Are you ready to take you communications experience to the next level? If so, we are looking for a Communications Director who will make an outstanding impact in the Philadelphia and Delaware markets crafting and delivering essential communications and marketing support.
In this role you will work in collaboration with development and health strategies staff to craft and execute strategic communications, marketing and deliverables in support of our fundraising efforts, educational programs, awareness campaigns, advocacy efforts and branding. The Communications Director will play a meaningful role in helping us reach our 2020 Impact Goal by delivering mission-related messaging. This position will require travel throughout the market to meet with media, community partners, key volunteers and corporate sponsors.
As a Director in this position you will be responsible for:
- develop plans to reach the media, general public and target audiences through social media, press releases and other relevant materials and sources;
- develop communications plans and timelines for core fund-raising events (including Heart Walk, Go Red For Women Luncheon, Heart Ball, CycleNation, STEM Goes Red and other social events), for the local board’s Community Impact Priorities, and for all sponsorships that include a media component;
- cultivate media sources both internal and external; providing spokesperson training to volunteer leadership and staff;
- support script writing for both internal and external speaking opportunities
- work with media and other third-party vendors to provide traditional and non-traditional media sponsorship opportunities;
- coordinate all promotional activities with media sponsors, including, PSA’s, interviews with AHA spokespeople;
- manage market-specific social media channels
- cultivate volunteers for the organization, including cardiac survivors, physicians, philanthropists, etc&hellip.
- monitor the use of AHA’s name and logo by media sponsors.
You will report to the Senior Communications Director and will be based in our Philadelphia, PA office.
Want to move your resume to the top so that you can become a “Relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives” ? Here are some things to consider:
- your ability to build powerful partnerships internally as well as externally with media sources and the public;
- you should have excellent written and verbal skills, and outstanding interpersonal skills with a variety of audiences, including multicultural, and via numerous marketing platforms, including writing for the web and mobile;
- having knowledge of not-for-profit healthcare organizations with a focus on medical-related issues is beneficial
- experience working with groups and/or volunteers with the ability to train, manage and guide them to achieving program goals;
- able to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast paced, diverse professional setting;
- willing to travel within your territory daily as well as occasional travel to other locations;
- willing to work outside normal hours including some evenings and weekends as needed.
If you believe this describes you, then apply now for immediate consideration.
To help you be successful, you will have access to our award-winning learning platform – the Heart U – as well as our sales training & relationship development program – Building Powerful Partnerships – which received a 2017 Learning! 100 Award from Elearning! Media Group, as well as access to various other training and support mechanisms locally and through our National Center.
Attracting hardworking, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do. Our Rewards & Benefits package not only gives you the total benefits you want, but also goes above and beyond with creative programs to develop your skills – helping you grow and thrive at the American Heart Association.