Communications and Outreach Director

Business or Organization Name

Milton Family Community Center

Position Description

Position Overview

The Communications and Outreach Director will lead MFCC’s communications, marketing, public relations, and community engagement efforts, strengthening the organization’s visibility, relationships, and connection to its mission and values.

The Director also provides strategic oversight of MFCC’s food access programs, including program quality, grant and contract compliance, funding relationships, and budget monitoring. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director collaborates with the Executive Director, Assistant Director, and program staff to advance organizational priorities.

Key Functions and Responsibilities

• Communications, Marketing & Public Relations
• Community Outreach, Partnerships & Fundraising Collaboration
• Food Access Program Oversight & Grant Management
• Organizational Leadership & Staff Development

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, human services, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in communications, outreach, marketing, nonprofit or community-based programming, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating engaging content for a variety of audiences and platforms.-Strong organizational, project-management, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.-Experience building collaborative relationships with community partners, colleagues, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Prior staff supervision or team leadership experience, including supporting staff development and fostering collaboration.
• Experience coordinating programs, projects, grants, budgets, or related responsibilities, including tracking progress and meeting reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with common workplace technology and a commitment to MFCC’s mission and the well-being of children, families, and the broader community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a nonprofit, community-based, or human services organization.
• Experience with organizational branding, marketing, public relations, or strategic communications.
• Familiarity with Canva, Mailchimp, social media scheduling and cross-posting tools, or comparable platforms.
• Ability and willingness to learn new technology, software platforms, and organizational systems, adapting to the tools and processes needed to carry out the role effectively. 
• Experience building community partnerships and coordinating outreach events, public engagement activities, or collaborative initiatives.
• Experience supporting grant-funded programs, including assisting with grant applications, tracking requirements, or reporting.
• Familiarity with coordinating community partnerships, outreach events, or public engagement initiatives.

More details on our website: https://miltonfamilycenter.org...

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation based upon education and experience with a range between $66,000 to $70,000
• This position is full-time, salaried, exempt, with a typical schedule of Monday to Friday 8:00 to 4:00 pm. The position may offer the flexibility to work remotely 1–2 days per week, depending on organizational needs, job responsibilities, and individual arrangements.
• 10 days of paid vacation time per year, 10 days of paid sick-time per year, 2 personal days per year, 14 organization-wide paid holidays
• 100% employer-sponsored health insurance plan for full-time employees with $3,000 HRA contribution (employee only)
• 50% employer-sponsored dental and vision plan for full-time employees  (employee only)
• Short-term, long-term and disability insurance
• Employer match for retirement plan available
• Childcare discount of 60% for employees, pending availability of a slot
• Access to member benefits from our affiliations with Common Good Vermont, Lake Champlain Chamber, and VTAEYC-Employee Assistance Program

Work Location

in-person

Work Type

full-time