POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We seek a highly motivated communications professional with a passion for making a difference to join our senior leadership team as Director of Communications and Marketing, reporting to the CEO.
In this pivotal role, you will have oversight of all the Foundation’s communications and marketing activities. This includes but is not limited to the following; building and implementing a long-term communications strategy in furtherance of our mission and values - from brand and identity management, development of compelling communication pieces and educational assets, oversight of design and maintenance of the Foundation website, and support of PR efforts that elevate the Foundation as a thought leader in ALS research, care, education and advocacy.
You will partner with all areas of our mission, our Support Services team and members of the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine to coach and advise them on how to best leverage the power of communications to advance the Foundation’s mission. You will serve as an ambassador for the Foundation, building and growing external relationships and exemplify our core values and advance our vision in all aspects of your work.
This position is based at our office in Skokie, Illinois.
MANAGES:
Communications and Marketing Manager