Director of Communications

ABOUT THE BROOKLINE CENTER

The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health is reimagining what mental health care can be. With a legacy of field-defining impact, The Brookline Center delivers trusted, compassionate services while pioneering new models of care that meet today’s urgent mental health challenges.

The Brookline Center serves children and adults across Massachusetts and beyond. Through a unique blend of direct service and systems innovation, we’re expanding access, improving outcomes, and shaping a more just and responsive mental health landscape.

If you’re interested in putting your communications talents toward shaping the future of mental health and ensuring that care is accessible and equitable for all, we would love to meet you.

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

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

A key member of the Development Department, the Director of Communications leads the strategy and execution of communications that engage donors, funders, partners, and the broader community in The Brookline Center’s mission and work.

In this exciting moment of growth and redefinition, we are seeking a communications leader who will further articulate our vision, advance the Center’s position as an innovator and thought leader, and mobilize support for our evolving role in community mental health.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to advance the mission and vision of The Brookline Center and its Innovation Institute.
• Partner with the development team to advance philanthropy through compelling donor communications, major events, annual appeals, and ongoing engagement.
• Research, write, and edit a wide range of communications including campaigns, impact reports, press releases, website content, newsletters, and event collateral.
• Supervise the Digital Marketing Specialist in crafting and executing content across social media and other platforms, ensuring alignment to brand, voice, and messaging.
• Identify and share powerful stories that illustrate the Center’s work and impact, collaborating with program staff, clients, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with senior leaders to align communications with organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with teams across the Center to reach and engage diverse audiences.
• Engage and manage freelance writers, designers, and photographers.
• Partner with the CEO and Innovation Institute leadership to advance thought leadership and elevate the Center’s profile in the mental health field.
• Define and track key performance indicators and other metrics to assess and enhance communication effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications

• Five plus years’ experience in nonprofit or healthcare communications, including leading strategy development and execution.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively for different audiences.
• Strong storytelling skills, with a knack for translating complex ideas into engaging, accessible language.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and people.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with senior leaders and staff across functions.
• Proficient in using social media, email marketing, and content management systems.
• Able to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, and effectively meet deadlines.
• Motivated and reliable self-starter who values collaboration, flexibility, and collegiality.
• A personal commitment to excellence.
• Able to attend occasional weekend and evening events and meetings.
• Commitment to The Brookline Center’s mission and a desire to contribute to the evolution of mental health care.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role with a combination of on-site work at our Brookline offices and remote flexibility.

Benefits

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

We value diversity and inclusivity and are an equal opportunity employer. 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 and a cover letter (as a single PDF) outlining your interest and qualifications to HR@brooklinecenter.org or apply via the platform where you found this listing. Include “Director of Communications” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.