Director of Communications

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Director of Communications

Job Summary:

The Director of Communications will lead and refine the Jewish Connection Network's communications strategy for engaging constituents, while building and implementing a more formalized communications approach for partners and community leadership. This individual will also be a key contributor to development efforts, supporting grant writing, grant reporting and community leadership communications. As a newly created position, the Director will report to the Executive Director and serve as a key member of the Senior Team, providing strategic leadership and overseeing the implementation of communication across the organization.

This is a full-time, hybrid position that requires a minimum of two days per week in the office, with other occasional nights and weekends.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and oversee a communications strategy to support the Agency's evolving work with partner agencies and community leadership in Baltimore.
• Administer existing content development and performance metrics for constituent communications, including social media, e-newsletters, email, website updates, and digital campaigns.
• Supervise the agency's Executive Assistant, who implements many communications tactics.
• Manage a cross-functional internal team of contributors, as well as relationships with external vendors (e.g., graphic designer, web developer).
• Support grant writing, grant reporting, and stewardship communications.
• Craft messaging about The Jewish Connection Network and The Associated for Network events and peer engagement trainings.
• Partner with the members of the marketing committee to analyze quarterly metrics and discuss new strategic directions related to brand awareness, sharing stories of impact, and increasing audience engagement.

• 5-8 years of relevant work experience with supervisory experience required.
• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• Proven track record managing grants, marketing campaigns, media relations, and messaging strategy
• Ability to work in an energized, innovative environment with high standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and brand management.
• Experience with tools like media monitoring platforms, CMS, email marketing systems, and analytics dashboards
• Understanding of SEO and digital performance metrics
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in an energized environment.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive Jewish community.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, including paid holidays.