Responsibilities

• Develops and administers the Communications Department's programs, priorities, and budget in support of CEA's strategic objectives.
• Leads the development and implementation of communication strategies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, committees, commissions, and staff.
• Monitors communications performance using analytics, audience feedback, and emerging trends to evaluate effectiveness, refine strategies, and recommend innovative approaches that increase engagement and advance CEA's mission.
• Oversee the planning, production, and distribution of CEA's print, digital, and broadcast communications to ensure timely, accurate, and effective messaging.
• Develops, writes, and edits communications materials, including news releases, speeches, publications, marketing collateral, advertisements, and multimedia content.
• Administers CEA's Member Benefits program, managing endorsed partner relationships and ensuring compliance with applicable CEA and NEA Member Benefits program requirements.
• Builds and maintains strategic relationships with media representatives and other external stakeholders to enhance CEA's public presence.
• Leads community relations, promotional initiatives, recognition programs, special events, and public awareness campaigns that advance CEA's mission.
• Develops and delivers media relations and communications training for local affiliates, organizational leaders, and designated spokespersons.
• Provides leadership, direction, coaching, performance management, and professional development for Communications Department staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

Preferred

• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional communications experience.
• Experience working in a labor union, membership association, nonprofit, advocacy organization, or public-sector environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic communications plans across multiple communication channels.
• Experience writing and editing clear, compelling communications for diverse audiences, including speechwriting and executive communications.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff.
• Strong understanding of media relations, journalism practices, and communications strategy.
• Knowledge of digital communications, including websites, social media, email marketing, digital advertising, search engine optimization (SEO), and emerging communication technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through written, verbal, and visual communications.
• Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple competing demands, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather data, identify trends, and evaluate communications strategies to support organizational goals.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) and pension plan; 16 paid holidays; as well as vacation and sick time.