Director of Marketing & Communications

JCC Association of North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sephardic Community Center seeks a Director of Marketing & Communications to shape how we present, communicate, and connect with our community in Brooklyn. Reporting to the CEO, you will lead a small team and external partners, delivering high-quality, consistent messaging across channels.

You will own program marketing, creative direction, fundraising materials, and executive communications, aligning with strategic priorities and driving engagement with diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or creative roles.
• Strong creative and design ability, with a hands-on approach.
• Experience using AI and modern creative tools to scale work across marketing and design.
• Experience in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Ability to simplify messaging and bring structure to complex organizations.
• Strong judgement and communication skills with priority management.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing across all program areas with strong visibility and engagement.
• Partner with program leaders to translate priorities into clear marketing.
• Build repeatable systems to support programs across channels.
• Ensure marketing is timely, coordinated, and reflects high quality.
• Oversee creative direction and maintain design standards across materials.
• Own the brand voice across email, social, website, and campaigns.
• Develop fundraising and sponsorship materials and donor decks.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Creative direction

AI tools usage

Stakeholder management

Brand management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Tools

Design software

AI tools

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Director of Marketing & Communications
The Center
1901 Ocean Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11223

Principal Responsibilities:

The Sephardic Community Center is seeking a Director of Marketing & Communications to lead how we present, communicate, and connect with our community.

Reporting to the CEO, this role sits at the center of the organization. It is responsible for shaping our brand, leading creative direction, and ensuring that our programs and communications are clear, compelling, and consistent.

This is a high-volume, fast-moving environment with multiple stakeholders. Priorities will evolve, and this role requires someone who can adapt quickly while maintaining quality and focus. You will lead a small internal team and external partners, while remaining personally accountable for the quality and output of the work.

What You'll OwnProgram Marketing & Engagement (Primary Focus)

• Lead marketing across all program areas, ensuring strong visibility, participation, and engagement
• Partner closely with program leaders to translate priorities into clear, effective marketing
• Build simple, repeatable systems to improve how programs are supported across channels
• Ensure marketing is timely, coordinated, and reflects the quality of The Center
• Balance competing priorities across programs, with clear judgement on what matters most and when

Creative Direction & Design (Hands-On)

• Serve as the creative lead for the organization, setting the standard for visual and creative output
• Design and contribute directly to materials across digital, print, and campaigns as needed
• Oversee and guide internal and freelance design resources to ensure quality and consistency
• Maintain a high standard of taste and quality, with the judgement to refine and push work to a stronger final product

Content, Voice & Channels

• Own the voice of The Center across all communications
• Lead development of content across email, social, website, and campaigns
• Ensure output is clear, cohesive, and aligned across channels

Fundraising & Executive Communications

• Develop fundraising and sponsorship materials, including donor decks and campaign narratives
• Partner with the CEO and Board Chair on key communications and special projects
• Translate programs and impact into clear, compelling materials that support giving

Magazine & Key Publications

• Oversee development and production of The Center's magazine
• Ensure a high standard quality, relevance, and consistency in editorial and design
• Partner with internal stakeholders to shape content that reflects the community

Marketing Structure & Clarity

• Bring clarity to how the organization communicates across programs and audiences
• Establish practical workflows and expectations to improve speed and consistency
• Ensure marketing is aligned, focused, and easy to understand across The Center
• Lead a small, hands-on team across design, content, and social media
• Manage freelance creative resources as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

What We're Looking For

• 8-12+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or creative roles
• Strong creative and design ability, with a willingness to execute, not just direct
• Actively uses AI and modern creative tools to enhance how work is developed, produced, and scaled across marketing and design
• Experience operating in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments
• Ability to simplify messaging and bring structure to complex organizations
• Strong judgement and communication skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities and stakeholders while maintaining clarity and standards

Salary:

$120,000 - $135,000

Agency Information:

The Sephardic Community Center is a vibrant hub of togetherness, tradition, and unity for the Sephardic community in Brooklyn. Through premier, high-quality programs, services, and social experiences for all ages, the Center brings families and community members together while serving as a unifying force focused on connection, enrichment, and growth.