Chief Communications Officer

• Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Parental Leave & Paid Compassion Leave
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
• Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
• Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month
• Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month
• Pet Insurance Discount Program'

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• Strategic Direction: Develop and execute a comprehensive communications framework in support of Northwest Center’s Strategic Plan, aligning with organizational goals and industry trends.
• Communications: Oversee all external and internal communications functions including public relations, executive communications, crisis communications, report writing, content development, social media, website, and speaker program/conference participation.
• Fundraising: Support a robust development strategy for Northwest center programs to expand donor acquisition, generate new working capital, and expand utilization. In addition, develop strategies to engage job seekers, donors, volunteers, alumni, and corporate and workforce partners to accelerate growth.
• Strategic Messaging: Develop and execute multi-faceted messaging campaigns that challenge conventional wisdom, fostering a deeper understanding of barriers faced by the disabled and promoting effective solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and own an integrative framework to effectively engage and influence our stakeholders to address barriers for the disabled and expand our reach and impact.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Maintain robust relationships with key stakeholders, including internal stakeholders like other C-suite executives and the board of directors, as well as external stakeholders such as media, partners, and influencers.
• Public Awareness and Media Relations: Oversee public awareness and elevate our media presence. Plan and execute targeted media campaigns to engage the target audience. Identify, cultivate and maintain media relationships to grow brand recognition and thought leadership.
• Brand Enhancement & Alignment: Elevate the organization’s brand visibility and reputation. This could involve improving brand perception metrics through targeted communications campaigns and effective public relations strategies and ensuring consistency in messaging and visual identity across all channels.
• Content Development: Oversee the creation of compelling and influential content, including articles, op-eds, and presentations, to position Northwest Center as a thought leader in the field of disabilities empowerment.
• Market Expansion: Successfully condition new markets or customer segments for future growth. This involves understanding new markets and adapting communication messages to meet diverse stakeholder needs.
• Educational Initiatives: Develop and implement initiatives to educate the public, employers, and the media on the potential and value of disabled professionals in the U.S. workforce. Direct the planning, execution, and optimization of multi-channel communications and marketing campaigns, leveraging digital, social media, PR, and other channels.
• Research and Insights: Utilize Northwest Center’s wealth of insights to drive thought leadership initiatives, ensuring that we are at the forefront of discussions on inclusive early learning and employment opportunity equity.
• ROI and Metrics: Demonstrate a strong return on investment (ROI) for communications activities. This includes providing clear metrics that show the impact on organization goals, such as brand awareness, lead generation and conversion rates and overall funds raised.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of manager-level working experience in communications or related fields such as corporate communications/marketing, internal communications, public relations, and marketing communications.
• Demonstrated ability to conceive, develop, and implement strategic communication plans on target and within budget
• 10+ years of supervisory/leadership experience