Location: Swissnex in San Francisco
Status: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Ideal Start Date: August 1st
Reports to: CEO

Do you want to join the global Swissnex network and build meaningful connections across startups, science, education, the arts, and innovation in both Silicon Valley and Switzerland? This is your chance!

In your role as Head of Communications, you are part of the organization’s leadership team, lead the communications team (1.7 FTE) and develop a creative, strategic, and impactful multi-channel communication and content strategy that enhances Swissnex’s visibility and amplifies the work of our programs and partners.

You combine high-level storytelling and brand strategy with hands-on implementation—from social media and email campaigns to press releases and editorial content.

You manage and produce content across platforms, provide strategic communication advice internally and externally, and ensure that Swissnex’s voice is consistent, compelling, and aligned with our mission. You also contribute to strategic organizational initiatives, support fundraising, and collaborate with peers across the global Swissnex network.

• Content and Storytelling (70%)
• Team, Learning, and Leadership (20%)
• Collaboration with the Global Swissnex Network (10%)

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in communications and marketing, including demonstrated experience leading a team
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken); proficiency in German or French is a plus
• Skilled in writing, editing, and storytelling across different formats and audiences
• Hands-on experience in social media management, digital storytelling, and content creation
• Proven experience crafting and executing communication strategies
• Strong background supporting organizations in science, innovation, entrepreneurship and/or the arts – ideally with an international component
• Comfortable balancing strategic work with day-to-day content production
• Team player with a creative, curious, and solution-oriented mindset
• A proactive approach to media engagement, with the ability to build relationships with journalists and contribute to meaningful press coverage
• Mandatory: Due to our legal status as an annex of the Swiss Consulate, we can only hire candidates who are already legally authorized to work in either the U. S. or Switzerland There can be no exceptions

• For U.S. applicants, subject to U.S. taxes
• For Swiss applicants, who are not subject to U.S. taxes, the salary range will be adjusted to reflect an equivalent purchasing power (i.e., a lower range)

• 20 days of vacation, 12+ annual holidays, sick leave, health insurance
• Flexibility to work remotely for 1 week each year from anywhere in the U.S. or Switzerland and the option of working from home up to 2 days a week
• Opportunities for professional development, including dedicated funding for continuing education and training
• Possibility of occasional business travel to Switzerland to engage with partners and strengthen cross-border collaboration.

Located at Pier 17, Swissnex in San Francisco connects the dots between Switzerland and the West Coast of the USA in education, research, innovation, and the arts. We foster international collaboration and empower next generation innovators to create futures in which the planet and society thrives. In service of this goal, our dynamic and international team produces academic, corporate and creative industry programs, startup bootcamps, events and much more.

As an employer, we established a collaborative and purpose-driven team culture and care about an environment that encourages innovation, experimentation, and creative problem-solving. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for fostering creativity and achieving our organizational goals.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please apply through the link below and include both your resume (CV) and a cover letter tailored to this position that details your qualifications and interest in the position. Please see the instructions regarding your cover letter on the application page.

Deadline to apply: June 23. We follow up with every applicant.