Make-A-Wish America

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Director, Executive Communications

CommunicationsCommunicationsFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1980H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

33 days ago

Salary

$126K - $136K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team • Provide counsel on message framing, tone, and timing for high-stakes communications • Develop and maintain a consistent, authentic executive voice aligned with mission, values, and strategy • Draft and edit executive communications including speeches, remarks, talking points, letters, emails, etc. • Align executive communications with organizational priorities • Anticipate and build communication that support leadership during periods and moments of growth, transformation, or uncertainty • Shape executive messaging that fosters transparency, trust, and engagement across all stakeholder groups • Prepare executive and board communications for meetings, retreats, and governance milestones • Translate strategic and financial information into clear, accessible materials for board audiences • Ensure consistency between executive messaging and organizational brand and positioning • Partner with legal, marketing, and leadership teams to mitigate risk and protect organizational credibility • Reinforce cultural expectations and leadership behaviors during transitions • Partner closely with development, marketing, brand, legal, HR, and function senior leadership teams • Integrate executive communications into broader strategic imperatives and Belonging and CommUNITY initiatives • Gather feedback and assess effectiveness of executive communications • Refine strategies based on engagement, outcomes, and organizational feedback • Regularly assess value and impact of executive communications • Collaborate and regularly align with Manager, Internal Communications to ensure message consistency across employees and employee resource groups

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; communications or a related field preferred
  • Minimum of 5+ years of demonstrated success in a communications role
  • Understanding of the organization’s federated model and strong relationships with National and Chapter leadership
  • Demonstrated skills building communications strategies and organizational-level planning
  • Experience developing and delivering communications at the executive level
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
  • Strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
  • Trusted leader with the ability to build strong connections within the organization
  • Ability to balance the need for change with the need for stability
  • Ability to influence and drive to decisions without direct authority
  • Understanding of the leader and employee experience across the enterprise
  • Passion and commitment to building and driving a positive culture

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit package, effective day 1: Medical, Vision*, Dental*, Wellness
  • Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
  • Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish America
  • Short Term Disability*, Long Term Disability* and Life Insurance
  • Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service
  • Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • The organization will send a laptop, 24” monitor, and a docking station/adaptor to new hires

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