Executive Deputy for External Affairs & Communications

NC

Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 165,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) seeks a Deputy Secretary for External Affairs to steer external-facing priorities and statewide visibility. You will guide the agency’s communications, marketing, media relations, crisis communication, and digital strategy, aligning messaging across divisions and partner agencies.

Lead senior teams, oversee budgets and public information officers, and drive strategic engagement with diverse stakeholders from the African

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience leading large teams toward shared strategic goals.
Demonstrated expertise in communications, public affairs, marketing, and/or external engagement at statewide or enterprise level.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated strong strategic thinking, messaging, and decision‑making abilities.
Demonstrated experience developing and/or managing budgets.

Responsibilities

Provide executive-level leadership and strategic direction as part of DNCR’s senior leadership team.
Lead agencywide communication, marketing, media relations, crisis response, and digital strategy functions.
Oversee Public Information Officers, marketing personnel, and communications staff across DNCR divisions.
Provide executive oversight to DNCR’s African American Heritage Commission, American Indian Heritage Commission, Arts Council, and K–12 Education and Outreach.
Ensure consistent and mission‑aligned messaging and engagement across the agency.
Lead crisis communication strategy and coordinate response across divisions and partner agencies.