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JVS is a non-profit, non-sectarian agency. Our mission is to empower individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers; and to partner with employers to hire, develop and retain productive workforces.
JVS provides a broad range of services including adult education, skills training, job readiness training, job placement and support, and access to post-secondary education. JVS assists employers in their search for well-qualified job applicants and their initiatives to upgrade the skills of their incumbent workforce.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Marketing and Communications reports to the Senior Vice President of Policy & Advancement and serves as the lead strategist and implementor of JVS’s marketing and communications activities, from ideation through to measurement. This role ensures the marketing & communication function supports JVS’s organizational priorities, enrollment goals, engaging new employer partners, and fundraising efforts, while keeping all activities connected to the organization’s mission and vision.
The Director develops and oversees campaigns to reach key new and current audiences and strengthen JVS’s reputation as the largest, oldest workforce development agency in New England. They provide strategic vision on agency-wide initiatives, from program marketing and storytelling to business development, advancement campaigns, and public relations. This role owns brand management efforts and brings deep marketing & communication expertise and the capacity to try new things, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategic vision. The Director leads a three-person team, made up of one Digital Marketing Specialist and one Marketing Analytics Specialist, along with managing relationships with external vendors for public relations, design, photography, videography, and print collateral.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Strategy and Brand Management
- Lead the ongoing implementation and improvement of JVS’s marketing and communication strategy, with a vision rooted in JVS’s mission and strategic priorities.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate an integrated marketing plan that incorporates market research, audience segmentation, targeted outreach, and measurable digital outcomes.
- Support brand integrity across all JVS’s internal and external messaging, ensuring consistent voice, visual identity, and tone to strengthen brand awareness
- Translate data, anecdotes, and other sources of information into compelling visual stories that deepen audience engagement, support fundraising efforts, and demonstrate JVS’s impact on people’s lives.
Program Marketing
- Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of marketing campaigns across owned and earned channels — including email, social media, web, fundraising appeals, and events — to increase audience growth, conversions, and program enrollments.
- Develop processes and procedures for collaboration with program staff to support with recruitment, enrollments, and storytelling to share about programmatic impact.
- Produce regular reports and dashboards to track engagements, conversions, and enrollments to improve marketing efforts.
Fundraising Communications
- Collaborate with the Advancement team to draft, build, and send fundraising appeal emails.
- Oversee the creation and delivery of email marketing campaigns for donors, lapsed donors, and prospective donors to increase engagements.
- Oversee the ideation, design, development, and print of event-specific collateral, invitations, and more.
- Support with fundraising efforts by providing copywriting support, drafting appeals, completing design work, and more.
Digital & Print
- Oversee social media strategy, including platform-specific approaches, content calendars, and performance analysis.
- Oversee the editing, layout, design, and copywriting for all external materials, including Annual Impact Reports, brochures, flyers, the website, and more.
- Oversee, manage, and update the JVS website, including content updates, new page builds, and SEO traffic.
- Thoughtfully implement emerging technologies to improve team workflows and strengthen reporting capabilities.
- Leverage Salesforce Pardot, Sprout Social, Asana, and other platforms to execute campaigns, track metrics, and manage project progress.
Team Leadership and Development
- Manage, mentor, and develop two direct reports, including goal setting, professional development, and fostering creativity, collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
- Oversee scheduling and project prioritization across all marketing, communications, and creative content work, from conception through final delivery.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Sustain relationships with departments across JVS, including the advancement team, IT team, programmatic teams, People & Culture, and the policy team, to provide timely, effective, and robust marketing and communication support.
- Serve as a member of the agency’s internal public policy team to provide strategic communications direction on how to communicate policy changes and legislation updates to staff, employers, and community partners.
- Provide strategic consultation and communication support to the executive team, including internal communications, remarks and speeches, quotes and press releases, strategic communication counsel, and vision setting for the agency.
- Manage media relations by cultivating story ideas, developing relationships with journalists, managing relationships with public relations consultants, and tracking media coverage.
- Manage relationships and budgets with external vendors, agencies, and partners.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in Salesforce and Salesforce Pardot
- Robust knowledge of the media and news landscape in Greater Boston
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Proficient in graphic design tools, such as Canva and Adobe Suite
- Excellent leadership skills
- Project management skills
- Website development skills, including SEO, rank math, HTML, and Wordpress experience
- Analytical acumen and ability to translate complex data into understandable reports, visualizations, and metrics
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams to produce high-quality communications and marketing materials in timely fashion
- Ability to juggle multiple competing deadlines and priorities at once
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in marketing, communications, or related field. Graduate-level degree preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications and marketing
- Experience marketing programs to complex audiences and vulnerable populations
- Experience with fundraising appeals, events, and other fundraising communications activities
- Demonstrated experience overseeing a team
- Expertise in marketing strategy, brand management, and market research
- Experience developing marketing campaigns across paid and earned channels
- Eye for visual design and aesthetics
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Background in nonprofit marketing and experience/knowledge of JVS’s primary audiences
- Experience building and launching new campaigns
- Experience working in the nonprofit or workforce development sector
- Comfort with emerging technologies, project management tools, and workflow software.
JVS CULTURE
JVS is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds diversity and its strengths, JVS will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality services.
JVS is an employment at will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, martial/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, JVS prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activities under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
JVS is a non-profit, non-sectarian agency. Our mission is to empower individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers; and to partner with employers to hire, develop and retain productive workforces.
JVS provides a broad range of services including adult education, skills training, job readiness training, job placement and support, and access to post-secondary education. JVS assists employers in their search for well-qualified job applicants and their initiatives to upgrade the skills of their incumbent workforce.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Marketing and Communications reports to the Senior Vice President of Policy & Advancement and serves as the lead strategist and implementor of JVS’s marketing and communications activities, from ideation through to measurement. This role ensures the marketing & communication function supports JVS’s organizational priorities, enrollment goals, engaging new employer partners, and fundraising efforts, while keeping all activities connected to the organization’s mission and vision.
The Director develops and oversees campaigns to reach key new and current audiences and strengthen JVS’s reputation as the largest, oldest workforce development agency in New England. They provide strategic vision on agency-wide initiatives, from program marketing and storytelling to business development, advancement campaigns, and public relations. This role owns brand management efforts and brings deep marketing & communication expertise and the capacity to try new things, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategic vision. The Director leads a three-person team, made up of one Digital Marketing Specialist and one Marketing Analytics Specialist, along with managing relationships with external vendors for public relations, design, photography, videography, and print collateral.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Strategy and Brand Management
- Lead the ongoing implementation and improvement of JVS’s marketing and communication strategy, with a vision rooted in JVS’s mission and strategic priorities.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate an integrated marketing plan that incorporates market research, audience segmentation, targeted outreach, and measurable digital outcomes.
- Support brand integrity across all JVS’s internal and external messaging, ensuring consistent voice, visual identity, and tone to strengthen brand awareness
- Translate data, anecdotes, and other sources of information into compelling visual stories that deepen audience engagement, support fundraising efforts, and demonstrate JVS’s impact on people’s lives.
Program Marketing
- Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of marketing campaigns across owned and earned channels — including email, social media, web, fundraising appeals, and events — to increase audience growth, conversions, and program enrollments.
- Develop processes and procedures for collaboration with program staff to support with recruitment, enrollments, and storytelling to share about programmatic impact.
- Produce regular reports and dashboards to track engagements, conversions, and enrollments to improve marketing efforts.
Fundraising Communications
- Collaborate with the Advancement team to draft, build, and send fundraising appeal emails.
- Oversee the creation and delivery of email marketing campaigns for donors, lapsed donors, and prospective donors to increase engagements.
- Oversee the ideation, design, development, and print of event-specific collateral, invitations, and more.
- Support with fundraising efforts by providing copywriting support, drafting appeals, completing design work, and more.
Digital & Print
- Oversee social media strategy, including platform-specific approaches, content calendars, and performance analysis.
- Oversee the editing, layout, design, and copywriting for all external materials, including Annual Impact Reports, brochures, flyers, the website, and more.
- Oversee, manage, and update the JVS website, including content updates, new page builds, and SEO traffic.
- Thoughtfully implement emerging technologies to improve team workflows and strengthen reporting capabilities.
- Leverage Salesforce Pardot, Sprout Social, Asana, and other platforms to execute campaigns, track metrics, and manage project progress.
Team Leadership and Development
- Manage, mentor, and develop two direct reports, including goal setting, professional development, and fostering creativity, collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
- Oversee scheduling and project prioritization across all marketing, communications, and creative content work, from conception through final delivery.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Sustain relationships with departments across JVS, including the advancement team, IT team, programmatic teams, People & Culture, and the policy team, to provide timely, effective, and robust marketing and communication support.
- Serve as a member of the agency’s internal public policy team to provide strategic communications direction on how to communicate policy changes and legislation updates to staff, employers, and community partners.
- Provide strategic consultation and communication support to the executive team, including internal communications, remarks and speeches, quotes and press releases, strategic communication counsel, and vision setting for the agency.
- Manage media relations by cultivating story ideas, developing relationships with journalists, managing relationships with public relations consultants, and tracking media coverage.
- Manage relationships and budgets with external vendors, agencies, and partners.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in Salesforce and Salesforce Pardot
- Robust knowledge of the media and news landscape in Greater Boston
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Proficient in graphic design tools, such as Canva and Adobe Suite
- Excellent leadership skills
- Project management skills
- Website development skills, including SEO, rank math, HTML, and Wordpress experience
- Analytical acumen and ability to translate complex data into understandable reports, visualizations, and metrics
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams to produce high-quality communications and marketing materials in timely fashion
- Ability to juggle multiple competing deadlines and priorities at once
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in marketing, communications, or related field. Graduate-level degree preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications and marketing
- Experience marketing programs to complex audiences and vulnerable populations
- Experience with fundraising appeals, events, and other fundraising communications activities
- Demonstrated experience overseeing a team
- Expertise in marketing strategy, brand management, and market research
- Experience developing marketing campaigns across paid and earned channels
- Eye for visual design and aesthetics
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Background in nonprofit marketing and experience/knowledge of JVS’s primary audiences
- Experience building and launching new campaigns
- Experience working in the nonprofit or workforce development sector
- Comfort with emerging technologies, project management tools, and workflow software.
JVS CULTURE
JVS is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds diversity and its strengths, JVS will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality services.
JVS is an employment at will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, martial/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, JVS prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activities under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of marketing and communications jobs.
- 7 or more years of progressive marketing and communications experience
- Proven ability to develop and execute integrated brand and communications strategies
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and external agency relationships
- Proficiency with CRM platforms, marketing automation tools, and analytics dashboards
- Strong media relations skills and crisis communications experience
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field
Tips for Your Director Of Marketing And Communications Job Search
Quantify your integrated campaign results
Directors at this level are expected to show cross-channel impact, not just activity. Pull metrics that tie your communications work to business outcomes: media impressions converted to pipeline, campaign ROI, or earned media value alongside paid spend.
Separate your marketing and PR portfolios
Many hiring panels include both a CMO and a communications lead. Bring two distinct portfolios, one showing brand or demand work and one showing media relations or crisis communications, so each evaluator sees work relevant to their domain.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of marketing and communications openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by reporting structure
Whether you report to a CEO, CMO, or board committee changes the scope and autonomy of the role dramatically. Read job descriptions for the reporting line before applying so you're not surprised in the first interview round.
Prepare a 90-day communications audit example
Senior interviewers often ask how you'd assess an organization's current voice and messaging gaps. Walk in with a structured framework you've used before: stakeholder interviews, channel audit, message map review, and a prioritization matrix.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate pay
At director level, the budget you control, the team size you inherit, and whether you own external agency relationships determine your real leverage. Get clarity on those before the offer stage so you're negotiating the full package, not just base.
Director Of Marketing And Communications Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of marketing and communicationss?
The companies hiring the most director of marketing and communicationss right now include Peddie School, Indiana University, and Oliveda International, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is consistently strongest in healthcare systems, universities, and mid-market technology companies that are building or rebuilding their brand function.
How many director of marketing and communications jobs are remote?
About 55% of director of marketing and communications openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with fully on-site roles more common in higher education and nonprofit sectors where stakeholder visibility matters. Content strategy, digital marketing, and external communications sub-functions within the role tend to carry the highest share of remote or hybrid flexibility.
How do you become a director of marketing and communications?
Most directors reach the role by building deep expertise in either marketing or communications first, then expanding into the other discipline across two or three progressively senior roles. A background in brand management, PR, or content strategy is common. Demonstrating cross-functional leadership, owning an agency or vendor relationship, and showing measurable business impact from campaigns are the steps that typically close the gap from manager to director.
Can you get a director of marketing and communications job without direct director-level experience?
Yes, candidates who have held senior manager or head-of titles with director-level scope, meaning budget ownership, team leadership, and executive stakeholder exposure, regularly make the transition. The strongest applications show a portfolio of strategic work rather than tactical execution, a clear narrative about why the step up is natural, and references from leaders who can speak to your readiness for the accountability that comes with the title.
What does the director of marketing and communications interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial screen with HR or a talent partner is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on strategy and leadership style. A panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders, often including finance, sales, or program leadership, comes next. Many organizations finish with a presentation round where you're asked to respond to a real or hypothetical communications challenge, then present your thinking to senior leaders.
Where can I find and apply to director of marketing and communications jobs?
You can find and apply to director of marketing and communications jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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