Job Opportunities
Director of Communications
Status: Full-time position (37.5 hours/week)
Time Frame: Review begins December 12, 2025, position open until filled
Description: Job Opportunity - Director of Communications
The Community Development Partnership (CDP) seeks a Director of Communications to join our team of community development professionals and support the development and lead implementation of the organization’s communications efforts.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS ROLE
The Director of Communications drives all aspects of CDP’s communications with a clear goal: use powerful stories, data, and strong calls to action to boost CDP’s visibility, deepen engagement, and acquire new supporters and donors. This role designs and executes integrated communications that:
• Raise CDP’s visibility and strengthen our brand.
• Move audiences from awareness to engagement through clear, compelling calls to action.
• Acquire new donors, supporters, and advisors.
• Helps strengthen relationships to increase first-time donors, repeat donors, advisory council members, and supporters.
Working closely with the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), the Director of Communications develops and manages multi-channel campaigns (email, newsletters, website, social media, print, and events) and leverages outreach into concrete inbound opportunities for increased support and engagement.
The Director of Communications will work from the CDP’s office located at 180 Cranberry Highway, Orleans, MA and there is an opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days per week. This is a Full-Time Exempt Position (37.5 hours/week).
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is an ambitious, organized, and creative communications professional who is energized by using storytelling and digital tools to get people to act. They are comfortable owning the full communications function in a small, busy nonprofit including planning campaigns, writing and editing content, coordinating with colleagues and consultants, and watching the numbers to see what’s working. They are mission-driven, humble, and collaborative, and they communicate clearly while seeking alignment with colleagues, leadership, and partners.
Specific duties will include but not necessarily be limited to:
Communications & Brand Leadership
• Partner with the CAO and organizational leadership to develop and execute a communications strategy that elevates CDP’s visibility and supports revenue growth and public support.
• Ensure consistent, mission-driven messaging and visual branding across all channels and materials.
• Create and maintain annual communications and content plans tied to fundraising, donor acquisition, and program goals.
• Serve as an internal editor and copy editor: write newsletters and content, draft and edit press releases, refine copy for clarity and impact, and help staff frame stories through a philanthropic and constituent-focused lens.
• Identify and help pursue thought leadership opportunities (e.g., op-eds, speaking engagements) that raise CDP’s profile.
Fundraising
• Assist CAO in creating and executing fundraising campaigns, developing messaging, and using various communication channels (email, social media, website, etc.).
• Assist CAO in identifying and advancing revenue-generating opportunities.
• Assist with the execution of major events such as “Summer Evening on the Farm,” and house parties ensuring successful outreach, content creation, and logistics coordination.
Compensation: Salary range is $79,000 to $85,000 annually. CDP also provides a generous package of benefits including vacation and sick time, health, dental & vision insurance, and retirement benefits that include a 403(b) plan with a 4% company match. This position is exempt, full-time (37.5 hours a week).
A full description can be found here: Director of Communications Position Announcement 2025
The Selection Process
To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your previous professional experience in detail and illustrate how those experiences have prepared you for this position. The cover letter must be followed by a resume, combined into a single PDF.
Applications should be email to: Director of Communications in the subject line
Jamie Bearse, Chief Advancement Officer
jbearse@capecdp.org
No phone calls or letters, please. Applications will be reviewed and acknowledged on a rolling basis