Communications Officer (Program Communications)

This position supports the work in our Albuquerque, New Mexico place. Communications officers at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation are responsible for developing and implementing a strategic communication plan in support of an assigned body of work, including collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to design, plan and implement campaigns and projects; cultivating media relationships; managing the organization’s reputation and brand; and identifying and nurturing opportunities for affecting positive systemic change within communities.

SALARY INFORMATION: The salary range for this position is $124,300 – $170,900. The actual starting salary of the candidate will be commensurate with years, breadth, and depth of relevant experience, education, certifications, credentials, special skills, accomplishments, and other factors relevant to the position.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English or other field relevant to assigned area is required; master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum five years related work experience creating and managing objective-focused communications content (for both internal/employee-focused and external audiences) for online, social and traditional media and related project management required. Preference for significant relevant work experience (8-12+ years) with strong networks and contacts.
• Foundation or nonprofit experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with persons from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds.

Additional Info

• Relevant work experience in New Mexico, including strong networks throughout the state.
• Knowledge of pressing issues, emerging opportunities, leaders and communities in New Mexico.
• Experience engaging Tribal, Indigenous and immigrant communities to advance issues affecting New Mexico’s working families with children.