STEM From Dance · 2 weeks ago
Director, Brand & Communications
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
7+ years expSTEM From Dance (SFD) is dedicated to empowering girls of color in pursuing STEM careers through dance. The Director, Brand & Communications will lead the organization's communications strategy, overseeing all outputs and ensuring alignment with SFD's mission and vision.
EducationNon ProfitPerforming Arts
Hiring Manager
Jessica Campo
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the organization-wide communications strategy
Partner closely with the Executive Team to translate strategic goals into clear communications plans, priorities, and deliverables
Oversee SFD's public voice
Manage risk and opportunity by staying responsive to shifts in narrative environments
Direct and support the Sr. Associate of Communications
Manage and coach internal content creators
Establish cross-functional communication systems
Oversee SFD's digital presence
Manage external web development contractors
Provide editorial direction and final approval on key communications outputs
Ensure SFD's visual and narrative identity is consistently applied across all materials, platforms, and audiences
Manage all external publicist deliverables and guide SFD's media relations strategy
Support executive communications
Manage communication outputs directly supporting the CEO
Oversee general organizational communications
Lead the creative direction of event communications
Establish streamlined communications systems, workflows, and creative processes
Champion the use of AI-powered tools
Leverage analytics and performance data
Qualification
Required
7-10 years of experience in communications, marketing, brand strategy, or media
Demonstrated experience leading communications teams and managing agency or contractor deliverables
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills for both digital and print audiences
Experience developing and executing organization-wide communication strategies, including thought leadership and media relations
Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and cross-functional priorities
Fluency with AI tools for content creation and workflow optimization
Ability to lead both strategically and tactically—comfortable directing teams and rolling up sleeves to produce high-quality content
Preferred
A Bachelor or Master degree in Communications, English, Marketing, or related fields
Experience with nonprofit communications or mission-driven organizations
High degree of fluency with Generative AI Tools including ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity
Familiarity with tools such as Mailchimp, PR Newswire, web CMS platforms, and analytics dashboards
Working knowledge of design tools (Figma, Wordpress, Craft CMS, Adobe Suite, Canva)
Experience crafting executive communications and supporting high-level public visibility initiatives
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
403(b) retirement savings account
Yearly Professional Development Stipend
2-week org-wide shutdown at the end of the year
Generous PTO and flexible scheduling
Annual staff retreats
Company
STEM From Dance
STEM From Dance integrates dance and STEM education for girls of color through tech-infused performance programs.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
OpenAI Foundation
2025-12-03Grant
Leadership Team
Yamilée Toussaint
Founder & CEO
Recent News
2025-09-29
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