Senior Communications Officer

THE OPPORTUNITY

The California Wellness Foundation (Cal Wellness) is seeking a skillful, creative, strategic communications professional to serve as a Senior Communications Officer focused on proactively elevating the voice of the foundation and its partners to expand visibility, influence, engagement and impact. This role requires the skills and experience to develop, execute, and manage strategic communications and the full range of communications tools and tactics that advance the mission of the Foundation. The Senior Communications Officer will report directly to the Director of Communications and serve as a key member of a communications team within the Public Affairs Department. Cal Wellness is at an exciting inflection point under the leadership of a new President & CEO who envisions Cal Wellness stepping more fully into its role as a disruptive force that pushes the boundaries of traditional philanthropy, advocates fiercely for racial and social justice, and uses its voice and influence to improve health and wellness for Californians. The Senior Communications Officer will have the opportunity to amplify Cal Wellness’ work using finely honed strategy, storytelling, and influence, collaborate across the organization, and serve as a senior strategic communications lead to the programs team and key program areas. The ideal candidate is both creative and strategic, wields the ability to work in a highly collaborative and team environment as well as work autonomously, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, superior verbal and written communication skills, the ability to anticipate needs as well as adapt and respond thoughtfully to emerging issues, and advanced organizational and prioritization skills to work quickly and effectively in a dynamic team.

THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS TEAM

The Public Affairs Department merges communications, government relations and public policy, and community engagement with guidance from the Vice-President of Public Affairs and in close collaboration with department colleagues and other Cal Wellness departments. We serve as strategic partners to amplify stories and develop proactive communication campaigns, thoughtfully engage government to build relationships and influence public policy, and support meaningful direct engagement of the communities that Cal Wellness serves. Our work happens in collaboration with grantmakers, with fellow philanthropic organizations, in places where policies are made and considered, and in the community. Listening and learning from California’s diverse communities to both understand and be responsive to their needs, aspirations, and challenges is a core cross-cutting value at Cal Wellness. Resume review begins immediately, and candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Candidates selected for advancement will be asked to participate in several interviews and a writing assignment. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in our application process, please let us know. We anticipate the selected candidate will start in February 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr The California Wellness Foundation - Oakland or Los Angeles, CA