Job Description
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 megan@cfect.org
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Immediate start,