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Rare Beauty

Director of Communications

Rare Beauty, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Director of Communications, Rare Impact Fund Rare Beauty, based in El Segundo, aims to break down unrealistic standards of perfection. Here at Rare Beauty, we place purpose and social impact at the heart of everything we do—from the products we make to the community we create. We empower our team and our community to challenge beauty norms by shaping positive conversations about self-acceptance and mental health. Our mission is to help everyone celebrate their individuality by redefining what beautiful means.

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully. The Rare Impact Fund, launched by Selena Gomez, aims to mobilize $100 million to support mental health for young people around the world. Rare Beauty donates 1% of all Rare Beauty sales to the Rare Impact Fund. The Rare Impact Fund is a non-profit organization, fiscally sponsored by the Hopewell Fund, with its day-to-day staff sitting within Rare Beauty. POSITION SUMMARY The Rare Impact Fund is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director of Communications, who will report to the Chief Impact Officer at Rare Beauty / President of Rare Impact Fund. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of creating and executing communications strategies and messaging for non-profits, talent, and/or brands. Mental health expertise and experience are preferred. This role sits within the Social Impact team at Rare Beauty, leveraging key brand assets, but is primarily focused on supporting the Rare Impact Fund. RESPONSIBILITIES Build communications strategies that position the Rare Impact Fund to donors, community, and the broader business community. Create, manage, and maintain all Rare Impact Fund written materials including the Rare Impact Fund website, key messaging documents, PPT decks, and fundraising collateral. Create communications materials for events, fundraising/marketing campaigns, and donors. Build, lead, and maintain donor and prospective donor communications. Draft talking points, remarks, and other prep materials for the Founder and President related to the Rare Impact Fund. Work in partnership with the Rare Impact Fund’s philanthropic advisors on identifying and communicating the Fund’s impact metrics and storytelling. Engage with and guide all Rare Impact Fund grantee partner communications. Oversee and work closely with Rare Beauty’s Social team on Rare Impact Fund messaging. MEDIA RELATIONS Work in partnership with Rare Beauty’s PR Directors on pitches, awards, press releases, and prep materials related to the Rare Impact Fund. Proactively seek and pitch strategic opportunities to elevate the profile of the Rare Impact Fund. Build and maintain relationships with journalists to help shape understanding of the Rare Impact Fund. REQUIREMENTS 8+ years of strategic communications experience in the non-profit, philanthropy, fundraising, or corporate social responsibility space; background in mental health is a plus. Experience working with high-level talent and executives. Excellent oral and written communication skills; proven experience drafting and editing communications materials. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Passion for making a positive impact for our people and communities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Public Relations and Other Industries Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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