Careers

THE ROLE
We’re looking for a Marketing Manager who is as comfortable writing a compelling newsletter as building a social media strategy. You’ll own ALFSV’s brand and communications across every channel—website, email, social, print, and events—and work closely with the CEO and leadership team.

This role calls for strong writing, visual storytelling, and video creation skills, paired with the judgment to handle a network of high-profile leaders with discretion.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
Brand & Communications
• Lead and evolve ALFSV’s brand—messaging, visual identity, and voice—across all channels
• Write and edit content for bimonthly e-newsletters, the annual report, event collateral, and more
• Manage the organization’s blog, soliciting posts from across the network

Digital & Social Media
• Oversee ALFSV’s website, ensuring content is current, accurate, and reflective of organizational priorities; manage vendor or staff responsible for web development and maintenance-brand
• Run social media strategy and day-to-day execution—writing posts, creating short-form videos, and building audience
• Shoot, edit, and produce video content for social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)
• Manage the online member portal to strengthen Fellow engagement and communication

Events & Print
• Design or oversee design of print materials: program guides, invitations, donor communications
• Partner with program staff to market ALFSV events and the Fellows Program

Fundraising & Partnerships
• Align marketing efforts with the development team to support donor engagement and fundraising
• Develop outreach to attract prospective Fellows and supporters
• Manage PR contractors—writers, videographers, PR firms—delivering on time and on budget Analytics & Operations
• Track and report on marketing performance; use data to improve engagement across channels
• Manage the marketing budget with care

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS
• 7–10+ years in marketing or communications, with 3–5+ years in a senior role
• Strong writing skills—you can make complex ideas clear and compelling
• Hands-on experience creating and editing content for social media
• Proficiency with WordPress, email marketing platforms, and social media management tools
• Experience managing integrated marketing across digital, social, website, and print
• High integrity and discretion—you’re comfortable working alongside senior community leaders

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with a nonprofit, civic, or mission-driven organization
• Background supporting fundraising through marketing
• Familiarity with the Bay Area civic, philanthropic, or leadership development landscape
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced, small-team environment

COMPENSATION & CULTURE
$100,000–$120,000, full-time with comprehensive benefits including employer contributions for
medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Apply with your resume and cover letter to alfsv@alfsv.org.

THE ROLE
ALFSV seeks a highly qualified, part-time Facilitator to lead experiential learning sessions for its Fellows Program and potentially for its committee meetings and board retreat. This role is central to the Fellows’ experience of trust-building, self-awareness, and collaborative leadership. The Facilitator will work closely with ALFSV’s CEO, its Learning Objectives Working Group, and program staff to deliver sessions that are rigorous, emotionally intelligent, and grounded in adult-learning best practices — while also helping ALFSV build in-house facilitation capacity over time.

The in-house facilitation will provide coaching and facilitation for business and non-profit leaders. ALFSV seeks a facilitator who has knowledge and experience with the specific challenges business leaders face in the Silicon Valley’s unique business culture. Training and experience in dispute resolution and mediation is a plus. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate in-person learning sessions for the Fellows cohort, including retreats, monthly program days, and topical modules (e.g., trust-building, systems thinking, self-awareness, and emotional regulation).
• Partner with the CEO and Learning Objectives Working Group to align session design with ALFSV’s refreshed curriculum framework and overall program learning objectives.
• Create a psychologically safe, inclusive learning environment that supports candor, vulnerability, and productive conflict among a cohort of senior, diverse leaders.
• Adapt facilitation approach in real time based on group dynamics, Fellow readiness, and emerging themes.
• Coordinate with guest content experts and specialized facilitators to ensure a cohesive Fellows experience.
• Provide input on session design, timing, and materials during pre-session planning meetings with ALFSV staff.
• Gather and incorporate Fellows feedback to continuously improve session design and delivery.
• Support ALFSV’s goal of developing internal facilitation capacity, including mentoring staff or volunteer co-facilitators where appropriate.
• Model the leadership behaviors ALFSV seeks to cultivate such as humility, curiosity, respectful and open communication, and commitment to the common good.
• Support ALFSV’s ALF Insights Program by offering coaching, facilitation, dispute resolution, and mediation services.
  and evolve ALFSV’s brand—messaging, visual identity, and voice—across all channels

 QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of professional facilitation experience with adult learners, ideally with senior professionals or executive-level cohorts.
• Demonstrated expertise in experiential and adaptive leadership methodologies (e.g., Adaptive Leadership, Appreciative Inquiry, or comparable frameworks).
• Strong grounding in group dynamics, trust-building practices, and psychological safety.
• Strong skills in coaching, dispute resolution, and mediation.
• Strong skills facilitating sensitive or emotionally charged conversations across lines of difference (e.g., race, sector, political perspective, generation).
• Experience designing curriculum or session content.
• Excellent verbal communication and active-listening skills; ability to read a room and adjust in the moment. Knowledge and experience with motivational interviewing is a plus.
• Familiarity with leadership-development, civic-engagement, or nonprofit fellowship programs preferred.
• Alignment with ALFSV’s mission and values around collaborative, common-good-oriented and servant leadership.
• Availability for evening and weekend sessions and occasional overnight retreats.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Fellows report high levels of trust, engagement, and personal growth across the program year.
• Session design integrates seamlessly with ALFSV’s broader curriculum and strategic priorities.
• ALFSV staff and volunteer facilitators grow in confidence and skill through collaboration with the Facilitator.
• Feedback loops between Fellows, staff, and the Facilitator lead to visible, iterative improvement in the program

COMPENSATION & CULTURE

Compensation: commensurate with experience; $200 – $300 per hour.

Status: Part-time, Contract

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Commitment: Approx. 10–18 hours/month, September 2026 to April 2027 with potential for full-time, in-house position

Location: Silicon Valley, CA — in-person and hybrid preparation and facilitation with consultation on curriculum updates

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and a brief cover note describing your facilitation philosophy and relevant experience with executive or civic-leadership cohorts to Erica Yew at alfsv@alfsv.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.