Director, Program Influence: Communications & Advocacy

The Rockefeller Foundation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rockefeller Foundation seeks a Director, Program Influence (Communications & Advocacy) for the US Program and Policy (USPP) team in New York. The role blends communications, policy, and advocacy to shape program narratives, influence policy, and mobilize stakeholders while partnering across programs.

Hybrid work with in‑office presence in New York City; compensation ranges from $175,000 to $210,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic communications, policy, and advocacy
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Strong understanding of U.S. economic opportunity and workforce development
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders in a fast paced environment
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and coalition building skills; senior partner collaboration
• Experience translating complex program work into persuasive messaging
• Proven writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in media relations, digital strategy and content creation
• Experience handling sensitive information and crisis management
• Experience navigating nonprofit, government, and corporate sectors globally

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an evidence-based program influence strategy and outreach plans
• Surface proof points and craft external narrative aligned with institutional messaging
• Lead strategic convenings and represent the Foundation at events
• Coordinate with Communications, Policy & Advocacy and other teams to align strategies
• Develop the program’s annual channel and content plan using analytics to track reach and influence
• Ensure content adheres to editorial standards and brand voice across channels
• Identify where evidence-based claims influence policy and monitor risk
• Advise leadership on narrative positioning and cross‑Foundation learning
• Oversee project management system, milestones, and vendor engagements
• Support other programs and contribute to annual goals and institutional communication decisions

Skills

Strategic communications

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Writing & storytelling

Media relations

Digital strategy

Content creation

Coalition building

Project coordination

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Social media platforms

Media analytics tools

Job description

The Rockefeller Foundation seeks a Director, Program Influence (Communications & Advocacy) for the US Program and Policy (USPP) team in New York. The role blends communications, policy, and advocacy to shape program narratives, influence policy, and mobilize stakeholders while partnering across programs.

Hybrid work with in‑office presence in New York City; compensation ranges from $175,000 to $210,000 annually, commensurate with experience.