Director of Marketing and Communications

Core responsibilities:

• Develop and execute marketing and communications strategies to make Active Minds a household name for young adult mental health
• Manage a team of 3 direct reports and collaborate across departments to support campaigns, programs, and events
• Lead public relations efforts, media engagement, and content development for key campaigns and initiatives
• Serve as a representative of the organization with external partners, media, and stakeholders

This role creates positive change by elevating Active Minds' visibility as the leading youth mental health organization, helping to change social norms around mental health and create communities of support that save lives.

Required qualifications:

• 8-10 years of experience in marketing, communications, and public relations with proven strategy development success
• Experience leading a marketing/communications team or equivalent transferable experience
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and project management skills
• Passion for mental health advocacy and commitment to equity and social justice principles

Compensation and benefits:

• Initial salary range: $100,000-$114,000 with potential to grow to $142,000
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Matching, HSA and FSA Options
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, and Company Mental Health Days
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Stipends
• Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Remote-friendly work environment with life/work balance

Active Minds is the nation's leading nonprofit organization mobilizing youth and young adults to change the culture around mental health, creating communities of support and saving lives through programs in over 1,000 schools and communities.