Position Title: Director Communications & Marketing
Position Type: Full-time
Reports To: The IF governance team (IDC)
Location: Remote (within the United States)
Compensation: $95,000 – $120,000 annually, plus 25% additional compensation for benefits.
Apply: For full consideration, please submit your application by midnight of Monday, July 14th (eastern standard time). The position will remain open until filled.
Position Overview
The Interactivity Foundation (IF) is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Director of Communications & Marketing to lead and implement organization-wide strategies that strengthen our public presence and deepens engagement with our mission. This full-time, remote role is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands-on generalist who thrives in a mission-driven environment and is skilled across content creation, storytelling, digital engagement, marketing strategy, and public relations.
You will serve as both a thought partner and a tactical driver—someone who can move fluidly between big-picture strategy and day-to-day execution. You’ll shape and grow the communications function as a critical engine of impact: building campaigns, telling powerful stories, crafting digital experiences, and managing outreach that elevates IF’s role as a leader in collaborative discussion and civic engagement.
This is not a siloed role. You’ll collaborate across teams and with external partners to connect IF’s vision to diverse audiences—from educators and civic leaders to the broader public. If you’re a systems-minded communicator who thrives on both strategy and implementation, and you’re excited to work at the intersection of democracy, dialogue, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Interactivity Foundation
The Interactivity Foundation (IF) is a non-partisan, non-advocacy operating foundation dedicated to strengthening democracy through discussion. Our mission is to bring people together in meaningful discussions that expand imagination, build social trust, and improve the discussion skills necessary for meaningful democratic engagement.
Often abbreviated as “IF,” our name reflects a deep commitment to exploratory mindsets— encouraging individuals and communities to ask, “What if…?” as they seek out different perspectives and imagine alternative futures. For decades, IF has supported democratic discussion by developing innovative discussion tools, providing facilitation resources, and advancing collaborative intelligence in classrooms, communities, and workplaces. IF envisions a society where everyone has both the opportunity and the skills to come together in productive dialogue to co-create the communities they want to live in.
Key Goals and Outcomes
In the First Year (Short-Term)
- Solidify IF’s brand identity and marketing communications foundation by developing a clear brand framework and a library of core marketing and communication assets to support consistent, scalable outreach.
- Establish an engagement pipeline for current programs and future partnerships.
- Develop compelling content and support strategic outreach.
- Expand reach and utilization of IF’s free materials and resources across educational, civic, and community platforms.
- Generate a measurable rise in inquiries and collaborations with educators, civic partners, and community-based organizations in support of sustainable and diverse funding streams.
By Years 2–3 (Long-Term)
- Guide strategies, in partnership with IF team members & leadership, to position IF as a nationally-recognized thought leader in collaborative discussion, civic learning, and democratic engagement.
- Foster deeper public connection to IF’s mission through powerful storytelling, high-quality content, and expanded reach.
- Support IF’s sustainable growth and scalability by increasing audience engagement in fee-for-service offerings through targeted outreach, value-driven programming, and strong relationship-building strategies.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Brand Development
- Lead the development—and ongoing evolution—of an integrated communications and marketing strategy that builds brand presence, drives engagement, and aligns with IF’s strategic goals and emerging opportunities.
- Solidify IF’s brand equity and architecture, including core messaging, tone, visual identity, and audience engagement strategies—ensuring brand consistency across all platforms and materials.
- Develop a library of core marcom assets (e.g., message guides, templates, image libraries, standardized language) to support internal alignment and streamline execution.
- Collaborate closely with IF’s leadership and program teams to align messaging, support organizational initiatives, and amplify impact across all communications efforts.
- Monitor and analyze key communications metrics, using data to inform strategy, optimize performance, and continuously improve outcomes.
Content Strategy, Creation, & Campaign Execution
- Lead the creation and integration of compelling content across mediums—written, visual, audio, and video—to tell IF’s story, amplify impact, and drive engagement.
- Create and implement storytelling campaigns that highlight not just what IF does, but why it matters and where we’re going.
- Produce program support materials, including flyers, registration pages, facilitation plans, workbooks, e-courses, podcasts, and more. Manage external vendors as needed to serve as an extension of staff capacity.
- Coordinate and produce key institutional publications such as the annual Year in Review, Board Reports, and program summaries.
Digital Platforms & Engagement
- Oversee IF’s website strategy, structure, and content to ensure a clear, compelling, and user-friendly digital presence.
- Responsible for the day-to-day, regular website updates, blog content, and resource accessibility.
- Leverage analytics to understand user behavior, track downloads, and prioritize web content strategy.
- Design and execute a multi-platform social media strategy to grow IF’s online reach and deepen engagement with key audiences.
- Serve as content creator and community manager for IF’s current and future social platforms.
- Use data and testing to refine digital strategies and identify emerging platforms or approaches that advance IF’s mission.
Public Relations & Community Outreach
- Serve as IF’s media liaison, drafting press releases, managing public statements, and coordinating outreach to journalists and outlets.
- Position and support IF leadership and staff as experts in the field through interview opportunities, webinar engagements, or public forums as appropriate.
- Proactively identify opportunities to increase IF’s visibility through media placements.
- Build and nurture relationships with peer organizations to explore partnerships and support network growth and engagement.
- Design communications strategies that cultivate a vibrant, values-aligned community of practice around IF’s work.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of professional experience across communications, marketing, and public relations.
- Strong track record of strategic content and communications planning and implementation.
- Excellent storytelling, writing, and editing skills.
- Experience with website management, social media strategy, analytics tools, and marketing automation. Knowledge of WordPress is essential and Breakdance developer a plus.
- Knowledge of CRM systems, SEO, Asana, Google Workplace, and design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite).
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive, mission-driven work.
- Strong collaboration, project management, and cross-functional communication skills.
How to Apply
This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please submit your application by midnight of Monday, July 14th (eastern standard time). The position will remain open until filled.
Apply using the form at https://iftalks.org/DirComms.
Questions can be directed to [email protected], Attn: Director of Communications and Marketing Position.
Download a copy of this role description here: IF_Director of Communications & Marketing.
Equal Opportunity
The Interactivity Foundation views diversity as foundational to democracy and to our mission to help strengthen and sustain our democracy through inclusive and robust civic discourse. IF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to sustaining an inclusive and diverse environment.
