Hybrid Public Affairs & Communications Director

Boston-Region-Metropolitan-Planning-Organization; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Region MPO is seeking a Director of Public Affairs and Communications to lead its public voice, branding, and engagement work. This executive role manages Editorial, Graphics, Communications, and Engagement teams within a hybrid schedule in the Boston region.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in public-sector communications, strong leadership, and proven ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder projects with diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Expertise in public sector communications, branding, marketing, public relations, editorial processes, and visual design principles.
• Experience managing teams.
• Project, campaign, and meeting management for multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience with community and employee engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse audiences.
• Experience developing budgets and managing resources.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as described with progressively responsible managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote innovation in communications, engagement practices, editorial standards, and visual presentation.
• Oversee managers of Editorial, Graphics, and Communications and Engagement teams.
• Develop processes and monitoring tools for external communications, brand and engagement strategies.
• Analyze workflows for publications and content; collaborate to identify improvements.
• Develop and execute communications plans to highlight agency studies and accomplishments.
• Provide strategic communications counsel for executive and internal initiatives.
• Strengthen relationships with external stakeholders, including community organizations and media.
• Ensure integration of communications and design strategies across agency initiatives.
• Collaborate with directors to shape the agency’s public voice.

Skills

Public sector communications

Branding

Marketing

Public relations

Editorial processes

Visual design principles

Team management

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Spokesperson

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public policy, public management, business, planning, or a related field

Master’s degree in one of these fields

Tools

Office 365

Google Workspace

Asana

Job description

The Boston Region MPO is seeking a Director of Public Affairs and Communications to lead its public voice, branding, and engagement work. This executive role manages Editorial, Graphics, Communications, and Engagement teams within a hybrid schedule in the Boston region.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in public-sector communications, strong leadership, and proven ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder projects with diverse audiences.