Senior Communications Director

Health In Harmony is entering an ambitious phase of creative growth, requiring global visibility, donor engagement, and synergy with our global partners. The Communications Director plays a pivotal role in shaping and leading HIH’s global communications strategy - and its marketing - to expand our influence, center rainforest community voices, and fuel fundraising and advocacy goals. This role is part of the Leadership Team, working closely with the Senior Partnerships Director, program leaders, and HIH’s international affiliate teams to ensure HIH’s story is compellingly told, and marketed to a global audience. The Director closely supervises the Communications Manager and team, sets vision and narrative direction, executes when necessary, represents HIH in global media and advocacy spaces, and ensures HIH communications reflect our anti-colonial, community-centered operational ethos. About Health In Harmony Health In Harmony is a nonprofit organization working to reverse the loss of tropical rainforests to help stop global heating and nature’s collapse. Health In Harmony works alongside Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and Afro-descendant Peoples to realize their community-designed and -led solutions. Currently, HIH supports 135,000 community members in protecting over 2 million hectares of tropical rainforests in Panama, Madagascar, Brazil, and Indonesia. HIH is expanding globally to work alongside tropical rainforest communities and contribute to safeguarding half of the world’s remaining rainforests. Description LOCATION Remote; preference for N/S American continents, with occasional (20%) international travel for events, media, and team gatherings ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Management • Guide and strategize all communications initiatives to ensure alignment with the organization's strategic plan, fundraising, and leadership goals. • Serve on the Leadership Team, advising on organizational strategy and positioning and working closely with the co-CEOs and other directors and Chiefs. Support founder, Board, and committees as needed for various campaigns and outreach efforts. • Lead Comms and marketing for major fundraising initiatives and events. • Hire, mentor, and supervise all members of the Communications team including consultants. • Strengthen internal communications systems to align messaging across departments and affiliates, and mentor cross-departmental staff on narrative discipline, storytelling protocols, and the strategic role of communications. • Manage relationships with external PR/media consultants for maximum impact. • Prioritize, manage and lead operational communications relationships with partners from the global north and south. Content and Marketing • Oversee content strategy (earned media, publications, campaigns, advocacy pieces, speeches, and global reports). Ensure prominent HIH marketing strategy and execution demonstrates: how HIH programs are distinctive, what HIH wants to be known for, and why HIH’s work is relevant. • Approve and shape major deliverables, including the annual Impact Report, brand guidelines, and key campaigns, ensuring integration of core storytelling tools and the 2025 Brand Book across all channels. • Guide messaging for cross-departmental initiatives, ensuring clarity, coherence, and alignment with strategy. • Support affiliate’s country-level communications teams to be resourced, mentored, and aligned with HIH’s global brand and strategy while maintaining cultural authenticity. • Co-create and share joint impact stories with our partners (e.g. Pawanka Fund, Woodwell Climate, If Not Us Then Who, and Ministries of Health). • Oversee campaign, monthly, and quarterly reports to analyze effectiveness and adjust strategy. Strategy • Design and lead annual communications strategy aligned with HIH’s mission and growth goals, embedding communications as a standing part of organizational planning across Programs, Partnerships, Advocacy, and Development. • Shape HIH’s global narrative, ensuring rainforest communities’ expertise and stories are central, while maintaining investment in HIH, its leadership and strategy. • Oversee and maintain responsibility for Health In Harmony’s brand, brand evolutions, and brand implementation at both Health In Harmony and through licensing agreements with global affiliates, in coordination with Operations and Programs. • Integrate communications strategy with fundraising and advocacy priorities, partnering with the Senior Director of Partnerships and co-CEO of Advocacy, Talent, and Operations, and co-CEO of Business & Scale. • Stay current with global climate, biodiversity, and planetary health conversations to ensure HIH’s voice is bold, relevant, and distinctive. • Serve as organizational representative in key international events, media engagements, and advocacy platforms. • Anticipate and lead HIH’s crisis communications and sensitive messaging in concert with leadership and advisers. • Support and lead where needed on major events, advocacy convenings, and global initiatives. • Oversee the segmentation of all digital marketing channels and ensure best practices QUALIFICATIONS • 10+ years of senior-level experience in nonprofit or mission-driven communications, with proven leadership in strategy and storytelling. • Deep commitment to environmental conservation, community-led development, and equity. • Demonstrated track record of representing organizations in international, cross-cultural contexts. • Strong relationship skills – ability to work with donors, volunteers, interns, staff, and Board of Directors. • Skilled at building and managing diverse, international teams. • Excellent judgment, with the ability to balance sensitivity, transparency, and impact. • Experience managing crisis communications and shaping narrative in high-stakes environments. PERSONAL TRAITS • Visionary storyteller who thrives at connecting audiences to mission. • Detail-oriented and organized while managing strategic, long-term goals. • Comfortable navigating cross-cultural settings and supporting local voices to lead. • Approachable, collaborative, and able to inspire trust across diverse teams. • Strong initiative and ability to lead with humility, flexibility, and creativity. • Willingness to work outside standard hours to represent HIH at international conferences or in global media. • Calm under pressure. APPLICATION Please submit a cover letter with your resume in English. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis as strong candidates are identified. Inquiries regarding the position can be addressed to [email protected]. Health In Harmony's staff and Board represent a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. Health In Harmony is committed to fostering and maintaining a culture of equity, mutual respect, support, and connectedness. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from all cultures and communities, specifically including the countries where HIH currently works, are encouraged to apply. Salary $135,000 - $135,000 per year