The Foundation
We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, weโre committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally.
The TeamThe Communications Division, led by the Chief Communications Officer (CCO), oversees the foundationโs global communications strategy. The division brings together internal and external communications to advance the foundationโs mission to create a more equitable world.
The Office of the CCO (OCCO) ensures resources are aligned against insights and strategic priorities. We foster an inclusive, innovative, and high-integrity culture and efficient enabling environment in line with the values of One Global Foundation and Impact First. We advance the Communication Divisionโs vision through clear processes and operations, ensuring close coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Application Deadline: Monday, June 16, 2024
Your Role
As the Principal Officer supporting the Chief Communications Officer and the Director, Strategy Planning, and Management (SPM) & Chief of Staff (CoS), you will play a pivotal role in establishing and advancing the global Communications Divisionโs new strategic vision. You will act as a trusted advisor to the CCO and Dir SPM & CoS, providing strategic oversight, thought partnership for key projects across the division. This includes creating critical new initiatives, such as the foundationโs misinformation strategy, designing and running pilot programs for innovative communication approaches, and partnering with the Measurement & Insights team to assess progress on these efforts.
What Youโll Do
Strategic Leadership & Advisory
Serve as a principal advisor to the Chief Communications Officer and the Dir, SPM and CoS to build out the strategy.
As appropriate, partner closely with the SPM team and the executive leadership to align cross-functional goals with divisional strategy.
Represent the Communications Strategy in cross-foundation forums as needed.
Participate on the Communications Executive Team.
Misinformation Strategy Leadership
Lead the development of a comprehensive misinformation strategy, including alignment with the foundationโs broader strategic goals.
Work cross-functionally to identify misinformation risks and implement mitigation plans.
Innovation & Pilots
Design and oversee pilots that test new communication approaches stemming from the divisionโs refreshed strategy.
Ensure that pilot outcomes are measured, evaluated, and scaled where appropriate.
Insights-Driven Strategy Development
Partner with the Measurement & Insights team to ensure communication and misinformation strategies are grounded in qualitative and quantitative data.
Use data to present decision-making options, assess tradeoffs, and recommend courses of action.
Change Management & Culture
Partner with the SPM and CET on planning and implementing change management strategies to ensure smooth implementation of new initiatives across the division.
Help foster an inclusive and effective organizational culture by modeling collaborative leadership and addressing concerns transparently.
Your Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience; advanced degree preferred.
10+ years experience in strategic communications planning and execution.
Proven ability to design and deliver data-informed strategies, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative insights.
Track record of success leading multifaceted initiatives
Experience working on or advising misinformation, media, communications, or public affairs strategies.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence, negotiate, and build trust across varied stakeholders.
Deep understanding of global and organizational contexts relevant to strategic communications and foundation initiatives.
This role is anticipated to include up to 30% domestic and international travel.
*Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.
The salary range for this role is $261,700 to $405,700 USD. We recognize high-wage market differences in Seattle and Washington D.C., where our offices are located. The range for this role in these locations is $285,300 to $442,100 USD. As a mission-driven organization, we strive to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hires salaries are typically between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidateโs job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.
Hiring Requirements
As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Candidate Accommodations
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Inclusion Statement
We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion โ of voices, ideas, and approaches โ and we support this diversity through all our employment practices.
All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.