Director of Marketing and Communications

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

The salary range for this full-time, exempt position starts at $75,000.

About Park City Education Foundation:

For nearly 40 years, Park City Education Foundation (PCEF) has funded and supported educator-powered initiatives that inspire all Park City students to reach their academic and lifelong potential. We achieve this by investing nearly $2 million annually in the Park City School District to support initiatives such as preschool, after-school programs, educator and student wellness, real-world learning, Bright Futures (a program that supports first-generation students), and classroom and express grants for educators.

Position Summary

The Park City Education Foundation (PCEF) is seeking a creative, versatile, and highly organized Director of Marketing & Communications. Reporting to the Managing Director of Advancement, you will be the primary architect of the PCEF brand, responsible for translating our mission into compelling narratives that inspire support for 4,000+ Park City students.

As a "strategic doer," you will manage the intersection of brand strategy, digital execution, and donor stewardship. Your primary objective is to ensure every touchpoint - from social media and the website to our annual impact report - is professional, consistent, and emotionally resonant. You will act as a key partner on the advancement team to drive community awareness, generate donor engagement, and strengthen PCEF’s reputation as the essential partner for public education excellence in Park City.

Here is a list of the key areas in which you will provide support to the organization:

Brand Strategy & Executive Stewardship

• Mission-Driven Brand Leadership: Serve as the primary steward of the PCEF brand, ensuring a consistent voice and visual identity across all platforms. You will align brand messaging with community engagement and execute an integrated marketing strategy that inspires support for 4,000+ Park City students.

• Executive & Board Partnership: Partner with the Board's Communication Committee to steward the organization’s voice and serve as a strategic messaging partner to the CEO, providing remark preparation and high-level content for community presentations.

Multi-Channel Content & Engagement

• Digital Content & "Impact" Storytelling: Lead the "PCEF in Action" narrative across all digital platforms (Web, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn). You will oversee the end-to-end production of video, photography, and editorial content, developing a strategic roadmap to showcase program success and maximize campaign conversions.

• Integrated Publications: Direct the concept and creation of all major organizational collateral, including the annual impact report, multi-channel fundraising appeals, and tailored newsletters for educators and the community.

Advancement & Media Partnerships

• Fundraising & Media Relations: Partner with the Advancement team to design and execute high-impact campaigns for signature initiatives (Running with Ed, Live PC Give PC, etc.). Serve as the primary liaison for local and regional media, managing the PR lifecycle and serving as an organizational spokesperson.

• Donor Stewardship Journeys: Develop compelling, automated communication journeys that connect donors to the mission and ensure they clearly see the tangible impact of their contributions.

Operations & Performance Management

• Data-Driven Stewardship: Use insights from Google Analytics, social metrics, and CRM data to optimize marketing spend and maximize ROI. You will manage the Marketing & Communications budget with a focus on fiscal efficiency and support PCEF initiatives as a collaborative team player.

ARE YOU A FIT?

Do you have experience with the above duties and a desire to learn and grow in your next position? If so, you may be our ideal candidate for this role! Please ensure that you mention your relevant skills in your letter of interest and explain why you are a strong fit for the role.

We’ll accept applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

This position includes the following:

• Suite of insurance benefits, including a 100% employer-paid silver-level health benefits plan, dependent care and/or healthcare FSA, optional employer contribution to HSA up to $2,300 (depending on your choice of healthcare plan), and dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage

• 401(k) and/or pension plan with a generous 10% employer contribution (no employee contribution required to receive the employer contribution)

• 16 paid time off days, 20 vacation days, and 23 paid holidays, including a two-week winter break

• 6 weeks of paid parental leave

To Apply

We look forward to hearing from you! Please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing how your experience meets the needs of this role. We also encourage you to share samples of marketing projects you have led. Note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Send materials to: Cynthia Mellin, Office Manager, at [email protected]

Park City Education Foundation opposes discrimination and injustice in all forms. Research shows that members of underrepresented groups - including women, LGBTQIA+ identified people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) - tend to apply for jobs only if they meet every single requirement listed. Here at Park City Education Foundation, we seek the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may not always meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you are passionate about our work and would like to join our team, we encourage you to apply, especially if you are a member of a structurally marginalized group.

We look forward to your application.

Park City Education Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under the law.