Director of Marketing and Communications

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.