The Foundation
We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, weโre committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally.
The TeamThe Communications Division, led by the Chief Communications Officer (CCO), oversees the foundationโs global communications strategy. The division unites internal and external communications to advance the foundationโs mission and amplify its impact around the world.
As we enter the next phase of our strategy, we are building a leadership team to deepen our impact. The Internal Communications team plays a vital role in connecting employees to our shared purpose bringing our mission to life, elevating the employee experience, and shaping the culture that defines who we are.
Application Deadline: We will begin reviewing applications as soon as possible and encourage early submissions. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 5.
Your Role
As a senior communications leader, the Director, Internal Communications, will define and deliver a bold, human-centered internal communications strategy that informs, inspires, and aligns employees around the foundationโs mission and values, during a defining period of organizational transformation. As the foundation progresses on its journey toward closure in 2045, your leadership will shape how employees experience the foundation, how the organization's culture evolves, and ultimately help define the foundationโs legacy. You will ensure that every stage of our transition is marked by clarity, empathy, and shared purpose.
You will report into the Chief Communications Officer and work in close partnership with members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), including the Chief People Officer and the Chief Executive Officer, as well as their Chiefs of Staff. You will serve as a trusted strategic advisor on how the CEO and ELT communicates with the foundation around organizational changes, cultural communications and employee engagement. You will help leaders communicate authentically and effectively, building confidence, connection, and trust across a global workforce.
You are a skilled storyteller and coach who combines strategic acumen with emotional intelligence. You know how to navigate sensitive and complex moments with transparency and care, shaping communications that motivate and unite employees around impact and legacy.
What Youโll Do
Set the Vision and Strategy: Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive internal communications strategy that connects employees globally to the foundationโs mission, priorities, and values.
Strengthen Leadership Communications: Advise the CEO, Chief of Staff, Executive Leadership Team, and senior leaders on communication strategies that enhance authenticity, empathy, and effectiveness during times of change.
Shape the Foundationโs Internal Narrative: Define and steward a cohesive, inspiring internal story that reinforces optimism, trust, and alignment with the foundationโs enduring mission and values.
Drive Engagement and Connection: Design and deliver high-impact internal momentsโsuch as the Annual Employee Meeting and all-staff engagements that build belonging, celebrate impact, and strengthen our shared culture.
Lead a Global Team: Oversee and empower a talented global internal communications team responsible for editorial strategy, leadership communications, employee storytelling, and enterprise-wide events and initiatives.
Enhance Channels and Systems: Ensure internal communications channels are dynamic, inclusive, and responsive to employeesโ needs facilitating open dialogue and continuous learning.
Support Change and Transformation: Partner with the Office of the CEO, the People function, and the Foundation Strategy Office to deliver clear, coordinated communications around key initiatives, leadership forums, and organizational change.
Foster Alignment Across Audiences: Ensure coherence between internal and external narratives by collaborating across the Communications Division and with key stakeholders who oversee partner engagement, including the Partnerships for Impact team (sitting within the People function).
Build Leadership Capability: Develop frameworks, tools, and training that strengthen communication skills across all levels of leadership, enabling consistent, compassionate, and effective communication.
Leverage Insight and Impact: Use data, employee feedback, and organizational insight to measure and enhance communication effectiveness, continuously adapting approaches as the foundation evolves.
Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and globally as needed
Your Experience
Bachelorโs or Masterโs degree in Communications, Organizational Development, Public Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
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.
Expertise translating complex strategies or change processes into clear, inspiring, and actionable narratives.
Demonstrated experience coaching and advising senior executives on leadership communications, change management, culture communications and employee engagement.
Exceptional storytelling, writing, and editorial judgment skills with the ability to adapt tone and style for diverse audiences and leaders.
Experience leading and developing global communications teams and managing multiple priorities with diplomacy and clarity.
Deep understanding of enterprise and employee communications best practices, including how to build trust and resilience during uncertainty.
High emotional intelligence, integrity, and cultural sensitivity; able to foster belonging and optimism in a mission-driven, time-bound organization.
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The salary range for this role is $261,700 to $405,700 USD. We recognize high-wage market differences in Seattle and Washington D.C., where our offices are located. The range for this role in these locations is $285,300 to $442,100 USD. As a mission-driven organization, we strive to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hires salaries are typically between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidateโs job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.
Hiring Requirements
As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Candidate Accommodations
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Inclusion Statement
We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion โ of voices, ideas, and approaches โ and we support this diversity through all our employment practices.
All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.