Executive Director, Marketing & Communications

City Year; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City Year Bay Area is seeking a Managing Director, Marketing and Communications to lead strategy for marketing, communications, brand, and external engagement. This role supports mission, visibility, fundraising, school partnerships, recruitment, and stakeholder engagement.

Eight+ years in marketing/communications with at least three years in team leadership are required, along with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years in marketing, communications, or nonprofit communications.
• Three+ years managing staff, consultants, or cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading organization-wide marketing and stakeholder-engagement strategies.
• Strong writing, editing, storytelling, and audience-tailored messaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an integrated marketing and communications strategy.
• Set annual priorities aligned with brand standards and fundraising goals.
• Advise executives on messaging, external appearances, and stakeholder engagement.
• Create compelling stories and campaigns elevating impact across audiences.
• Oversee print, digital, web, social, video, events, and partner communications.
• Ensure communications reflect inclusive, asset-based storytelling and brand voice.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Strategic communications

Brand management

Storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

CRM systems

Email marketing platforms

Social media tools

Job description

City Year Bay Area is seeking a Managing Director, Marketing and Communications to lead strategy for marketing, communications, brand, and external engagement. This role supports mission, visibility, fundraising, school partnerships, recruitment, and stakeholder engagement.

Eight+ years in marketing/communications with at least three years in team leadership are required, along with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.