Upstream
Overview
POSITION : Director of Strategic Communications
POSITION TYPE : Director level, reports to CEO
LOCATION : Remote, must be located within the U.S.
BASE PAY
RANGE: $90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr
COMPENSATION : This is a remote position with a salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 depending on experience. Benefits include, but are not limited to: 403b plan with 5% employer match after 1 year of employment, flexible time off, plus 17 paid holidays, technology and co-working space stipend, health stipend, and supplemental insurance.
This range is provided by Upstream. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
UPSTREAM’S MISSION : We drive change toward a robust and enduring reuse economy.
UPSTREAM’S VISION : We live in a regenerative world where the planet is treated as indisposable and communities thrive.
Job Description The Director of Strategic Communications is a key leadership role at Upstream. This position requires a dynamic, strategic thinker with strong management skills, a deep desire to dive into the reuse movement, and the ability to drive and support transformational change through communication. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, innovative, and committed to Upstream's vision of a world where people and the planet are treated as indisposable, and communities thrive without waste.
Responsibilities
Create the narrative architecture & positioning for the reuse movement, including the overarching meta-narrative to position reuse as the preferred solution. Establish reuse as an economic and social movement, not just an environmental practice. Create messaging hierarchies for consumers, policymakers, investors, and industry.
Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic communications plan.
Build and lead a dynamic reuse newsroom with editorial guidelines, sourcing structures, and amplification channels for daily, weekly, and campaign storytelling.
Secure and leverage ambassadors or influencers to amplify the movement.
Partner with others across the ecosystem on communications to accelerate the shift to reuse.
Align the Communications department’s goals with organizational goals in collaboration with the CEO.
Revitalize Upstream’s narrative and ensure consistent messaging about the organization’s unique role and identity.
Serve as a strategic advisor to staff leadership on communication matters.
As part of the Upstream Leadership Team, contribute to organizational decisions supporting the mission.
Management of Upstream’s communications
Create the Communications department’s Work Plan each year and execute it.
Oversee the Communications team, including the Communications Manager and two contractors (web and social media).
Build and develop team capacity through hiring, mentoring, and professional development.
Develop a measurement framework to demonstrate and report on communications outcomes and impact; act on data.
Create and execute a new web sitemap aligned with the narrative architecture.
Facilitate effective internal communication to keep the team informed and engaged.
Team Management and Development
Build team capacity and conduct hiring for the department.
Manage Communications department staff, contractors, and interns with supervision and mentorship.
Foster a collaborative and innovative environment.
Set clear performance goals and provide regular feedback.
Manage the communications budget and resources efficiently.
Mentor and develop communication capabilities across the organization.
Stakeholder Engagement
Develop and implement strategies for engaging donors, partners, volunteers, and the public.
Lead storytelling opportunities to engage funders and strengthen donor confidence and fundraising efforts.
Build and manage external partnerships with the communications community, influencers, media, and sector leaders.
Identify and leverage industry trends and emerging channels and technologies.
Organize and manage events, campaigns, and activities to promote the mission.
Support the CEO as spokesperson for media and public engagements.
Crisis Communication
Develop and implement crisis communication plans to manage risks.
Lead all communication efforts during a crisis with timely and accurate information.
Qualifications and Core Competencies
Superior Leadership and Team Management
(5+ years): Proven experience leading and developing cross-functional teams; budgeting and resource allocation skills; ability to mentor and grow staff.
Expertise in public relations, journalism, and storytelling : Experience setting up editorial or newsroom teams, editorial calendars, contributor management, content governance, and media amplification.
Relationship-building : Ability to cultivate relationships with industry influencers and media contacts.
Strategic Planning and Execution : Ability to develop and implement long-term communications strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Brand or movement positioning : Experience creating toolkits and narrative training for stakeholders.
Strategic intelligence : Data-driven problem solving and decision-making.
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution : Strong skills to resolve conflicts effectively.
Adaptability : Willingness to embrace change.
Technology proficiency : Comfort with communications platforms and software.
Desirable but not essential
Experience in B2B or policy communications
Experience within the reuse movement and familiarity with trends and challenges
To Apply The priority application deadline is September 25 at 5:00pm Eastern Time. The application will be open until the role is filled.
Upstream is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions at Upstream are based exclusively on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and all other statuses as protected by the laws and regulations of the United States and/or the state of Maine.
This search is being led by NRG Consulting Group. Reach out to Jaclyn Jones at jaclyn@nrgconsultinggroup.org with questions.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Strategy/Planning, Management, and Project Management
Industries
Non-profit Organizations and Civic and Social Organizations
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POSITION TYPE : Director level, reports to CEO
LOCATION : Remote, must be located within the U.S.
BASE PAY
RANGE: $90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr
COMPENSATION : This is a remote position with a salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 depending on experience. Benefits include, but are not limited to: 403b plan with 5% employer match after 1 year of employment, flexible time off, plus 17 paid holidays, technology and co-working space stipend, health stipend, and supplemental insurance.
This range is provided by Upstream. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
UPSTREAM’S MISSION : We drive change toward a robust and enduring reuse economy.
UPSTREAM’S VISION : We live in a regenerative world where the planet is treated as indisposable and communities thrive.
Job Description The Director of Strategic Communications is a key leadership role at Upstream. This position requires a dynamic, strategic thinker with strong management skills, a deep desire to dive into the reuse movement, and the ability to drive and support transformational change through communication. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, innovative, and committed to Upstream's vision of a world where people and the planet are treated as indisposable, and communities thrive without waste.
Responsibilities
Create the narrative architecture & positioning for the reuse movement, including the overarching meta-narrative to position reuse as the preferred solution. Establish reuse as an economic and social movement, not just an environmental practice. Create messaging hierarchies for consumers, policymakers, investors, and industry.
Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic communications plan.
Build and lead a dynamic reuse newsroom with editorial guidelines, sourcing structures, and amplification channels for daily, weekly, and campaign storytelling.
Secure and leverage ambassadors or influencers to amplify the movement.
Partner with others across the ecosystem on communications to accelerate the shift to reuse.
Align the Communications department’s goals with organizational goals in collaboration with the CEO.
Revitalize Upstream’s narrative and ensure consistent messaging about the organization’s unique role and identity.
Serve as a strategic advisor to staff leadership on communication matters.
As part of the Upstream Leadership Team, contribute to organizational decisions supporting the mission.
Management of Upstream’s communications
Create the Communications department’s Work Plan each year and execute it.
Oversee the Communications team, including the Communications Manager and two contractors (web and social media).
Build and develop team capacity through hiring, mentoring, and professional development.
Develop a measurement framework to demonstrate and report on communications outcomes and impact; act on data.
Create and execute a new web sitemap aligned with the narrative architecture.
Facilitate effective internal communication to keep the team informed and engaged.
Team Management and Development
Build team capacity and conduct hiring for the department.
Manage Communications department staff, contractors, and interns with supervision and mentorship.
Foster a collaborative and innovative environment.
Set clear performance goals and provide regular feedback.
Manage the communications budget and resources efficiently.
Mentor and develop communication capabilities across the organization.
Stakeholder Engagement
Develop and implement strategies for engaging donors, partners, volunteers, and the public.
Lead storytelling opportunities to engage funders and strengthen donor confidence and fundraising efforts.
Build and manage external partnerships with the communications community, influencers, media, and sector leaders.
Identify and leverage industry trends and emerging channels and technologies.
Organize and manage events, campaigns, and activities to promote the mission.
Support the CEO as spokesperson for media and public engagements.
Crisis Communication
Develop and implement crisis communication plans to manage risks.
Lead all communication efforts during a crisis with timely and accurate information.
Qualifications and Core Competencies
Superior Leadership and Team Management
(5+ years): Proven experience leading and developing cross-functional teams; budgeting and resource allocation skills; ability to mentor and grow staff.
Expertise in public relations, journalism, and storytelling : Experience setting up editorial or newsroom teams, editorial calendars, contributor management, content governance, and media amplification.
Relationship-building : Ability to cultivate relationships with industry influencers and media contacts.
Strategic Planning and Execution : Ability to develop and implement long-term communications strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Brand or movement positioning : Experience creating toolkits and narrative training for stakeholders.
Strategic intelligence : Data-driven problem solving and decision-making.
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution : Strong skills to resolve conflicts effectively.
Adaptability : Willingness to embrace change.
Technology proficiency : Comfort with communications platforms and software.
Desirable but not essential
Experience in B2B or policy communications
Experience within the reuse movement and familiarity with trends and challenges
To Apply The priority application deadline is September 25 at 5:00pm Eastern Time. The application will be open until the role is filled.
Upstream is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions at Upstream are based exclusively on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and all other statuses as protected by the laws and regulations of the United States and/or the state of Maine.
This search is being led by NRG Consulting Group. Reach out to Jaclyn Jones at jaclyn@nrgconsultinggroup.org with questions.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Strategy/Planning, Management, and Project Management
Industries
Non-profit Organizations and Civic and Social Organizations
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Upstream by 2x
Get notified about new Director of Strategic Communications jobs in Washington DC-Baltimore Area.
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