The Arc of Central Virginia is seeking a creative, strategic, and community-minded Director of Marketing & Communications to lead the way we tell our story, strengthen our brand, and connect our mission with the greater Central Virginia community. This is much more than a social media position. We are looking for someone who can see the story behind the photograph, recognize an opportunity to increase community awareness, create compelling content, build a campaign, represent The Arc in the community, and help ensure that the voices and experiences of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are shared with dignity, purpose, and impact. The Director of Marketing & Communications will serve as the primary steward of The Arc of Central Virginia's public voice and brand and will be a member of the organization's Senior Leadership Team. What You'll Do In this role, you will: Lead The Arc's overall marketing and communications strategy. Manage and grow our social media platforms and digital presence. Develop engaging content that tells the stories of our programs, people, partnerships, and impact. Create and coordinate newsletters, annual reports, brochures, flyers, presentations, promotional materials, and digital communications. Help maintain and strengthen The Arc's brand and ensure consistency across communications. Coordinate website content and updates. Develop awareness campaigns and identify opportunities to increase The Arc's visibility throughout Central Virginia. Represent The Arc at community events, resource fairs, networking opportunities, and tabling events. Plan, coordinate, promote, and manage community-facing and organizational awareness events. Develop press releases, media communications, and public relations materials. Build relationships with community partners and identify opportunities for collaboration and greater community awareness. Coordinate donor, sponsor, volunteer, and community partner recognition through social media, newsletters, annual reports, events, and other communications. Support fundraising initiatives through storytelling, promotional campaigns, donor communications, and marketing materials. Track marketing and communications performance and use data to strengthen future strategies. Work closely with the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team to ensure communications support The Arc's overall strategic priorities. Who We're Looking For Our ideal candidate is both a big-picture thinker and a hands-on doer . You should be someone who can develop a communications strategy and also jump in and create the social media post, design the flyer, capture the photograph, work a community event, proof the annual report, or help bring an organizational campaign to life. We're looking for someone with: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong storytelling, editing, and content-development abilities. Experience managing organizational social media platforms. Graphic design and visual communication skills. Experience with marketing, communications, public relations, community engagement, or related work. Strong project-management and organizational skills. Experience planning or coordinating events. Comfort representing an organization in community and professional settings. Creativity, initiative, professionalism, and strong attention to detail. The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. A commitment to inclusion and respect for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, Nonprofit Management, or a related field is preferred. A combination of relevant education, experience, skills, and demonstrated accomplishments may be considered. Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, public relations, community engagement, nonprofit communications, or a related field is preferred. Experience in a nonprofit, human services, disability services, healthcare, education, or other mission-driven environment is a plus. Why This Role Matters Every day at The Arc, there are stories worth telling stories of independence, inclusion, friendship, growth, community, achievement, and possibility. The Director of Marketing & Communications will help make sure those stories are seen and heard. You'll have the opportunity to shape how our community understands The Arc, strengthen relationships with the people who support our mission, and help expand awareness of what is possible when people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are fully included in their communities.

Salary Range:

$68,000 - $80,000 annually , commensurate with education, experience, demonstrated skills, and qualifications. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, demonstrated skills, and alignment with the responsibilities of the position.

Benefits:

Health insurance, retirement, paid time off, holidays and life insurance (details to be provided at interview)

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time position based in Lynchburg, Virginia. The position requires regular availability during normal business hours as well as occasional evening and weekend availability for organizational events, fundraising activities, community meetings, and other external functions.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit: A current resume; A cover letter describing their interest in the position and relevant experience; and Two or three professional references / writing or communications sample

Application Deadline:

09/25/2026 Applications will be reviewed as received. The position will remain open until filled unless otherwise indicated. The Arc of Central Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage qualified candidates who share our commitment to dignity, inclusion, advocacy, and community participation for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$77,563.74 - $85,460.84 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Fundraising:

3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Lynchburg, VA 24504