Senior Director of Communications & Youth Narrative

Grantmakers for Girls of Color; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Grantmakers for Girls of Color in New York invites applications for a Senior Director of Communications to lead the organization’s communications strategy, brand narrative, and media relations in support of girls of color and gender-expansive youth nationwide.

Reporting to the Deputy Director, the role requires supervising staff and consultants, developing partnerships with philanthropic coalitions, and championing equity-focused storytelling across philanthropy.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in communications, including 3+ years at senior level.
• Commitment to serving the needs of girls of color in the U.S.
• Understanding how race, ethnicity, gender expression, sexuality, and age shape opportunities in the U.S.
• Experience supervising staff and engaging with consultants.
• Ability to adapt in changing political environments.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior leadership, program staff and consultants to develop and approve communications materials, strategies, and content that advance G4GC’s mission.
• Develop an organizational branding and communications strategy aligned with mission and goals.
• Collaborate with program staff, consultants, and partner organizations to support partnerships including the Black Girl Freedom Fund.
• Manage external media partnerships.
• Coordinate with development to align communications and fundraising goals.
• Engage youth advisory council and grantee partners to develop youth-centered communications strategies and tools.
• Support grantee partners in enhancing their communications capacity.

Skills

7+ years in communications

Senior-level nonprofit/philanthropy

Supervising staff and consultants

Strong written and verbal skills

Race/gender/age dynamics understanding

Job description

Grantmakers for Girls of Color in New York invites applications for a Senior Director of Communications to lead the organization’s communications strategy, brand narrative, and media relations in support of girls of color and gender-expansive youth nationwide.

Reporting to the Deputy Director, the role requires supervising staff and consultants, developing partnerships with philanthropic coalitions, and championing equity-focused storytelling across philanthropy.