Foundation Fighting Blindness

Science Communications Director

Foundation Fighting Blindness

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Maryland • United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive scientific content strategy to support fundraising and education initiatives.
  • Write and publish approximately 40 science-focused articles annually highlighting research updates, clinical trials, and the Foundation’s impact.
  • Translate complex research findings, press releases, and technical announcements into clear, accessible summaries for staff and fundraising teams.
  • Curate and maintain white papers and technical resources on the Foundation’s website to position the organization as a thought leader.
  • Review all science-related marketing materials for accuracy and clarity.
  • Develop internal education materials to equip fundraising teams with confidence in discussing science.
  • Ensure all content adheres to plain language principles for universal accessibility.
  • Integrate “Why the Foundation” and “Why Give Now” messaging across all scientific content.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams on science-driven fundraising campaigns.

Requirements

  • 7–10+ years of experience in science communications, including direct support for fundraising and development teams.
  • Advanced degree in biological sciences, genetics, vision science, or a related field strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record of creating content that drives fundraising success, with measurable impact.
  • Exceptional ability to translate complex scientific concepts into compelling, donor-focused narratives for lay audiences at an appropriate reading level.
  • Strong project management skills with experience handling multiple deadlines and deliverables.
  • Outstanding writing and verbal communication skills; comfortable and skilled in podcast hosting and audio content creation.
  • Knowledge of plain language principles and accessibility standards for written and digital content preferred.
  • Portfolio of donor-facing science content (e.g., proposals, stewardship materials) demonstrating effectiveness.
  • Experience working collaboratively with fundraising professionals, scientists, and marketing teams; strong cross-functional partnership skills.
  • Proficiency with AI tools, podcasting platforms, CMS, and digital analytics.
  • Solid understanding of digital fundraising strategies, including optimization and content conversion.
Benefits
  • Annual Bonus Eligibility up to 8%

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
science communicationscontent creationproject managementwritingverbal communicationdigital fundraising strategiesplain language principlesaccessibility standardscontent optimizationcontent conversion
Soft skills
collaborationcross-functional partnershipability to translate complex conceptsdonor-focused narrative developmenthandling multiple deadlineseducational material developmentaccuracy and clarity in reviewconfidence in discussing scienceaudience engagementstorytelling