Strategic Planning Director

NassauCountyFLChamber; Yulee (FL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners seeks an accomplished Communications Manager to lead the County’s public-facing and internal communications strategy. This senior role shapes messaging, elevates transparency, and advances the Board’s strategic priorities across government channels, media, and community outreach.

The ideal candidate is a visionary communicator with a proven track record in strategic public relations, executive communication, and media relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture or related field; plus eight years of relevant professional planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications strategy for Nassau County Planning and BOCC initiatives.
• Advise County leadership on policy messaging and external communications.
• Coordinate public outreach, community engagement and media relations.
• Serve as spokesperson to public and media; ensure messaging consistency.

Skills

Public relations

Strategic communication

Public speaking

Spokesperson

Media relations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture or related field

Job description

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners seeks an accomplished Communications Manager to lead the County’s public-facing and internal communications strategy. This senior role shapes messaging, elevates transparency, and advances the Board’s strategic priorities across government channels, media, and community outreach.

The ideal candidate is a visionary communicator with a proven track record in strategic public relations, executive communication, and media relations.