Director of Communications & Brand Strategy

Catholic Community Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA & FSA

Paid time off

Paid holidays

403(b) Savings

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington seeks a Communications Director to lead strategic messaging and public relations across all platforms in support of our mission to serve youth, immigrants, older adults, and vulnerable communities.

You will manage media relations, oversee digital and social media, write press materials, and guide crisis communication while supervising the Communications and Digital Media Specialist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of corporate communications experience.
• Understanding Catholic Social Teachings and CCSWW’s connection with the Archdiocese of Seattle and the global Catholic Church.
• At least three years’ experience managing a team.
• Demonstrated success working with senior executive level clients and stakeholders.
• Project management experience and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to consult with clients to determine requirements, stakeholders, and scope.
• Experience communicating in multiple media (e.g., print, email, web, video/audio).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex, often-changing environment.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills, ability to persuade and build consensus with stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
• Have a valid Washington State Driver’s License and meet the conditions of the agency driving policy.
• Criminal history background checks are required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication and public relations strategies.
• Manage media relations and external messaging.
• Oversee digital and social media, writing press releases and other materials.
• Lead crisis communication and supervision of staff.
• Analyze communication effectiveness to inform strategy.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Team leadership

Public relations

Writing & editing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington seeks a Communications Director to lead strategic messaging and public relations across all platforms in support of our mission to serve youth, immigrants, older adults, and vulnerable communities.

You will manage media relations, oversee digital and social media, write press materials, and guide crisis communication while supervising the Communications and Digital Media Specialist.