Director, Marketing & Communications

Chaloner has partnered with the Seattle Foundation on their search for a Director, Marketing & Communications.

Department:
Marketing & Communications (Mar Comm)

Reports to:

Chief Marketing Officer

Classification:
Full-time/Annual | Salary/Exempt

Salary Range: $150,000 - $165,000

Grade Range:
Grade 37

Benefits:

• 100% Paid by employer: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD 403(b) Retirement matched at 5%, increasing to 10% over time, 100% immediate vesting
• PTO: 15 days of vacation, 10 days of sick leave, 4 wellness days, and 13 holidays
• $1,200 annual remote work benefit, $750 annual wellness benefit, $1,200 annual transit benefit
• Optional Flex plan and dependent coverage

Work location:

Candidates must live in WA state. We have a flexible work environment; can be fully in-person or hybrid (remote and in-person). This position is expected to be in-person for some required team and organization-wide meetings (e.g. monthly All-Hands meetings). Our office is located in downtown Seattle.

Who We Are:

With a vision of a joyful region of shared prosperity, belonging, and justice, Seattle Foundation works to support and sustain the ecosystem of community organizations who are most proximate to the issues we are trying to change. Through our work as a philanthropic advisor, grant maker, and convener, we invest in community-led solutions and ignite powerful and rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

Position Overview:

Seattle Foundation is seeking a Director, Marketing & Communications (Mar Comm) to oversee the day-to-day leadership and management of our marketing and communications function and team. This position will leverage strategic and creative thinking to focus on the big picture while maintaining integrity in the details of the day-to-day operations of the marketing and communications team.

This role reports to the Chief Marketing Officer. As the owner of the strategic marketing plan, the Director of Marketing and Communications drives team performance and accountability, ensuring all initiatives deliver against established targets and advance the organization's marketing goals. We are seeking a strong thought partner for the CMO who brings critical thinking and who will independently build trust across the organization.

The Director, Marketing Communications will execute strategy with a focus on the following key bodies of work:

• Sharpening Seattle Foundation's overall storytelling and narrative work.
• Bolstering our marketing acumen to drive revenue goals.
• Inspiring current and future donors, community organizations, employees, and board members to rally around our cause through effective brand, marketing, and communications practices.

As a leader on the Mar Comm team, the Director will support and drive marketing and communications goals in partnership with teams across the Foundation.

Above all the Director must be an excellent and strategic marketing operations leader who excels at high-level project management. They will build and maintain strong internal relationships across the organization, providing thought partnership to the Foundation's executive team. The ideal candidate has demonstrated leadership experience across marketing strategies, with emphasis on digital platform and event strategies to support audience engagement and revenue goals.

They have exceptional experience in creative content development (including narrative campaigns and storytelling) and a track record of successfully designing and implementing external and internal communication strategies. This candidate is ambitious and will lead with knowledge and expertise, warmth and joy, and a belief that they are a partner in creating the change that will strengthen our community.

Primary responsibilities:

Leadership

• Act as a thought partner to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) on strategic decisions (e.g. decisions regarding budget allocation and marketing and brand strategies), and own the execution of Seattle Foundation's marketing and communications strategy, translating high-level vision into actional plans, timelines, and measurable results.
• Establish and manage measurable quarterly and annual goals with clear KPIs and success metrics to support alignment with organizational priorities while maintaining regular alignment with the CMO.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the [Senior] Brand Manager and Digital Marketing Manager to develop individual capabilities and support a high-performing team that consistently delivers results.
• Contribute to the creation and development of an inclusive, joyful, results-oriented culture to retain and attract talent (lead on vendor procurement and hiring process).
• In partnership with the CMO, manage the Mar Comm team's budget, ensuring optimal resource distribution across priorities and goals while maintaining rigorous tracking systems to measure and drive positive return on investment. Develop quarterly board reports.
• Develop and implement evaluation and reporting strategies for the Mar…