ABOUT THE DAVID AND LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION 

The David & Lucile Packard Foundation was founded in 1964 by David and Lucile Packard.  We work with people and communities to create enduring solutions for just societies and a healthy, resilient natural world. We have worked with organizations and leaders in the U.S. and worldwide to advance progress in the critical areas of science, ocean and land conservation, climate change, women’s reproductive health and rights, and the well-being of children, families, and communities.

At a time of multiple, intertwined crises globally and here in the U.S., the Packard Foundation began in 2021 a long-planned review of our grantmaking strategies. The first step of our process was to rearticulate our vision and mission, reexamine our organizational values, and create a strategic framework that builds on and honors the Packard Foundation’s past while advancing justice and equity in all that we do.

OUR VISION:  A just and equitable world where both people and nature flourish.   

Our new vision embraces a future where both people and nature flourish in a more just and equitable world. We explicitly acknowledge that the fate of people and the natural environment are inextricably linked. Solutions to the complex challenges we face must account for this interconnectedness.  

OUR MISSION:  We work with people and communities to create enduring solutions for just societies and a healthy, resilient natural world.  

Our new mission takes on the critical work of addressing root causes of the challenges we face and mobilizing people for collective action. In addition to building on approaches that have guided our philanthropy for decades — working in partnership, committing to issues over the long-term, and grounding our work in science, knowledge, and data – we focus on understanding the systems that either accelerate or impede progress. It is only through just and equitable systems that we can find and sustain solutions to some of the biggest challenges we face today.  

OUR VALUES:  Equity, Integrity, Belief in Individual Leadership, Thinking Big, Respect, and Effectiveness.  

In addition to clarifying our long-held values, we added equity. We champion equity by treating people with dignity, honoring a range of ideas and perspectives from those closest to the issues, creating inclusive processes, and funding people who have been historically excluded to spur progress for all.  For more information, including our definitions of key concepts, please visit our website.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Communications department is responsible for shaping internal and external communications that inspire people and communities to create enduring solutions for just societies and a healthy, resilient natural world. Our department focuses on producing engaging communications that embody our commitment to justice and equity and contribute to consistent, positive experiences for our grantees and partners as we collectively work to accelerate progress toward our common goals.  

ABOUT THE POSITION

Reporting to the institutional communications director, the content editor is an exciting new role that will be instrumental in developing the Foundation's voice and profile through compelling stories that engage audiences and contribute to progress on our mission, vision, and grantmaking goals. This position is responsible for leading the Foundation’s editorial strategy, securing media coverage, and developing impactful content for the Foundation’s platforms and third-party blogs and articles. The ideal candidate is a gifted multi-media storyteller with deep expertise in writing and editing, particularly for a digital-first environment, and is a data-driven professional who thrives in a collaborative, values-driven environment.

COMPENSATION

The position is full-time. The salary range for this position is $123,000 - $160,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation individual education, experience, tenure, certification, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data, including potential adjustments for geographic location. Offers are based on the candidate's years of experience and our practice of upholding salary equity within the foundation.  The David and Lucile Packard Foundation offers excellent benefits for eligible employees. Current benefits include medical (HMO and HDHPs), dental and vision coverage; 15% employer contribution to employee retirement plan; life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and sick leave; an adoption benefit; fertility benefit; a financial wellness program; health advocacy services, paid time off to volunteer for nonprofit organizations; matching grants for employee contributions to tax exempt organizations; commute assistance; and tuition assistance.

HOW TO APPLY

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