Chief Communications Officer

Join Endeavors and Help Tell Stories That Change Lives

At Endeavors, we believe people are our mission. We are looking for a humble, driven, and relational servant leader to join our executive team as the Chief Communications Officer. This is more than a communications role - it is an opportunity to shape culture, inspire action, strengthen communities, and amplify hope for those we serve across the nation.

This executive leader will champion our organizational story and serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team, helping shape the public narrative and strengthen Endeavors' impact across the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

You will:

• Lead the organization's comprehensive communications and marketing strategy across all internal and external platforms.
• Ensure brand consistency, mission alignment, and impactful storytelling that elevates organizational visibility and engagement.
• Develop and oversee strategic communication plans that support organizational growth, culture, and operational excellence.
• Provide visionary leadership for communications, marketing, public relations, philanthropy, and community engagement efforts.
• Lead fundraising communications, sponsorship initiatives, donor engagement, and philanthropic campaigns.
• Partner with executive leadership to strengthen community and stakeholder relationships.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams by leading with humility, accountability, encouragement, and service.
• Drive digital engagement through innovative social media, branding, and CRM strategies.
• Use data and analytics to evaluate campaign effectiveness and optimize outreach efforts.

What We're Looking For

You will serve as the organization's lead storyteller, strategic advisor, and ambassador while fostering a people-first culture. You possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in marketing, communications, or public relations, with demonstrated expertise at the VP or C-level.
• Executive-level experience serving as a spokesperson and leading crisis communications.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic communications and marketing efforts for large, mission-driven organizations.
• Strong experience leading teams, mentoring leaders, and driving organizational culture.
• Proven success in fundraising, donor relations, sponsorship development, and strategic communications.
• Strong leadership, executive presence, and ability to influence across varied stakeholder groups.
• Advanced knowledge of digital marketing, social media strategy, and CRM systems.

Who You Are

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Humility in leadership and a willingness to serve others first.
• Driven to innovate, improve, and pursue excellence.
• Strong interpersonal awareness and the ability to build authentic relationships.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and executive advising skills.
• Strategic thinking balanced with operational execution.
• The ability to lead calmly and decisively in high-pressure situations.
• A collaborative spirit with a passion for developing teams and empowering others.

Why Endeavors

Your work here is the voice of programs that keep veterans housed, connect people with disabilities to meaningful employment, and help families through crisis. We are committed to building a workplace where servant leadership, humility, accountability, and teamwork are not just words - they are how we live and lead every day.

We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to grow within a mission-driven organization that has served communities across the country for more than five decades.

Endeavors has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

Endeavors also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email hr@endeavors.org or speak with your recruiter.

Endeavors is dedicated to offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability and need help submitting your application online, please reach out to us at recruiting@endeavors.org. If you are chosen for an interview, we will provide further details on how to request accommodations for the interview process.