Strategic Director, Public Policy & Community Relations

Socket.dev; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Link & Option Center, Inc. is seeking a Director of Community Relations and External Affairs to lead external affairs, strategic communications, and public policy initiatives.

You will oversee media relations, digital presence, and stakeholder engagement, collaborating with senior leadership to advance the agency’s mission. This in-person role requires a Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s with experience) and a minimum of 10 years in external affairs, communications, or public relations, with a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required or Bachelor’s with significant relevant experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in external affairs, communications, public relations or related fields.
• Proven success in developing and implementing communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications and equity-driven initiatives.
• Oversee media relations and publicity campaigns.
• Develop public policy strategies with senior leadership.
• Manage and mentor outreach, engagement and external affairs teams.
• Coordinate digital communications and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strategic communications

Leadership

Media relations

Public policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Team management

Education

Master’s degree in Communications/Public Relations/Marketing or related healthcare field

Bachelor’s degree (with relevant experience considered)

Job description

The Link & Option Center, Inc. is seeking a Director of Community Relations and External Affairs to lead external affairs, strategic communications, and public policy initiatives.

You will oversee media relations, digital presence, and stakeholder engagement, collaborating with senior leadership to advance the agency’s mission. This in-person role requires a Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s with experience) and a minimum of 10 years in external affairs, communications, or public relations, with a