Director of Strategy - Nutrition & Childcare (Remote)

Vets Hired; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a passionate Director of Strategy to lead initiatives aimed at improving nutrition and childcare for lower-income families. This remote role involves developing impactful campaigns, collaborating with government clients, and driving behavior change through strategic messaging. With a focus on research and creative partnerships, the Director will play a key role in shaping public health narratives and fostering relationships across teams. If you have a strong background in strategy and a desire to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree with experience.
• Strong writing skills for guiding creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic positioning for public health brands.
• Guide and inspire creative teams while ensuring brand consistency.
• Engage with clients to present strategic perspectives.

Skills

Strategic Development

Behavior Change

Creative Brief Writing

Data Analysis

Client Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

About the job: Director of Strategy - Nutrition & Childcare (Remote)

The Job

We are seeking a Strategy Director passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of lower-income families, tackling societal challenges such as reducing obesity in food deserts and preventing toxic stress in children under 5. The role involves leading strategic initiatives working with state and local government clients, focusing on supporting families in making healthier decisions related to nutrition and childhood development through integrated campaigns.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in nutrition and child development, experience in leading strategic projects, and the ability to collaborate with senior teams to develop impactful recommendations and campaigns. A passion for driving behavior change and understanding how messaging influences outcomes is essential. Mentoring experience is a plus but not mandatory.

Day-To-Day Activities

Strategic Development

• Develop strategic positioning for public health brands, overseeing strategy implementation across campaigns, analytics, and evaluation.
• Define behavioral health outcomes and goals.
• Create clear, concise creative briefs, presentations, and papers.
• Build messaging architectures that evolve over time.

Research Partnership

• Identify research needs, both qualitative and quantitative.
• Participate in focus groups.
• Use research and cultural trends to craft compelling narratives.
• Leverage data and trackers to validate theories and insights.

Creative Partnership

• Guide and inspire creative teams.
• Provide insights and ideas to inform creative work.
• Ensure brand consistency and audience appropriateness.
• Collaborate with communication planners on frameworks and messaging.

Collaboration, Presentation & Relationship-Building

• Partner across teams and build strong relationships.
• Engage with clients to present and discuss strategic perspectives.
• Present work internally and externally, establishing trust and credibility.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years, or Master’s Degree with 5+ years.
• Experience in advertising agencies preferred.
• Extensive writing skills for guiding creative teams.
• Experience presenting to clients and engaging in strategic discussions.
• Ability to understand diverse viewpoints and adapt strategies accordingly.