Senior Rural Communications Strategist

The Ford Family Foundation; Roseburg (OR); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Health savings account

Retirement plan

Matching gifts program

Professional development opportunities

Relocation package

Job summary

The Ford Family Foundation in Roseburg, Oregon, seeks a Senior Communications Associate to advance its mission by elevating rural voices through strategic social media, digital storytelling, and brand stewardship. Reporting to the Communications Director, this exempt role combines planning with hands-on content creation across platforms in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate brings at least five years in communications, a strong portfolio, and the ability to collaborate with program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years in communications, digital engagement, or related roles.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute social media strategies across platforms.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling with measurable engagement results.
• Experience with editorial calendars, campaigns, and content planning.
• Ability to translate complex program efforts into accessible stories.

Responsibilities

• Lead social media planning, implementation, and ongoing management across platforms.
• Develop editorial calendars, content plans, and campaign strategies.
• Create, edit, publish compelling written, visual, and multimedia content.
• Monitor trends, analytics, and opportunities to strengthen digital presence.
• Coordinate content with external vendors and internal teams.
• Define metrics, generate reports, and drive improvements.

Skills

Social media strategy

Digital engagement

Storytelling & writing

Content development

Brand stewardship

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, digital media, or related field

Tools

CMS platforms

Email marketing platforms

Social media analytics tools

Basic graphic/video editing

Job description

The Ford Family Foundation in Roseburg, Oregon, seeks a Senior Communications Associate to advance its mission by elevating rural voices through strategic social media, digital storytelling, and brand stewardship. Reporting to the Communications Director, this exempt role combines planning with hands-on content creation across platforms in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate brings at least five years in communications, a strong portfolio, and the ability to collaborate with program