Director of Marketing & Communications
| Organization | Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) |
| Date Posted | October 23, 2025 |
| City | Portland |
| State | Oregon |
| Location | Hybrid |
| Type of Position | Full-Time |
| Primary Job Function | Marketing/Communications |
| Experience Requirement | 5-10 years |
| Salary Range | $95,000 – $105,000 annually |
Description & Details
Position: Director of Marketing & Communications
Reports to: President/CEO
Position: Full-time/exempt
Location: Portland, OR. Hybrid/flexible.
Salary: $95,000 - $105,000/annual
Benefits: 100% medical/dental/vision for employee, 160 hours PTO, and 12 holidays.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) is a Native-led national organization dedicated to promoting the revitalization, appreciation, and perpetuation of indigenous arts and cultures. Our mission is to advance equity and cultural knowledge, focusing on the power of arts and collaboration to strengthen Native communities and promote positive social change with American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native people in the United States. Through our program initiatives, NACF supports Native artists, culture bearers, and projects that are focused on environmental, cultural, and social change. We support artists to create new work, develop their arts practice, and produce projects in collaboration with communities. Support includes financial resources, artist training and professional development, presenting and promoting artist work, and project management. NACF will continue with community engagement across the continental 48 states, Alaska, and Hawaii as it pertains to raising the visibility and availability of Native resources and knowledge to address cultural equity and help strengthen Indigenous communities, arts, and cultures.
Located in the Pacific Northwest, an area known for its rich Native traditions and dedication to artistic endeavors, NACF is based in Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of Marketing & Communications position is a senior leadership role that will work closely with the Executive Office and Advancement team. The position will report to the President/CEO and will curate and execute multi-faceted external communications strategies to advance the work of NACF and support the comprehensive campaign and development efforts for NACF’s grantmaking programs and the Center for Native Arts and Cultures. The Director of Marketing & Communications role is a cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment between programs, development, operations, and public affairs goals.The Director will supervise a Social Media Manager, Assistant Editor, and Associate Producer.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal Director of Marketing & Communications will bring most of the following qualifications:
- 5+ years of professional experience in marketing, communications, fundraising, public relations, or related field.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational and work experience.
- Proven experience in audience development, market segmentation, and data-driven marketing strategy
- Experience managing campaigns across multiple channels (digital, paid media, earned media, community partnerships).
- Graphic design, social media, web management skills.
- Experience developing content and materials using Adobe Creative Suites, Wordpress or other content management system, Powerpoint, Mailchimp or other similar platform such as Constant Contact.
- Discipline and organizational ability to work in a hybrid environment both from a home-based office and on site at NACF offices.
- Exceptional leadership, project management and time management skills
- Excellent writing and copy-editing skills, with ability to adapt voice for multiple platforms.
- Ability to interface with the public and connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
Application Instructions
Nonprofit Professionals Now is excited to be supporting the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation with the growth of their fundraising department.
All applications must include a resume and cover letter and will be reviewed and considered. All candidates moving forward will be notified of the next steps, which will include Phone Screens, Video Interviews, and In-Person meetings.
Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/NACFmarcomms
Application Deadline: November 16, 2025