Chief of Strategic Marketing and Communications

Golden State Opportunity (GSO) is a statewide nonprofit leader working to end financial hardship and advance economic dignity for working families. Founded in 2015, GSO has become one of California’s most trusted anti-poverty organizations—combining bold communications, grassroots outreach, community partnerships, and policy engagement to help millions of Californians access the tax credits and benefits they have earned. Through its flagship CalEITC4Me campaign, GSO helps return billions of dollars annually to low-income workers, strengthening families and communities across the state. As the organization looks ahead, GSO is preparing for a significant rebrand and an expanded advocacy strategy, with ambitions to influence the public narrative and drive policy change in California and nationally.

To meet this pivotal moment, Golden State Opportunity seeks a dynamic and visionary Chief of Strategic Marketing & Communications to shape the organization’s public voice, elevate its influence, and build a modern, integrated communications function. Reporting to the President and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, this executive will lead brand and marketing strategy, storytelling, media relations, and narrative change efforts that inspire public will and support systemic solutions to poverty.The Chief will guide a talented internal team of 4 and work cross-functionally to ensure consistent, compelling communications across programs, fundraising, advocacy, and executive thought leadership.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience leading integrated marketing or communications strategies in nonprofit, advocacy, political, or public-sector environments. They are a trusted thought partner to executive leadership, a strong people manager, and a systems-minded leader who translates big vision into disciplined execution. This individual will be comfortable modernizing tools and platforms, leveraging digital and social media, guiding video and multimedia storytelling, and using data and analytics to measure impact. Grounded in equity and lived experience, they communicate complex policy ideas through clear, human-centered narratives that resonate across diverse audiences.

This role requires a leader with at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing, digital strategy, or narrative change, including a minimum of five years in senior leadership positions managing teams and leading integrated campaigns across paid, earned, and owned media.

GSO is looking for a strategic, collaborative, bold, creative, and results-oriented leader who is energized by narrative change, dissatisfied with the status quo in public messaging, and eager to build communications that move culture, policy, and resources at scale.

The salary range is $150,000–$180,000, with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

First consideration will be given to applications received by March 20, 2026. To apply, please submit a resume and a letter

of interest as outlined in the full leadership profile to

chief.mar.comm.gso@byersgroupca.com.

Confidential inquiries are encouraged and can be directed to Ms. Brett Byers at

brett@byersgroupca.com or 323-403-8279,

and/or Mr. Cary Jordan at

cary@byersgroupca.com or 718-753-4008.

The complete leadership profile is available at www.byersgroupca.com

Golden State Opportunity is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities it serves.