Communications Team Lead

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Johns Creek (GA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Flexible hybrid work environment

Ranked as a top workplace

Job summary

A non-profit organization in healthcare is seeking a Communications Team Lead to develop strategic communication plans that align with their mission. The ideal candidate will manage projects across various channels, ensuring cohesive messaging. Responsibilities include overseeing digital and print materials, collaborating with internal teams, and tracking communication metrics. The position requires a bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience in communications or marketing. A hybrid work setup allows flexibility while maintaining in-office responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• 5-7 years of communications or marketing experience.
• Minimum 5 years in project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication plans supporting mission.
• Manage departmental projects ensuring deliverables on time.
• Track and analyze communication metrics.

Skills

Project management

Strategic communication

Content creation

Organizational skills

Writing and editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Suite

Web content management systems

Project management tools

Job description

Communications Team Lead

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is the only certifying organization for physician assistants in the United States. Established as a not-for-profit organization in 1974, we are dedicated to assuring the public that board certified PAs meet established standards of clinical knowledge and cognitive skills upon entry into practice and throughout their careers. All U.S. states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories have decided to rely on NCCPA certification as one of the criteria for licensure or regulation of PAs.

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for NCCPA as NCCPA will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

As the Communications Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in advancing NCCPA’s mission by developing and implementing strategic communication plans that engage both internal and external stakeholders. This position oversees communication projects, guiding a team of communications professionals to deliver timely, consistent, and impactful messaging that reflects NCCPA’s brand, values, and strategic goals.

Working closely with the Director of Communications and PA Relations, you will serve as a project manager across all departmental initiatives from marketing campaigns and events to digital, video, and print deliverables ensuring alignment with NCCPA’s overall communication strategy and organizational priorities.

Reports To: Director of Communication and PA Relations

How Will You Make a Difference? You Will…

• Develop and implement communication plans that support NCCPA’s mission and organizational goals.
• Manage and oversee departmental projects, including presentations, newsletters, research materials, websites, and collateral assets.
• Serve as the primary project manager for communication initiatives, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
• Collaborate with the Director of Communications and other internal teams to maintain a cohesive and effective brand voice.
• Oversee the creation and production of digital, video, and print promotional materials from concept to completion.
• Coordinate staff participation in special events, conferences, and organizational initiatives, ensuring consistent messaging and brand alignment.
• Track, analyze, and report key communication metrics to assess performance and guide future strategies.
• Support the Director in managing departmental budgets and vendor relationships.

Hard Skills You Will Have

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Five to seven years of progressive communications, marketing, or public relations experience.
• Minimum of five years in project and/or program management.
• Proven success managing multiple priorities and cross-functional projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, and web content management systems.
• Experience using project management tools and techniques to track milestones and deliverables.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.

Soft Skills You Will Have

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strategic mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and remain solution-oriented under pressure.
• Confidence in guiding others and ensuring accountability across projects.
• A growth mindset with eagerness to learn, lead, and evolve within the organization.

Extra Skills You Can Bring Along

• Experience in nonprofit or healthcare communications.
• Familiarity with certification, accreditation, or professional association environments.
• Experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through communications.
• Background in analyzing communication metrics and presenting insights.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

NCCPA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, NCCPA will take steps to assure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 678-417-8589.

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) provided pay range

This range is provided by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$71,000.00/yr - $91,000.00/yr

Location:

NCCPA is a hybrid work environment with our headquarters located in Johns Creek, Georgia. NCCPA has determined that the telecommuting status of this position is hybrid, which means that employees in hybrid positions are allowed to split their work hours between working remotely and working onsite at the NCCPA headquarters. The duties of this position require that the candidate report on-site to the Johns Creek headquarters, at minimum, on a weekly basis and live within the commutable distance. NCCPA has defined commutable distance as within the State of Georgia and within 85 miles of ground transportation, one-way between an employee’s primary residence and the NCCPA headquarters in Johns Creek, Georgia.

Why Work at NCCPA

We get to do meaningful work every day, and we enjoy working and having fun together! No wonder we’ve been ranked #5 out of 62 small businesses in the metro Atlanta area by the Atlanta Journal Constitution's 2025 Top Workplaces in the Region.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

Non-profit Organization Management