Chief Communications Officer

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s comprehensive communications and marketing strategy across all internal and external platforms.
• Ensure brand consistency, mission alignment, and impactful storytelling that elevates organizational visibility and engagement.
• Develop and oversee strategic communication plans that support organizational growth, culture, and operational excellence.
• Provide visionary leadership for communications, marketing, public relations, philanthropy, and community engagement efforts.
• Lead fundraising communications, sponsorship initiatives, donor engagement, and philanthropic campaigns.
• Partner with executive leadership to strengthen community and stakeholder relationships.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams by leading with humility, accountability, encouragement, and service.
• Drive digital engagement through innovative social media, branding, and CRM strategies.
• Use data and analytics to evaluate campaign effectiveness and optimize outreach efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in marketing, communications, or public relations, with demonstrated expertise at the VP or C-level.
• Executive-level experience serving as a spokesperson and leading crisis communications.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic communications and marketing efforts for large, mission-driven organizations.
• Strong experience leading teams, mentoring leaders, and driving organizational culture.
• Proven success in fundraising, donor relations, sponsorship development, and strategic communications.
• Strong leadership, executive presence, and ability to influence across varied stakeholder groups.
• Advanced knowledge of digital marketing, social media strategy, and CRM systems.

Preferred

• Humility in leadership and a willingness to serve others first.
• Driven to innovate, improve, and pursue excellence.
• Strong interpersonal awareness and the ability to build authentic relationships.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and executive advising skills.
• Strategic thinking balanced with operational execution.
• The ability to lead calmly and decisively in high-pressure situations.
• A collaborative spirit with a passion for developing teams and empowering others.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• a comprehensive benefits package
• the opportunity to grow within a mission-driven organization that has served communities across the country for more than five decades