Are you passionate about making a difference and leading impactful initiatives? Join our team as the Director of Public Relations & Philanthropy, where you will oversee all Public Relations and Philanthropic strategies across the organization. In this role, you’ll lead our fundraising and giving efforts, ensuring we remain a trusted community leader in every market we serve. As a key member of the Marketing Leadership Team, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing and Executive teams to develop and execute best-in-class programs and events. This is your opportunity to drive meaningful change while contributing to innovative, purpose-driven campaigns. This hybrid position is located in Dedham, MA. Why you'll love this job:

Make a meaningful impact Build community connections Engage in purpose driven work Stability- we are a growing, stable company Great Benefits – medical, dental, vision and 40% employee discount

What we Stand for—Where Work is Fun and Values Matter! At Jordan’s, we live the J-Way! Our average employee tenure is 12 years! Every day, our team embodies values that make a real difference:

We Care… a Lot – because kindness and support are at the heart of everything we do. We Do the Right Thing – integrity is non-negotiable. We Dare to Think Differently – innovation keeps us ahead of the game. We Make Work Fun – yes, fun! Because great energy fuels great work.

What you'll do:

Develop and execute comprehensive public relations strategies to enhance the organization's reputation and external visibility. Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists and influencers to drive visibility. Oversee drafting of compelling, accurate and newsworthy press releases, pitches, and thought leadership communications to convey key messages and stories about our people and projects. Lead Jordan’s Charitable Foundation strategy and programs that enhance our key focus areas for donations and giving back to the community. Develop comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned to the mission. Cultivate a culture of philanthropy within the organization and bring forward new charitable strategies. Guide the Charitable Foundation Board in achieving fundraising goals and leading donation programs; oversee the planning and execution of all charitable events. Collaborate internally with brand and marketing, internal communications, and executive leadership on PR, fundraising and event messaging and branding to ensure alignment of key initiatives and messaging. Develop strong credibility with executive leadership to align fundraising with organizational priorities; analyze fundraising metrics are meeting key goals. Monitor media coverage and industry trends to identify opportunities and risks, bringing actionable ideas and insights. Measure and analyze the impact of PR initiatives, tracking key metrics and adjusting strategies as needed to optimize results. Manage, motivate and coach PR team and cross functional partners, act as a brand steward for the Jordan’s Furniture organization. Keep abreast of industry trends and bring new thinking forward; monitor retail, fashion and furniture news, competition, and trends; act as a thought leader for organization and marketing team. Support any other function, responsibility or opportunity as assigned.

Who you are:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent 8-10+ years PR experience with recent focus on digital media; preferably in retail or agency Experience in nonprofit fundraising; a deep understanding of nonprofit organization management a distinct advantage Proven track record of leading, building and implementing high visibility programs that enhance an organization’s reputation in the marketplace Key thought leader comfortable communicating with the media and executing against strategic business plans Excellent analytical and organizational skills; ability to gather information, & make decisions Deep experience developing, writing and presenting media relations recommendations and plans Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to navigate the nuances of building a new team Communicate efficiently with the ability to present concepts at a broader business level High business acumen and solid problem-solving skills; curious, confident, and passionate in learning Experience leading, managing and coaching direct team members Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a tight deadline environment Demonstrated ability to work with people of various backgrounds, personality traits and levels of authority Excellent leadership and influencing skills, with an approachable and collaborative approach Exemplified leadership through strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Pay Range: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00 year. We share our pay range because transparency matters. This reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role based on experience and performance. Jordan's Furniture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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