Senior Strategy Officer, Division Communications

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.

The Team

The foundation's US Program (USP) works to ensure that people navigating US education systems and job markets can develop the knowledge, skills, and agency needed to thrive in their communities. The USP Office of the President (OOP) amplifies the impact USP has on students and workers by partnering with leaders to make and execute great decisions.

Your Role

As Senior Officer, USP Division Communications, you will be responsible for defining and delivering a cogent, compassionate internal communications strategy that informs, inspires, and cultivates strategic alignment among USP employees. This strategy will underscore USP's core mission, priorities, and values, while guiding the organization through its trajectory toward closure in 2045.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Strategy, Planning, & Management, you will partner closely with the USP President, OOP Director of Strategy, Planning & Management / Chief of Staff, and other members of the US Leadership Team (USLT).

This role will be located in Seattle, WA with remote option.

What You'll Do
- Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive internal communications strategy
- Advise USLT on when and how to directly communicate to enhance authenticity and effectiveness
- Define and steward cohesive, inspiring internal stories that reinforce optimism, trust, and alignment
- Be responsible for the narrative around the strategy leading up to 2045
- Build internal channels and master calendar to enable dynamic communications
- Ensure coherence between internal and external narratives
- Analyze annual USP employee survey and integrate organizational insight to measure communication effectiveness

Your Experience
- Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of experience in strategic communications, operations, or related fields
- Proven ability to lead communications strategies that drive organizational transformation
- Proven leadership in internal communications, including high-stakes executive messaging
- Expertise in executive voice development and crafting clear, inspiring narratives
- Outstanding storytelling ability
- Adept at synthesizing complex information to inform decision-making
- Strength in project and program management
- High emotional intelligence, integrity, and cultural sensitivity
- Deep commitment to the foundation's mission and values

Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.

Salary: $190,100 - $324,100 USD ($209,100 to $324,100 USD in Seattle/DC).