Senior Director, Marketing Communications, Liberty Hill Foundation

Position Title: Senior Director, Marketing Communications

Reports to: Chief Communications Officer

Position: Full-Time, Hybrid, Exempt

Location: Los Angeles, California

Compensation: $133,000 - $166,300, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Liberty Hill Foundation

Liberty Hill Foundation is at the forefront of advancing justice and equity in Los Angeles County, working to build power in communities most affected by systemic oppression. Guided by our bold new Strategic Plan and innovative operating model, we empower those closest to the challenges with the tools, resources, and leadership to create meaningful change. 

At the foundation of our work is an unwavering commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI), which shapes every aspect of our culture and decision-making. This is complemented by a results-oriented approach, anchored in a leadership framework that prioritizes authority, accountability, collaboration, and adaptability at every level. These values ensure that Liberty Hill not only reflects the transformative change we seek in the world but also delivers meaningful, measurable impact. 

With a renewed focus on our infrastructure, Liberty Hill is embracing an exciting period of growth and transformation. We are aligning our programs, grantmaking, and advocacy to amplify impact, strengthen partnerships, and move us closer to a more equitable future. 

This is a pivotal moment in Liberty Hill’s evolution, offering new opportunities to shape the future of social justice in Los Angeles County and beyond.

The Opportunity

The Senior Director, Marketing Communications (SDMC) will report to the Chief Communications Officer and collaborate closely with the Communications team to shape and execute Liberty Hill’s marketing strategy. This role oversees key marketing efforts, including digital marketing, event marketing, social media, content marketing, and an annual marketing campaign designed to expand engagement, increase influence, and reinforce Liberty Hill’s position as the leading progressive funder in the region.

What You Will Do

As SDMC, you will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies that align with Liberty Hill’s communications goals. This role requires a creative, adaptable leader who can drive marketing initiatives within the broader Communications Strategic Plan while continuously evolving strategies to stay relevant in a dynamic public landscape.

• Strategy & Execution: Develop and execute marketing strategies that drive engagement, enhance visibility, and strengthen Liberty Hill’s brand.
• Performance & Reporting: Set departmental and individual goals, track progress, and provide reports and presentations on marketing performance.
• Team Leadership: Provide supervision and strategic direction to a team of specialists handling digital marketing, web content, graphic design, social media, event marketing, and outreach.
• Collaboration & Training: Work across departments and with external partners to provide marketing expertise, support, and training on best practices. Represent the department at meetings and community events.

What You Bring

We’re looking for a collaborative and enterprising leader with a deep passion for partnership and breaking down silos. Success in this role requires:

• A proven ability to mentor teams, navigate change, and achieve lasting results.
• Strong experience in cross-departmental collaboration, providing marketing support to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to balance Liberty Hill’s role in philanthropy with amplifying the frontline efforts of our grantee partners.
• A focus on enhancing visibility across Los Angeles and beyond.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for progressive change and impactful storytelling, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the narrative and reach of a leading social justice organization.

Responsibilities

Strategic Marketing & Brand Awareness

• Develop and execute annual marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness and engagement.
• Direct cross-channel marketing strategies (digital, social, web, print) to ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Oversee advertising outreach to attract new supporters and retain existing audiences.
• Maintain high brand standards and supervise branding, collateral, and creative projects.

Digital & Content Strategy

• Serve as lead content creator, developing values-aligned messaging for marketing initiatives.
• Oversee website-related marketing and ensure high engagement through digital campaigns.
• Supervise social media and digital marketing efforts to drive traffic and engagement.
• Evaluate and implement new marketing tools and best practices for nonprofit communications.

Campaigns, Fundraising & Event Marketing

• Manage annual “Justice for All” campaigns, ensuring KPIs, budgets, and engagement goals are met.
• Support fundraising initiatives with targeted marketing outreach to bring in new donors.
• Supervise event marketing and planning, ensuring high-quality execution of fundraising and community events.

Leadership, Supervision & Cross-Team Collaboration

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a high-performing communications team across multiple functions.
• Provide communications-related training for internal teams and grantee partners.
• Serve as a liaison between the Communications team and external marketing vendors, ensuring timely deliverables.
• Work cross-functionally to highlight marketing’s impact within the organization.

Performance Measurement & Operational Oversight

• Oversee marketing KPIs and reporting, analyzing outreach success and ROI.
• Manage departmental processes, including vendor contracts and service functions.
• Ensure timely approvals and project management across creative initiatives.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional and lived experience.
• 12+ years of experience in communications, public relations, and marketing, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
• 5+ years of experience leading high-performing teams within a larger organizational structure.

Skills & Expertise:

• Demonstrated success in developing and executing marketing strategies that drive awareness, engagement, and donor support.
• Experience collaborating with subject-matter experts to craft compelling communications that translate complex work into tangible impact for diverse audiences.
• Strong background in budget management and tracking key performance indicators to support departmental objectives.
• Proficiency in monitoring and analyzing communications metrics to assess effectiveness and inform strategy.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills to engage stakeholders and leverage connections in support of the Foundation’s mission.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within teams and cross-functionally.

Technical Proficiency:

• Skilled in Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media platforms/tools.
• Familiarity with HTML, website content management systems, and digital publishing processes.
• Experience with project management software and social media monitoring tools.

Additional Qualifications:

• Bilingual proficiency is a plus.
• Strong commitment to social and racial justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Work Environment:

This position is based in Los Angeles, with a hybrid model of in-person and the possibility of some remote work. This role may require occasional travel to partner sites or for professional development opportunities.

• Comprehensive coverage for employee healthcare, vision, and dental at 100%.

• Employer contribution and match for 403b retirement savings.
• Stipend to support remote work.
• 10 Days of paid vacation time the first year, and 58 hours of sick time.
• Generous benefit of 22 paid holidays.
• 2 dedicated Volunteer Days.
• Fridays off throughout August.
• Summer Break is the first week in July, and Winter Break is the last two weeks of December.

Liberty Hill Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels of the organization. We recognize the importance of not viewing individuals based on a single identity, and we thrive on being equitable in our recruitment process as well as in our efforts to be inclusive of all employees.