[Hiring] Senior Director of Marketing & Communications @Services and Advocacy For

Role Description

SAGE is entering a transformative chapter under the leadership of a new CEO and a renewed strategic vision. As our Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, you will serve as the organization's senior marketing & communications strategist and brand steward, responsible for increasing SAGE's visibility, influence, constituent engagement, and revenue growth.

Reporting to the Chief Development and Communications Officer, the Senior Director will lead enterprise-wide marketing, communications, public relations, storytelling, and audience growth strategies that advance SAGE's mission nationally. This role will oversee the development and execution of integrated campaigns that elevate SAGE's brand, amplify the voices of LGBTQ+ older adults, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and position SAGE as the leading authority on LGBTQ+ aging.

As a senior leader, you will serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team, helping shape organizational messaging, national advocacy position, reputation management, executive communications, and public engagement strategies while fostering strong collaboration across Development, Advocacy, National Impact & Engagement, SAGEServes, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Passion for SAGE’s mission and knowledge about and comfort working with diverse LGBTQ+ and TGNCNB communities.
• Minimum of 10–12 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in marketing, communications, public relations, brand strategy, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success developing enterprise-wide communications strategies that drive audience growth, engagement, awareness, and organizational outcomes.
• Experience advising senior executives and serving as a strategic communications counselor.
• Strong expertise in public relations, media relations, crisis communications, executive communications, and brand management.
• Proven ability to navigate sensitive organizational, political, advocacy, and stakeholder issues while maintaining trust and credibility across diverse audiences.
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Experience utilizing data, research, and analytics to inform communications strategies.

Requirements

• Experience working in national nonprofits, advocacy organizations, aging services, healthcare, or LGBTQ+ organizations.
• Existing relationships with national media, journalists, producers, and thought-leadership networks.
• Experience supporting CEO visibility and executive thought leadership initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational rebranding, audience growth, or major awareness campaigns.
• Experience managing agencies, media firms, and celebrity/influencer engagement.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, or related field.
• Advanced degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public policy, or related field.
• Spanish language proficiency.

Benefits

• Two medical insurance plan options in which to enroll – with a very generous HRA contribution by SAGE and premium subsidies.
• An annually funded HRA (of up to $5k) for gender affirming care not covered by medical insurance.
• Dental and Vision insurance with premium subsidies.
• A safe harbor 401(k) plan with a match from SAGE of up to 5%.
• Generous PTO and office closures for holidays (including ½ day closures the day before many holidays!).
• 100% SAGE-paid family and medical leave for up to 12 weeks.
• 8 weeks of Sabbatical leave after seven years of employment.
• 100% SAGE-paid disability and life insurance with the opportunity to elect additional life insurance coverage for the employee and their dependents.
• Medical and dependent care FSA and transit pre-tax benefits.
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free and confidential support from licensed counselors on a variety of issues.
• A really terrific team! An opportunity to help make a positive impact on SAGE staff and culture!
• A chance to support the LGBTQ+ community and be a part of an organization doing vital work!

Role Details

• Status: Full-time, exempt, ~35 hours per week.
• The location and work schedule: Remote, M-F 9:30am-5:30pm (occasional nights & weekends as needed).
• The salary: $136,000.

Application Process

Please apply through our careers page: https://www.sageusa.org/about-us/careers/ . Please include both your resume and a cover letter describing your interest in working with us and what you’d bring to the role!

Got questions?: Email [email protected] with questions about the application process.

SAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, age, citizenship status, marital or family status, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, HIV serostatus, military or military discharge status, height, weight, disability or handicap, domestic violence victim status, employment status, socioeconomic status, criminal history or arrest record, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, natural hair or hairstyle, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SAGE is dedicated to this policy, with respect to all matters concerning employment.