Senior Communications Officer

Are you a storyteller at heart—someone who sits in a meeting, hears a spark of an idea, and immediately thinks, “There’s a great story here, and I know how to tell it”? If so, we’d love to meet you.

The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to elevate our mission of creating a healthy, thriving, sustainable region. In this role, you’ll shape how we share stories of community impact, engage donors and partners, and highlight the voices of the people we serve.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and lead communications strategy
• Create compelling content across print, digital, and social platforms
• Manage the Annual Report, newsletters, press materials, and media outreach
• Oversee website content and email communications
• Collaborate with program and development staff to support events and initiatives
• Coordinate designers, photographers, and other vendors

We are looking for someone with:

• 5–8 years of communications/marketing experience
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Proficiency with digital tools, WordPress, and basic design software
• Strong project management and collaboration skills
• Passion for community impact and mission-driven work

Employment benefits at the Community Foundation include:

• 10% employer contribution to a 403(b) plan
• 24 days of PTO and 12 paid holidays
• Individual medical, dental, and vision – 90% employer-paid
• Employer-paid Short and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance

Salary: $90,000

If you’re ready to put your creativity to work for the good of Eastern Connecticut, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to Megan Brown, Vice President at [email protected]