Director of Marketing and Communications

Core responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of the AAC's communication and marketing strategy, ensuring consistent, compelling messaging across all platforms
• Oversee marketing and communications planning, staff and contractor management, website strategy, digital/social media, media relations, and brand stewardship
• Partner with the Philanthropy team to support fundraising efforts through donor communications, impact storytelling, and stewardship materials
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to promote AAC programs, events, advocacy initiatives, grants, and membership offerings

This role elevates the AAC's public profile, engages members and donors, and enhances understanding of the organization's mission, programs, and impact, ultimately supporting climbing advocacy and community empowerment.

Required skills and experience:

• 8+ years of experience in marketing and communications; 2+ years in leadership
• Strong background in media relations and press release development
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic marketing and communications plans aligned with organizational goals
• Experience supporting fundraising and donor communications
• Skilled in storytelling, writing, and editing across multiple platforms (digital, print, and social)
• Experience collaborating across departments and managing staff or contractors
• Understanding of the outdoor or climbing community
• Proficiency in Google Suite required; experience with Asana and Salesforce preferred

Compensation: $84,000 - $95,000 annually (DOE). Hybrid/remote work arrangement available. Position is exempt under FLSA. Organization size: 21-34 people.

The American Alpine Club (AAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1902 that provides climbers with resources to advance knowledge, inspiration, and advocacy through rescue benefits, grants, campgrounds, publications, and preservation of climbing history.