Director of Communications & Brand Strategy

Connecticut Community Foundation; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible schedule

Team-oriented work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Connecticut Community Foundation in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills seeks a creative, resourceful director of communications to plan, develop and implement all marketing strategies, communications and public relations activities for the Foundation.

You will lead an integrative communications program, advance the Foundation’s brand and messaging, coordinate with staff and vendors, and help tell stories that demonstrate impact across diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in public relations, communications, or marketing, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
• Minimum of five years of experience in developing and implementing strategic marketing and communications plans.
• Passion for the mission of Connecticut Community Foundation.
• Ability to self-manage and work independently, but also collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy in coordination with Foundation staff.
• Manage the Foundation’s website, social media accounts and broadcast email system with a consistent voice.
• Draft content for print and electronic publications (annual report, newsletters, press releases, social media, ads, invitations).
• Procure and coordinate vendors to manage major projects through completion.
• Conduct regular public relations outreach and media relationships.

Skills

Storytelling writing

Public relations

Social media marketing

Email marketing

Content marketing

WordPress

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

WordPress

Broadcast email systems

Google Analytics

Google Grants

Job description

Connecticut Community Foundation in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills seeks a creative, resourceful director of communications to plan, develop and implement all marketing strategies, communications and public relations activities for the Foundation.

You will lead an integrative communications program, advance the Foundation’s brand and messaging, coordinate with staff and vendors, and help tell stories that demonstrate impact across diverse audiences.