Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) is the largest educational nonprofit in Silicon

Valley. Our mission is to deliver and advocate for STEM education that inspires underserved

students to succeed in college and careers. We are guided by the belief that all students are

capable of pursuing higher education and boosting their future economic mobility

regardless of their background. SVEF has an established legacy of providing proven STEM

programs and being profoundly committed to empowering students to graduate high school

career and college ready. The impact of our work is evident in our strong partnerships with

districts and donors in closing the achievement gap and the creation of a workforce that has

the skills to meet 21st century needs.

Position: Director of Marketing & Communications Job Location: San Jose, CA

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer and working closely in collaboration across the

organization to strengthen internal and external communications, and support the defining

of the SVEF brand. The Director of Marketing & Communications will play an integral role in

articulating the voice of the organization across multiple internal and external channels of

communication. The Director of Marketing & Communications will bring to life the mission

and vision of the organization, guided by the leadership of the SVEF President & CEO.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, direction and evaluation of comprehensive

communications, marketing and branding strategies for SVEF’s’ services and programs

across all departments.

• Develops and leads the execution, from conception to production, a wide array of

publicity, promotional, communication and marketing materials utilizing a variety of

print and digital media.

• Leads the strategy and voice of social media publicity/stewardship materials and

communications.

• Support President & CEO as well as other Cabinet members in the strategic influence of

SVEF mission areas in the broader education landscape

• Leads the continuous update and enhancement of the website, digital footprint, and

social media outlets.

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SVEF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status.

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• Develops & and evaluates direct mail campaigns and marketing & social media

campaigns for fundraising and cultivation events in coordination with the Chief

Development Officer and key staff.

• Designs, communicates, and upholds SVEF branding standards that create consistency

and recognition across all communications & marketing platforms.

• Assesses effectiveness and satisfaction of marketing and outreach strategies on an

ongoing basis through engagement evaluation

• Produces and maintains an active plan and timeline for all communication and

marketing campaigns to include evaluation and assessment of the effectiveness of

campaigns.

• Serves as a liaison between SVEF and marketing and communications contractors that

support the implementation of the overall strategy.

• Support program team in developing a clear voice and story to support teacher and

student recruitment and overall brand identity of SVEF programs

• Work with community and other partners to represent the best interest of the

organization

• Support and streamline internal staff communications via internal communication

channels

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience

Five or more years of professional work experience in communications and or marketing

related fields.

• Demonstrated interest in the nonprofit sector .
• Experience managing communication tools such as Constant Contact, Hootsuite,

Clicksend, etc.

• Experience in using multimedia design tools such as Adobe, Canva, InDesign etc.

Experience developing marketing and branding strategies.
Experience managing websites and social media accounts
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience working with volunteers, volunteer leadership, and program staff.

• Experience with multimedia design tools preferred.

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SVEF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status.

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• Must possess a high level of integrity with a proven ability to establish trust-based

relationships regarding ongoing, mutually beneficial partnerships.

• Able to work autonomously while achieving high impact results.

Propensity to work with high energy, a high degree of initiative and from a positive

perspective while maintaining flexibility and attention to detail.

• Excel in organizational leadership abilities, including increasing efficiencies around

systems, procedures, and protocols.

• Outstanding public presentation skills and a capacity to communicate effectively to the

board, committees, staff, volunteers, and the public in a concise, focused, and convincing

manner.

• Increase organization’s visibility and your network of contacts by attending community

events.

• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure, to problem-solve, anticipate change

and react efficiently with challenging deadlines and priorities

• Google Suite, Excel, and Salesforce proficiency

Job Competencies

• Teamwork
• Strategic thinking
• Marketing
• Communication
• Organization
• People Management
• Leadership

Application Request

• Please provide the following:
• One existing work sample that demonstrates your writing skills such as blog, press

releases or other communications documents

• A graphic design that includes either a social media post, newsletter or other materials

with visuals

• A marketing or communications strategy

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SVEF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status.

Rev. 6/2022

Preferred Start Date and Salary Parameters
Preferred start date as soon as possible. Generous benefits with a salary commensurate with
experience. Salary range from $118-125k.

Application Process
Please submit your cover letter and resume to HR@svefoundation.org.

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SVEF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status.

Rev. 6/2022