Gates Foundation · 2 days ago
Senior Strategy Officer, Division Communications (9 mon LTE)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$190K/yr - $324K/yr
5+ years expGates Foundation is the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. The Senior Officer of USP Division Communications will define and deliver an internal communications strategy that connects staff to the foundation’s mission and values, while guiding the organization toward its goals for 2045.
Non ProfitEducationVenture CapitalCharityImpact Investing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive internal communications strategy that connects staff to USP’s mission, priorities, and values including targeted universalism
Advise USLT on when and how to directly communicate to enhance authenticity, compassion, and effectiveness, and review and edit talking points for high-impact moments (such as all-staffs)
Define and steward cohesive, inspiring internal stories that reinforce optimism, trust, and alignment with the foundation’s mission, priorities, and values through diverse voices
Be responsible for the narrative around the strategy leading up to 2045, including administering surveys and holding office hours to understand and respond to staff sentiment around the change
Build internal channels and master calendar to enable communications that are dynamic, inclusive, and adaptable to employees’ needs
Ensure coherence between internal and external narratives by collaborating with external and foundation-wide internal communications teams
Analyze an annual USP employee survey and integrate other sources of organizational insight to measure and enhance communication effectiveness, continuously adapting approaches
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of dynamically responsible experience in strategic communications, operations, or related fields (or equivalent combination of experience)
Proven ability to lead communications strategies that drive organizational transformation, cultural alignment, and employee engagement, especially during periods of uncertainty
Proven leadership in internal communications, including high-stakes executive messaging and leading people, programs, or external partners in complex organizations
Expertise in executive voice development and crafting clear, inspiring, and actionable narratives that translate complex strategies and change processes and build trust and resilience
Outstanding storytelling ability, with shown experience highlighting impact, articulating values, and building connection across teams, with the ability to adapt tone and style for diverse audiences
Adept at synthesizing and interpreting complex information (including political/geopolitical dynamics) to inform decision-making, mitigate risk, and shape engagement strategies
Strength in project and program management, with the ability to design, implement, and oversee sophisticated, cross-functional initiatives
High emotional intelligence, integrity, and cultural sensitivity required to lead and partner effectively across diverse cultural and professional settings
Deep commitment to the foundation's mission and values, bringing a high level of accountability and discretion in handling sensitive or high-stakes work, and applying a targeted universalism lens
Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums
Generous paid time off
Paid family leave
Foundation-paid retirement contribution
Regional holidays
Opportunities to engage in several employee communities
Company
Gates Foundation
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Suzman
Chief Executive Officer
Allan Golston
President, United States Program
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