Communications Director

What Strengths Are We Looking For?

• Strategic thinking with ability to effectively create and implement communication strategies. Demonstrated knowledge of communication platforms, including social media and website.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Passion for working in a mission-focused nonprofit. 
• A big picture thinker who can efficiently and accurately manage details.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Facilitate the development of a strong social media platform and continue development of website content and enhancements to broaden and strengthen the MAAA brand. 
• Develop and implement external communications strategies relevant to agency’s strategic priorities. 
• Develop and implement internal communication strategies to support board- and staff-related communication opportunities. 
• Facilitate and regularly evaluate the agency’s communications plan, including producing and disseminating outreach tools such as the annual report, e-newsletters, and web site content and maintaining the MAAA brand. 
• Exercise judgment to prioritize media opportunities and prepares talking points, speeches, presentations and other supporting communication, as needed. 
• Participate in strategic planning for the organization. 
• Collaborate with leadership team providing leadership in formulating strategies and plans for MAAA’s current and future business.

What Skills Do You Need To Be Considered for This Position?

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, brand management, public or business administration or related field. 
• Minimum of five years related experience in developing and implementing communication strategies. 
• Knowledge of aging services, health care and the non-profit sector strongly preferred. 
• Ability to align communication strategies and tactics with organization’s priorities. 
• Ability to take knowledge and transform it into relevant and compelling messages, and disseminate it to target audiences. 
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills. 
• Highly collaborative working style. 
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and to work innovatively. 
• Strong competency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, SharePoint. 
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress and/or HTML preferred.

What Are The Perks?

• Strong, consistent history of growth, financial stability, and effective leadership, 
• Generous paid time off benefit of 26 days/year plus 8 holidays (prorated), 
• Pension plan with 5% match, 
• Professional challenge, 
• Positive and collaborative work environment, and 
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing and visionary organization.