Strategic Director of Community Relations & Training

Region Ten CSB; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Region Ten CSB in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Director of Community Relations and Training to lead communications, public relations, marketing, and community engagement. The role oversees staff, budget, and program development while aligning messaging with the agency’s mission and strategic priorities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and prior supervisory experience in communications, with preference for experience in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in communications and serving as a media liaison preferred.
• Experience within behavioral health system preferred.
• Knowledge of crisis communication and reputation management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for communications, marketing, community engagement, and training.
• Oversee media relations, crisis communications, branding, and public awareness campaigns.
• Lead internal communications and stakeholder engagement across the organization.
• Supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure program performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership to pursue funding opportunities and donor engagement.

Skills

Strategic planning

Public relations

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Staff supervision

Budget management

Project management

Crisis communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Content management systems

Social media management tools

Job description

Region Ten CSB in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Director of Community Relations and Training to lead communications, public relations, marketing, and community engagement. The role oversees staff, budget, and program development while aligning messaging with the agency’s mission and strategic priorities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and prior supervisory experience in communications, with preference for experience in behavioral health.