Director of Communications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a strategic advisor to the Executive Director regarding external positioning, branding, and narrative development.

• Design, implement, assess, and routinely refresh a communications strategy and accompanying calendar that aligns with HARP's mission and strategic goals.

• Cultivate and uphold HARP's organizational voice, messaging, and visual identity across various platforms.

• Produce engaging materials for policymakers, state and federal agencies, local officials, advocates, stakeholders, and the general public.

• Formulate and execute a comprehensive marketing plan for HARP's State Technical Assistance Center and other essential initiatives.

• Oversee HARP's product development process from initial concept through to publication.

• Supervise external contractors and design service providers.

• Create and refine social media content, newsletters, blogs, op-eds, and press releases.

• Enhance and manage HARP's website, social media, and email communications.

• Maintain relationships with web and design contractors.

• Monitor and report on digital performance metrics to enhance outreach and engagement.

• Provide support for timely communications regarding policy changes and breaking news events.

• Establish and maintain an editorial calendar that promotes publications, policy initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.

• Build and sustain HARP's media contacts list.

• Assist leadership and staff with direct communication with reporters.

• Manage external public relations resources and relationships as necessary.

• Report directly to HARP's Executive Director and participate in the senior leadership team.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in communications, demonstrating a successful record in policy, nonprofit, membership associations, consulting, or government sectors.

• A Bachelor's degree is required.

• Proven experience in developing and executing high-impact communications strategies.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to convey complex ideas effectively to varied audiences.

• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the initiation or establishment of communication processes, such as workflows, templates, and shared standards.

• Proficiency with digital communication tools, content management systems, social media, and fundamental performance analytics.

• Outstanding strategic thinking skills and the ability to translate vision into actionable, scalable operational plans.

• Experience in managing external contractors and vendors.

• Knowledge of health policy, criminal justice, or related fields, or the ability to swiftly grasp complex policy matters.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, results-driven, and capable of flourishing in a growth- and learning-oriented environment.

• Ability to maintain a sense of humor and a positive disposition while juggling multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Clear and succinct written and oral communication skills.

• Self-driven and able to work independently within a small team.

• Capability to work in a remote or hybrid work setup.

• Dedication to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates diverse perspectives and experiences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Competitive benefits package

• Remote or hybrid work environment

• Additional benefits as part of HARP's benefits package