Senior Director, Communications

$160,000 - $170,000/Yr

(510) Families

Full-time - Senior

Social Assistance

About the position

The Senior Director at Families USA will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the organization's communications strategies to amplify voices and drive change in health care advocacy. This position involves leading issue-based campaigns, managing multiple project teams, and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities in a fast-paced media environment. The Senior Director will oversee digital content strategies, media relations, and provide mentorship to the communications team, all while fostering a commitment to social justice and the mission of ensuring high-quality, affordable health care for all.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term communications strategies that align Families USA's mission with media opportunities.
• Lead and manage multiple project teams to deliver high-impact communications campaigns.
• Oversee and execute the organization's digital content strategy, including social media and email campaigns.
• Design and oversee communications plans for national and state-level health care campaigns.
• Lead and execute the organization's earned media strategy, managing media plans and events.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the communications team, establishing priorities and coaching staff.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing communications strategies, preferably in advocacy or nonprofit organizations.
• Expertise in health care messaging, particularly with federal agencies and advocacy campaigns.
• Exceptional communication skills and experience in digital and earned media campaigns.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead collaborative teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in building internal and external relationships.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong judgment and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $160K - $170K based on experience.
• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office presence.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Generous vacation time.