A world-leading global nonprofit foundation is seeking a Director, Internal Communications — a pivotal leadership role shaping how the organization communicates, inspires, and evolves during one of the most significant transformations in its history.
This is more than a communications role — it’s a chance to define how one of the world’s most influential philanthropic organizations writes the final chapters of its legacy as it works toward its planned closure in 2045.
Location: Seattle, WA (preferred) or Washington, D.C.
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $261,700 – $442,100 USD annually (higher range for Seattle/D.C.)
Deadline: December 5, 2025
A leading global nonprofit is recruiting a Director, Internal Communications to define and deliver a bold, human-centered internal communications strategy during a defining period of organizational transformation. This full-time leadership role is based in Seattle, WA (or Washington D.C.) and offers a highly competitive salary range of $261,700 to $442,100 USD (the higher range applies to Seattle/D.C.). The Director will report to the Chief Communications Officer (CCO), serving as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to shape the foundation’s culture, employee experience, and legacy as it progresses toward its planned closure in 2045. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 5. Director, Internal Communications: Lead Strategic Narrative During Organizational Transformation
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Background & Job Description
The Foundation is the world’s largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity globally. The Communications Division oversees the foundation’s global communications strategy, with the Internal Communications team playing a vital role in connecting the global workforce to the shared mission, shaping the culture, and elevating the employee experience. The Director will lead this effort, specifically managing the internal narrative around the organization’s long-term transformation and ultimate closure. This leadership role demands a combination of strategic acumen, high emotional intelligence, and expertise in translating complex change into clear, empathetic, and inspiring narratives.
Now Hiring: Director, Internal Communications Lead Strategic Narrative During Global Transformation (Seattle or D.C.)
Tasks
The Director is responsible for setting the vision and execution across several critical areas:
- Strategy and Vision: Leading the development and execution of a comprehensive internal communications strategy that ensures clarity, empathy, and shared purpose during transformation.
- Leadership Communications: Serving as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and ELT on organizational changes, cultural communications, and employee engagement, helping them communicate authentically and effectively.
- Narrative and Culture: Defining and stewarding a cohesive internal story that reinforces optimism, trust, and alignment with the foundation’s mission and legacy.
- Engagement and Events: Designing and delivering high-impact internal moments, such as the Annual Employee Meeting and all-staff engagements, to build belonging and celebrate impact.
- Team and Capability Building: Overseeing and empowering a talented global internal communications team, and developing frameworks and training to strengthen communication skills across all levels of leadership.
- Change Management: Partnering with the Office of the CEO, the People function, and the Foundation Strategy Office to deliver clear, coordinated communications around key initiatives and organizational change.
Qualifications
Education and Certification
- Essential: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Organizational Development, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience
- Essential: 15+ years of senior-level experience in internal or employee communications within large, complex, and global organizations.
- Proven success leading communications strategies that drive engagement, cultural alignment, and organizational transformation.
- Demonstrated experience coaching and advising senior executives on leadership communications, change management, and employee engagement.
- Expertise in translating complex strategies into clear, inspiring, and actionable narratives.
- Exceptional storytelling, writing, and editorial judgment skills.
- Deep understanding of enterprise and employee communications best practices, particularly how to build trust and resilience during uncertainty.
Additional Information
This senior position is based in Seattle, WA, with an option to work from the Washington D.C. office. The annual salary range is $261,700 to $405,700 USD (with the higher range of $285,300 to $442,100 USD for Seattle/D.C.). The role requires the ability to travel up to 30% domestically and globally as needed. The foundation offers an exceptional benefits package, including comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, and a foundation-paid retirement contribution.
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