Director of Communications

Jobgether; United States; Remoto; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Fully remote position for continental

Competitive compensation

Resumo da vaga

Jobgether in the United States seeks a seasoned communications leader to shape and execute a nationwide strategy that advances policy and public engagement efforts. You will collaborate with the Executive Director to refine messaging and build a strong external presence.

The role emphasizes writing, content creation, digital outreach, and partnerships with agencies and stakeholders. This fully remote position is open to candidates across the continental United States.

Qualificações

• At least 10 years of communications experience in policy, nonprofit, membership association, consulting, or government environments.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proven track record of developing and executing high-impact communications strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership, building scalable comms processes, workflows, and standards.
• Experience with digital tools, CMS, social platforms, and basic analytics.
• Strong strategic thinking and builder mindset to turn vision into practical plans.
• Experience managing external contractors, vendors, and comms partners.
• Ability to collaborate while taking ownership of projects and hands-on execution.
• Intellectual curiosity, humility, openness to feedback in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to operate in a nonpartisan environment with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with health policy or related fields, or ability to rapidly develop expertise.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivation to work in a small, remote or hybrid team.
• Commitment to an inclusive, collaborative environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the organization's communications strategy and execution to support its mission and national presence.
• Serve as strategic thought partner to the Executive Director on external positioning, branding, and narrative development.
• Develop, implement, and update a comprehensive communications strategy and calendar.
• Establish a consistent voice, messaging framework, and visual identity across channels.
• Create materials communicating the organization's value to policymakers, agencies, officials, advocates, and the public.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies for STAC and other key areas of work.
• Oversee content development from concept to publication with external contractors.
• Write, edit, and manage content across social media, newsletters, blogs, op-eds, and press releases.
• Strengthen digital presence via website, social media, and email communications.
• Monitor digital performance metrics and report results to improve reach.
• Coordinate rapid-response communications on policy developments.
• Maintain an editorial calendar promoting publications and stakeholder engagement.
• Build media contacts and support leaders in engaging with reporters.
• Oversee external PR resources and relationships as needed.
• Establish scalable processes, templates, and standards to support growth.

Conhecimentos

Strategic communications

Copywriting

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Leadership

Digital analytics

Vendor management

Remote collaboration

Formação

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

Content Management Systems

Social media platforms

Email marketing

Analytics tools

Descrição da vaga

Accountabilities

In this role, you will lead the organization's communications strategy and execution, ensuring that messaging, content, and marketing initiatives support its mission, strategic priorities, and growing national presence.

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Executive Director on external positioning, branding, messaging, and narrative development.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update a comprehensive communications strategy and supporting calendar aligned with organizational priorities.
• Establish and maintain a consistent organizational voice, messaging framework, and visual identity across communication channels.
• Create compelling materials that communicate the organization's value and work to diverse audiences, including policymakers, state and federal agencies, local officials, advocates, stakeholders, and the general public.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies for the State Technical Assistance Center (STAC) and other key areas of work.
• Oversee the content development process from concept to publication, including coordination with external contractors and design vendors.
• Write, edit, and manage content across multiple formats, including social media posts, newsletters, blogs, op-eds, and press releases.
• Strengthen the organization's digital presence through its website, social media platforms, and email communications.
• Manage relationships with web development, design, and other external communications partners.
• Monitor digital performance metrics, report on results, and use insights to improve audience reach and engagement.
• Coordinate rapid-response communications related to relevant policy developments and breaking news.
• Develop and maintain an editorial calendar that promotes publications, policy initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.
• Build and maintain media contacts and support organizational leaders and staff in engaging directly with reporters.
• Oversee external public relations resources and relationships as needed.
• Establish scalable communications processes, workflows, templates, and shared standards that support organizational growth and consistency.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an experienced communications leader with strong strategic judgment, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to build effective processes in a collaborative, evolving nonprofit environment.

• At least 10 years of experience in communications, ideally within policy, nonprofit, membership association, consulting, or government environments.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proven track record of developing and executing high-impact communications strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear and engaging messages for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including establishing or scaling communications processes, workflows, templates, and organizational standards.
• Experience with digital communications tools, content management systems, social media platforms, and basic performance analytics.
• Strong strategic thinking and a builder mindset, with the ability to turn a vision into practical, scalable plans and identify opportunities to increase impact.
• Experience managing external contractors, vendors, and communications partners.
• Ability to work collaboratively while remaining comfortable taking ownership of projects and handling hands-on execution.
• Intellectual curiosity, humility, and openness to feedback, with a willingness to learn from diverse perspectives and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to operate effectively in a nonpartisan environment that brings together stakeholders with different backgrounds, priorities, and perspectives.
• Familiarity with health policy, criminal justice, or related fields, or the ability and motivation to quickly develop expertise in complex policy areas.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a results-oriented approach to managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently within a small, remote or hybrid team.
• Positive attitude, good judgment, and a commitment to building an inclusive environment centered on collaboration, learning, and shared success.

Benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $120,000 to $160,000, commensurate with experience.
• Compensation may be adjusted based on the candidate's location.
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Fully remote position for candidates based in the continental United States.
• Opportunity to join a growing national nonprofit and contribute to meaningful work at the intersection of healthcare access and successful community reentry.