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Director, Public Relations/Communications

Salt Lake City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Jun 2026

💰 $175,000/yr($155,000/yr – $175,000/yr)

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Open Date 06/05/2026 Requisition Number PRN45278B Job Title Director, Public Relations/Communications Working Title Senior Director of Communications Career Progression Track H Track Level FLSA Code Executive Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

Monday thru Friday – 8:30 am to 5 pm, with some nights and weekends, depending on various events. This is currently a hybrid position (subject to change at any time). Working offsite M/F (work from home) unless, needed in the office and onsite T/W/TH

VP Area President Department 01146 - Huntsman Cancer Foundation Location Other City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 155000 to 175000 Close Date 07/17/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 07/03/2026 Job Summary

Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF) seeks a strategic and experienced Senior Director of Communications to lead and advance the Foundation’s integrated communications function. Reporting to the President and Chief Operating Officer, the Senior Director of Communications is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communication, marketing, and public relations strategies that elevate HCF’s mission, strengthen donor and community engagement, and ensure alignment with Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) and the University of Utah.

This position provides leadership and supervision for a four‑member communications team and oversees all owned communication channels, including the HCF website, social media platforms, electronic communications, annual publications, video storytelling, and donor stewardship communications. The Senior Director of Communications manages the Huntsman Cancer Foundation brand, leads organizational storytelling, supports direct mail fundraising campaigns and event marketing, provides communications support for the Foundation’s long‑standing partnership with Sigma Chi, and serves as a key liaison to Huntsman Cancer Institute, ensuring cohesive storytelling, brand alignment, and consistent messaging across partner organizations.

Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & Leadership

Develop, implement, and evaluate an integrated communications and marketing strategy that advances HCF fundraising priorities, brand positioning, and organizational goals.
Serve as a senior communications advisor to the President and COO, providing counsel on messaging, positioning, storytelling, and reputation management.
Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of four communications professionals, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture aligned with HCF values.
Establish annual goals, priorities, and performance metrics for the communications function.

Brand Management & Storytelling

Serve as the steward of the Huntsman Cancer Foundation brand, ensuring consistent voice, visual identity, messaging, and tone across all communications.
Lead foundation‑wide storytelling that highlights donor impact, patient experience, research innovation, and mission outcomes.
Develop long‑term narrative frameworks and messaging strategies that support fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and institutional priorities.
Ensure alignment with Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah branding and communications standards while maintaining HCF’s distinct philanthropic identity.

Marketing, Public Relations & Content Oversight

Oversee editorial strategy, content development, and ongoing management of the HCF website.
Direct social media strategy, including content planning, engagement, growth, integrated campaigns, and performance analytics.
Oversee monthly electronic communications and targeted digital outreach to donors and stakeholders.
Lead planning, development, and production of major annual publications, including donor impact and campaign materials.
Identify and oversee public relations opportunities and messaging for high‑visibility initiatives and announcements.

Donor Stewardship & Direct Mail Support

Lead communications strategy and storytelling that support donor stewardship across all giving levels, from annual donors to principal and legacy supporters.
Partner closely with development leadership to support direct mail fundraising campaigns, including message development, storytelling, creative direction, and alignment with broader communications and brand strategy.
Ensure direct mail content reflects