Senior Director, Communications & Community Engagement

RTD; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Regional Transportation District (RTD) seeks a senior communications leader to advise executive leadership on agency priorities, reputation management, and stakeholder relations. This role combines strategic counsel with operational oversight of district-wide public engagement and brand intelligence initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 8 years of communications experience, plus 5 years of supervisory experience, and offers the chance to shape RTD’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 8 years of communications experience.
• 5 years of supervisory or team-lead experience.
• Ability to translate complex information for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic advisory to Chief Communications and Engagement Officer and senior leadership.
• Oversee district-wide public engagement and communications alignment.
• Develop executive dashboards and data-informed recommendations.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholder outreach to build trust and awareness.

Skills

Strategic advising

Executive counsel

Stakeholder relations

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Administration, or Political Science

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft 365

Asana

Salesforce

Job description

Regional Transportation District (RTD) seeks a senior communications leader to advise executive leadership on agency priorities, reputation management, and stakeholder relations. This role combines strategic counsel with operational oversight of district-wide public engagement and brand intelligence initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 8 years of communications experience, plus 5 years of supervisory experience, and offers the chance to shape RTD’s