Senior Director, Communications & Strategic Engagement

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority seeks a Director of Communications and Strategic Outreach to lead the organization’s communications, public relations, and stakeholder engagement efforts. The role reports to the Vice President of Strategic Engagement and Community Impact and works closely with the CEO to shape executive messaging and public statements.

The Director will oversee budgeting, operations, and performance across communications, outreach, events, and member engagement, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Seven years of professional experience in communications or public affairs with supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of internal and external communications and outreach.
• Direct media relations, organizational messaging, and branding across channels.
• Supervise departmental personnel, budgets, and operations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align communications with organizational priorities.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, community outreach, and events.
• Develop and evaluate departmental goals, policies, and performance measures.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public relations

Executive communications

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Team leadership

Budget management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority seeks a Director of Communications and Strategic Outreach to lead the organization’s communications, public relations, and stakeholder engagement efforts. The role reports to the Vice President of Strategic Engagement and Community Impact and works closely with the CEO to shape executive messaging and public statements.

The Director will oversee budgeting, operations, and performance across communications, outreach, events, and member engagement, ensuring