Director of Communications

About the Foundation:

The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation (RRF) honors the legacy of artist Robert Rauschenberg by fostering interdisciplinary creativity and supporting artists, scholars, and change-makers. Focus areas include expanding access to Rauschenberg’s work, nurturing emerging artists through residencies, and promoting art’s role in social issues.

Position Summary:

The Director of Communications is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all organization-wide aspects of the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation’s (RRF) communications, public relations and content strategy. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this position will be instrumental in shaping the visibility of Robert Rauschenberg and the Foundation’s global narrative, advancing its visibility, and amplifying its mission, values, and philanthropic initiatives. The Director of Communications will position RRF as a leading force in the artist-endowed foundation space, championing Rauschenberg’s legacy of interdisciplinary creativity and social impact, while expanding access to his work and archives for a diverse, global audience.

This role will lead the strategic development and execution of communications efforts, aligned with major institutional initiatives such as the Centennial Celebration (Rauschenberg100), the launch of Volume One of the Rauschenberg Catalogue Raisonné, and the reopening of the Rauschenberg Artist Residency Program in Captiva, FL. Additionally, the role will focus on elevating the Foundation’s philanthropic, research, and archive endeavors, ensuring their visibility across various digital, print and social channels. The Head of Communications will drive content creation, brand evolution, and messaging across digital, social, and traditional media, ensuring consistency, resonance, and measurable impact. By leveraging strategic insights, cultivating key external partnerships, and managing media relations, this position will enhance RRF’s global profile, increase engagement, and strengthen its influence in the arts, education, and social change sectors.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary storyteller with a strong strategic mindset, capable of driving global engagement and ensuring Rauschenberg’s interdisciplinary creativity and the Foundation’s mission are effectively communicated across diverse audiences and platforms.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications Leadership & Execution

• Develop and lead a comprehensive communications strategy for RRF, aligning with its mission and institutional goals. This includes the creation of multi-channel campaigns that strengthen the Foundation’s visibility and global impact.
• Act as the Foundation’s primary spokesperson, enhancing relationships with arts, culture, and philanthropy media outlets to ensure RRF’s leadership role in the arts and social change sectors is well recognized.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, including the Executive Director, to align communications strategies with broader organizational objectives and provide counsel on messaging, positioning, and public relations efforts.
• In partnership with the Executive Director, serve as the primary internal spokesperson, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment across all staff and internal stakeholders, while facilitating smooth communication between departments.

Brand & Content Management

• Oversee the evolution of RRF’s brand identity, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms.
• Lead and manage the creation and publication of high-quality content, including a strategic content calendar for social media, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s values and goals.
• Guide the website strategy, including the redesign and ongoing content management. Ensure the site is engaging, SEO-optimized, and reflects RRF’s mission and initiatives.
• Engage with external design agencies and web development partners as needed to ensure that the website remains technically sound, visually compelling, and aligned with RRF’s branding strategy.

Digital Campaigns

• Develop and execute multi-channel campaigns to elevate RRF’s visibility, audience reach, and engagement across traditional and digital media.
• Oversee social media strategy and content creation, ensuring RRF’s presence on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn strengthens the brand and attracts new audiences.

PR & Media Relations

• Lead and execute PR campaigns, including organizing press events, media visits, and multimedia projects to generate awareness for RRF’s exhibitions, initiatives, and key milestones.
• Manage relationships with ext