Foundation Communications Lead

Miami Dade College; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Dade College is seeking a Communications Manager for the MDC Foundation to lead strategy, define brand and messaging, and execute integrated communications initiatives that advance the Foundation’s mission and fundraising efforts. You will oversee content production and digital platforms, and work closely with Foundation leadership to align messaging with College priorities.

The role directs a small team and external partners, ensuring cohesive and timely execution of communications, with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with 3+ years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with 7+ years of related experience

Responsibilities

• Directs and executes the Foundation’s communications and marketing strategy in alignment with fundraising and college priorities
• Defines and manages brand identity, voice, and messaging to ensure consistency and strengthen positioning
• Develops and produces key communications materials including donor communications, impact stories, campaigns, presentations, and reports
• Manages digital platforms (website, email marketing, social media) to drive engagement and visibility
• Partners with Foundation leadership and development staff to support fundraising, donor engagement and Board communications
• Prepares press materials and coordinates with the College’s Office of Communications and Media Relations
• Tracks performance metrics and uses data-driven insights to refine strategies
• Provides direction to staff and vendors to ensure timely execution
• Identifies opportunities to enhance communications with new tools and trends
• Aligns presidential messaging with broader institutional campaigns
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job description

Miami Dade College is seeking a Communications Manager for the MDC Foundation to lead strategy, define brand and messaging, and execute integrated communications initiatives that advance the Foundation’s mission and fundraising efforts. You will oversee content production and digital platforms, and work closely with Foundation leadership to align messaging with College priorities.

The role directs a small team and external partners, ensuring cohesive and timely execution of communications, with