The Rippel Foundation

Communications

• Serve as the strategic and operational partner to the Director, Communications & Influence, supporting the leadership, coordination, and execution of the Communications function.
• Help translate the Director’s strategic vision into coordinated implementation across the organization.
• Focus on execution, team leadership, and operational oversight of communications efforts.
• Manage day-to-day communications operations, supervise staff and consultants, and strengthen systems and processes.
• Serve as a trusted thought partner to the Director, Communications & Influence, helping translate communications strategy into coordinated execution.
• Support development and implementation of communications strategies that elevate Rippel’s voice and influence.
• Work with program teams and subject matter experts to implement communications strategies ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Serve as a liaison to Rippel’s spokespeople and subject matter experts to support the development of speeches, presentations, op-eds, and other public-facing materials.
• Manage media relations, issues monitoring, and brand stewardship.
• Identify opportunities for visibility, including media coverage and/or high-profile speaking engagements, and support outreach efforts in partnership with the Director.
• Lead operational management of the Communications function, including workflow coordination, project prioritization, and cross-team alignment.
• Lead the development and improvement of communications systems, workflows, and internal processes that support effective collaboration and high-quality output.
• Track performance of communications initiatives and provide insights to strengthen future communications efforts.
• Support budget tracking, vendor management, and resource coordination in partnership with the Director.

Deputy Director, Communications