Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Engineer

Pillsbury United Communities•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Senior Director of Narrative Power and Policy Strategy is a key leadership role responsible for shaping and advancing Pillsbury United Communities’ public narrative, community voice, and policy influence. This role integrates strategic communications, marketing, community organizing, advocacy, and government relations to drive systemic change. Reporting to the Head of Advancement and serving on the senior leadership team, this leader partners across the organization and with community to shift narratives while mobilizing people, strengthening partnerships, and influencing policy outcomes aligned with organizational mission. This role operates at the intersection of storytelling, power-building, policy, and brand, ensuring that community voice drives both narrative and action while elevating the PUC’s local and national visibility.

Requirements

Minimum 5–7 years of leadership experience in communications, marketing, organizing, advocacy, public affairs, or related fields
Demonstrated success in marketing strategy development and implementation, brand leadership, and audience growth
Proven experience in narrative change, community engagement, and/or policy advocacy
Deep commitment to racial equity, justice, and community-centered practice
Strong understanding of government systems and experience building relationships with elected officials and public sector leaders
Exceptional communicator and storyteller with the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling narratives
Proven ability to lead teams, manage across functions, and operate in a collaborative, complex environment
Skilled relationship-builder with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, including those with differing perspectives
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
Experience managing budgets and aligning financial resources with strategy
High level of emotional intelligence, cultural competence, and adaptability
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Proven track record and comfort enfranchising and engaging a diverse set of stakeholders.
Able to build positive, nonjudgmental relationships with community
Strong technical and creative writing skills
Understanding of appropriate personal boundaries and professional ethics
Self-motivating with excellent time management and accountability skills

Nice To Haves

Passion for what’s possible
Clear sense of personal purpose
Commitment to social justice with an equity-driven approach
Creative problem-solver that is adaptive and responsive
Skilled communicator, motivator and compelling storyteller
Relationship centered
Robust financial acumen
Results oriented and ambitious
Commitment to dismantling oppressive systems including but not limited to racism, sexism, homophobia, ableism, and colonialism

Responsibilities

Develop and lead an integrated strategy that aligns communications, marketing, narrative shifting, community organizing, and policy advocacy
Serve as a strategic advisor to the leadership team and Board on messaging, positioning, and external influence
Shape and advance narrative change strategies that challenge dominant, incomplete, and/or false narratives about our communities
Drive the development of a policy platform that aligns community voice, programmatic insights, and emerging opportunities for innovation and systems change
Identify and elevate community voices to influence public discourse, policy priorities, and systems-level change
Lead development of organizational messaging frameworks, marketing strategies, campaigns, and crises communication
Raise the organization’s visibility and influence at both local and national levels
Represent the organization as a spokesperson in media, public forums, and high-level stakeholder settings
Recommend and help advance policy agendas in partnership with leadership and the Board of Directors
Maintain a deep understanding of the political, community, and media landscape to inform strategy
Oversee execution of integrated communications, marketing, advocacy, and engagement strategies across digital, print, media, and all platforms in support of program and agency needs
Lead and supervise marketing, communications, and branding functions, ensuring alignment, consistency, and excellence across all channels
Oversee website/social media site development and maintenance
Drive development and implementation of comprehensive marketing strategies that strengthen brand identity and audience engagement
Lead narrative campaigns that connect storytelling with organizing and policy action
Establish measurable goals and outcomes related to audience engagement, narrative impact, community mobilization, and policy influence
Identify and pursue opportunities for funding, partnerships, and program alignment across government and external systems with organizational leaders
Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and strategic partners
Ensure consistency, quality, and cultural alignment across all communications, marketing, and engagement efforts
Anticipate and respond to emerging issues, risks, and opportunities in a dynamic environment
Support fundraising and advancement efforts through strategic communications, marketing, branding, and positioning
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing, cross-functional team spanning marketing, communications, organizing, advocacy, and external contractors as needed
Directly supervise marketing and communications staff, and oversee broader external engagement, narrative, and policy partners/contractors
Foster a collaborative, matrixed environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and shared ownership
Cultivate leadership within teams, supporting professional development and growth
Build and sustain strong relationships with community members, grassroots leaders, and partner organizations
Foster and maintain relationships with key elected officials and public sector leaders at city, county, state, and federal levels
Develop and manage partnerships with nonprofit, civic, and advocacy organizations to advance shared goals
Represent the organization in community spaces, including complex or sensitive environments, with credibility and care
Facilitate inclusive engagement and dialogue across diverse stakeholders, including navigating difficult conversations around race and equity
Serve as a resource to staff across the agency to strengthen civic engagement and advocacy as a core shared competency
Monitor and analyze revenue performance against goals, adjusting strategies as needed
Develop and manage budgets across marketing, communications, advocacy, and engagement functions
Align resources with strategic priorities to maximize organizational and community impact
Identify and support funding opportunities, including public sector investments and partnerships
Provide regular financial and performance updates to leadership and Board as needed
Ensure strong stewardship of resources, including contracts, partnerships, and external investments
Support grant development, reporting, and compliance in collaboration with advancement and program teams