Senior Mgr. Marketing and Communications

In this position…

Ford Philanthropy is the philanthropic arm of the Ford Motor Company. Since its founding in 1949, Ford Philanthropy has invested more than $2.2 billion in communities worldwide expanding access to essential services, opening pathways to education for the future of work and investing in entrepreneurs. 

The philanthropy’s work is rooted in Ford’s long-standing commitment to making a positive impact on society and builds on the company’s legacy of helping create strong communities wherever Ford does business. Working with nonprofit organizations, community partners, and across the Ford network in the U.S. and around the world, Ford Philanthropy invests in organizations and opportunities to expand access, build equity and empower people to reach their highest potential.  

The Senior Manager, Communications & Marketing will report to the Director of Communications for Ford Philanthropy and work closely with the organization’s program teams, as well as colleagues in Ford’s Corporate Communications, Marketing, and Dealer Engagement business units. They will build deep relationships with these organizations, as well as Ford Philanthropy program teams, providing excellent ongoing communications counsel, and delivering strategic communications initiatives designed to advance organizational goals. 

What you'll do…

Leadership and Counsel 

• Leads cross-functional workstreams with Corporate Communications, Marketing and Dealer Engagement to integrate Ford Philanthropy’s messaging, programming, and point of view. 

• Directs communications strategy for Ford Volunteer Corps, the company’s global volunteer program. 

• Serves as strategic communications lead for key program areas, offering advice on communication strategies to advance core organizational objectives. 

• Assists in development of executive communications for President and Ford Philanthropy leadership team. 

• Assesses ongoing reputational risk and crisis management.  

Planning, Capacity-building and Messaging 

• Develops communications plans for the foundation’s unique programs and partnerships  

• Researches and writes key communication materials, including messaging, fact sheets, press releases, talking points and other marketing material that communicates the foundation’s work 

• Works to strengthen the communications capacity of all foundation program staff by developing, enhancing and delivering key learning tools, resources and workshops 

• Provides prep and support for media interviews, speaking engagements, and more 

Managing Vendors 

• Manages selection and operations of communications consultants, collaborating with program teams to shape contracts and provide ongoing support. 

• Manages a pool of preferred communications consultants and facilitates successful partnerships between external communications firms and program teams. 
   

You'll have…

• BA/BS plus 10 years of experience in communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Strong knowledge of strategic communications, marketing and branding 

• Strong project management skills, including managing multiple stakeholders, consultants, and project- based teams from concept to execution 

Even better, you may have…

• Experience developing and implementing successful communications strategies to advance social change work  

• Strong understanding of digital platforms related to communications; and the range of media outlets, including web-based and social media 

• Superior written and verbal communication skills  

• Proven analytical and research skills  

• Excellent time management and organizational skills, particularly working on a fast-paced team 

• Ability to travel for business purposes 

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbur