Director of Strategic Communications

Director Of Strategic Communications

Girls for Gender Equity (GGE) is seeking a Director of Strategic Communications to lead external communications, focusing on telling the story of GGE's work while amplifying the voices and perspectives of the youth we serve. We seek a strategist and practitioner to effectively communicate GGE's mission and vision by highlighting the work happening across departments, and to help the organization bring a Black feminist perspective to the social, political, and cultural issues impacting Black girls, girls of color, and gender expansive youth.

Your day-to-day :

• 60% - Strategy Design + Brand Management + Messaging

Design strategic communications goals that will be updated annually and aligned to overall organizational strategic priorities

Create and craft social media and newsletter content that engages audiences, grows followers, inspires action and conversation, and aligns with the organization's mission, values and point of view

Create messaging that challenges disempowering and stereotypical narratives of Black and Brown girls and gender expansive youth, and instead uplifts powerful + positive expressions of who our young people are in their own words

The Skills You'll Need

Success in the Director of Communications role will require a deep commitment to anti-racist, feminist / womanist / queer, and youth development work. The ideal candidate will also bring the following skills, attributes and experiences :

The People

This role will report to the Chief of Staff. The Chief of Staff also communicates frequently with all Departments and the Executive Team.

The Organization

Girls for Gender Equity (GGE) is an intergenerational advocacy organization that works through a Black feminist lens to achieve gender and racial justice by centering the leadership of Black girls and gender-expansive young people of color to reshape culture and policy through advocacy, youth-centered programming, and shifting dominant narratives.

GGE challenges structural forces racism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, and economic inequality that work to constrict the freedom, full expression, and rights of trans and cis girls, young women of color, and GNCNB youth of color. We ultimately believe in and work toward a world where cis and trans girls of color and gender non-conforming / non-binary youth of color are free.

Benefits & Culture at Girls for Gender Equity

In addition to a competitive salary, impactful work, and a great team, Girls for Gender Equity provides comprehensive perks and benefits. A brief overview :

The Next Steps

If you are interested in this role, please submit a cover letter and resume by applying through the career page on our website. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a preferred start date ASAP.

GGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GGE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, job applicants, interns, and volunteers without regard to race, color, religion, creed, political association, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy, caregiver status, handicap or disability, genetic information or characteristic, unemployment status, arrest or conviction record, credit history, status as a victim or survivor of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, or status in any group protected by federal,