Associate Director, Digital Communications

Job Description

Job Description

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children and young people with respect to their educational, economic, social and health outcomes. The Foundation’s work focuses on strengthening families, building stronger communities and ensuring access to opportunity, because children, youth and young adults need all three to succeed. Casey advances research and solutions to overcome the barriers to success, help communities demonstrate what works and influence decision makers to invest in strategies based on solid evidence.

At Casey, you will find a dynamic environment with staff of diverse backgrounds and perspectives who share a deep commitment to advancing the Foundation’s mission. Casey staff also have a hybrid work week to support a healthy work-life balance. Staff are required to be in the office two days per week. This is not a fully remote position.

The Foundation is seeking an associate director, digital communications, for our Strategic Communications team. The associate director will lead the Foundation’s digital strategy by overseeing creation, management and dissemination of high-quality multimedia content to expand engagement with the Foundation’s audiences. This role will supervise two communication professionals.

Qualified candidates will have the following :

• Bachelor’s degree and eight or more years of professional communications experience, including three years managing staff, ideally in communications agency, nonprofit or government settings.
• Proven success leading digital strategy, content creation and analytics to expand reach and engagement across web, video and social media platforms.
• Strong project management and technical skills, including oversight of websites, content management systems and cross-functional digital initiatives.
• Exceptional writing, collaboration, and leadership abilities, with capacity to translate complex ideas into compelling, mission-driven digital storytelling.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing how your background and experience and experience make you a good candidate for this role. The Foundation will not consider resumes submitted without a cover letter. Read the full job description below.