Executive Director, Marketing and Communications

U.S. Chamber of Commerce•Washington, DC

12h•$122,250 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation seeks an Executive Director, Marketing and Communications to lead its communications and marketing function. The role combines enterprise communications that advance the Foundation’s brand and reputation with programmatic communications that connect initiatives to their intended audiences. The Executive Director will develop and execute strategies that increase the visibility and impact of programs, research, events, and thought leadership. The position serves as a senior adviser to Foundation leadership and program teams, embedding integrated, impact-driven communications in strategic planning and execution. It oversees communications and marketing staff, external agencies, and vendors in support of organizational, fundraising, and programmatic goals. The Foundation works across workforce development, civic education, community resilience, and economic opportunity.

Requirements

15 or more years of progressively responsible experience in communications and marketing.
Genuine commitment to mission-driven work and comfort operating at the intersection of business and the public good.
Creative sensibility, appetite for innovation, and ability to bring fresh approaches to storytelling, audience reach, and movement-building.
Fluency with AI-enabled communications tools and a forward-looking understanding of how emerging technology is changing content creation, audience engagement, and marketing effectiveness.
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to write and edit at a high level across formats and audiences.
Experience leading integrated communications and marketing strategies for complex organizations, missions, programs, or brands.
Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate organizational priorities into effective communications and marketing plans.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading integrated communications and marketing in a nonprofit, foundation, or association environment.
Experience designing and delivering marketing strategies that support programmatic outcomes, grant requirements, or mission-driven goals.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a Foundation-wide communications and marketing strategy aligned with organizational priorities, program goals, and business objectives.
Advise Foundation leadership and program teams and integrate communications and marketing into strategic planning and execution.
Lead integrated planning across programs to ensure cohesive messaging, audience targeting, and brand alignment.
Develop and execute marketing strategies for Foundation programs, events, research, and development priorities.
Design marketing approaches that effectively reach target constituencies and meet programmatic and grant requirements.
Partner with program and development teams to support audience growth, partner engagement, and revenue-generating activities.
Use audience insights and performance data to refine marketing strategies and improve impact.
Lead proactive media relations, including storytelling, earned media opportunities, and spokesperson preparation.
Serve as the primary liaison to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Communications team.
Oversee media monitoring, analysis, and reporting to evaluate performance, identify trends, and inform leadership decisions.
Steward the Foundation’s brand and visual identity, including standards, guidelines, and governance across platforms and constituent programs.
Partner with program teams to develop and maintain initiative and constituent-program sub-brands and visual identities.
Oversee digital communications, including the website, email marketing, and social media, and adapt approaches to changes in technology, audience behavior, and AI-enabled communications.
Support senior leadership communications, including executive messaging, board communications, presentations, and strategic announcements.
Develop materials that present organizational accomplishments as compelling narratives for directors, funders, partners, and external audiences.
Develop communications and marketing strategies to maximize the impact of events, convenings, research releases, and major initiatives.
Identify opportunities to position Foundation leaders and subject-matter experts as trusted voices on mission-related issues.
Lead, coach, and develop the communications and marketing team, building capability, collaboration, impact, and accountability.
Manage budgets, vendor relationships, agency partnerships, and external consultants.
Establish performance measures for communications and marketing effectiveness and continuous improvement.
Build operational systems and processes that improve coordination, responsiveness, and strategic impact.