Interim Senior Director of Marketing

AAUW is seeking an experienced interim Senior Director of Marketing to lead its marketing and communications function during a period of strategic momentum. The organisation has recently launched a new strategic plan with support from external branding consultants, and requires a hands-on leader to turn that vision into measurable results. This is an execution-focused engagement, not a planning exercise.

The successful candidate will deliver a Strategic Communications Plan and Editorial Calendar within the first 60 days, grow AAUW's digital, social, and media audiences, expand corporate sponsorship relationships, and provide strategic counsel to the C-suite. The role is hybrid, based from AAUW's Washington D.C. office with a requirement to be on-site three days per week. The engagement is expected to run for 9 to 12 months, with the possibility of an extension to support transition to permanent leadership. Compensation is quoted by the organisation at $7,000 to $9,000 per month.

• Develop and drive an integrated marketing and communications strategy aligned with AAUW's mission and priorities, delivering a Strategic Communications Plan and Editorial Calendar within 60 days
• Lead audience growth initiatives across digital, social, and media channels to expand reach and strengthen AAUW's public voice on equity issues
• Identify, cultivate, and grow corporate sponsorship and partnership relationships to support programme and funding objectives
• Oversee all communications channels including publications, digital, newsletters, social media, and video, and manage rapid response planning
• Develop core messaging frameworks to ensure consistency across all primary audiences, including members, funders, partners, and legislators
• Mentor and coach two direct reports, manage the communications budget, and build internal capacity for a high-performing team

• 12 or more years of experience in strategic communications, marketing, or public relations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Demonstrated portfolio of integrated marketing and communications strategy work, submitted with application
• Proven track record in audience growth, corporate sponsorship development, and positioning an organisation as a leading public voice
• Experience coaching teams, managing performance, and advising C-suite leadership
• Familiarity with membership-based organisations and communicating with diverse member constituencies
• Background in equity, gender, or civil rights advocacy communications strongly preferred; nonprofit or mission-driven experience an advantage

AAUW advances equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. As a leading provider of graduate funding for women in the United States, the organisation has spent more than 140 years working to remove barriers and drive policy change on gender equity and educational access.