Leader of Strategic Communications
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Business
PR / Communications
The John R. Oishei Foundation is seeking a collaborative Leader of Strategic Communications to shape our voice and advance our mission of racial equity and financial prosperity in Buffalo. As a key member of the Leadership Team, you’ll guide messaging, media, storytelling, and narrative change strategies that center community voice and drive systems-level change. This is a new senior leadership role, ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of communications, culture, and community.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and lead a strategic communications plan that aligns with our mission and values
- Craft and guide messaging that reflects community strength and brilliance and shifts harmful narratives
- Manage media relations, digital strategy, and branding across all platforms
- Partner with internal teams and external collaborators to amplify impact and alignment
- Build communications capacity among staff, board, and community partners
- A skilled communicator and storyteller who brings clarity, empathy, and purpose to every message
- A collaborative leader who builds trust across lines of difference and centers community voice
- A strategic thinker who thrives in dynamic environments and leads with humility and vision
The John R. Oishei Foundation is in a period of bold transformation. Rooted in Buffalo, we are working alongside East Side communities to dismantle systemic barriers and build long-term prosperity. As our Leader of Strategic Communications, you’ll help shape how we show up—internally and externally—and lead the way in shifting narratives toward justice.
Salary range: $125,000 - $150,000 (commensurate with experience)
Exceptional Benefits including including 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance and 401k with a 7% match
This position is based in Buffalo, NY. The successful candidate is expected to work primarily from the Foundation’s office, with flex-time availability based on the requirements of the specific work performed.
Visit this link to apply . Please include a cover letter that outlines your interest in the position and what the East Side of Buffalo means to you.
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