Director of Communications

Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation seeks a Director of Communications to lead national visibility for the Levitt Foundation and its network of Levitt music venues and Levitt AMP sites.

You will manage media relations, brand management, social media, and internal/external communications, develop movement messaging, and measure the impact of communications programs.

Job description

The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We’re a national social impact funder at the intersection of music, public space and community building that partners with nonprofits to build a more equitable, healthy, and thriving future for all. We realize our mission of building community through music through two core programs: the Levitt venue program and the Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant Awards. In 2023, more than 650 free outdoor Levitt concerts will take place in 42 towns and cities across America, bringing joy to more than 750,000 people of all ages and backgrounds.

The Levitt Foundation is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) throughout our organization and all aspects of our work, recognizing this commitment as essential to realizing the Levitt mission. We value having a team with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and skills so our approach to grantmaking is well-rounded and the connection with our team members and the communities we support is authentic. We strive to create a positive working culture through professional development opportunities, employee recognition, and team-building events and activities. We focus on creating a working environment that promotes collaboration and fairness. Our commitment to EDI fosters a culture where team members can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We believe in the value of every individual and encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity. To learn more about the national Levitt network and the Levitt Foundation, visit levitt.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Position Summary

The Director of Communications develops and implements comprehensive communications strategies to build national visibility for the Levitt Foundation and the national network of Levitt music venues and Levitt AMP concert sites. This position is responsible for a broad spectrum of the organization’s internal and external communications, including, but not limited to, media and public relations, brand management, and social media. The Director of Communications manages a variety of communications vehicles (print, web, social media, and film) to support Levitt programs and advance the vision, mission, and core values of the Levitt Foundation, creates movement messaging for the field, and develops metrics to track the effectiveness of communications initiatives and activities. This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Deputy Director.

COMPENSATION

$8,200 - $9,200/month; commensurate with experience