infrastructure & Communications

California Endowment; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared medical and dental premiums

Vision, life and AD&D covered

Flexible Spending Accounts

401k employer match

Hybrid work schedule

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The California Endowment seeks a Director, Communications & Civic Information Infrastructure to lead statewide efforts strengthening community infrastructure, narrative power, and civic participation. This hybrid role engages investments, partnerships, and field-building to empower community-based organizations across California.

Reporting to and collaborating with senior leadership, you will translate Learn → Build → Strengthen → Lead into an integrated portfolio, drive equity-centered

Qualifications

• Ability to apply systems thinking to identify root causes and leverage points.
• Commitment to equity, justice, and community-centered approaches.
• Proven ability to build and steward relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Uses data, evaluation, and community intelligence to inform strategy.
• Understanding of narrative power and trusted information ecosystems.
• Strong strategic planning, project management, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing budgets and cross-department collaboration.
• Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the community infrastructure strategy and portfolio aligned with organizational goals.
• Operationalize Learn → Build → Strengthen → Lead framework through investments and initiatives.
• Define strategic priorities, investment frameworks, and performance measures.
• Oversee portfolio planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Advance shared infrastructure, narrative systems, and civic participation.
• Represent the Endowment with external partners and thought leadership.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing, diverse team.

Skills

Systems thinking

Equity & justice

Relationship building

Data & evaluation

Narrative power

Strategic planning

Project management

Team leadership

Diversity & inclusion

Health equity knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or public policy or related field

Job description

The California Endowment seeks a Director, Communications & Civic Information Infrastructure to lead statewide efforts strengthening community infrastructure, narrative power, and civic participation. This hybrid role engages investments, partnerships, and field-building to empower community-based organizations across California.

Reporting to and collaborating with senior leadership, you will translate Learn → Build → Strengthen → Lead into an integrated portfolio, drive equity-centered