The Opportunity
At John Rex Endowment, we strengthen organizations that center racial equity and justice to improve the social emotional health of Wake County children. We are embarking upon a bold, 20-year vision to co-create a resilient, equity-centered ecosystem that is better equipped to improve the social emotional health of children. To help us reach this vision, we are seeking a Director of Partnerships and Communications to become a critical part of our small but mighty team. This individual will work closely with Endowment leadership on both internal and external branding, messaging, and overall communications strategies.
We’re looking for a person who:
Responsibilities of the Role
Reporting to the Vice President, the Director of Partnerships and Communications will:
Partnerships
Strategic Communications
The Ideal Candidate Profile
The Director of Partnerships and Communications will bring myriad attributes, skills, and qualifications as outlined below:
About the John Rex Endowment
In April 2000, the University of North Carolina Health Care System acquired Rex Healthcare, the system in Wake County that included Rex Hospital. Funds from that transaction were designated to advance the health and well-being of the residents of the area to further the original vision of John Rex. As a result, the John Rex Endowment was established as a private, grantmaking foundation.
After more than 24 years of advancing positive change for children, ongoing strategic racial equity work, and a deeper understanding of ways in which systemic racism impacts all children and families, the John Rex Endowment’s refreshed mission statement brings clarity to its identity, work, and aspirations:
The John Rex Endowment's mission is to strengthen organizations that center racial equity and justice to improve the social emotional health of children living in Wake County.
It is through this lens that the Endowment approaches its efforts to improve the well-being of children in Wake County.
The board and staff of the Endowment acknowledge the history of John Rex, who our organization is named after. John Rex's wealth was built from the people he enslaved. Understanding this history, it's our promise to help remove barriers so that all children and their families live to their full potential. We are intentional about supporting the social emotional health of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other People of Color (BILPOC) children and families and organizations that work to do the same.
The Endowment’s commitment to the community extends beyond traditional grantmaking into strategic investing, leveraging the organization’s relationships to shape policy and disrupt inequitable systems. Governed by a 14-person Board of Directors and managed by a staff of 6 employees that oversee an annual charitable contributions budget of $4million and financial assets of $80 million, the Endowment recognizes that change starts from within. As such, we are committed to maintaining an internal culture and external partnerships in which racial equity is centered in norms, policies, and practices.
Want to know more? Visit https://www.johnrexendowment.org/.
How To Apply
To apply, click on the link to the Director of Partnerships and Communications – John Rex Endowment position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/jobs. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact [email protected]. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email. Due to integration issues, applications submitted through third-party sites such as Indeed and LinkedIn may not be received.
Salary is commensurate with the requirements of the position and ranges between $95K-$110K. The Endowment also offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurance; pension and 403(b) retirement plans; accrued vacation and sick time; 11 paid holidays; and a charitable matching program.
The John Rex Endowment actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates. The Endowment is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.