Communications Director

Saint Paul, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 118000 - 125000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Application Deadline: 1/23/2026

This is a full-time position.

Duties

The Director of Communications and Marketing leads the development and execution of Wilders communications and marketing strategy. The Director is responsible for monitoring and strengthening the organizations brand; increasing visibility and engagement with organizational partners and investors; directing the creation of engaging content across a broad range of channels; and managing and enhancing Wilders reputation as a social service thought leader service provider and data resource.

Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement the Director of Communications and Marketing is the senior communications staff member for the organization leading and directing the work to build awareness and recognition of Wilders brand in local and national spaces. The Director is responsible for internal and external communications and operates in this complex multi-service organization with public visibility and regulatory sensitivity across myriad business lines. Within this context the Director is responsible for providing consultative guidance and expert advice to division leaders as well as to lead and direct the work of communication strategy brand media relations marketing web content news and events.

Job Qualifications

Position requires a bachelors degree in communications marketing or related field masters degree preferred and at least 10 years experience in a wide range of communications disciplines to include public relations strategy development and oversight and consultation to leaders across diverse business lines. Highly useful and preferred areas of experience include leadership in communications in multi-service nonprofit organizations leading visibility and marketing efforts to elevate numerous distinct business lines and fund development. Position requires outstanding collaborative leadership skills top-notch interpersonal communications and writing skills and a passion for elevating and supporting the mission of Wilder.

About Wilder

At Wilder we know that supporting whole families starts with supporting the whole person-- including our employees. When you work here youre not just part of a workplace; youre part of a community committed to growth belonging and well-being. We believe that when our staff thrive the families and communities we serve thrive too.

Wilder offers a whole-family centered Total Rewards package with competitive pay and benefitsincluding health dental life disability paid leave a 401(k) with employer match wellness programs tuition benefits for eligible academic programs professional development funding and employee resource groups. There is no waiting period for benefits. Health and dental coverage begin on your first day of employment for eligible employees. Eligible federal student loans may also qualify for deferment or forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Wilder is a nonprofit community organization that works to see all people thrive. We champion stability and wellness through direct services advocacy and research.

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Application Deadline: 1/23/2026This is a full-time position.DutiesThe Director of Communications and Marketing leads the development and execution of Wilders communications and marketing strategy. The Director is responsible for monitoring and strengthening the organizations brand; increasing visibi...