HCAN is hiring a full-time Director of Communications, a talented communications and marketing professional with a demonstrated history of engaging diverse audiences in advocacy and brand awareness, and possesses a deep understanding of the state/local media landscape.

The Director will:

• • Develop, execute, and oversee a comprehensive strategic communications and marketing plan to advance organizational objectives.
  • Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across strategies and tactics.
  • Oversee collaborative planning with internal teams to develop campaign communication/marketing strategies and tactics for programs, policy, and communications efforts and products.
  • Develop and execute traditional and social media campaigns and regular communication efforts.
  • Ensure that all public relations and marketing efforts are practical, brand-consistent, data-informed, accessible (disability- and English Language Learner-friendly), and culturally relevant.
  • In partnership with organizational leadership, develops and executes a donor and member communications plan.
  • Ensure that member, stakeholder, and donor data are captured and aligned to strengthen development and membership efforts.
  • Drive participants to members/donor conversion efforts.
  • Supervise units' staff, including fellows, practicum students, and interns.
  • In partnership with leadership, recruit and manage communications, social media ambassadors, interns, and communication-related volunteers.
  • Support HCAN Speaks with special projects and policy communications
  • Other projects and duties as necessary and assigned.

The Director of Communications leads the Communications Team, which consists of a Communications Strategist and interns/volunteers. The Director is a member of the senior leadership team.

The Director is an experienced communications and marketing professional who works collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to develop and implement a strategic communications/marketing plan that aligns with HCAN’s mission, values, and priorities. They are firmly grounded in anti-racist principles; have exceptional written/verbal communication skills; have a deep understanding of Hawaiʻi and the local media landscape; have the capacity to inspire action; and welcome the opportunity to be a thought partner and team member with a small and exceptional staff.

View and download the full job description here.

About HCAN: HCAN is an independent, nonpartisan children’s policy and advocacy non-profit organization with both a 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 structure.  Our C3 mission is to build a united voice educating and advocating for Hawai‘i’s children and our C4 mission is to ensure Hawaiʻi’s keiki have a bright future by building a powerful movement of families. Together, our vision is to have well-funded, family-focused public policies and programs that prioritize keiki and gives families the resources to learn, grow, and thrive in Hawai’i.

HCAN engages, educates, and mobilizes families, community leaders, and policy makers to effect change so that all families can thrive. We work to improve the health, education, safety, economic security and development of Hawaiʻi’s children. We use a multi-faceted approach that comprises advocacy and policy change, coalition-building, community mobilization, data and research, and strategic partnerships. 

Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000. This is an exempt, full-time position.

Applications preferred by: March 1, 2026. Position is open until filled.

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