Careers and Internships
Careers
Are you looking for a rewarding career? One that recognizes your contributions, as well as respects and encourages your input, insight, and intelligence? Adoption Network Cleveland offers a diverse and progressive work environment for people looking to make a difference. Our staff is committed to the mission of Adoption Network Cleveland, and the community of adoptees, birth and adoptive parents, foster and kinship families, and professionals we serve.
Adoption Network Cleveland offers excellent employment benefits, competitive compensation, and a healthy work culture. We are a welcoming, inclusive, balance-oriented, and flexible employer, as well as an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We currently have one open position:
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Director of Development & CommunicationsCleveland, OH | Full-Time | Hybrid Flexibility | Starting Salary: $65,000–$73,000
Adoption Network Cleveland (ANC) is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven Director of Development & Communications to lead our fundraising and storytelling efforts. This is a unique opportunity for a proven development professional who thrives on building meaningful donor relationships, elevating organizational visibility, and driving mission impact.
Your Role
As Director of Development & Communications, you’ll be the architect and driver of our fundraising and communications strategies. You’ll oversee a talented team (Development Coordinator + Communications Coordinator), manage a robust portfolio of donors, and shape the organization’s public voice. From major gifts and corporate partnerships to signature events and brand storytelling, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring ANC’s financial sustainability and visibility in the community.
What You’ll Do:
Fundraising Leadership
• Design and execute ANC’s annual fundraising plan.
• Cultivate and steward major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Oversee special events and creative engagement strategies.
• Partner with board members to elevate their fundraising capacity.
Communications & Branding
• Lead ANC’s brand strategy and messaging, ensuring consistent and compelling storytelling.
• Supervise digital and print communications, including website, newsletters, social media, and the Annual Report.
• Amplify ANC’s visibility through creative marketing campaigns and media engagement.
Leadership & Team Management
• Supervise and mentor the Development & Communications Team.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director and an active member of the Leadership Team.
• Drive collaboration across the organization, fostering a culture of creativity and accountability.
About You
• Fundraiser at heart – you love building authentic relationships and closing meaningful gifts.
• Strategic communicator – you know how to craft messages that move people to action.
• Leader & collaborator – you inspire your team, empower board members, and thrive in partnership-driven work.
• Mission-driven – you bring passion, creativity, and energy to advancing our cause.
Click on the position title for a complete job description with required qualifications.
Ready to Make an Impact?
To apply, send your resume + cover letter to HR-Dept@AdoptionNetwork.org. First consideration given to applications received by Sunday, September 14, 2025. Position open until filled.
Social Work and Program Internships
Adoption Network Cleveland typically accepts one or two second-year graduate-level social work interns per academic year, and occasionally one in the summer months.
For information about program internships and how to apply, please contact Ty Cliffel, Director of Programs at Ty.Cliffel@adoptionnetwork.org or (216) 482-2320.
Communications, Marketing, and Administrative Internships
Adoption Network Cleveland provides opportunities for unpaid, virtual and in-person, internships in a variety of capacities.
We welcome undergraduate and graduate interns in the areas of:
- Social Media Content Creators
- Marketing & Communications
- Visual Communication Design
- Fundraising Development
- Other related areas
For more information about these internship opportunities, contact Cheryl Carter, Director of Development & Communications at cheryl.carter@adoptionnetwork.org or (216) 482-2316.
