Director of Communications

ABOUT THE BROOKLINE CENTER

From the time of its founding, the Brookline Center has been known for its field-defining impact.

Mental health is at a crossroads: the current system is inequitable, ineffective, and unaffordable, and the need for care is skyrocketing. Meaningful innovation and compassionate care are intertwined in the Brookline Center’s DNA and fuel our vision of mental health care accessible, equitable, and effective for all.

In response to today’s enormous mental health challenges, the Brookline Center is re-imagining its core work. In 2023, we began an evolution from an outpatient-centered community mental health care provider to an expanded role in mental health care as a center for designing, developing, and sharing ground-breaking, cross-sector programs and services. Our aim is to become a hybrid outpatient provider of community-based mental health care and innovation incubator, functioning similarly to the world-renowned research institutions and hospitals in our neighborhood that strive to narrow the gap between scientific insights and patient impact.

To support and fuel the Brookline Center’s growth and evolution, we are expanding our development and communications teams. If you are interested in shaping the future of mental health and ensuring that care is effective and equitable for all, we would love to meet you.

Learn more about our work and impact at www.brooklinecenter.org.

We are actively interested in ensuring that the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health represents a range of experiences and backgrounds. Qualified candidates with diverse racial, cultural, multilingual, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Part storyteller, part strategist, the Director of Communications is responsible for creating and executing communications strategies that engage donors, funders, partners, and the community in the Brookline Center’s mission and work. The Center is at an exciting moment of redefining our role in community mental health, and we are looking for a Director of Communications who will help advance our vision, position the Center as an innovator and thought leader, and mobilize individuals and organizations to partner in our growth. The Director of Communications will work closely with our development team to manage, optimize, and increase our communications efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create a comprehensive communications strategy to advance the mission and vision of the Brookline Center.
• Develop and implement content marketing strategies that reflect the Center’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with and support our external communications consultants.
• Partner with teams across the Center to help them reach and engage their audiences.
• Work with program staff, clients, volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders to identify and share compelling stories about the Center’s work and impact.
• Oversee the writing and production of (and sometimes, write and produce) blog posts, articles, newsletters, website content, and presentation decks.
• Conceptualize and oversee communications campaigns and initiatives.
• Design and execute strategies to increase online engagement.
• Support the communications goals and objectives for major fundraising and programmatic events.
• Serve as primary liaison and manager to writers, designers, and developers.
• Supervise the digital marketing specialist.
• Define and monitor success metrics to continually improve engagement and impact.

Experience and Qualifications

• Five plus years of broad experience in nonprofit or healthcare communications, including prior experience developing and implementing a communications strategy.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in speech and writing.
• Ability to turn complex concepts into audience-specific, accessible language.
• Demonstrated success leading projects and people.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders and staff across the organization.
• Experience utilizing social media management, email marketing, and content management systems.
• Can organize and manage multiple projects, establish priorities, and effectively meet deadlines while demonstrating a commitment to excellence.
• Highly motivated self-starter who values collaboration, flexibility, and collegiality.
• Passion for The Brookline Center’s mission and mental health.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.

Work Environment

Hybrid work environment with days onsite at our Brookline offices and days remote. Fully remote will be considered for highly qualified candidates living outside of Greater Boston.

Benefits

In addition to rewarding work, the Brookline Center offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent medical and dental insurance, pre-tax savings and retirement plans, group life and long-term disability insurance, and generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick and personal time.

We value diversity and inclusivity.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

How To Apply

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications as a single PDF. If emailing, please include “Director of Communications” in your subject line. No phone calls, please.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• nonprofit or healthcare communication: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brookline, MA 02445

Salary : $83,700 - $106,000