Strategic Communications & Engagement Leader for Education

ECMC Group

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 220,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

ECMC Foundation in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Director of Communications and Strategic Engagement to lead a multi-faceted communications team. You will shape the Foundation's external voice, advance its North Star goal, and partner with ECMC Group to align strategy and impact.

You will oversee content across web, social, publications, and events; translate learning insights into communications products; and cultivate external partnerships to raise visibility and drive measurable

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR or related field, or equivalent professional experience
12+ years of progressive communications experience
8+ years in leadership and people management roles
Proven experience developing and executing communications strategies with measurable outcomes
Experience developing and implementing strategic public relations and communications campaigns
Demonstrated ability to develop a learning strategy and detailed plan to support internal and external partners
Demonstrated success building, leading, and developing high-performing teams
Strong writing, editing, and content development skills across formats
Demonstrated ability to plan and support external events, including speaking engagements, conferences, and sponsorships
Experience supporting executive communications and advising senior leaders
Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners and external stakeholders to advance shared goals
Experience building or supporting relationship management strategies to influence outcomes
Ability to travel domestically of at least 25% of the time

Responsibilities

Design and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that advances the Foundation’s North Star goal through narrative building and aligns with ECMC Group’s communications strategy
Oversee development and delivery of high-quality written and multimedia content across platforms, including web, social media, publications, presentations, and convenings
Translate learning and evaluation insights into targeted communications products for internal and external audiences, including partners, policymakers, media, higher education leaders, and peer organizations
Enact a relationship management strategy to build and cultivate external partnerships that support progress toward the Foundation’s North Star goal, in alignment with ECMC Group’s overarching strategy
Apply a thought partnership approach to work with internal leaders and subject matter experts to shape and advance the Foundation’s field engagement strategy
Increase the Foundation’s visibility through speaking engagements, sponsorships, conferences, and other external-facing opportunities
Drive strong results from direct reports across multiple locations by providing appropriate work direction, strategic guidance, and performance management; strengthen communications capabilities across the broader Foundation
Serve on the Foundation’s leadership team and collaborate with ECMC Group partners to ensure coordinated, enterprise-aligned communications
Manage the communications budget and oversee agency and vendor relationships related to communications and field engagement activities
Establish and monitor partner interaction, audience engagement, and other performance metrics to assess impact and inform decision-making
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned