Communications Officer, Grants & Advocacy

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, in partnership with Stanford Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, unlocks philanthropy to transform health for children and families in Northern California - and around the world. Through fundraising and grantmaking, the Foundation drives scientific research, innovation, and policy change that will improve care, advance cures, and reform healthcare systems for this and future generations.

Communications Officer, Grants & Advocacy

Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program (CYSHCN)

MAIN FOCUS :

You will lead the grantmaking and advocacy team's communications activities targeting professional, academic, and lay audiences to elevate the work of the CYSHCN program, and its grantees and partners, to transform the health care system to better serve children and adolescents with the greatest health needs.

LOCATION :

Palo Alto, CA (hybrid); the successful candidate for this role will be based in the Bay Area.

WHAT YOU'LL DO...

The Communications Officer, reporting to the Executive Director, will develop and execute communications strategies and products in support of the CYSHCN program and its grantees and partners. This work includes developing print and digital products for multiple audiences, including researchers, professionals, advocates, policymakers, health care providers, and families, as well as supporting virtual and in-person events. In addition, the Communications Officer will provide strategic direction and generate content for both the CYSHCN newsletter and web pages. This role will also serve as a key liaison to the Foundation's strategic communications content team to ensure the priorities and impact of the CYSHCN program are featured in foundation-wide internal and external messaging, including Foundation board and committee materials.

The compensation range for this role is between $110k-$125k annually.

YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR...

Lead and manage communications projects, representing a range of complexities, from conception through executionCreate a multi-year and annual communications plan that is aligned with and in support of our grantmaking efforts, grantee deliverables, and other related work, including recommendations for how to talk about our work, how to tailor for target audiences, and which audience(s) might be interested in specific workLead efforts to reimagine the CYSHCN newsletter to best serve our audiences and promote awareness of research and advances supported by our program and our partnersCreate, write, and edit engaging content and materials, or adapt grantee products, for the website, newsletter, and social mediaProactively recommend new ways to promote content and products developed by the Foundation and grantees, and seek out new opportunities and audiencesPrepare program committee and board materials such as talking points, PowerPoint decks, and summaries, as well as content to keep the committee and board engaged and informed between meetingsDevelop, manage, and monitor communications products for events (e.g. webinars, convenings, conferences), and other activities related to grantees, partners, key stakeholders, public officials, media, and other targeted audiencesDevelop strong relationships and coordinate efforts with the communications teams at grantee and partner organizations; serve as a thought partner and provide support with product development as needed (e.g. reviews and editing)Create communication materials and opportunities that position CYSHCN staff members as thought leadersEnsure monitoring and regular evaluation of the use and impact of the program's various engagement and communication activitiesMonitor forums, social media, and other sites whose activities can inform the work of the FoundationEnsure integration of the CYSHCN program in the Foundation's overall communications strategy and messagingYOU MUST HAVE...

Education : BA / BS or equivalent experience5-8 years of experience in journalism, communications, or writingProven ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines simultaneouslyExcellent storytelling, writing, proofreading, research and organizational skillsIT'S AN ADDED PLUS IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH...

Experience in health or science writing to successfully translate complex content, and / or a public health approach to systems change, into compelling textA bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or writingExperience working in a nonprofit and / or philanthropic environmentExperience with Salesforce or other nonprofit database softwareProficiency with Adobe InDesignProficiency with Emma or other email marketing platformsYOU'LL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU'RE...

Creative, Innovative, and Focused : A skillful communicator who can establish a strong narrative arc and write succinct and compelling content

Results-oriented, Quality-oriented, and Persistence to Follow-Through : A productive executor, who can deliver a high volume of quality products

Influencing, Collaboration, and Interpersonal Effectiveness : An effective project manager who can successfully collaborate with and influence colleagues and stakeholders to achieve project deliverables in a professional and amicable manner, while also soliciting and incorporating feedback from key stakeholders

Big picture thinker, Strategic, and Mission focusedA communications leader with a bird's eye perspective who can develop plans and action steps that ensure an unwavering focus on the program mission and priorities

Working at the Foundation

WE OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS & PERKS, INCLUDING...

Generous leave, including PTO, holidays, Summer Fridays, and a sabbatical (after 7 years of employment)Annual bonus opportunityRetirement plan employer matchPremium Medical and Dental coverageFSA dependent care FSAEmployer-paid life insuranceLegal services planCommuter Benefits, including CalTrain "Go Pass" Program4-week paid maternity and paternity leave for new parentsStipend for home office and mobile phoneIf remote, frequent opportunities to visit our beautiful HQ in Palo AltoWE'RE DYNAMIC...

The Foundation is a dynamic organization in a rapidly changing industry. Therefore, the responsibilities associated with this position will evolve and grow in accordance with LPFCH's business needs and growth plans. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and / or different responsibilities based on the future growth plans for the Foundation.

WE STRIVE TO EMBODY OUR CULTURAL TOUCHSTONES...

Mission-first -

We can never lose sight of why we exist and who we are here to serve.

Good of the whole -

We share responsibility for overall results, think of what's best for the team and organization, and act as responsible stewards of resources.

Bold and bendy -

We're unapologetically ambitious for our mission, creative, and take risks by trying new things.

Sweat the big stuff

We're clear on our priorities, calibrating effort and resources to audience and impact : the higher the return, the greater the investment.

Make it happen -

We're focused on outcomes; only as much process as necessary to make good decisions and take action. Prepared with ideas and solutions for every challenge.

Community matters

We embrace and practice inclusion.

OUR COMMITMENT...

Our Foundation embraces all individuals and celebrates the unique differences each of us bring to our team and community. Our approach is rooted in our cultural touchstones and inherent in our work to encourage every employee to bring their best, most authentic self to work and to provide each of them the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We envision a world where a person's identity, resources, and other factors do not serve as barriers to attaining optimal health. We recognize that this vision requires the commitment and actions of everyone.

To support this goal, we pledge to :

Conduct ourselves in a manner that garners trust and respect from others.Foster a welcoming and supportive environment for our team members and community.Acknowledge and appreciate the dignity, expertise, experiences, and contributions of each other.Approach others with an open mind, compassionate heart, actively listening to their perspectives.Foster effective teamwork and encourage collaboration amongst our team and constituents.

The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

LI-Hybrid

The pay range for this role is :

110,000 - 125,000 USD per year (Palo Alto, CA )

Salary : $110,000 - $125,000