Communications Director

• Develop and lead Farm Action's communications strategy in alignment with organizational goals, research findings, and policy priorities
• Manage and mentor the Senior Communications Manager and Communications Coordinator, supporting their professional growth and overseeing their workload and priorities
• Lead development and refinement of organizational messaging, brand voice, and narrative strategies, ensuring they reflect the perspectives and experiences of farmers and rural communities
• Serve as lead media strategist and, when appropriate, spokesperson for the organization, overseeing media relations and rapid-response communications

This role strengthens Farm Action's rural, farmer-led voice in the national movement for fairness in food and agriculture, translating complex policy issues into compelling stories that expose how concentrated corporate power harms farmers, workers, consumers, and communities while driving real, measurable wins toward a fair, sustainable, and healthy food system.

• 7+ years of senior-level experience in communications, public affairs, journalism, digital advocacy, or a closely related field
• Proven track record of leading communications for a high-profile, mission-driven organization, advocacy campaign, or public-interest initiative
• Working knowledge of food systems, agriculture policy, antitrust issues, or rural advocacy—or a strong commitment and ability to learn these areas quickly
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex research and policy issues into clear, compelling, plain-spoken content
• Demonstrated ability to authentically represent and communicate the perspectives of farmers and rural communities
• Experience supervising staff, managing competing priorities, and maintaining high-quality output in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

No specific benefits, compensation, or salary information provided in the job description.

Farm Action is a nonpartisan, farmer-led watchdog working to hold government and corporations accountable in our food system, exposing how concentrated corporate power harms farmers, workers, consumers, rural communities, and national food security while providing research-driven solutions to build a fair, sustainable, and healthy food system that supports people and communities instead of corporate interests.