Qualifications

• 10+ years of strategic communications experience; 8+ years of leadership experience overseeing large teams.
• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• Strong collaborative skills for engaging colleagues at all levels, including C-suite executives and Board members.
• Ability to work effectively in a mission-driven environment.
• Extensive experience in media relations, crisis communications, and reputation management.
• Familiarity with developing and managing a speakers bureau.
• Experience in the nonprofit sector, especially with veteran's organizations, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement comprehensive internal and external communications strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, particularly the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.
• Lead crisis communications and provide guidance on reputation management and thought leadership.
• Design strategic content initiatives that boost organizational engagement and visibility.
• Build and maintain media relationships to enhance the organization's public presence.
• Leverage data and analytics to refine and enhance communications efforts.
• Ensure consistent messaging and communications alignment across all departments.
• Mentor and manage a large Communications team consisting of over 40 staff members.

Benefits

• 100% covered health care premiums (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug) for employee and dependents.
• 40 days of potential time off annually, including 13 paid holidays and 20 days of PTO.
• Fully vested 401(k) with generous employer matching contributions from the first day of employment.
• 100% of life and disability insurance premiums covered for the employee.
• Flexible Spending Account for eligible out-of-pocket healthcare and dependent care expenses.