About CorpsAfrica:

Founded in 2011, CorpsAfrica operates similarly to the Peace Corps model, offering Africans the chance to volunteer in their own countries. We train college-educated young Africans and deploy them to rural, impoverished communities for up to one year. There, they facilitate small-scale projects identified by community members, aiming to combat extreme poverty and foster a culture of public service. With operations spanning from Morocco to Senegal, Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, The Gambia, South Africa, and Uganda, we've steadily expanded over the past decade. Now, as we receive significant funding from major donors and prepare for future growth, we're seeking motivated and highly capable individuals to join our team.

Overview of the Position:

This is a pivotal and newly established role at a transformative moment for CorpsAfrica. Are you a strategic communications guru with a passion for making a global impact? Are you ready to lead a dynamic team and drive forward the mission of a leading nonprofit organization? If you're a visionary leader with a flair for storytelling and a knack for engaging diverse audiences worldwide, then we want you as our Director of Marketing & Communications. This position will be responsible for enhancing the organization's visibility externally and strengthening internal communications in alignment with our mission.  Join us in shaping narratives, building bridges, and driving change on a global scale.

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, exempt

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary range is $100,000-$125,000, commensurate with experience. CorpsAfrica offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employer paid medical insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

LOCATION: Washington, DC, with a flexible telecommuting policy

REPORTS TO: CorpsAfrica’s Chief Development Officer

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Vision: Develop and execute a comprehensive global communications strategy that aligns with organizational objectives and maximizes impact with internal and external audiences. 
2. Media Relations: Cultivate and nurture relationships with media outlets, influencers, and partners to secure positive coverage and elevate our visibility worldwide.
3. Marketing Strategies: Direct market research efforts to provide insights on informing marketing strategies for communications channels. Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of communications efforts, analyze data insights for continuous improvement.
4. Storytelling Mastery: Lead the cultivation of compelling narratives, multimedia content, and campaigns that capture the heart of our mission and inspire action.
5. Brand Leadership: Ensure consistency and integrity in our brand identity across all communications channels, reinforcing our reputation as a trusted leader in our field.
6. Digital Innovation: provide leadership for our digital engagement efforts, including website management, social media strategy, and email marketing, to reach and mobilize diverse audiences effectively.
7. Crisis Communication: Develop robust crisis communication plans and protocols to effectively manage and navigate challenging situations with transparency and integrity.
8. Global Collaboration: Work collaboratively with teams across regions and departments to ensure alignment and cohesion in messaging and initiatives.
9. Events: Help plan and execute CorpsAfrica’s external events, including participation in development sector fora and CorpsAfrica thought-leadership events. Drafting talking points and presentations alongside senior leadership and ensuring consistency in event collateral.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience years of progressive experience in communications leadership roles, with a proven track record of success in global contexts.
• Strong media relations experience, with a network of contacts in traditional and digital media outlets.
• Experience handling the global media and crisis communications.
• Exceptional storytelling skills, with the ability to craft narratives that resonate across diverse audiences and cultures.
• Previous management and supervision experience is needed to support a community of influencers appropriate to CorpsAfrica’s mission and goals.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and platforms, including social media management, content management systems, and analytics tools.
• Strategic mindset, creative problem-solving skills, and a passion for driving positive change through effective communication.
• Experience in the nonprofit sector.
• Experience working with international organizations and direct experience with African programs is a plus. 
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20% of the time.
• A strong commitment to the mission of CorpsAfrica is required, with a desire to support youth leadership, participatory community development, impact evaluation, transparency, and accountability.

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit a brief cover letter that illustrates qualifications relevant to this role and a résumé as a single PDF through JazzHR. Only complete applications will be considered. Deadline to apply is August 15, 2025.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work full-time in the U.S. and should not require employment sponsorship.

As an equal opportunity employer, CorpsAfrica encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, or any other legally protected basis.