COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
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THIS POSITION IS HYBRID. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO LIVE IN THE BAY AREA. THE COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION OFFICE IS LOCATED IN OAKLAND, CA.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Common Counsel Foundation (CCF) seeks its first full-time Director of Communications (DOC) to join its senior leadership team. Reporting to and working closely with the Senior Director of Development and Communications this high-performing, visionary individual will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy across the organization. They will play a pivotal role in revolutionizing CCF's external brand understanding and storytelling to advance the Foundation’s mission and vision and help mobilize resources, amplify impact, and increase visibility.
The ideal candidate has a strong, value-based background in social justice communications, including a deep understanding of and commitment to racial and economic justice, collaborative-funded initiatives and social justice movements. They have a record of leading the communications strategy for a mission-driven organization and building organization-wide communications strategies from the ground up and are collaborative, resourceful, reliable, creative, and systems-smart. They are at a stage in their career where they can leverage their extensive multi-channel experience to rapidly address current communication needs while simultaneously laying the groundwork for a new strategic communication approach that connects people, programs, and purpose to sustainably grow the impact of CCF.
YOU ARE A/AN:
Experienced communications leader deeply committed to social justice and racial justice movements.
Equal parts strategic and creative, visionary, and detailed, you excel in developing impactful branding, messaging, and communication systems.
Natural connector and collaborator, you build trusting relationships with ease.
Articulate communicator and active listener who can bring a nuanced analysis of CCF’s work to find stories that elevate voices and issues.
SALARY/BENEFITS
Salary range is $150,000-$170,000
Benefits include:
o Medical, Dental and Vision for employees and their dependents
o Flexible spending accounts
o Health & travel reimbursement
o Life and Disability insurance
o Non-elective 401(k) plan contributions
o Generous sick and vacation paid time off plus thirteen paid holidays per year
o The opportunity to support and center social justice and equity movements to transform communities in need
To learn more about the impact of Common Counsel Foundation, please click on the links below:
Announcing New Community Ownership for Community Power Fund
Celebrating 10 Years of Native Voices Rising: A Decade of Native-Led Change
CCF’s Grantmaking for Social Justice in 2022
EQUITY STATEMENT
Common Counsel Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, volunteers and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All positions at Common Counsel involve frequent use of a computer and telephone. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with differing abilities to perform the essential functions of their position.
TO APPLY
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All applications and inquiries will receive a response and be kept strictly confidential.
