Senior Communications Officer: Education Equity & Policy

College Futures Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

College Futures Foundation is seeking a Senior Communications Officer in the San Francisco Bay Area to lead institutional and programmatic messaging, branding and campaigns. You will collaborate across teams to develop content and deliver strategic communications that advance higher education opportunity for California students.

Working closely with the Director of Communications and a Communications Associate, you will draft and edit high‑quality materials, manage complex projects, advise

Qualifications

• 5+ years in communications, media, or PR, preferably policy-focused.
• Experience in California higher education policy is a plus.
• Strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop institutional and programmatic communications strategies and campaigns.
• Draft, edit, and manage a broad range of materials for diverse audiences.
• Advise grantees and partners; oversee consultants and vendors as needed.
• Collaborate across departments to plan events, media outreach, and content.
• Stay current on research and media coverage; engage journalists and thought leaders.
• Represent the Foundation with the media and external audiences.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Writing & editing

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office/PowerPoint

WordPress

Hootsuite

Asana

Salesforce

Job description

College Futures Foundation is seeking a Senior Communications Officer in the San Francisco Bay Area to lead institutional and programmatic messaging, branding and campaigns. You will collaborate across teams to develop content and deliver strategic communications that advance higher education opportunity for California students.

Working closely with the Director of Communications and a Communications Associate, you will draft and edit high‑quality materials, manage complex projects, advise