Director of Communications & Community Engagement

Miltonfamilycenter; Milton (VT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option 1–2 days/week

Employer-sponsored health insurance

Employer match for retirement plan

Paid time off: 10 vacation days, 10 S,

2 personal days, 14 holidays

Dental & vision plan (50% employer)

Job summary

Milton Family Community Center in Milton, VT, seeks a Communications and Outreach Director to lead MFCC’s communications, marketing, public relations, and community engagement efforts, while providing strategic oversight of food access programs.

As a member of the Leadership Team, you will supervise the Assistant Director, coordinate with staff and partners, support fundraising communications, and ensure program quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years in communications, outreach, marketing, or related nonprofit field.
• Strong written and verbal communication across audiences and platforms.
• Excellent organizational, project-management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience building relationships with community partners, funders, and stakeholders.
• Experience supervising staff and supporting professional development.
• Experience coordinating programs, grants, budgets, or related activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate an annual communications, marketing, and outreach strategy.
• Manage MFCC branding, messaging, and public representation across channels.
• Create public-facing materials communicating MFCC programs and impact.
• Collaborate with leadership to set priorities and promote community involvement.
• Build relationships with community organizations, funders, and partners.
• Represent MFCC at events, meetings, and collaborative workgroups.
• Lead outreach initiatives and coordinate community engagement activities.
• Support fundraising communications and the annual donor appeal.
• Provide strategic oversight of food access programs, grants, and budgets.
• Supervise and develop the Assistant Director and staff; foster collaboration.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Problem solving

Stakeholder relations

Staff supervision

Grants & budgets coordination

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Tools

Canva

Mailchimp

Social media scheduling tools

Job description

Milton Family Community Center in Milton, VT, seeks a Communications and Outreach Director to lead MFCC’s communications, marketing, public relations, and community engagement efforts, while providing strategic oversight of food access programs.

As a member of the Leadership Team, you will supervise the Assistant Director, coordinate with staff and partners, support fundraising communications, and ensure program quality and compliance.