Director, Brand & Communications

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

For over a decade, STEM From Dance (SFD) has been committed to empowering girls of color with the skills, experiences, and confidence to pursue careers in STEM — all through the power of dance. Our mission is rooted in addressing the systemic underrepresentation of women of color in STEM fields. Through our innovative programs and steadfast community support, girls cultivate their creativity, fortify their confidence, and leverage technology to pioneer bold innovations.

Our vision is ambitious: to impact the lives of one million girls, guiding them towards thriving careers in STEM. Already on the path to national and global recognition, SFD is at the forefront of integrating dance with STEM education, driving the charge toward greater representation of women of color in STEM. We envision a future where the STEM landscape is diverse, equitable, and inclusive, where women of color not only participate but lead and innovate.

Built on a foundation of a bold mission, a strategic growth plan, and unwavering core values, STEM From Dance is poised to change the face of STEM.

Requirements

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director, Brand & Communications will serve as the strategic and co-creative engine behind STEM From Dance’s (SFD) brand voice, public presence, and organizational storytelling. This leader will set the vision for SFD’s communications strategy and guide its execution across media relations, digital channels, publications, and organizational messaging.

Equal parts strategist, manager, and hands-on creator, this role oversees all communication outputs across the organization, from executive thought leadership to program campaigns, donor materials, website updates, and social media. The role will supervise internal communications staff and external contractors, ensuring that all communications are polished, mission-aligned, future-focused, and ready for public audiences.

This role is ideal for a seasoned communicator with experience directing teams, managing agency partners, and shaping an organization’s narrative at a national scale. A commitment to innovation, especially leveraging generative AI as a creative and operational accelerator—is essential.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

1. Strategic Communications Leadership

- Develop and lead the organization-wide communications strategy

- Partner closely with the Executive Team to translate strategic goals into clear communications plans, priorities, and deliverables.

- Oversee SFD’s public voice

- Manage risk and opportunity by staying responsive to shifts in narrative environments

2. Team Leadership & Management

- Direct and support the Sr. Associate of Communications

- Manage and coach internal content creators

- Establish cross-functional communication systems

3. Digital Strategy, Brand Stewardship & Content Execution

- Oversee SFD’s digital presence

- Manage external web development contractors

- Provide editorial direction and final approval on key communications outputs

- Ensure SFD’s visual and narrative identity is consistently applied across all materials, platforms, and audiences.

4. Media Relations & External Visibility

- Manage all external publicist deliverables and guide SFD’s media relations strategy

- Support executive communications

5. Executive & Organizational Communications

- Manage communication outputs directly supporting the CEO

- Oversee general organizational communications

- Lead the creative direction of event communications

6. Innovation, Systems Building & AI-Enabled Efficiency

- Establish streamlined communications systems, workflows, and creative processes

- Champion the use of AI-powered tools

- Leverage analytics and performance data

WHO YOU ARE

A clear, compelling communicator with a strong editorial eye.
A systems builder who can bring structure, clarity, and alignment to complex workflows.
A strategic thinker who sees the big picture—and can translate it into actionable content plans.
A creative storyteller who is energized by shaping narratives that inspire and mobilize audiences.
A collaborative leader who can coach, guide, and elevate a distributed communications team.
A mission-driven professional passionate about advancing education equity and empowering underrepresented communities.

QUALIFICATIONS

7–10 years of experience in communications, marketing, brand strategy, or media.
Demonstrated experience leading communications teams and managing agency or contractor deliverables.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills for both digital and print audiences.
Experience developing and executing organization-wide communication strategies, including thought leadership and media relations.
Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and cross-functional priorities.
Fluency with AI tools for content creation and workflow optimization.
Ability to lead both strategically and tactically—comfortable directing teams and rolling up sleeves to produce high-quality content.

PREFERRED

A Bachelor or Master degree in Communications, English, Marketing, or related fields.
Experience with nonprofit communications or mission-driven organizations.
High degree of fluency with Generative AI Tools including ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity.
Familiarity with tools such as Mailchimp, PR Newswire, web CMS platforms, and analytics dashboards.
Working knowledge of design tools (Figma, Wordpress, Craft CMS, Adobe Suite, Canva).
Experience crafting executive communications and supporting high-level public visibility initiatives.

Benefits

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary: $80,000-90,000, commensurate with experience.
Remote work with 10% travel,
Comprehensive benefits and perks, including:
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- 403(b) retirement savings account
- Yearly Professional Development Stipend
- 2-week org-wide shutdown at the end of the year
- Generous PTO and flexible scheduling
- Annual staff retreats