Job Number:
HC-04590
Date Posted:
April 6, 2026
Position Title:
Director of Engagement and External Affairs
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Reports To:
Location:
Remote (VA)
Contact:
Salary:
$60,000–$70,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Director of Engagement and External AffairsSupport and guide external affairs and activities, Grow the visibility and impact of the Foundation in Virginia, Serve as spokesperson and advocate for the mission and initiatives of the Foundation in Virginia, Initiate and grow long-term relationships with community leaders, corporate partners, legislators, donors, and additional stakeholders, Create and implement community-based opportunities to educate and engage new constituents for the Foundation, Monitor public policy trends and media coverage to identify opportunities or risks, Work with program staff to identify and obtain funding and support for mission-driven initiatives, Perform other duties as assignedBachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience and/or training required, Proven ability to develop and implement strategic, metric-driven engagement plans, Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, mission-driven narratives, Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with dedicated team, Exceptional planning and organizational skills, Experience with nonprofit organizations or similar work environment, Enthusiasm for the mission-driven work of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Responsibilities:
• Support and guide external affairs and activities
• Grow the visibility and impact of the Foundation in Virginia
• Serve as spokesperson and advocate for the mission and initiatives of the Foundation in Virginia
• Initiate and grow long-term relationships with community leaders, corporate partners, legislators, donors, and additional stakeholders
• Create and implement community-based opportunities to educate and engage new constituents for the Foundation
• Monitor public policy trends and media coverage to identify opportunities or risks
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience and/or training required
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic, metric-driven engagement plans
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, mission-driven narratives
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with dedicated team
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills
• Experience with nonprofit organizations or similar work environment
Instructions:
Email your cover letter and résumé to cward@brpfoundation.org
Other:
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation (“Foundation”) aspires to be an inclusive organization that engages and serves the rich dimensions of diversity, such as race, gender, ethnicity, sexual identity, socioeconomic status, age, ability, and religion. Diverse people make the Foundation a stronger, more vibrant, more relevant, and more stable organization, better prepared to achieve its mission through diverse input and more effective outcomes. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age, or genetic information.
