The Medic One Foundation is seeking a strategic and innovative Director of Marketing and Communications to develop and implement a bold communications strategy that will increase awareness, deepen engagement, and significantly grow support for our mission across Washington State and beyond. This is a leadership position responsible for advancing one of the Foundation’s top strategic priorities: building public awareness to catalyze next-level fundraising growth. This role oversees all external communications and digital platforms and will drive compelling storytelling, cross-platform audience engagement, and mission-focused messaging. The ideal candidate will bring extensive nonprofit communications experience and a proven track record of designing and leading content driven campaigns that achieve measurable growth in reach, engagement, retention, and fundraising outcomes—especially in healthcare, public safety, or government-related sectors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Leadership & Planning Collaborate closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership team to position the Foundation as a statewide leader in EMS excellence and innovation. Partner with the Board of Directors to leverage their networks and leadership to broaden awareness, deepen community engagement, and enhance visibility among key stakeholders. Lead the development and execution of a multi-year communications and marketing plan aligned with the Foundation’s strategic plan and fundraising goals. Serve as chief storyteller and brand champion, ensuring consistent voice, tone, and visual identity across all materials and platforms. Set clear KPIs and performance metrics for audience growth, digital engagement, donor conversion, and media visibility; track, evaluate, and report regularly. Digital Growth & Content Strategy Create and oversee content marketing campaigns to achieve 10x growth on targeted digital platforms (with a focus on LinkedIn and Instagram). Manage content creation, message testing, video production, and storytelling initiatives across email, social, and web. Oversee the Foundation’s website strategy, design enhancements, SEO/SEM performance, and analytics. Media Relations & Public Visibility Build and maintain relationships with local and regional media outlets, identifying opportunities for coverage and editorial placement. Develop media kits, press releases, and talking points to elevate the Foundation’s leadership and advocacy voice. Prepare internal leaders for media opportunities, public speaking, and thought leadership placements. Internal Communications & Team Oversight Supervise and mentor the Communications Specialist, guiding project prioritization and professional growth. Work closely with Development and Program teams to align communications efforts with fundraising and program impact. Partner with external contractors (designers, writers, photographers, videographers) as needed. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field required; advanced degree a plus. Experience: Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in communications and marketing, preferably in nonprofit, healthcare, or government settings. Skills and Competencies: Demonstrated success in developing and implementing content strategy and digital campaigns with significant audience growth and retention. Skills analyzing and evaluating audiences to identify segments that may be overlooked or underperforming. Strong media relations experience and crisis communication skills. Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities. Proficiency in digital analytics, SEO, email marketing, and social media management tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Mailchimp, WordPress). Proven leadership, project management, and supervisory experience. Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and a roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic. Deep belief in the Foundation’s mission and the life-saving power of pre-hospital emergency care. Comfortable navigating the intersections of public safety, healthcare, philanthropy, and government. Work Environment and Conditions: Full-time, exempt position (Monday through Friday with occasional after-hours meeting and event attendance off site). In-office-role located in our Bellevue office. Requires the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic non-profit environment. Compensation and Benefits: Salary: $115,000 - $135,000, comprehensive benefits package, 401k match, generous PTO, and the opportunity to make a measurable difference in the lives of people across Washington State. Application period closes August 22.