Director of Communications — Social Impact (Remote)

Halcyonincubator; Washington (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan matching up to 3%

Flexible work arrangements

Work-from-home options

Job summary

Halcyon is seeking a Director of Communications to shape and tell the story of a pioneering nonprofit social impact accelerator. You will drive brand strategy, lead a communications team, and translate program outcomes into compelling narratives for funders and founders.

You will oversee digital engagement, media relations, and thought leadership while coordinating with internal teams to highlight the impact across Climate, Health, and EquityTech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in strategic communications, PR, or marketing, with nonprofit/incubator experience preferred.
• Experience with communications in the entrepreneurial and/or impact investing ecosystem required.
• Expertise in digital content management, social media, and using data analytics to refine strategies.
• Proven track record of thought leadership support, including producing high‑quality written pieces and conference panel curation.
• Experience managing teams and working cross‑functionally with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee brand positioning and maintain consistent messaging across all platforms.
• Build Halcyon’s voice on key themes (Climate, Health, EquityTech) for funders, founders, and ecosystem leaders.
• Oversee digital engagement efforts and website content.
• Utilize data and insights to drive audience engagement and refine content strategies.
• Lead and mentor the communications team and manage budgets and vendor relationships.
• Coach and empower team members to elevate Halcyon’s message in programs, events, and conferences.
• Translate program outcomes into compelling insights and narratives for reports and media.

Skills

Strategic communications

Brand stewardship

Team leadership

Content management

Data analytics

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Content management systems

Social media tools

PR software

Job description

Halcyon is seeking a Director of Communications to shape and tell the story of a pioneering nonprofit social impact accelerator. You will drive brand strategy, lead a communications team, and translate program outcomes into compelling narratives for funders and founders.

You will oversee digital engagement, media relations, and thought leadership while coordinating with internal teams to highlight the impact across Climate, Health, and EquityTech.