Director, Public Engagement

Action Against Hunger is on a mission to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good. We are searching for a passionate and strategic Director of Public Engagement who will lead a dynamic team of marketing, communications, and special event professionals. This position will play a vital role in amplifying programmatic impact and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the organization through fundraising activities. The ideal candidate will embrace their role as a professional storyteller and help accelerate audience growth, internal communications, as well as be comfortable representing the organization in public forums.

Action Against Hunger invested in the growth of the teams responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications and marketing campaigns with the goal of raising brand awareness, driving engagement, solidifying our differentiation in the marketplace, and securing funding for our mission to end hunger globally.

This is a new position and will report to the head of the External Relations department, which is the group responsible for public engagement as well as private donor philanthropy, strategic partnerships, and fundraising systems. The role will be based in New York City and oversee staff responsible for all forms of marketing, brand, communications, and special events, with an eye toward advancing donor-related goals focused on acquisition, engagement, conversion and revenue.

• Purpose: The Director of Public Engagement will deliver against ambitious targets and KPIs; create a cohesive and impactful strategy for communications, marketing, and special events; as well as manage and develop staff.
• Engagement: The Director of Public Engagement will report to the head of the External Relations department, supervise three staff and their teams. This role will work closely with Action Against Hunger’s country offices and global network. This role will also collaborate with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Advisory Council.
• Delivery: The Director of Public Engagement will utilize all functions to achieve a range of monetary and non-monetary goals, manage change for a growing department, and increase brand cohesion and awareness. This role will have the opportunity to further align core functions to deliver even greater impact.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in managing and leading teams.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed KPIs in communications, marketing and fundraising.