Responsibilities

• Internal Communications
• Develop and implement internal communications strategies for various projects and corporate initiatives that foster clear, consistent, and regular communication within the organization.
• Standardize and improve internal communications systems to ensure clarity, alignment, and consistent information flow across the organization.
• Develop tactics and messaging that keep staff informed, inspired, and connected to our mission and work.
• Assist executives in communicating organizational priorities, strategic initiatives, and updates.
• Support the management team in sharing timely and consistent departmental initiatives, successes, and updates across the organization.
• Foster culture-building and brand advocacy through internal campaigns and storytelling.
• Create clear, compelling talking points, scripts, and supporting materials for executive and staff presentations and speaking engagements.
• External Communications
• Craft compelling messaging and stories that highlight our impact in communities and advance our vision for economic growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in strategic communications, preferably in nonprofit, financial services, government, or mission-driven organizations.
• Experience in developing internal communications strategies that foster consistent and effective information sharing from leadership and across teams.
• Exceptional writing and impact-focused storytelling skills with an ability to adapt messaging for various audiences and products/services.
• Strong understanding of media relations, advocacy communications, and digital communications platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field required.
• Ability to align internal and external communication strategies with organizational goals and impact objectives.
• Expertise crafting messages that engage staff, draw customers, influence policy, attract funding, and demonstrate measurable impact.
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts into accessible, compelling stories for various internal and external audiences.
• Ability to identify content opportunities and take responsibility for execution.
• Can maintain brand voice and write with the audience in mind, focusing on clarity, engagement, and accessibility.

Preferred

• Cultural competency and sensitivity to communicate effectively with various internal and external audiences.
• Collaborative mindset to work cross-functionally with staff, leadership, and external partners.

Benefits

• $73,000-$81,000 annual salary, depending on skills and experience
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 18 days of PTO per year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid family leave options
• 401k savings plan with employer match
• Hybrid Remote (candidates within driving distance of the Richmond Locus office only)