Job Number:
HC-03817
Date Posted:
March 23, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Americans for the Arts (AFTA)
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
The compensation range for this position is $115,000 to $135,000 and will be commensurate with the scale and scope of experience. The total compensation package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403b employer contributions, and a generous time-off package, including paid parental leave. Employees are also eligible to participate in short-and-long-term disability, life insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and professional development opportunities.
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Senior Director of Marketing and Communications is a strategic leader and storyteller who amplifies AFTA’s mission into a powerful national voice.Lead a dedicated, results-oriented marketing team to execute AFTA’s strategic goals, ensuring our collective work demonstrates every day that the arts are vital to a healthy, thriving society.Minimum 6–8 years of experience in non-profit marketing, driving issue-specific advocacy campaigns and elevating organizational visibility.
Responsibilities:
• Lead a dedicated, results-oriented marketing team to execute AFTA’s strategic goals, ensuring our collective work demonstrates every day that the arts are vital to a healthy, thriving society.
• Partner across divisions of the organization to synthesize complex research and policy priorities into inspiring, accessible stories that resonate with donors, advocates, and the public alike.
• Manage the resources and creative partners needed to power AFTA’s biggest stages, including AFTACON, the ArtsVote campaign, and arts advocacy days.
• Build a culture of curiosity and mentorship where your team feels empowered to experiment, lead, and grow alongside a rapidly changing cultural landscape.
Qualifications:
• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in non-profit marketing, driving issue-specific advocacy campaigns and elevating organizational visibility.
• Expertise in writing and editing compelling materials, including executive talking points, press releases, and position statements, tailored for diverse public and political audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior leadership, board members, and industry stakeholders across the political spectrum to align communications with institutional goals.
• Strategic oversight of content development, editorial calendars, and brand stewardship, ensuring consistent visual and verbal identity across all platforms.
Instructions:
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Other:
This position is expected to perform similar duties in coordination with the Arts Action Fund, our affiliate 501(c)(4) organization.
