Communications and Marketing Planning Senior Specialist

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a leading healthcare nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the mission to find a cure for cystic fibrosis and providing all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives. By joining the Foundation, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to core values and working toward a cure, with opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative, supportive work environment.

About the role

As a member of the Communications & Marketing team, the Planning Sr Specialist supports regular planning and prioritization of the department’s portfolio of work, including key content and campaigns. This hybrid role is based in Bethesda, MD, and requires 2-3 days per week in the Bethesda office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the department’s annual planning process, including scheduling and supporting meetings, developing and maintaining planning materials, documenting priorities, and communicating as needed.
• Schedule and support regular planning and prioritization meetings between Communications & Marketing and partnering departments to help teams stay aligned on shared priorities and upcoming work.
• Prepare and maintain clear, up-to-date documentation of key priorities and related information in shared planning tools and online workspaces to enable cross-department visibility.
• Prepare reports, presentations, meeting agendas, summaries, and other materials to communicate priorities, progress, decisions, and insights as needed.
• Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Provide operational support for high-priority Communications & Marketing initiatives through project coordination, research and analytics, material development, meeting support, or progress tracking.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or a combination of education and relevant work experience in a related field.
• Minimum six years of related experience in strategy, planning, operations, project management, or similar fields.

Skills

• Strong organizational, coordination, and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and meeting schedules simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through; able to accurately document decisions, action items, dependencies, and changes over time.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to prepare clear meeting materials, summaries, reports, and presentations for a variety of audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build productive working relationships across departments and functions.
• Ability to organize information and maintain shared planning tools, trackers, templates, and documentation in a clear, accessible manner.
• Ability to gather, organize, and analyze information to identify trends, monitor progress, and support planning and prioritization activities.
• Learning orientation and continuous improvement mindset; seeks opportunities to improve processes, tools, and ways of working.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive information and competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with multiple stakeholders and teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint; experience with project management (Asana), collaboration, reporting, or dashboard tools preferred.

Physical Demands

• Stationary position: frequently.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $81,800.00 to $102,300.00, with specific salary varying based on geographic location and experience.

Benefits

The CF Foundation is committed to offering competitive compensation (base pay and incentive), benefits, time off, and professional development opportunities that maximize our ability to recruit, retain, reward, and motivate a highly qualified and diverse workforce. Visit Why Work at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for detailed total rewards information.