About the Position

The Director of Marketing & Communications creates and implements the strategy for all external-facing marketing and PR communications to articulate the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona’s (WFSA) mission, bold ambitions, values, and successes consistently and compellingly. They are responsible for developing effective messaging and communication strategies for WFSA’s programs and initiatives. They must create or oversee the creation of promotional and informative materials the company will send to the public. This role works closely with all WFSA staff and supervises the Communications Coordinator to ensure a positive, creative, and collaborative working culture.

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position with an annual salary of $70,000 with regular opportunities for review and enhancement.

This position will require some in-state travel throughout Arizona. All WFSA staff are required to attend in person monthly staff meetings, annual staff retreat, annual Board retreat, and other occasional in-person meetings.

About the Organization

The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona offers a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative environment. We value the whole person, both in those we aim to serve and those on our team.

Self-care, work/life balance, flexibility, and the personal and professional well-being of our staff is a priority. We offer an excellent benefits package, including a professional development fund, 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision for staff, as well as 50% coverage for dependents, 11 paid holidays, 20 days of paid time off, long term disability, paid parental leave, retirement plan match, and much more.

WFSA staff engages in ongoing DEIA training, centered in our desires to be better informed as we use an intersectional approach in our work, and to be culturally competent as we enter new communities in the state.

About the Candidate

• You love to lead brand experience through marketing and communications alongside WFSA staff, donors, and community partners
• Your aim is for best-in-class community engagement and build the community journey through experiences from in person and digital interactions to maintain relationships
• You create current and engaging content, promotional materials, and communications
• You have a pro-active, progressive management style with strategic thinking, flexible collaboration, and strong decision-making skills
• You enjoy supporting event planning with an eye towards organizational marketing and outreach
• You have strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills that are represented in your verbal and written communication with extra emoticons
• You thrive in working in collaborative teams, across an entire organization
• You are described as a creator, innovator, strategist, and were probably voted most liked at some point in your career
• You have at least five (5) years’ experience in marketing and/or communications
• You have experience working with nonprofit organizations, media, and / or community partners
• You have a deep commitment to nonprofit and social justice work as well as issues of DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility) in the workplace.
• You have experience supervising and motivating remote workers
• You have a genuine passion for women’s issues and a commitment to empowering women including self sufficiency
• You are proficient in standard office equipment including computers, Microsoft Office, and video conferencing applications with remote work experience

To Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately and will continue to be considered until the position is filled. To apply, please email a complete application consisting of a letter of interest, resume, and three (3) references to search@womengiving.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered, but alternative formats of the application are accepted to best represent your skills and abilities.

At WFSA, we have a bold ambition: Live & breathe the equity work that makes WFSA the place everyone wants to be.  We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of under-represented communities to apply. WFSA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at: search@womengiving.org.

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