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The Community Outreach & Public Relations Manager leads Age Well’s external outreach, public relations, and strategic relationship development to strengthen organizational visibility, expand community engagement, and advance its mission across the communities it serves.
Working closely with the CEO, Chief Advancement Officer, and leadership team, the Manager serves as a key ambassador for Age Well, representing and promoting the full range of programs and services Age Well provides to older adults, caregivers, and the broader community. The Manager builds and maintains relationships with healthcare systems, community organizations, businesses, municipalities, government entities, elected officials, other Area Agencies on Aging, and statewide partners.
The position proactively identifies opportunities to increase awareness of Age Well’s programs and services, strengthen referral networks, expand partnerships, support volunteer recruitment, and advance organizational priorities. The Manager also coordinates public relations, executive communications, and advocacy activities in collaboration with organizational leadership.
This role also works closely with the Marketing & Communications Manager, who leads brand, content, digital communications, campaigns, social media, and marketing operations, and with the Grants & Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop relationships that may lead to funding opportunities.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public administration, nonprofit management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Demonstrated experience in community outreach, public relations, external affairs, strategic partnerships, or a related field.
Familiarity with media relations, government relations, advocacy, or public policy.
Experience in healthcare, human services, aging services, nonprofit organizations, or Vermont's community and government sectors preferred.
Ability to travel throughout Age Well's service area and attend occasional evening or weekend meetings and events.
Benefits:
We offer a very generous benefit package, including substantial time off, retirement plan eligibility on day 1, and we are an organization that supports employee wellness and work/life balance.
We are proud to have been awarded a Worksite Wellness Award three years in a row and Best Places to Work four years in a row.
Pay: $63,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Colchester, VT 05446
The Community Outreach & Public Relations Manager leads Age Well’s external outreach, public relations, and strategic relationship development to strengthen organizational visibility, expand community engagement, and advance its mission across the communities it serves.
Working closely with the CEO, Chief Advancement Officer, and leadership team, the Manager serves as a key ambassador for Age Well, representing and promoting the full range of programs and services Age Well provides to older adults, caregivers, and the broader community. The Manager builds and maintains relationships with healthcare systems, community organizations, businesses, municipalities, government entities, elected officials, other Area Agencies on Aging, and statewide partners.
The position proactively identifies opportunities to increase awareness of Age Well’s programs and services, strengthen referral networks, expand partnerships, support volunteer recruitment, and advance organizational priorities. The Manager also coordinates public relations, executive communications, and advocacy activities in collaboration with organizational leadership.
This role also works closely with the Marketing & Communications Manager, who leads brand, content, digital communications, campaigns, social media, and marketing operations, and with the Grants & Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop relationships that may lead to funding opportunities.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public administration, nonprofit management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Demonstrated experience in community outreach, public relations, external affairs, strategic partnerships, or a related field.
Familiarity with media relations, government relations, advocacy, or public policy.
Experience in healthcare, human services, aging services, nonprofit organizations, or Vermont's community and government sectors preferred.
Ability to travel throughout Age Well's service area and attend occasional evening or weekend meetings and events.
Benefits:
We offer a very generous benefit package, including substantial time off, retirement plan eligibility on day 1, and we are an organization that supports employee wellness and work/life balance.
We are proud to have been awarded a Worksite Wellness Award three years in a row and Best Places to Work four years in a row.
Pay: $63,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Colchester, VT 05446
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of development and community relations jobs.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible fundraising or development experience
- Demonstrated success managing major gift cultivation and donor stewardship programs
- Experience building and leading community or corporate partnership initiatives
- Proficiency with constituent relationship management software such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce
- Bachelor's degree in communications, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field
- CFRE certification or active progress toward it preferred by many nonprofit employers
Tips for Your Director of Development and Community Relations Job Search
Quantify your fundraising portfolio results
Hiring committees for this role want concrete outcomes, not responsibilities. Replace vague descriptions with totals you managed, campaigns you led, and donor relationships you converted. Dollar amounts and campaign metrics separate strong candidates from generic ones.
Tailor your resume to mission alignment
Nonprofits and foundations weigh mission fit heavily for this title. Reflect the organization's cause in your summary and highlight relevant community partnerships. Generic development resumes rarely move forward when the hiring committee is looking for a cultural match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of development and community relations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target organizations in active capital campaigns
Institutions running capital or endowment campaigns hire at the director level urgently and pay more competitively. Research whether a potential employer has a campaign underway before applying, and reference it directly in your cover letter to show you understand their current priorities.
Prepare a community engagement case study
Interviews for this role almost always include a scenario question about building external relationships from scratch. Have one ready that covers how you identified stakeholders, built trust, and converted community goodwill into measurable organizational outcomes.
Negotiate relocation and start-date flexibility
Many of these roles are tied to specific geographies and require in-person relationship work. If you're relocating, raise relocation support in the offer stage, not before. Proposing a phased start date to close out existing donor relationships signals professionalism and rarely meets resistance.
Director of Development and Community Relations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of development and community relationss?
The most active employers for director of development and community relationss right now are Mosaic, Cogir Senior Living, and Cascade Living, and the most openings are in Texas, Nebraska, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, universities, and regional community foundations tend to post the highest volume of openings at this level.
How many director of development and community relations jobs are remote?
About 51% of director of development and community relations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though this varies significantly by employer type. Corporate partnerships and foundation grant writing sub-roles tend to be most compatible with remote arrangements, while major gifts and community engagement positions usually require consistent in-person presence.
How do you become a director of development and community relations?
Start by building several years of hands-on fundraising or community outreach experience in a coordinator or manager role, ideally within a nonprofit, university, or healthcare setting. Develop fluency with donor management systems, build a portfolio of successful campaigns or partnerships, and pursue a credential like the CFRE to signal readiness for director-level responsibility.
Can you get hired as a director of development and community relations with little experience?
It's uncommon to land the director title without prior development experience, but candidates from adjacent fields like public affairs, corporate social responsibility, or community organizing can make a compelling case. Emphasize relationship-building results, any fundraising you've led informally, and a clear understanding of donor stewardship principles to close the gap.
What does the director of development and community relations interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds and begin with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a panel interview with the VP of Development or executive leadership. Finalists are often asked to present a development strategy or community engagement plan. References with former major donors or community partners carry significant weight at the offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to director of development and community relations jobs?
You can find and apply to director of development and community relations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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