If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for social impact and disability inclusion, we invite you to join our team and help drive economic change for people with disabilities.
National Disability Institute (NDI) seeks an experienced and dynamic Communications and Marketing Director to lead strategic initiatives that amplify our mission of financial capability and economic empowerment for people with disabilities. In this role, you will develop and implement an integrated communications plan, strengthen NDI’s brand identity and expand our impact through traditional and digital media. Reporting to the Deputy Director, you will work across teams, ensuring NDI’s message reaches key audiences at the national, state and local levels.
This is a full-time, remote position with occasional extended hours required to meet deadlines. NDI is anchored by the Eastern time zone. Applicants from other time zones are expected to reasonably align their work schedule with their supervisor.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Develop and implement a strategic communications plan to increase the visibility of NDI’s programs and initiatives among diverse stakeholders in both public and private sectors.
- Strengthen NDI’s brand as an innovative, problem-solving organization focused on advancing economic opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Lead and oversee marketing campaigns, social media strategies and the creation of impactful materials that highlight NDI’s achievements and partnerships.
- Serve as a communications and branding advisor to NDI leadership.
- Manage the Communications Team, ensuring all materials align with NDI’s messaging, priorities and brand integrity across all platforms.
- Oversee NDI’s website, e-newsletters and other digital communications to effectively convey our mission and successes.
- Develop strong relationships with media outlets, prepare talking points and create materials that enhance NDI’s presence at national conferences and key events.
- Establish and execute a multi-channel communications strategy.
- Lead the creation of digital, video, audio and print content.
- Support fundraising efforts to include proposals and the launch of an Individual Giving strategy.
- Contribute to creation of proposals and budgets to adequately reflect activities and costs relevant to the Communications Team.
- Manage communications-related vendors and consultants.
- Manage NDI’s presence at industry events, trade shows and conferences.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field (master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in communications leadership with a proven ability to manage complex communications strategies.
- Strong understanding of traditional and digital media, branding and website content management.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences.
- Experience working with people with disabilities or in financial empowerment sectors is a plus.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with remote teams.
- Proficiency with communications technologies, including content management systems and digital media tools.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, social media marketing and search engine marketing (Google Analytics and Google Ad Grants).
- Exceptional copywriting and copy-editing skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
BENEFITS:
NDI offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, vision, dental, retirement savings plan (401K) with match, paid time off, professional development opportunities and a flexible remote work environment.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
NDI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Veterans and individuals from marginalized communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected Veteran status.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit cover letter with salary expectations and resume. Please also submit three writing samples that include the following: press release, op-ed or blog post; a multimedia sample like a link to a video, graphic, webpage/website, podcast or something similar; and a creative brief, marketing campaign or a strategic communications plan.
Please email packet to Gail Watson, Director of Finance & HR, via Kara Broadus at kbroadus@ndi-inc.org.
Please include “Director, Communications and Marketing” in the email subject line.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Incomplete packages will not be accepted. No phone calls, please.
The deadline to apply for this position is Sunday, November 10, 2024.
ABOUT US:
National Disability Institute (NDI) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the financial health and well-being of people with disabilities. Through research, education, policy development, and demonstration projects, we work to promote economic and financial empowerment for people with disabilities and their families across the United States. Our mission is to build a better financial future for all Americans with disabilities and their families.
