Associate Director of Events & Communications

BASIC FUNCTION: The Associate Director of Events & Communications is a strategic and creative leader responsible for elevating Mujeres’ profile through powerful storytelling, innovative communications strategies, and high-impact events. This role will design and execute a comprehensive communications and events plan that amplifies Mujeres’ advocacy priorities, showcases program excellence, and drives fundraising success.

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Development & Communications

LOCATION: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Communications & Branding: Develop and implement strategies that align with mission, advocacy, and fundraising goals; ensure consistent, culturally relevant messaging; media liaison; produce compelling storytelling content, and oversees branding accuracy in programs marketing materials.
2. Events Leadership: Plan and execute advocacy, programmatic, and fundraising events, including Mujeres’ signature events Voces Unidas and Baile de las Calaveras, with a combined annual revenue benchmark of $250,000–$300,000. Manage consultants and vendors to ensure high-quality execution.
3. Fundraising & Donor Engagement: Partner with the Senior Director of Development to craft donor communications, campaigns, and event promotions that deepen supporter engagement and contribute to Mujeres’ $6.5M+ annual fundraising goal.
4. 
   Team & Collaboration: Supervise interns and volunteers, manage external consultants, and collaborate with leadership and program staff to create a marketing strategy and integrate communications and events across the organization.
5. Other duties as assigned.
   

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated success leading large-scale events and communications campaigns.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and public speaking skills with experience securing media coverage.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, think strategically, and work collaboratively.
• Commitment to advancing equity, empowerment, and leadership for Latinas and communities of color.
  

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ experience in communications, public relations,
  and/or event management.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• This position has a hybrid work schedule which includes weekly in office presence.
• Standard office environment.
• Must be able to occasionally lift items weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Travel to other Mujeres office locations.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.
  

SALARY

$74,000 – $82,000

Submit resume and cover letter to gzamora@mujereslat.org

Mujeres Latinas en Acción is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mujeres hires the most qualified candidates without regard to any person’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, parental status, military discharge status or source of income.

As part of Mujeres pay equity commitment, it’s our policy that upon offering employment, we do not negotiate salary or benefits.