Managing Director Executive Communications
Managing Director Executive Communications
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$ 188254 - 240313
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Position Overview
In 1913 John D. Rockefeller established The Rockefeller Foundation to use science and technology to solve humanitys toughest problems at their roots rather than alleviate their symptoms with charity. More than a century later we come to work each day with the same ambitious mindset: We can solve todays big problems like climate change and not just settle for small improvements.
Today we are datadriven experts willing to take risks and the long view on the big bets and partnerships needed to scale revolutionary solutions. We remain optimistic about the future because we have seen that it is possible for individuals parties and institutions to work learn and transform the world together.
Reporting to the Vice President Communications the Managing Director Executive Communications develops and drives a missionfocused communications strategy that elevates The Rockefeller Foundations voice. They will serve as Chief Storyteller tasked with building the deepest understanding of The Rockefeller Foundations unique approach to resourcing and advocating for making opportunity universal.
Pay Range:$188254 $240313. This represents the present low and high end of the Foundations pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience.
Work Schedule: This role is on a hybrid work schedule and required to be in the office on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the VP the Managing Director will direct messaging and advocacy through writing presentations and speeches assuring alignment with organizational goals and brand.
- Build institutional and executive positioning strategies and leverage existing networks and advance others to support all engagement outreach strategies.
- Work directly with communications team members and senior leaders to develop and execute positioning strategies.
- Support advocacy and engagement strategies to recruit critical audiences around the world.
- Assist the VP in the development of KPIs and metrics and improve systems and processes for tracking engagement activities.
- Work closely with the Presidents office on board and partnership communications.
- Build and maintain positive constructive working relationships with all levels within the organization.
Education Experience and Skills
- Generally expected to have 12 years of relevant work experience in communications strategy. 5 years management leadership experience preferred.
- Bachelors degree.
- Experience writing executive communications that align with business objectives.
- Strong public speaking skills.
- Ability to analyze data and patterns to drive databased decisions.
- Demonstrated experience building strong partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment and prioritize while working under multiple deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office SharePoint and other technologies; social media networking skills/experience a plus.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekend and evening commitments as well as businessrelated travel.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Balances Stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Cultivates Innovation: Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
- Develops Talent: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organizations goals.
- Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Values Differences:Recognizes the value of different perspectives commits to being selfaware and respectful and seeks to learn from new and different voices.
About The Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on collaborative partnerships at the frontiers of science technology and innovation that enable individuals families and communities to flourish. We make big bets to promote the wellbeing of humanity. Today we are focused on advancing human opportunity and reversing the climate crisis by transforming systems in food health energy and finance. For more information sign up for our newsletter at http://rockefellerfoundation and follow us on X @RockefellerFdn.
The Rockefeller Foundation offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes health insurance programs tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment a generous 401K parental leave and various forms of paid time off all to help our employees feel energized cared for and engaged.
As an organization we focus on six values to advance our culture and continue our success. We are dedicated to being Transparent Optimistic Accountable Collaborative Trusted and Equitable.
We expect all employees at the Foundation to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason and amplifying marginalized voices.
The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal state and local laws concerning employment discrimination including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end the Foundation ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race color age gender sexual orientation religion marital status national origin or ancestry citizenship lawful alien status physical mental and medical disability veteran status liability for service in the United States Armed Forces or any other protected status.
The Rockefeller Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
