Managing Director, Marketing & Communications

Managing Director Of Marketing & CommunicationsReporting to the Executive Director, the Managing Director of Marketing & Communications (MarCom) is a strategic leader who proactively creates and elevates our messaging and communication strategy to raise awareness of our mission, expand our media presence, and deepen connection among key stakeholders. The Managing Director of MarCom will oversee and support the implementation of City Year's branding strategy in Los Angeles to ensure consistent coherent representation of CYLA's impact across all departments and communication outlets, including CYLA's social media platforms. As a member of the City Year Los Angeles Senior Leadership Team (SLT), they will be a highly effective storyteller who can bring to life City Year's impact. They will manage the Sr. Marketing & Communications Manager. This position is perfect for someone who is entrepreneurial with proven communications experience, and who is a proactive leader, creative, strategic thinker, and willing to challenge old conventions to push beyond traditional communications. The ideal candidate cares deeply about addressing systemic inequities in education and can represent CYLA powerfully in community spaces. This individual should be able to operate at a high level, able to think about the big picture and the best way to communicate and engage the community at large.City Year values and continuously works to build an equitable and inclusive culture where people with diverse lived experiences feel they belong.ResponsibilitiesMarketing & Communications StrategySenior Leadership & Staff ManagementMarketing ImplementationContent Strategy & StorytellingMedia RelationsKey Competencies:Strategic ThinkingCommunicationCollaborationDecision MakingLearningMinimum QualificationsAn accomplished leader with 8-10+ years of proven success in external relations, marketing, or media leadership; nonprofit or mission-driven experience preferred.At least 3 years of management experience with strong track record of results:Setting high expectations and holding self and team accountable for performance goalsDeveloping diverse talent through performance plans, reviews and leadership opportunitiesUsing progress and outcome data to inform team management.Strong digital fluency, including CMS platforms, email marketing tools, analytics, and social media platforms.Authorized documentation to work in the United States of AmericaCriminal background history clearance to work with school-age children, depending on the positionPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of the Los Angeles community & educational organizations.Committed to City Year's mission of partnering with public schools in systemically under-resourced communities to prepare students with the skills and mindsets they need to thrive in school and in lifeFlexibility to meet sudden and unpredictable partnership needs and willingness to work outside standard established business hours.City Year/AmeriCorps experience is a plus.Bachelor's degree in communications or similar preferred.Physical Requirements:Ability to sit, stand, and walk around for extended periods.Move about the office or event location as needed throughout the workday.Manual dexterity for typing, writing, and handling office equipmentVisual acuity to read screens and printed materials.Hearing ability to participate in conversations and respond to phone calls.Ability to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and in writing.Working Conditions:Based in LA with an average 3-4 in-person days per week.Regular travel across LA. Locations vary based on events or projects.Flexible schedule and location based on role responsibilities.Typical schedule: 40 hours per week with occasional extended hours as needed.Some afterhours and weekend work.Noise levels are generally moderate.Must have reliable internet access for remote or flexible work arrangements.BenefitsFull-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation, sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document. For more information, click here.Employment at City Year is at-will.City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.