About the position
Third Sector New England, Inc. (TSNE) is working to build a more just, equitable society by providing capacity building services, consulting and training services, and operational support for nonprofits, foundations, and community-based groups. The Director of Communications & Marketing (DCM) is a visionary leader responsible for shaping and executing a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy that advances TSNE’s mission and elevates its brand. The DCM will lead a multichannel approach that supports organizational growth and stakeholder engagement, overseeing a team of communications professionals and ensuring consistent messaging and enhanced visibility through various initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a long-term, enterprise-wide strategic communications and marketing plan aligned with TSNE’s mission.
- Lead an integrated marketing approach that includes earned, owned, paid, and shared media strategies.
- Serve as chief architect of TSNE’s brand narrative, ensuring coherence across all platforms.
- Advise the CEO, CSO, and executive team on visibility and brand positioning strategies.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to co-develop communications strategies that drive program and business goals.
- Build partnerships with TSNE department leads to align internal and external messaging.
- Lead executive visibility strategy, including public speaking opportunities and op-eds.
- Oversee the development of key messaging frameworks and brand guidelines.
- Lead the creation and curation of compelling content that reflects TSNE’s values.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive editorial calendar.
- Guide digital communications and content marketing strategies.
- Oversee proactive and responsive media strategy.
- Supervise and mentor a growing team including managers, designers, and specialists.
- Oversee departmental budgeting, staffing, vendor management, and capacity planning.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of experience in communications, marketing, or public affairs.
- At least 2-3 years in a senior leadership role.
- Demonstrated success in building and executing integrated marketing and communications strategies.
- Deep experience managing brand, narrative, and digital engagement for mission-driven organizations.
- Strong leadership skills with a record of managing diverse teams.
- Expertise in executive visibility, media strategy, content development, and stakeholder communications.
- Commitment to racial equity, social justice, and community-centered practices.
- Experience working with or within BIPOC-led community-based organizations.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with nonprofit sector issues, including funding equity and governance.
- Experience in fiscal sponsorship, nonprofit consulting, or systems change advocacy.
- Familiarity with Salesforce, WordPress, Google Analytics, and digital engagement platforms.
Benefits
- Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): twelve paid holidays, three weeks of vacation, one week of personal holiday.
- 80% Employer-paid Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim.
- Low-cost Guardian Dental and Vision.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care.
- Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- Employer-paid Pension and Employee-paid 403b plan through TIAA.
- Up to $1,080.00 in annual commuter subsidy.
- $10 monthly cell phone stipend.
- No meetings after noon on Fridays.
