Director of Communications and Partnerships

ABOUT US

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

To achieve our mission of a more free, just, and equitable society, we commit to working proactively to advance the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion across our myriad endeavors such as the recruitment, compensation, training, and advancement of staff. The best people-serving institutions make this commitment, and we seek to be a leader in the ways that we do so and learn from others. Visit our website to learn more about our commitment and recent actions taken toward building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.

WEAVE: THE SOCIAL FABRIC PROJECT

Weave: The Social Fabric Project tackles the problem of broken social trust that has left Americans divided, lonely, and in social gridlock. Weave connects, supports, and invests in local leaders stepping up to weave a new, inclusive social fabric where they live. The project was founded by New York Times columnist and author David Brooks at The Aspen Institute in 2018. He remains the chair of the project.

Weave supports the people (“weavers”) who are building trust and tackling key issues in their neighborhoods. It provides them with resources and connects them in peer networks. It lifts up these often under-appreciated community connectors as important leaders by telling their stories and putting them on stages large and small. And Weave aims to inspire new generations of people to become weavers of their communities.

Weave seeks to spur a nation of weavers, brimming with deep, healthy connections, where mutual trust and affection is the standard, equity is implicit, and all people find joy and meaning in daily life.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Weave: The Social Fabric Project is hiring a Director of Communications and Partnerships to help scale our mission and elevate our impact. This senior leader will shape and implement strategies that amplify our thought leadership, lead powerful storytelling, cultivate internal and external relationships, support fund development, and lead national campaigns that inspire a grassroots movement of connection and belonging.

Weave’s mission is to support the everyday people who are rebuilding trust, deepening belonging, and weaving a strong, new social fabric in their communities. This role requires someone who thinks strategically, has invented and launched major initiatives, has broad experience across all types of storytelling, pays meticulous attention to choosing words and stories that resonate with distinct audiences, and is eager to learn from people rooted in their communities.

This role reports to the Executive Director. The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $180,000. Employees are expected to work in-person at the office at least two days a week.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Thought Leadership