Director of Civic Information & Communications Infrastructure

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

Job summary

The California Endowment is seeking a Director, Communications & Civic Information Infrastructure to lead statewide efforts that strengthen community infrastructure, civic participation, and systems change across California. This hybrid role requires on-site presence two days per week in Los Angeles, with additional office locations considered for the right candidate.

The position advances Learn → Build → Strengthen → Lead initiatives, aligning narrative power, trusted information ecosystems,

Qualifications

• Ten (10) + years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, public policy, community development, civic engagement or related fields, preferably within philanthropy, nonprofit, or public sector organizations.
• Minimum five (5) years of staff management.
• A bachelor’s degree in communications, public policy, public administration or related field is equivalent to 4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development, implementation, and continuous refinement of The Endowment’s community infrastructure strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and goals.
• Designs and leads grantmaking and investment strategies that strengthen the capacity, sustainability, and effectiveness of community-based organizations, coalitions, networks, and movement partners.
• Represents The Endowment in field-building and thought leadership efforts, helping shape conversations and emerging practices related to community infrastructure, civic engagement, narrative power, and systems change.

Job description

The California Endowment is seeking a Director, Communications & Civic Information Infrastructure to lead statewide efforts that strengthen community infrastructure, civic participation, and systems change across California. This hybrid role requires on-site presence two days per week in Los Angeles, with additional office locations considered for the right candidate.

The position advances Learn → Build → Strengthen → Lead initiatives, aligning narrative power, trusted information ecosystems,