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# Director, Social Media at Lean In

- **Company:** Lean In
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Compensation:** $180k–$195k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/sgff.org/0e0fe660-2ae2-437b-b84e-5b2180d1d0d3

## Job description

About Lean In & The Sandberg Bernthal Family Foundation The Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation (SGBFF) works to build a more equal and resilient world. We bring people together to support each other through four initiatives: LeanIn.Org, LeanInGirls.Org, OptionB.Org, and the Dave Goldberg Scholarship Program. Through our community, research-based content, and programs, we help women and allies build the skills, confidence, and networks they need to reach their full potential. We believe a more equal world is possible - and that it will take us working together to create it. At Lean In, our mission is to inspire and equip women to lead, because we believe this is key to creating a more equal world. While the majority of your work will focus on Lean In, this role offers the opportunity to drive impact across multiple mission-driven initiatives. Reporting to our SVP of Communications, you’ll operate with significant autonomy and act as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders.

## Role Overview

We are seeking a Director of Social Media to lead and expand our presence across platforms. This role will lead the development and execution of our social strategy, shaping how our content shows up in the world while driving meaningful engagement and sustained growth. It requires strong writing skills, editorial judgment and deep fluency in platform-specific metrics and trends.

The ideal candidate is equal parts storyteller and strategist — someone who can evolve our brand voice, respond thoughtfully to cultural moments, and translate performance insights into sharper content over time. They are energized by experimentation and motivated by the opportunity to grow Lean In across existing and new channels where we can expand our reach and relevance.

## What You Will Do

- Own and lead the social media strategy for Lean In and Option B across all key platforms

- Work closely with principals and the senior leadership team to create and execute compelling storytelling moments

- Establish a clear point of view on platform prioritization, making data-backed recommendations about where to invest, test, scale, or intentionally not participate

- Monitor and analyze platform-specific metrics to uncover insights and continuously optimize content strategy

- Develop and execute editorial calendars priorities and cadence aligned with organizational priorities and campaigns, with the Senior Manager owning day-to-day execution

- Ensure the team’s real-time research, trending news, cultural moments, and relevant data informs social content

- Set social listening priorities and protocols for identifying and escalating timely opportunities for engagement

- Partner cross-functionally to translate programmatic work and research into engaging storytelling and assist with paid social campaigns

- Coordinate with the Content team on cadence and cross-promotion between social and Lean In’s newsletter and website content

- Own the boosted social strategy and budget to maximize impact

- Serve as the owner and source of truth for social performance - including follower and audience growth - translating results into clear insights, implications and forward-looking recommendations for senior leadership

- on performance trends, growth, and key learnings to inform broader brand strategy

## What You Will Bring

- 8+ years of experience in developing and executing multi-platform social media strategies

- Deep understanding of platform-specific metrics and performance analytics (e.g., engagement rates, reach, retention, growth, conversion)

- Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to timely moments with a clear point of view

- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft thoughtful, inclusive, and well-structured content

- Avid personal user of social media

- Experience creating visual and video content optimized for social channels

- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

- Comfort working cross-functionally in a collaborative, feedback-driven organization

- A strong, inclusive people leader and cross-functional collaborator

- A shared commitment to and appreciation for the mission of Lean In, Lean In Girls, Option B, and the Dave Goldberg Scholarship Program

Location

This role is based in San Francisco with a hybrid schedule -- three days in the office per week (currently Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday), with remote flexibility otherwise.

The Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to age, race, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. It’s important to us that people of all identities and backgrounds see themselves represented and included in our work, so we actively encourage people of all identities and experiences to apply. Before you apply, please review our approach to AI in the hiring process here.

## About Lean In

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Lean In is a global nonprofit that offers free leadership programs, research, and tools to empower women and create more equal workplaces.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Nonprofit – part of the Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation)
- **Headquarters**: Palo Alto, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: Sheryl Sandberg

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Nonprofit / Women’s Leadership Development / Workplace Equality
- **Target customers**: B2B (corporate clients via Lean In Company Programs), B2C (individual women, girls, and allies globally)
- **Mission / purpose**: Inspire and equip women to achieve their ambitions and work toward an equal world.

## Products & Services
- **Lean In Circles**: Small peer groups that meet regularly to learn and grow using free, research-backed curriculum.
- **Lean In Networks**: Larger groups that gather for inspiration and connection.
- **Lean In Company Programs**: Free corporate workshops and toolkits, including “50 Ways to Fight Bias,” to build inclusive workplace cultures.
- **Lean In Girls**: A research-backed program that builds confidence, resilience, and leadership skills in girls.
- **Women in the Workplace Report**: Annual landmark study in partnership with McKinsey & Company – the largest study on the state of women in corporate America.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit); no valuation disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue ~$3M (USD 2,965,106 per LinkedIn [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/leaninorg)).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: McKinsey & Company (research partner); part of the Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation (includes OptionB.Org and Dave Goldberg Scholars Program).
- **Growth Signals**: Over 150,000 Lean In Circles launched in 180+ countries; 163K+ LinkedIn followers (+27.9% yearly growth); active hiring for engineering and data roles.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Brand & Founder**: Sheryl Sandberg’s global visibility and credibility drive reach and trust.
- **Free, Research-Backed Resources**: All materials are no-cost and grounded in data, lowering barriers for individuals and companies.
- **Scale**: Operates across 180+ countries with a community of millions, giving it unmatched grassroots distribution for a nonprofit.
- **Corporate Partnerships**: Direct engagement with companies through program offerings, creating a dual audience (employees + employers).

## Strategic Focus
- Expand data-driven insights (annual Women in the Workplace report) to influence corporate policy and public conversation.
- Deepen corporate program adoption, especially around bias training and leadership pipelines.
- Grow Lean In Girls and other youth-focused initiatives to build early leadership confidence.
- Continue scaling global peer communities (Circles & Networks) to sustain engagement.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Focus on gender equality and empowering women – meaningful work with visible impact.
- **Hybrid work**: Roles listed (Backend Engineer, Data Scientist, Design Engineer) are in San Francisco, CA with a hybrid model [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/sgff.org).
- **Small, global team**: ~90 employees across 33 countries; tight-knit environment with autonomy.
- **High employer rating**: 4.5/5.0 on LinkedIn (5.0 across work-life, comp, culture, and career for current reviews) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/leaninorg).
- **Key people**: Co-founder Sheryl Sandberg, board members including Tom Bernthal, Katie Mitic, and others with strong tech and nonprofit backgrounds.

## Sources
1. [leanin.org](https://leanin.org/) – Homepage, programs, and Women in the Workplace report.
2. [leanin.org/about](https://leanin.org/about/) – About page: mission, programs, and impact metrics.
3. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/leaninorg) – Company details, revenue, headcount, employee ratings, growth stats.
4. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/sgff.org) – Current open roles and work location/hybrid policy.

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