Director of Communications

The Math Learning Center • Portland, OR

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Math Learning Center (MLC), a nonprofit education organization, is seeking an experienced, hands-on marketing and communications leader to turn organizational priorities into effective campaigns, compelling content, and meaningful customer engagement. The Director of Communications leads MLC’s communications team and works across the organization to strengthen the brand, connect educators with products and services, and expand the organization’s reach. The role combines strategic direction with direct execution, including integrated marketing campaigns, messaging and content, marketing technology and analytics, and conference, trade show, and event marketing strategy. The Director also establishes processes and partnerships that support consistent communications and effective cross-team work.

The position is based in Oregon, with office days at MLC’s Portland office in a hybrid or fully onsite arrangement. The successful candidate will translate organizational priorities into coordinated campaigns, create audience-specific content, manage and improve marketing technology and data practices, lead and develop the communications team, and support internal communications in partnership with leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in marketing or communications.
• At least five years leading or supervising a team.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns that achieve measurable results.
• Hands-on experience with CRM platforms, marketing automation, digital marketing, audience segmentation, and customer lifecycle communications.
• Strong writing, editing, storytelling, and messaging skills, including the ability to make complex concepts accessible and engaging.
• Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate contributors, manage competing priorities, and deliver work on schedule.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution, use sound judgment to prioritize work and resources, and evaluate results.
• Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in education or a mission-driven organization.
• Experience with Salesforce and Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Translate organizational priorities into coordinated marketing campaigns that build awareness, engage customers, and support MLC’s growth and impact.
• Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns supporting customer acquisition, engagement, retention, and business development.
• Partner with colleagues across MLC to promote products and services and coordinate marketing activities around organizational priorities.
• Develop audience-specific messaging to help educators understand MLC’s offerings and take meaningful next steps.
• Manage campaign plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure work is coordinated and completed on schedule.
• Translate MLC’s educational philosophy, products, and expertise into clear, engaging content for customer audiences.
• Guide brand strategy and maintain consistent messaging, voice, tone, and visual standards across communications and marketing channels.
• Lead conference, trade show, and event marketing strategy, including event selection, audience priorities, objectives, messaging, and evaluation of results.
• Manage and optimize Salesforce and Salesforce Marketing Cloud for campaigns, audience segmentation, automated communications, lead nurturing, and customer retention.
• Use campaign performance, customer data, and other relevant measures to evaluate results, identify opportunities, and recommend improvements.
• Develop efficient workflows and use marketing technology to improve coordination, consistency, and the effectiveness of marketing investments.
• Set communications team priorities and translate organizational goals into a focused work plan.
• Coach and develop team members, establish clear expectations, and support accountability for results.
• Establish processes, templates, and tools that improve the quality, consistency, efficiency, and measurability of the team’s work.
• Partner with leadership to keep employees informed, connected, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Draft and coordinate internal communications, including staff updates, all-staff meetings, and presentations.
• Develop communication approaches that strengthen employee engagement and collaboration.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays, 24 additional days of paid time off, and a wellness week.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums paid at 100% for employees.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Employer-paid disability insurance and group life insurance.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Collaborative work environment and a team of mission-driven professionals passionate about math education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director