Director of Marketing and Communications

• Develops and implements a strategic marketing and communications plan and forecast in support of the organizational strategy and objectives
• Drives fundraising results through innovative and thorough communication and marketing strategies, ensuring a Culture of Philanthropy throughout the organization
• Oversees corporate communications activities through internal and external communication systems, public relations efforts and external vendors and consultants
• Ensures consistent articulation of desired image, position, and message throughout the organization internally and externally
• Develops and manages marketing operating budgets and ensures effective control of marketing results, and takes corrective action to guarantee that achievement of marketing objectives falls within designated budgets
• Oversees and evaluates market research and adjusts marketing strategy to meet changing market and competitive positions
• Establishes and maintains relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners
• Responsible for editorial direction, design, production, and distribution of all organization publications
• Coordinates media interest in the organization and ensures regular contact with target media and appropriate response to media requests
• Utilizes best-in-class technology capabilities for attainment of desired results
• Develops and delivers insightful presentations and strategies to the organization's management and board as appropriate and directed by the Chief Development Officer
• Recruits, trains, appraises, supervises, supports, develops, promotes, and guides qualified personnel, both paid and volunteer
• Additional projects as assigned

• Must have at least 8 years of experience and a demonstrated track record of accomplishments within a Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations role
• Bachelor level degree or master level degree in Marketing/Advertising/Public Relations or a related area are preferred and may be substituted for two or three years of experience, respectively
• At least 3 years of supervising, managing, and evaluating reporting staff is preferred
• Texas driver's license, proper vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation
• Reliable Internet access to support remote work when needed

Connected with the Tarrant County community outside of work responsibilities, including volunteering in leadership roles preferred