Position Purpose
The Director, Creative and Content is a member of the Marketing Department at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA). This role reports directly to the Chief Marketing Officer and is responsible for leading the creative team and developing creative strategies along with accompanying collateral across all visual communication channels – including print, video, digital and live event/experiential – to raise awareness of and increase engagement with key audiences of BBBSA’s work and mission.
This position also works across the BBBSA federation of 230+ local agencies to design and deliver an enterprise-wide strategic vision and an excellent constituent digital experience. As a leader in the BBBSA Marketing Department, the Director is responsible for developing and executing brand style guides, enhancements and creative constructs that advance our brand, expand our audience, and establish BBBSA as the leading J.E.D.I. (justice, equity, diversity, inclusion) focused youth empowerment organization.
Location: United States (Remote)
Travel: Approximately 20%
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Organizational Leadership
Creative Strategy, Direction & Execution
Manage Teams and Stakeholders
People Leadership
Culture
Education & Related Work Experience
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent relevant business experience.
Years of Related Work Experience: A minimum of 7 years of creative leadership experience within an agency, non-profit or for-profit creative environment; 3-5 years of experience managing a creative team and graphic design/art direction experience with strong portfolio to demonstrate success.
Skills and Knowledge: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (including PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, Acrobat Pro), project management (Asana), Zoom, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite, Google, etc; Experience performing or managing a range of creative positions, such as graphic designer, art director and copywriter, is important; Ownership and stewardship of Brand Style Guide; Stellar communication, presentation, problem-solving and project-management skills; Consistent record in managing through complex issues with various stakeholders to desired outcome; Proven success driving cross-functional teams toward completion of a project or common goal; Strong interpersonal skills; Service-oriented mindset with excellent client relations, written and verbal communications; Effectively collaborates cross-functionally across leadership, staff, alumni and external vendors/agencies; Demonstrates initiative, creativity and innovation; Ability to manage highly confidential data with high attention to detail; Highly organized in approach, with ability to set and manage priorities; Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects, timelines and budgets within fast-paced environment while maintaining a commitment to high quality, detail-oriented work; Proficiency in presentations, including creation of and delivery of PowerPoint materials; Superior team leadership and cross functional project management skills with the ability to motivate and galvanize teams toward a common goal; Strong track record of developing and mentoring teams and individuals; Availability to work outside business hours as necessary.
JEDI Commitment
At Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) is an integral part of our values and mission. We recognize, affirm, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, lives, and experiences of all of our stakeholders, including youth, families, donors, volunteers, and staff. We ensure the opportunity for all voices and perspectives to be heard and honored. In the workplace, we foster an environment where all people can be
their best selves. We affirm that every person [regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, marital or veteran status] has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We strive to realize the full potential that is within all of us by ensuring that all voices and perspectives are heard and honored.
Equal Employment Opportunity
BBBSA provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, age, sex, familial or marital status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or any other legally-protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Employee must be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Job Responsibilities
The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. BBBSA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is directly recruiting and hiring for this position. We are not engaging any staffing/recruitment firms or agencies for this position. If any candidate profile/resume/identifying information is sent to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and/or Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies we will not pay any referral or firm fees in relation to this information.