Director of Communications and Strategic Engagement

Job Description: Director of Communications & Strategic Engagement

Full-time, Exempt Salary: $80,000–$85,000 annually

Location: Remote, with ability to travel to Marin County for meetings and collaboration

Employee Benefits We offer a supportive and flexible work environment and a strong benefits package that includes: ● 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance for full-time employees ● 403(b) retirement plan with employer match after 3 months ● Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), plus 13+ paid holidays, including a winter break ● Alternative transportation incentives, including up to $300/year in bike expenses ● Work from home and cell phone stipends

The Director of Communications & Strategic Engagement serves as the strategy partner for the Executive Director. The position supervises two staff members: a Part-Time Database Coordinator and a Full-Time Events and Engagement Manager. This position leads MCBC’s efforts to grow our audience, elevate our voice, and align public-facing activities with our mission. This role oversees communications strategy, digital engagement, and public storytelling, while supervising team members responsible for events, volunteers, and CRM data systems.

While this is a strategic leadership role, it also involves hands-on execution of day-to-day tasks in a small nonprofit setting. The successful candidate will balance high-level planning with ownership of details—from drafting e- newsletters to jumping in at events toset up tents or take photos. You’ll need to be equally comfortable developing a messaging strategy and using Canva or AI tools to create effective visual content.

Key Responsibilities:

● Develop and implement a multi-channel communications strategy aligned with MCBC’s goals ● Drive audience growth across digital platforms, events, and outreach channels. ● Serve as the primary steward of MCBC’s voice and brand identity ● Lead content creation for newsletters, website, social media, and media relations ● Design basic collateral using AI-based tools (e.g., Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, etc.) ● Pitch in on event logistics and other hands-on efforts when needed ● Supervise the Events and Engagement Manager and Database Coordinator ● Collaborate with the Individual Giving Director on messaging and sponsorship materials ● Ensure accurate data and campaign tracking is implemented by the Database Coordinator ● Track and report on audience engagement metrics and refine strategy accordingly ● Represent MCBC publicly and support the Executive Director in communications as needed ● Keep abreast of emerging technologies pertaining to digital marketing and constituent management, recommending and implementing new processes as appropriate.

Qualifications

: ● 5+ years of experience in communications, marketing, or engagement strategy ● Proven success growing audiences through digital content and campaigns ● Strong writing, messaging development, and brand stewardship skills ● Experience managing projects and mentoring cross-functional teams ● Comfort with hands-on content production and supporting small-team events ● Familiarity with emerging AI design tools; graphic design experience is a plus ● Ability to travel to Marin County multiple times per month for events and meetings

To Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and work samples to Jobs@marinbike.org. Please put in the subject line: “Director of Communications.