Director of Communications
boutique recruitingScottsdale (AZ)
$100,000 - $125,000 / Year
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boutique recruitingScottsdale (AZ)
SENIORITY
Manager
SALARY
$100,000 - $125,000 / Year
About the role
Position Title:
Director of Communications A mission-driven education nonprofit in Scottsdale is seeking a senior communications leader to shape its voice across every audience it serves. The organization began as a philanthropic effort, grew into a nonprofit, and has expanded steadily over twenty years by serving educators and school partners first. This position owns the full communications picture, from media relations and brand strategy to internal messaging and digital content, rather than a single slice of it. The Director will lead a small, experienced team, with the opportunity to grow it by four to five additional hires. The work environment is collaborative, professional, and focused, and many colleagues have been with the organization for a long time. Performance-based annual reviews provide a clear path for recognition and increased earnings.
Salary Range:
$100,000 - $125,000 / Year DOEPlus a discretionary annual bonus based on company performance Director of Communications ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute an integrated strategic communications plan that strengthens brand identity, broadens awareness of programs and priorities, and increases visibility among key stakeholder audiencesBuild marketing and public relations strategies that help leadership cultivate meaningful relationships with high-level external audiences, including top-tier media and key influencersCultivate and manage relationships with reporters and editors to secure coverage of programs, events, announcements, and other initiativesPlan and produce content across the blog, social media, website, press releases, articles, features, awards, and partnership outreachDevelop print and marketing collateral and manage the associated vendor relationshipsPrepare talking points, speeches, and presentations that support leadership in media and public engagementsDesign and carry out a plan to strengthen internal communications, including messaging, materials, and presentations for staffIdentify emerging issues and challenges facing the organization, and partner with leadership to develop communications solutionsServe as the communications liaison to organizational leadershipOversee day-to-day communications operations and guide team members by building on their individual strengthsDirector of Communications Requirements15 to 20 years of public relations, communications, or marketing experience, with a track record of managing the full scope of an organization's communications rather than a single functionBachelor's degree in a relevant fieldDemonstrated success building relationships with top-tier reporters and editors and positioning subject matter to achieve high-impact media placementsProven leadership in managing a comprehensive strategic communications plan that advances an organization's mission and goalsExperience managing and growing a teamStrong project management skills, including goal setting, time management, follow-up, and prioritizationProficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, and familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro and InDesign, and CanvaOnsite work in Scottsdale, ArizonaNonprofit experience is preferredKnowledge of education systems, educator policy, leadership development, and the evolving national education landscape is preferredAn MBA is preferredBenefits 401(k) retirement plan with employer matchingMedical, dental, and vision insurance with dependent coveragePaid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid company holidaysDiscretionary annual bonus tied to company performancePerformance-based annual reviews and raisesApply today if you have led communications across an entire organization and want to direct that expertise toward improving education, with a team ready to grow under your leadership. LI-MH2 #LI-SB1
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